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INDIANA BMV PRACTICE TEST

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Anyone who operates a motor vehicle on public streets and roads in Indiana is required to have a driver’s license or learner’s permit. All Indiana driver’s license or learner’s permit applicants are required to pass a vision screening test. The IN BMV written test is based on information contained in the Indiana Driver's Manual. To pass the knowledge test, you must be able to read and understand regulatory, warning and traffic signs and signals, and you must demonstrate a basic understanding of Indiana road rules, traffic laws and safe driving practices. The BMV written test consists of 50 questions. To pass the test, you are allowed to miss 2 of the 16 questions about road signs, and 6 of the 34 questions about road rules.
1. This road sign means:
school crossing sign
Pedestrian crossing.
Yield sign ahead.
Do not enter.
School crossing.
2. Blind spots are:
At night, the darkest areas of a road, where emergency flashers should be used.
Lanes reserved for U-turns.
Areas to the side or rear of a vehicle that the driver cannot see with use of mirrors.
Dangerous intersection where the maximum speed limit is 15 MPH or less.
3. This road sign means:
yield sign
Wrong Way.
Look both ways before crossing the intersection.
Yield.
Crossroad ahead.
4. The picture shows:
three point turn
A three-point turn.
An intersection with 4 cars.
That car number 1 should yield to car number 2, while car number 2 should yield to car number 3.
A U-turn.
5. This road sign means:
hill sign
Hill or downgrade up ahead.
No trucks allowed.
Truck stop ahead.
Trucks under 12,000 lbs. allowed.
6. This sign warns drivers that:
sharp right turn
The road will make a sharp turn to the right.
There is an intersection ahead.
Another road enters the highway from the direction shown.
Right turns are not allowed.
7. This road sign means:
no trucks
No trucks.
Tow-away zone.
Lane shifting.
Do not block intersection.
8. Parking is NOT allowed:
On slippery roads.
On public roads.
In front of driveways.
All of the above.
9. This road sign means:
no u turn sign
No right turn.
No U-Turn.
Two way left turn.
No parking.
10. This road sign means:
reserved parking
No parking.
No Passing Zone.
This parking is reserved for wheelchairs.
This parking is reserved for persons with disabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions

For a learner’s permit, you can apply at the age of 15 if you are enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel training course. Alternatively, if you don’t complete a driver's education course, you must be 16 years of age or older. At the age of 16 years and 90 days, you can obtain a probationary driver's license after you have completed an approved driver education program. For those who have not completed an approved driver education program, the minimum age to obtain a probationary driver's license is 16 years and 270 days. For a standard driver's license, you must be 21 years old.

Generally, you don't schedule an appointment for the BMV written test. Simply choose an Indiana BMV branch and make sure to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time to complete the exam. However, if you require an interpreter for a language not provided by the BMV, you will need to schedule an appointment online.
Ensure you bring the following documents:

  • Proof of identity. Provide legal proof of the name change if your current name is different due to marriage, adoption, etc.
  • One lawful status document (such as a U.S. birth certificate or U.S. passport).
  • Proof of Social Security Number.
  • Two proofs of residency. If you cannot provide two residency documents, you have the option to submit an Indiana Residency Affidavit.
  • Certificate of driver education course (if applicable).
  • If you are a minor, an adult must sign the back of the application for the Agreement of Financial Liability.


The BMV written test in Indiana is available in various languages, including American Sign Language, French, Korean, Serbian, Arabic, German, Mandarin, Spanish, Burmese, Haitian Creole, Polish, Swahili, Chin, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog, Croatian, Japanese, Russian, and Vietnamese. If you speak a language not offered by the BMV, you should arrange for an interpreter yourself and make an appointment online for the exam.

You should read the Indiana Driver’s License Handbook to familiarize yourself with the most common road rules and safe driving practices. Evaluate your knowledge with our free practice tests, or sign up for DMV Premium to unlock exclusive PDF Cheat Sheets!

The Indiana BMV test comprises 50 questions divided into two parts. The first part covers 34 questions about traffic rules and laws, while the second part includes 16 questions about road signs. All questions are multiple-choice, so be sure to read them carefully before providing your answers.

To pass, you are allowed to miss up to 8 questions (6 general questions and 2 traffic sign questions). Stay focused during the exam and take the time to review your answers to minimize errors and pass the test on the first attempt.

Learner's permit restrictions:
  • The use of any telecommunications device is prohibited, unless for calling 911.
  • If you are under 16 years of age and enrolled in a driver education program, you are allowed to drive only under the supervision of a driving instructor seated next to you. Additionally, you may drive with a licensed driver aged 25 or older who is a member of your family or with your spouse who must be at least 21 years old.

Probationary driver's license restrictions:
  • The use of any telecommunications device is prohibited, unless for calling 911.
  • During the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license, you are not allowed to drive with passengers unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old, your spouse who must be at least 21 years old, or a driver instructor.
  • During the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license, driving is forbidden between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. After this period, further restrictions apply:
- from Sunday to Thursday after 11 p.m.
- from Monday to Friday before 5 a.m.
- during the weekend between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Exceptions to these restrictions include situations related to work, school, or religious events, or if you are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver's license aged 25, or your spouse who must be at least 21.


Learner’s permits are valid for two years. You can renew your permit starting 30 days before the expiration date. If you renew it after more than 180 days since your last knowledge test, you will need to retake the exam.
If you fail your BMV written test, you must wait until the next day to make another attempt. Before trying again, carefully study the rules of the road and memorize road signs.