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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.
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This sign indicates:
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Yield
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A no-passing zone
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A shared lane
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A slow-moving vehicle
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You should use turn signals to indicate your intention with sufficient time to allow other drivers to see the signal:
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AFTER you move.
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if it’s raining.
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even if they are short sighted.
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BEFORE you move.
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Using a smartphone while driving is permitted, as long as the driver is 19 and older.
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False
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True
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This road sign indicates that:
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buses and car pools may not travel in the restricted lane.
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Vehicles cannot go straight ahead, and must turn either to the right or left.
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a lane is reserved for certain purposes or certain vehicles.
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None of the above.
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5.
A flashing yellow light:
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can be found before reaching a sharp curve.
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warns drivers to proceed with caution.
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is used at dangerous intersections.
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All of the above.
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6.
The sign in the picture:
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means that you need to stop.
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is found at most intersections and indicates that drivers must yield to other vehicles.
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is displayed on the rear of slow moving vehicles.
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is a Construction and Maintenance Traffic Control sign.
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This sign means:
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Hairpin corner ahead.
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Warning: sharp left turn ahead.
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You may make a U-turn.
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You must make a U-turn.
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This road sign means:
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Railroad Warning
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Stop ahead
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Crossroad ahead
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Side Road
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This road sign means:
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Stop for other traffic
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Road curves ahead
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Slippery when wet
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Steep downgrade
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If you are arrested with a BAC (blood-alcohol concentration) of .08 percent or more, your driving privileges will be suspended for at least six months.
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False
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True
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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.
IN BMV Permit Practice Test
| Number of questions: | 50 |
| Correct answers to pass: | 42 |
| Passing score: | 84% |
| Signs questions: | 16 |
| Signs - Correct answers to pass: | 14 |
| Minimum age to apply: | 15 |
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