Indiana Permit Test - Free Written Practice Test

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1.These signs indicate:

Hazardous objects.

Slippery roads.

Traffic signals.

Intersections.

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2.If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

Brake hard and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

Stop your car on the edge of the road.

Slow down and very carefully turn back onto the pavement.

Maintain your speed and turn sharply back onto the pavement.

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3.Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

Increases your field of vision.

Decreases your field of vision.

Makes it easier to see cross traffic.

Has no effect on your field of vision.

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4.You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

Stop where you are.

Pull over to the right and stop.

Speed up to get out of the way.

Slow down.

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5.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

Pulling toward or away from a curb.

Turning left or right.

Changing lanes.

All of the above.

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6.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

He or she is deaf.

He or she is a police officer.

He or she is blind.

He or she has poor balance.

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7.You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.

Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.

None of the above.

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8.Drinking alcohol and driving is:

A minor traffic safety problem.

A serious traffic safety problem.

Safe if you have only had a few drinks.

Only dangerous to the driver who drinks.

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9.You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Not put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.

Hide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Disregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.

Take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.

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10.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

As long as an approaching train is not too close.

If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.

If you first look carefully in both directions.

Under no circumstances.

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11.When driving in fog, you should use your:

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Parking lights.

Hazard flashers.

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12.Defensive driving is:

Identifying dangerous driving situations and taking action to avoid accidents.

Defending yourself against poor drivers by getting ahead of them in traffic.

Following the vehicle ahead of you at a close distance.

Quickly changing lanes and shifting in and out of traffic congestion.

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13.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Drink coffee.

Exercise.

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

Take a cold shower.

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14.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Vehicles in the roundabout.

Bicyclists in the roundabout.

Pedestrians in the roundabout.

All of the above.

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15.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Is necessary only if other traffic is present.

Is a good driving habit and is required by law.

Is necessary only during the maneuver, not before.

Is not necessary if the maneuver is done slowly.

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16.An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

At the wheels of the approaching vehicle.

Toward the right side of the road.

Toward the left side of the road.

Straight down the middle of the road.

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17.What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

The start of a no passing zone.

A railroad crossing is ahead.

A school zone is ahead.

The presence of construction work.

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18.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Stop and look for other vehicles, then go if there is no traffic.

Stop and wait for a green light.

Speed up to clear the intersection quickly.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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19.When is it illegal to drive below the speed limit?

When driving slowly disrupts the normal flow of traffic

When in heavy traffic in a construction zone

Only when driving in rural areas.

When driving under adverse weather conditions

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20.When you are being tailgated:

Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.

If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.

Never slow down abruptly.

All of the above.

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21.Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

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22.When approaching a steady yellow traffic light, drivers should:

Accelerate to avoid a red light.

Continue driving, as they have the right-of-way.

Slow to a stop, unless they are already within the intersection.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

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23.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

To discharge passengers.

For less than five minutes.

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24.If two drivers arrive at the same time to a four-way intersection controlled by stop signs:

One driver should honk to indicate that they are giving up the right-of-way.

The driver on the right has the right-of-way.

The driver on the left has the right-of-way.

One driver may continue driving without stopping.

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25.When a vehicle with an Anti-Lock Braking System starts to lose traction on a slippery road, drivers should:

Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal.

Press and hold the gas pedal.

Lightly tap the brakes.

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26.On slippery roads, you should:

Slow down.

Drive more quickly.

Drive the speed limit, with caution.

Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.

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27.A load extending more than ____ beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked by a red flag during the day.

One foot

Two feet

Three feet

Four feet

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28.What is the first thing you should adjust, if needed, when you get into a car to drive?

Your seat belt

The steering wheel

Your rearview mirror

Your seat

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29.This sign means:

Limited parking.

Low clearance.

Flagger ahead.

No right turn.

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30.Highway markings:

Are usually not important.

Are only found in construction zones.

Provide information for drivers.

Are usually red and blue in color.

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31.When entering a street from a driveway, you:

Must drive slowly to allow approaching vehicles and pedestrians time to get out of your way.

Must honk your horn so approaching vehicles and pedestrians know to give you room.

Must stop and proceed only when there are no pedestrians or vehicles approaching.

Can disregard any pedestrians if there is no sidewalk.

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32.You may drink alcoholic beverages in a vehicle on a public highway:

As long as you aren't driving.

If you are riding in the back seat.

If you are riding in the back of a pick-up truck.

Under no circumstances.

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33.If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Hold down the brake pedal.

Firmly pump your brakes.

Lightly tap the brakes.

Release the brake pedal.

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34.An arrow painted on the pavement means:

Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.

Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.

Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.

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35.This sign means:

Turn left or continue straight.

No parking at any time.

Detour in 1,000 feet.

Stop.

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36.When approaching a flashing yellow light, drivers should:

Increase their speed.

Come to a complete stop.

Turn on their headlights.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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37.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

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38.Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

You see a police car.

Entering a highway where there are other cars.

You are on a four-lane road.

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39.A stop sign is shaped like a(n):

Rectangle.

Square.

Circle.

Octagon.

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40.A work zone:

May be moving or stationary.

Is marked with black and white signs.

Does not require a driver to slow down and pay extra attention.

All of the above.

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41.When you need to change lanes, it is important to:

Signal your intentions ahead of the lane change.

Check your blind spot.

Make sure the lane is clear before entering.

All of the above.

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42.Your vehicle strikes an unattended parked vehicle and you cannot locate the vehicle’s owner. You:

Have done as much as you can.

Must stay until the police arrive.

Must leave a written notice containing your name, your address, and the circumstances of the accident.

May go on your way.

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43.Which is not a factor in determining the distance that it takes to stop your vehicle?

Steering ability

Braking distance

Reaction distance

Perception time

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44.If your car starts to skid, turn your steering wheel:

To keep the front wheels straight.

In the direction you want the vehicle to go.

In the opposite direction of the skid.

In any direction. It doesn't matter.

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45.A steady yellow light at an intersection means:

Go.

Yield to other cars.

Slow down and prepare to stop.

Stop.

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1.These signs indicate:

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2.If your wheels drop off the pavement and onto the shoulder of the road, you should:

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3.Increasing your vehicle’s speed:

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4.You are driving on the roadway and hear a siren behind you. You should:

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5.Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

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6.You need to use extra caution when driving near a pedestrian using a white cane because:

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7.You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

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8.Drinking alcohol and driving is:

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9.You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

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10.You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

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11.When driving in fog, you should use your:

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12.Defensive driving is:

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13.What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

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14.Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

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15.Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

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16.An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

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17.What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

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18.A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

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