Indiana DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Indiana driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Indiana-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Indiana driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Indiana test has 34 questions and you need 28 correct (84%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Indiana-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Indiana Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	34 questions, must score 28/34 (84%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	15
Minimum License Age	16 years 90 days
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 70 mph \| Residential: 30 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
OWI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: 0.02%)
Point System	Points range from 2 to 8. Accumulating 20 or more points in 2 years may result in a suspension hearing.

Rules Specific to Indiana

Indiana uses the term OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) instead of DUI
Indiana allows left turns on red from a one-way street onto another one-way street
Habitual traffic violators with 10+ suspensions in 10 years face felony charges

Sample Indiana Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Indiana. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

For a passenger vehicle on an interstate highway outside an urban area, what is the maximum speed limit?
- A. 60 mph
- B. 65 mph
- C. 70 mph
- D. 75 mph
Answer: 70 mph. Indiana’s maximum speed limit for passenger vehicles on rural interstates is 70 mph unless a different limit is posted.
Under state law, which children must be properly restrained in a child restraint system (car seat/booster) rather than only a seat belt?
- A. Children under age 4
- B. Children under age 6
- C. Children under age 8
- D. Children under age 10
Answer: Children under age 8. Indiana requires children younger than 8 to be secured in an appropriate child restraint system.
On a road with two or more lanes in the same direction, if you cannot safely move over for a stopped emergency vehicle, you must slow down by at least:
- A. 5 mph below the posted limit
- B. 10 mph below the posted limit
- C. 15 mph below the posted limit
- D. 20 mph below the posted limit
Answer: 10 mph below the posted limit. Indiana’s Move Over law requires a lane change when possible; if not, reduce speed at least 10 mph below the posted limit.
Parking is prohibited within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- A. 10 feet
- B. 15 feet
- C. 20 feet
- D. 25 feet
Answer: 15 feet. Indiana’s driver manual lists restricted parking areas, including within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
In a worksite (construction) zone, temporary speed limits are set to be at least how much below the established maximum speed limit?
- A. 5 mph below
- B. 10 mph below
- C. 15 mph below
- D. 20 mph below
Answer: 10 mph below. Indiana worksite speed limits are set at least 10 mph below the established maximum speed limit unless posted otherwise.
What is the minimum age for an Indiana learner's permit if you're enrolled in BMV-licensed driver training?
- A. 14
- B. 15
- C. 15½
- D. 16
Answer: 15. At 15 you can get a learner's permit with proof of enrollment in a BMV-licensed behind-the-wheel training program.
What does Indiana's driver education course consist of?
- A. 10 hours classroom and 2 hours driving
- B. 30 hours of classroom training and 6 hours behind the wheel
- C. 24 hours classroom and 8 hours driving
- D. No classroom, 50 hours driving
Answer: 30 hours of classroom training and 6 hours behind the wheel. Driver education includes 30 hours of theoretical training and six hours of behind-the-wheel training.
For the first 180 days with an Indiana probationary license, when may you not drive?
- A. 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- C. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- D. Midnight to 6 a.m.
Answer: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.. For the first 180 days you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., with exceptions for work, school activities, religious events, or a qualifying adult.
After 180 days on an Indiana probationary license (under 18), when may you not drive on Saturday and Sunday nights?
- A. After 10 p.m.
- B. After 11 p.m.
- C. Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
- D. Between midnight and 6 a.m.
Answer: Between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.. After 180 days: no driving after 11 p.m. Sunday–Thursday, before 5 a.m. Monday–Friday, and between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
What score do you need on each component of the Indiana knowledge exam?
- A. 70%
- B. 75%
- C. 80%
- D. 85%
Answer: 80%. You must score 80% or higher on each component (signs and rules) to pass.
When may you pass an Indiana school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out?
- A. When no children are visible
- B. When traveling the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median
- C. On any four-lane road
- D. Never
Answer: When traveling the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median. On a roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median, only traffic going the same direction as the bus must stop.
When must Indiana drivers use headlights?
- A. Only after dark
- B. Between sunset and sunrise, and when visibility is less than 500 feet
- C. Only on unlit roads
- D. Only in rain
Answer: Between sunset and sunrise, and when visibility is less than 500 feet. Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is less than 500 feet.
If your vehicle is disabled on an Indiana divided highway when headlights are required, where must warning devices be placed?
- A. 10 feet behind the car
- B. 100 feet behind and 100 feet in front, in your lane
- C. 500 feet behind only
- D. On the roof
Answer: 100 feet behind and 100 feet in front, in your lane. Place lighted flares, a red lantern, or reflectors 100 feet behind and 100 feet in front of the car, plus one at the traffic side.
Can an Indiana probationary license holder under 18 use a phone while driving?
- A. Yes, hands-free
- B. Yes, for calls only
- C. No, except to call 911 in an emergency
- D. Yes, at red lights
Answer: No, except to call 911 in an emergency. Drivers under 18, including probationary license holders, may not use any telecommunications device while driving except to call 911.
What happens if an Indiana driver refuses a chemical test?
- A. A 90-day suspension
- B. A 180-day suspension
- C. A one-year suspension
- D. A fine only
Answer: A one-year suspension. Refusing a chemical test suspends your driving privileges for one year. Failing one brings a 180-day suspension.
What are Indiana's minimum liability insurance limits?
- A. $20,000 / $40,000 / $10,000
- B. $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000
- C. $30,000 / $60,000 / $25,000
- D. $50,000 / $100,000 / $50,000
Answer: $25,000 / $50,000 / $25,000. Indiana requires 25/50/25 liability coverage.
What is the reinstatement fee for a first no-insurance suspension in Indiana?
- A. $50
- B. $150
- C. $250
- D. $500
Answer: $250. Reinstatement costs $250 for a first no-insurance suspension, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for a third or later.
At 55 mph, about how far does a vehicle travel in one second?
- A. About 50 feet
- B. About 80 feet
- C. About 100 feet
- D. About 150 feet
Answer: About 80 feet. Indiana's manual shows about 80.7 feet per second at 55 mph, 51.3 at 35 mph, and 102.7 at 70 mph.
How much space should you leave when passing a bicyclist in Indiana?
- A. At least 1 foot
- B. At least 3 feet
- C. At least 5 feet
- D. Half a lane
Answer: At least 3 feet. Pass a bicyclist only with a safe amount of room (at least three feet) and no danger from oncoming traffic.

Indiana Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Indiana permit test?

The Indiana knowledge test has 34 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 28 correct answers (84%) to pass.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Indiana?

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Indiana is 15. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16 years 90 days.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Indiana?

Indiana calls impaired driving OWI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and 0.02% for drivers under 21.

How does the Indiana driver point system work?

Points range from 2 to 8. Accumulating 20 or more points in 2 years may result in a suspension hearing.

What are the default speed limits in Indiana?

Typical limits in Indiana are up to 70 mph on highways, 30 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Indiana government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Indiana Driver's Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Indiana driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Indiana government agency.