Indiana: Your driving record
Indiana point values, the Driver Safety Program, suspensions and habitual traffic violators. Split into 4 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Your driving record — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “What may happen to your driver record if you are convicted of using a hand-held telecommunications device while driving?”
StartYour driving record — Part 2
Questions in this part include: “How many points are assessed for unsafe lane movement?”
StartYour driving record — Part 3
Questions in this part include: “If a court orders you to complete a Driver Safety Program, who decides the type of program you must complete?”
StartYour driving record — Part 4
Questions in this part include: “For how long after purchase can you print your Official Driver Record?”
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What may happen to your driver record if you are convicted of using a hand-held telecommunications device while driving?
- It is sealed for one year
- It is sent to your employer
- Points may be assessed on it
- Your license class is lowered
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Correct answer: Points may be assessed on it
You may be assessed points on your driver record when using a telecommunication device while operating a motor vehicle.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 12 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 12)
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Upon notification from whom must the BMV suspend a juvenile's driving privileges for school-related reasons?
- The juvenile's parent or guardian
- The school administrator or principal
- A juvenile court probation officer
- The local police department chief
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Correct answer: The school administrator or principal
Indiana law requires the BMV to suspend a juvenile's driving privileges upon notification from the juvenile's school administrator or principal for the listed reasons.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Which suspension from school during one school year can lead the BMV to suspend a juvenile's driving privileges?
- Any single in-school detention
- Only a third suspension in a row
- A first suspension of any length
- A second or subsequent suspension
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Correct answer: A second or subsequent suspension
A reason for suspension is that the juvenile is under an expulsion, exclusion, or second or subsequent suspension from school during one school year.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Besides expulsion or repeated suspension, which of these also leads the BMV to suspend a juvenile's driving privileges after notice from the school?
- Withdrawing from school
- Failing one class
- Getting a low grade average
- Missing one school day
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Correct answer: Withdrawing from school
The BMV must suspend a juvenile's driving privileges if the juvenile has withdrawn from school or has been determined to be a habitual truant.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What may happen to your driver record if you operate a watercraft recklessly or while intoxicated?
- Nothing, because it is not a motor vehicle
- Points may be assessed against it
- Your vehicle registration is cancelled
- Your license is automatically revoked for life
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Correct answer: Points may be assessed against it
Reckless or intoxicated watercraft operation may result in points assessed against your driver record.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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A driver is at least 21 years old and has six or more active points on the driving record. What must the driver do to renew the driver’s license?
- Take the driving skills exam
- Wait until the points expire before renewing
- Renew only at a BMV Connect kiosk
- Take the knowledge exam
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Correct answer: Take the knowledge exam
A driver who is 21 or older with six or more active points must take the knowledge exam to renew.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which group assesses a point value for traffic violations?
- The Point Study Committee
- The Indiana State Police
- The BMV’s medical board
- The Driver Safety Program providers
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Correct answer: The Point Study Committee
The Point Study Committee assesses a point value for traffic violations.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does the point value of a traffic violation relate to?
- The type of vehicle and the time of day it occurred
- The driver’s age and the length of time licensed
- The severity and history of the violation or accident
- The insurance coverage the driver held at the time
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Correct answer: The severity and history of the violation or accident
The point value relates to the severity and history of the violation or accident.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for driving 1 to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit?
- 1 point
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The manual lists driving 1 to 15 miles per hour over the speed limit as 2 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for driving 16 to 25 miles per hour over the speed limit?
- 2 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual lists driving 16 to 25 miles per hour over the speed limit as 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for driving 26 or more miles per hour over the speed limit?
- 2 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The manual lists driving 26 or more miles per hour over the speed limit as 6 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for failure to use headlights?
- 1 point
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 2 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The manual lists failure to use headlights as 2 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for having no brake or signal lights?
- 2 points
- 1 point
- 4 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 2 points
The manual lists having no brake or signal lights as 2 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for improper motorcycle headgear?
- 4 points
- 2 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual lists improper motorcycle headgear as 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for an improper motorcycle passenger?
- 2 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual lists an improper motorcycle passenger as 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for a violation for a hand-held device?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual lists a violation for a hand-held device as 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for unsafe lane movement?
- 2 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 4 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual lists unsafe lane movement as 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for disregarding a stop sign or yield sign?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 4 points
The manual lists disregarding a stop sign or yield sign as 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The manual lists failure to yield to an emergency vehicle as 6 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for following another vehicle too closely?
- 6 points
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 6 points
The manual lists following another vehicle too closely as 6 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for driving while suspended?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 8 points
- 6 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
The manual lists driving while suspended as 8 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How many points are assessed for a speed contest on the road?
- 2 points
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
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Correct answer: 8 points
The manual lists a speed contest on the road as 8 points.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How long do points stay active on your driver record?
- Two years from the conviction date
- One year from the conviction date
- Three years from the conviction date
- Five years from the conviction date
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Correct answer: Two years from the conviction date
Points stay active on your driver record for two years from the conviction date.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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In which formats is a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program (DSP) available?
- Classroom, online, or mail correspondence
- Classroom only, taught at BMV branches
- Classroom, online, or DVD instruction
- Online or by telephone only
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Correct answer: Classroom, online, or DVD instruction
A BMV-approved DSP is a defensive driving curriculum available in classroom, online, or DVD instruction formats.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What does a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program course provide?
- A full written test on every traffic law
- A summary of defensive driving techniques
- Training for a commercial driver’s license
- A list of the points for every traffic violation
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Correct answer: A summary of defensive driving techniques
A BMV-approved DSP course provides a summary of defensive driving techniques and can be a beneficial refresher course.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What credit may any Indiana driver receive by completing a Driver Safety Program course from a BMV-approved provider?
- A two-point credit
- A six-point credit
- A four-point credit
- A one-year license extension
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Correct answer: A four-point credit
Any Indiana driver may complete a DSP course from a BMV-approved provider and receive a four-point credit.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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A driver is required by the BMV to complete a Driver Safety Program. Within how many days of the date on the mailed notification must it be completed?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 180 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
Drivers required by the BMV to participate in a DSP must complete a BMV-approved DSP within 90 days of the date on the notification.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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How often is a driver allowed a four-point credit?
- One credit every year
- Two credits during a three-year period
- One credit every five years
- One credit during a three-year period
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Correct answer: One credit during a three-year period
Each driver is allowed one four-point credit during a three-year period.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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The BMV may require a driver 21 or older to complete a BMV-approved DSP course after what?
- Conviction of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period
- Conviction of any single traffic offense
- Conviction of two or more traffic offenses within a five-year period
- Failing a vision screening at renewal
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Correct answer: Conviction of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period
The BMV may require drivers 21 and older convicted of two or more traffic offenses within a 12-month period to complete a DSP course.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What may the BMV require of an individual under 21 years of age who is convicted of two or more traffic offenses?
- Complete a BMV-approved DSP course
- Surrender the license for 12 months
- Retake the driving skills exam
- Pay a reinstatement fee before renewing
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Correct answer: Complete a BMV-approved DSP course
Individuals under 21 may be required to complete a BMV-approved DSP course if convicted of two or more traffic offenses.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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What happens if a driver fails to complete a required DSP course within 90 days of the BMV’s mailed notice?
- The driver gets a second notice and 30 more days
- Two points are added to the driver record
- Driving privileges are suspended
- The driver must pass the driving skills exam
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Correct answer: Driving privileges are suspended
Failure to complete a DSP course within 90 days of the mailed notice results in suspension of driving privileges.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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Until when does the suspension for failing to complete a required DSP course stay in effect?
- For one year from the date the suspension began, then it ends
- Until you complete the DSP course and the BMV processes the completion
- Until the points from your last conviction are no longer active
- Until you pass a knowledge exam and a driving skills exam at a branch
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Correct answer: Until you complete the DSP course and the BMV processes the completion
The suspension remains until you successfully complete the DSP course and the BMV processes the completion.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 21 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 21)
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If a court orders you to complete a Driver Safety Program, who decides the type of program you must complete?
- The BMV
- Your insurance provider
- The Point Study Committee
- The court
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Correct answer: The court
If a court orders a DSP, the type of DSP is at the court’s discretion.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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A court orders you to complete a Driver Safety Program. When is the four-point credit applied to your driver record?
- Whenever you finish any DSP course the court accepts
- Only if you complete a BMV-approved DSP course
- Only if the judge also reduces your fine
- Always, whichever DSP course the court chose
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Correct answer: Only if you complete a BMV-approved DSP course
The four-point credit is applied to your driver record only if you complete a BMV-approved DSP course.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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How long should you allow for the BMV to process Driver Safety Program completion results?
- 1 to 2 business days
- 24 hours
- 14 to 21 business days
- 7 to 10 business days
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Correct answer: 7 to 10 business days
The manual says to allow 7 to 10 business days for completion results to be processed by the BMV.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 22 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 22)
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Which of the following may lead to the suspension of your driving privileges?
- Failing to appear in court after a citation
- Parking a vehicle in a legal parking space
- Renewing your license before it expires
- Changing your address with the BMV
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Correct answer: Failing to appear in court after a citation
Failing to appear in court in response to a citation, or not paying tickets after a judgment, may lead to suspension.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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If the court has entered a judgment on your traffic ticket and you do not pay it, what may happen?
- Your vehicle registration is automatically renewed
- Your points are cleared after two years
- Your driving privileges may be suspended
- Your license is converted into a learner’s permit
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Correct answer: Your driving privileges may be suspended
Not paying tickets after a judgment has been entered may lead to suspension of driving privileges.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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When will the court notify the BMV to close a suspension for failure to appear or pay a traffic offense?
- After 180 days have passed since your court date
- After you appear in court or pay the citation
- After you pass a new written knowledge exam
- After you attend a hearing at a BMV branch
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Correct answer: After you appear in court or pay the citation
The court notifies the BMV to close the suspension once you appear in court or pay the citation.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What can result from driving while suspended with a prior offense?
- A written warning only
- Automatic removal of all points from your record
- A misdemeanor or felony conviction on your driving record
- A requirement to retake only the road test
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Correct answer: A misdemeanor or felony conviction on your driving record
Driving while suspended with a prior offense can result in a misdemeanor or felony conviction.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 23 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 23)
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What happens to a conviction for operating a watercraft while intoxicated?
- It is forwarded to the BMV and added to your driver record
- It stays on a separate boating record and is kept by the court
- It is erased from all records after two years have passed
- It is kept only by the local court that heard the case
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Correct answer: It is forwarded to the BMV and added to your driver record
The conviction is forwarded to the BMV and becomes part of the driver record.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Which watercraft offense will also be added to your driver record?
- Anchoring a watercraft in a no-wake zone near the shoreline
- Failing to register a fishing license for the watercraft
- Operating a watercraft while your driving privileges are suspended
- Mooring a watercraft overnight at a public boat ramp
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Correct answer: Operating a watercraft while your driving privileges are suspended
Reckless operation endangering others or operating a watercraft while suspended will be added to the driver record.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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A court determines that a parent is delinquent in paying child support. What may the court order the BMV to do?
- Cancel the parent’s vehicle registration permanently
- Immediately suspend the parent’s driving privileges
- Add six points to the parent’s driver record
- Require the parent to retake the road test
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Correct answer: Immediately suspend the parent’s driving privileges
The court may order an immediate suspension that lasts until the BMV receives a court order to reinstate.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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When an agency enforcing child support orders the BMV to suspend a parent’s driving privileges, until when does the suspension last?
- Until the parent reaches the age of 21 and retakes the exam
- Until the parent passes the knowledge exam and the road test
- For exactly 180 days from the date of the order
- Until the BMV is told the parent has paid or set up a payment plan
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Correct answer: Until the BMV is told the parent has paid or set up a payment plan
The agency’s suspension order lasts until the BMV is notified the parent has paid or set up a payment plan.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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What does the BMV do if you submit a payment to the BMV for services or fees and the payment is not honored?
- It adds two points to your driver record
- It cancels only your vehicle registration
- It indefinitely suspends your driving privileges
- It sends you a warning with no further action
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Correct answer: It indefinitely suspends your driving privileges
The BMV indefinitely suspends driving privileges when a payment to it is dishonored.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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According to the manual, what should be your first resource after you have resolved problems with your driver record?
- Checking your vehicle title
- Checking your insurance policy
- Checking your learner’s permit
- Checking your driver record
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Correct answer: Checking your driver record
The manual says your first resource should be to check your driver record.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 24 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 24)
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Where are outstanding reinstatement requirements listed on the viewable driver record?
- In a footnote on the last page of the record
- In the “Reinstatement Requirements” box near the top
- In a separate letter mailed to you by the court
- Only on the back of the physical license card
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Correct answer: In the “Reinstatement Requirements” box near the top
Outstanding requirements and the eligibility date are listed in the Reinstatement Requirements box near the top.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What does the manual say about the Viewable Driver Record?
- It cannot be printed and is not an official transcript
- It can be used as an official transcript by courts and employers
- It can be printed for up to 30 days after you view it
- It is sold only at BMV Connect kiosks
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Correct answer: It cannot be printed and is not an official transcript
The Viewable Driver Record cannot be printed and is not an official transcript.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Who can use the Official Driver Record as an official transcript of a driver record?
- Only the individual whose name is on the record
- Only courts and law enforcement agencies
- Individuals, courts, state agencies, and employers
- Only insurance companies and car dealers
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Correct answer: Individuals, courts, state agencies, and employers
The Official Driver Record can be used by individuals, courts, state agencies, and employers.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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For how long after purchase can you print your Official Driver Record?
- Up to 10 business days
- Up to 30 days
- Up to 180 days
- Up to one year
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Correct answer: Up to 30 days
You can print the Official Driver Record for up to 30 days after you purchase it.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Once a court’s requirements for a suspension are fulfilled, how long may BMV processing take after the BMV receives the information from the court?
- Up to 3 business days
- Up to 30 business days
- Up to 180 business days
- Up to 10 business days
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Correct answer: Up to 10 business days
Processing by the BMV may take up to 10 business days once the court information is received.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Over what period does Indiana law look at repeated traffic offenses to decide whether a driver is a Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV)?
- A 2-year period
- A 5-year period
- A 10-year period
- A 20-year period
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Correct answer: A 10-year period
The manual says drivers who have repeatedly committed traffic offenses over a 10-year period face serious penalties as HTVs.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Under HTV Section A, how long are driving privileges suspended for a driver who accumulates two judgments for reckless homicide resulting from operation of a motor vehicle within a 10-year period?
- 10 years
- 180 days
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: 10 years
Drivers with two judgments from the Section A list within 10 years have their driving privileges suspended for 10 years.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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For how long are driving privileges suspended for a driver who accumulates two judgments within a 10-year period for operating while intoxicated resulting in death?
- Two years
- Five years
- 180 days
- For life
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Correct answer: For life
Two such judgments within 10 years lead to a lifetime suspension.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Under HTV Section B, how many judgments from the listed major offenses within a 10-year period lead to a 10-year suspension?
- One
- Three
- Two
- Five
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Correct answer: Three
Drivers who accumulate three judgments from the list within a 10-year period are suspended for 10 years.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Which of the following is listed as a Section B major offense for a Habitual Traffic Violator?
- Drag racing or a speed contest in violation of the law
- Parking in a no-parking zone for over an hour
- Failing to wear a seat belt on a public road
- Driving with a burned-out headlight at night
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Correct answer: Drag racing or a speed contest in violation of the law
Drag racing or a speed contest is on the Section B list of major offenses.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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For how long is a person suspended as an HTV under Section C (ten traffic offenses in a ten-year period)?
- 180 days
- Two years
- Five years
- 10 years
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Correct answer: Five years
Section C carries a five-year suspension.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Under HTV Section C, a person with nine speeding tickets and one reckless driving conviction in a 10-year period is subject to what?
- A 180-day suspension
- A five-year suspension as an HTV
- A two-year suspension
- No suspension, because speeding tickets are minor
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Correct answer: A five-year suspension as an HTV
The manual’s own example says this person is subject to a five-year suspension as an HTV.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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Which of the following can serve as the qualifying offense under HTV Section C, along with the major offenses of Sections A and B?
- Driving slower than the posted speed limit on a highway
- Failing to carry proof of insurance in the vehicle
- Using a turn signal too early before a turn
- Operating a vehicle without ever having obtained a license
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Correct answer: Operating a vehicle without ever having obtained a license
Operating a motor vehicle without ever having obtained a driver’s license is one of the Section C listed offenses.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What may happen to a person convicted of operating a vehicle while suspended as an HTV?
- The suspension automatically ends after the first year passes
- Only a warning letter is issued by the BMV
- Other driving privileges may be suspended for a period the court sets
- The person receives a probationary license automatically
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Correct answer: Other driving privileges may be suspended for a period the court sets
A person convicted of operating a vehicle while suspended as an HTV may have other driving privileges suspended for a period set by the court.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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When is a Restriction 5 placed on a person’s driver’s license?
- When a court has granted hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized privileges
- When the person has failed the vision screening at a BMV branch office
- When the person must wear corrective lenses while driving at night or in rain
- When the person has a motorcycle endorsement and a commercial license
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Correct answer: When a court has granted hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized privileges
A Restriction 5 is placed on the license of a person granted hardship, probationary, conditional, or specialized driving privileges by court order.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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For HTV suspensions or HTV probationary driver’s licenses expiring on or after January 1, 2015, what is no longer added to driver records?
- Restriction 5
- Restriction 6
- Restriction 8
- Restriction 2
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Correct answer: Restriction 2
Restriction 2 is no longer added to driver records for those HTV suspensions or probationary licenses.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What must a person granted specialized driving privileges carry or keep in the vehicle being operated?
- A copy of the court order granting the privileges
- A signed letter from the person’s employer
- A copy of the person’s vehicle title or bill of sale
- A written statement from the insurance agent
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Correct answer: A copy of the court order granting the privileges
The person must carry a copy of the court order or have the order in the vehicle.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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When must a person with specialized driving privileges produce the copy of the court order?
- Only when renewing the license
- Only at the time of a crash
- Upon the request of law enforcement
- Only when buying a vehicle
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Correct answer: Upon the request of law enforcement
The order must be produced upon the request of law enforcement.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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What must a person with specialized driving privileges carry while operating any motor vehicle?
- A court-approved passenger
- A validly issued credential
- A copy of their insurance cancellation notice
- A certified copy of their driver record
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Correct answer: A validly issued credential
A person with specialized driving privileges must carry a validly issued credential during the operation of any motor vehicle.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)