Indiana: Your driving record — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “How many points are assessed for unsafe lane movement?” · “In which formats is a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program (DSP) available?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Indiana Driver’s Manual" (July 2026), Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
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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)