Indiana: Licensing basics — Part 2 Practice Test
Learner’s permits, the probationary license, the knowledge and driving skills exams, Real ID, documents, endorsements, renewals and amendments in Indiana. — Part 2
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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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For how long are learner's permits valid from the date of issuance?
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Six years
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Correct answer: Two years
Learner's permits are valid for two years from the date of issuance.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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When renewing a learner's permit at a BMV branch, how long must it have been expired before you are required to retest?
- More than 30 days
- More than 90 days
- More than 365 days
- More than 180 days
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Correct answer: More than 180 days
A learner's permit that has been expired more than 180 days requires the holder to retest.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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Which applicants are not required to take the vision screening when renewing a learner's permit or driver's license?
- Those eligible for online renewal
- Those who wear glasses or contacts
- Those who are renewing an existing permit or license
- Those who are older than 21
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Correct answer: Those eligible for online renewal
All applicants must pass a vision screening even when renewing, unless they are eligible for online renewal.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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If you normally wear glasses or contacts while driving, what should you do for the vision screening?
- Take them off so that uncorrected vision can be tested
- Leave them in the vehicle during the vision screening
- Tell the branch personnel and wear them during the screening
- Wear them only if the branch personnel ask you to
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Correct answer: Tell the branch personnel and wear them during the screening
You should inform the BMV branch personnel and wear your glasses or contacts during the vision screening.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What may happen if an applicant cannot pass the vision screening at the branch?
- Automatic denial of every credential for the rest of their life
- Additional evaluation to determine whether they can drive safely
- Repeated screenings on the same day until they finally pass
- A license limited to daylight driving for the first year
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Correct answer: Additional evaluation to determine whether they can drive safely
An applicant who cannot pass may be subject to additional evaluation to determine whether they can drive safely.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What may Driver Ability do even when an applicant has a letter from a doctor?
- Waive the vision screening for the applicant
- Issue the credential right away without testing
- Cancel the application and bar the applicant
- Require the applicant to take more testing
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Correct answer: Require the applicant to take more testing
Even with a letter from a doctor, Driver Ability may reserve the right to require customers to take more testing.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What is the Indiana driver's knowledge exam based on?
- Indiana law, defensive driving practices, and the information in the driver's manual
- Federal traffic law, vehicle mechanics, and the policies of each BMV branch
- Indiana law and the coursework of a licensed driver training school only
- Defensive driving practices and the meaning of road signs only
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Correct answer: Indiana law, defensive driving practices, and the information in the driver's manual
The manual says the multiple-choice exam is based on Indiana law, defensive driving practices, and the manual itself.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Besides showing a basic understanding of traffic laws, what must you be able to do to pass the knowledge exam?
- Name the parts of a vehicle's engine and brake systems from memory
- Explain how a traffic crash report is filed with the police
- Read and understand regulatory, warning, and traffic signs and signals
- Recite the Indiana laws on vehicle registration and titling
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Correct answer: Read and understand regulatory, warning, and traffic signs and signals
The manual states you must be able to read and understand regulatory, warning, and traffic signs and signals.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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After how long expired does renewing an Indiana driver's license require the knowledge exam again?
- 30 days
- 180 days
- 90 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 180 days
The knowledge exam is required for an Indiana resident whose driver's license has been expired for more than 180 days.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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The knowledge exam is required for a new Indiana resident who holds an out-of-state driver's license and is under what age?
- 16
- 21
- 25
- 18
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Correct answer: 18
The manual requires the knowledge exam for a new resident with an out-of-state license who is under the age of 18.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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An active-duty service member's Indiana license has been expired more than 180 days. The knowledge exam applies if the member returned from service outside Indiana more than how many days before renewal?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 90 days
The knowledge exam requirement applies to a returned service member who came back more than 90 days before the date of renewal.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How long before the branch closes must you arrive to take the computer-based knowledge exam that day?
- At least 30 minutes
- At least 10 minutes
- At least 60 minutes
- At least two hours
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Correct answer: At least 30 minutes
The manual says you must arrive at least 30 minutes before the branch closes to take the computer-based knowledge exam that day.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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You fail the Indiana knowledge exam. When can you retake it?
- Immediately, on the same day
- After seven days
- The next business day
- After two months
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Correct answer: The next business day
The manual states that after failing the knowledge exam you must wait until the next business day to retake it.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How many hours of theoretical training does the driver training school course include before its driving skills exam?
- 20 hours
- 40 hours
- 30 hours
- 60 hours
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Correct answer: 30 hours
The course that qualifies a permit holder for the school's skills exam includes 30 hours of theoretical training.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How many hours of behind-the-wheel training does the driver training school course include before its driving skills exam?
- Six hours
- Four hours
- Eight hours
- Twelve hours
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Correct answer: Six hours
The course includes six hours of behind-the-wheel training in addition to the theoretical training.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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If you pass a driving skills exam given by your driver training school, how long do the results remain valid?
- For 30 days from the exam date
- For one year from the exam date
- Until you turn 18
- Until your learner's permit expires
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Correct answer: Until your learner's permit expires
The manual says the school's exam results remain valid until the learner's permit expires.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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In which situation must you take the driving skills exam at a BMV branch?
- You hold driver's education restriction J on your learner's permit
- You receive a failing grade in either portion of the driver education course
- You completed 30 hours of theoretical training with the school
- You scheduled the exam three weeks ahead
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Correct answer: You receive a failing grade in either portion of the driver education course
A failing grade in either portion of the course sends you to a BMV branch for the skills exam.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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What must you do if your learner's permit has been expired for more than 180 days and you want it renewed?
- Retake the driving skills exam only
- Complete a new driver education course
- Wait two months before applying
- Retake the knowledge exam
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Correct answer: Retake the knowledge exam
The manual says an expired-over-180-days permit requires retaking the knowledge exam to be issued a renewed permit.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Which time counts toward the required 180-day learner's permit holding period?
- The time your permit is suspended by the BMV
- The time your permit is revoked by the BMV
- The time you hold a valid learner's permit
- The time your permit has been expired
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Correct answer: The time you hold a valid learner's permit
Only time with a valid (not expired, suspended, or revoked) permit counts toward the 180-day holding period.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How far ahead of time may a driving skills exam be scheduled at most?
- Three weeks
- One week
- Six weeks
- Two months
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Correct answer: Three weeks
The manual says a skills exam may be scheduled no more than three weeks ahead.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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Who provides the vehicle for a driving skills exam given by a BMV examiner?
- The BMV branch
- The BMV examiner
- You do
- The licensed driver training school
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Correct answer: You do
The manual says you must provide your own vehicle for the driving skills exam.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 5 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 5)
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How long must a new Indiana resident's out-of-state driver's license have been expired before a skills exam with a BMV examiner is required?
- More than 90 days
- More than five years
- More than 180 days
- More than one year
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Correct answer: More than five years
The manual lists new residents whose out-of-state license has been expired for more than five years as needing a skills exam given by a BMV examiner.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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After how long expired does renewing an Indiana driver's license also require a driving skills exam with a BMV examiner?
- One year
- Two years
- 180 days
- Five years
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Correct answer: Five years
A BMV-examiner skills exam is required for residents whose Indiana license has been expired more than five years.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Who is allowed in your vehicle while you take the driving skills exam?
- A parent or guardian who signed your financial liability
- A licensed passenger who is 21 or older
- A driving instructor from your driver training school
- Only the BMV examiner(s) and other authorized BMV personnel
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Correct answer: Only the BMV examiner(s) and other authorized BMV personnel
No one other than the examiner(s) or other authorized BMV personnel may be in the vehicle.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What must you provide about your vehicle before taking the driving skills exam?
- A notarized letter from the vehicle's owner
- The vehicle's current registration
- Proof of a recent emissions inspection
- A repair shop's written maintenance record
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Correct answer: The vehicle's current registration
You must provide the vehicle's current registration before taking the exam.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which describes the condition your vehicle must be in for the driving skills exam?
- Legally equipped, insured, and safe and clean
- Less than ten years old and fully paid for
- Equipped with a manual transmission
- Marked with a current BMV inspection sticker
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Correct answer: Legally equipped, insured, and safe and clean
The manual says the vehicle must be legally equipped, insured, and in a safe and clean condition.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Who decides whether a vehicle is rejected for the driving skills exam?
- The branch's license clerk
- The applicant's driver training school
- The BMV examiner
- The vehicle's registered owner
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Correct answer: The BMV examiner
It is within the discretion of the BMV examiner to reject a vehicle for the exam.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which of these is listed as an example of a reason a vehicle may be rejected for the driving skills exam?
- A faded paint finish
- A radio that does not work
- Unsafe tires
- A small dent in a fender
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Correct answer: Unsafe tires
The manual's examples of reasons for rejection include unsafe tires.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What is the BMV examiner's job during the driving skills exam?
- To coach you through each maneuver as you drive
- To teach you the correct way to handle mistakes
- To schedule your next exam appointment
- To administer a fair and objective exam
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Correct answer: To administer a fair and objective exam
The examiner's job is not to provide instruction but to administer a fair and objective examination.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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What does the BMV examiner use to evaluate your ability to operate a motor vehicle safely?
- A video recording of the exam
- A standardized form
- A written quiz after the drive
- A checklist chosen by each branch
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Correct answer: A standardized form
The examiner uses a standardized form to evaluate you.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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When another vehicle overtakes and passes you during the skills exam, what are you evaluated on?
- Speeding up to stay ahead of the other vehicle
- Maintaining your speed and giving enough room to pass
- Slowing sharply to let the other vehicle pass
- Moving onto the shoulder and stopping
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Correct answer: Maintaining your speed and giving enough room to pass
The criteria include reacting to being passed by maintaining your speed and giving enough room to pass.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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How are you evaluated when approaching an intersection during the skills exam?
- On how quickly you can clear the intersection before traffic builds
- On whether you slow down only when other cars are visible nearby
- On whether you stop only at intersections with marked crosswalks
- On proper speed, looking for other vehicles, and stopping when required
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Correct answer: On proper speed, looking for other vehicles, and stopping when required
The criteria include approaching at the proper speed, looking for other vehicles, and coming to a complete stop when required.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which is one of the criteria on which you are evaluated in the driving skills exam?
- Changing a flat tire without any help from others
- Parking as close to the curb as the vehicle allows
- Controlling your speed for posted limits and conditions
- Estimating the distance to the next town on the map
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Correct answer: Controlling your speed for posted limits and conditions
Controlling speed for posted limits and traffic conditions is one of the stated criteria.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 6 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 6)
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Which action could affect your final score or cause you to fail the driving skills exam?
- Leaving your turn signal on after a completed lane change
- Using your turn signal before every lane change
- Checking your blind spot before every lane change
- Keeping both hands on the wheel at all times
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Correct answer: Leaving your turn signal on after a completed lane change
Leaving the turn signal on after a completed lane change is listed among actions that could affect your score or cause failure.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which speed-related action could affect your final score or cause you to fail the driving skills exam?
- Driving too slowly or stopping unnecessarily
- Driving at the posted speed limit
- Stopping at a stop line when required
- Matching your speed to traffic flow
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Correct answer: Driving too slowly or stopping unnecessarily
Driving too slowly or stopping unnecessarily is listed among actions that could affect your score or cause failure.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which action could affect your final score because of how you use the car's controls?
- Adjusting your mirrors before you start driving
- Turning on your headlights when it gets dark
- Failing to use the defroster or wipers when needed
- Using the horn to warn a pedestrian nearby
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Correct answer: Failing to use the defroster or wipers when needed
Failing to use the defroster or wipers when needed is listed among actions that could affect your score or cause failure.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)
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Which action while changing lanes could affect your final score or cause you to fail the driving skills exam?
- Using your turn signal early
- Failing to check your blind spot
- Maintaining your speed
- Looking in the mirror
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Correct answer: Failing to check your blind spot
Failing to check your blind spot is listed among actions that could affect your score or cause failure.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 7 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 7)