Indiana: Licensing basics — Part 4 Practice Test
Learner’s permits, the probationary license, the knowledge and driving skills exams, Real ID, documents, endorsements, renewals and amendments in Indiana. — Part 4
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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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What must you submit at the time of application for a driver's license to prove your 50 hours of driving practice?
- A letter signed by your driving school teacher
- A copy of your car insurance policy card
- A completed Log of Supervised Driving Practice
- A mileage report from your vehicle's dealer
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Correct answer: A completed Log of Supervised Driving Practice
At application you must submit a completed State Form 54706, Log of Supervised Driving Practice, showing proof of the 50 hours.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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What may you do if one Log of Supervised Driving Practice is not enough to record all the required hours?
- Ask a BMV examiner to sign the rest
- Use multiple logs
- Count only the hours that fit
- Start the hours over on a new log
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Correct answer: Use multiple logs
Multiple logs may be used, if necessary, to log the required hours.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Who must sign the Log of Supervised Driving Practice if the applicant is under 18 years of age?
- A BMV examiner
- A driver education teacher
- A school principal
- A parent or legal guardian
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Correct answer: A parent or legal guardian
The log must be signed by a parent or legal guardian if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A disabled individual holds a valid Indiana learner's permit and completed BMV-recognized driver rehabilitation training. What else must the driver do to be able to apply for a driver's license?
- Pass a driving skills exam with a BMV examiner
- Hold the permit for at least two full years
- Get a doctor's letter from a BMV-approved clinic
- Complete 100 hours of logged night driving
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Correct answer: Pass a driving skills exam with a BMV examiner
Such a driver may apply for a driver's license if the driver holds a valid learner's permit, completed the rehabilitation training, and passes a driving skills exam with a BMV examiner.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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A disabled applicant aged 18 or older has completed driver rehabilitation training. How long must the learner's permit be held before applying for a driver's license?
- A minimum of 180 days
- A minimum of 270 days
- No holding period applies
- A minimum of one full year
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Correct answer: No holding period applies
For applicants with disabilities who are 18 years of age and older, there is no holding period for the learner's permit.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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Must a disabled applicant aged 18 or older who completed driver rehabilitation training turn in a log of supervised driving practice?
- Yes, a log of 50 hours
- No, a log is not required
- Yes, a log of 10 night hours
- Yes, a log signed by a parent
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Correct answer: No, a log is not required
For applicants with disabilities who are 18 years of age and older, a log of supervised driving practice is not required to be completed.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For how long is an Indiana driver's license valid if you are younger than 75 years of age?
- Five years
- Eight years
- Ten years
- Six years
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Correct answer: Six years
A driver's license is valid for six years if you are younger than 75 years of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For how long is an Indiana driver's license valid if you are aged 75 through 84?
- Three years
- One year
- Four years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Three years
A driver's license is valid for three years if you are aged 75 through 84.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For how long is an Indiana driver's license valid if you are at least 85 years of age?
- One year
- Four years
- Two years
- Five years
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Correct answer: Two years
A driver's license is valid for two years if you are at least 85 years of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For how long is an Indiana commercial driver's license (CDL) valid?
- Two years
- Four years
- Five years
- Eight years
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Correct answer: Four years
The manual states that a CDL is valid for four years.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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For which group may a driver's license or CDL not reflect the standard periods of validity?
- Drivers with restriction G
- Drivers who completed driver ed
- Drivers with vision restrictions
- Lawful temporary residents
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Correct answer: Lawful temporary residents
A driver's license or CDL may not reflect the standard periods of validity for lawful temporary residents.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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If you are under 18 and applying for a probationary driver's license, how many hours of supervised driving practice must you complete?
- 30 hours
- 40 hours
- 50 hours
- 60 hours
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Correct answer: 50 hours
An applicant under 18 for a probationary driver's license must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 9 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 9)
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If you obtain a driver's license before age 21, until when is it considered probationary?
- Until you turn 18
- Until you turn 21
- Until you turn 19
- Until you turn 25
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Correct answer: Until you turn 21
A driver's license obtained when you are younger than 21 is considered probationary until you turn 21 years of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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Until what age is a probationary driver's license valid?
- 21 years of age
- 21 years and 90 days of age
- 22 years of age
- 21 years and 30 days of age
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Correct answer: 21 years and 30 days of age
A probationary driver's license is valid until you are 21 years and 30 days of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What is the earliest age at which you may renew a probationary driver's license?
- 21 years and one day
- 18 years of age
- 20 years of age
- 21 years and 30 days
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Correct answer: 21 years and one day
You may not renew your probationary driver's license until you are 21 years and one day of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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For how long after obtaining a probationary driver's license may you not drive with passengers unless an approved person sits in the front passenger seat?
- 90 days
- 270 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 180 days
For the first 180 days after obtaining a probationary license, you may not drive with any passengers unless an approved individual is seated in the front passenger seat.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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During the probationary passenger restriction, where must the approved accompanying individual be seated so you may carry passengers?
- In any rear seat
- In the front passenger seat
- Directly behind the driver
- In any seat with a belt
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Correct answer: In the front passenger seat
Passengers are allowed in the first 180 days only if an approved individual is seated in your vehicle's front passenger seat.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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During the first 180 days of a probationary driver's license, which of these passengers may ride with you without another accompanying individual?
- A school friend
- Your cousin
- Your coworker
- Your sibling
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Correct answer: Your sibling
You may drive with your child, stepchild, sibling, step or half-sibling, or spouse without another accompanying individual during the first 180 days.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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For the first 180 days after obtaining a probationary driver's license, between which hours may you not drive?
- 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- Midnight and 6 a.m.
- 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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Correct answer: 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
For the first 180 days after obtaining a probationary driver's license, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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After holding a probationary license for 180 days, a driver under 18 may not drive Sunday through Thursday after what time?
- 10 p.m.
- Midnight
- 11 p.m.
- 1 a.m.
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Correct answer: 11 p.m.
After 180 days, a probationary driver under 18 may not drive Sunday through Thursday after 11 p.m.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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After holding a probationary license for 180 days, during which hours may a driver under 18 not drive on Saturday and Sunday?
- Midnight to 6 a.m.
- 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
- 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
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Correct answer: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
After 180 days, a probationary driver under 18 may not drive on Saturday and Sunday between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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After holding a probationary license for 180 days, a driver under 18 may not drive Monday through Friday before what time?
- 4 a.m.
- 6 a.m.
- 7 a.m.
- 5 a.m.
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Correct answer: 5 a.m.
After 180 days, a probationary driver under 18 may not drive Monday through Friday before 5 a.m.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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After holding a probationary license for 180 days, a driver under 18 may still drive during the restricted hours when going to or returning from which of these?
- Lawful employment
- A friend's party
- A shopping trip
- A movie theater
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Correct answer: Lawful employment
You may drive during the restricted hours if you are participating in, going to, or returning from lawful employment, a school-sanctioned activity, or a religious event.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 10 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 10)
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What do you receive when you renew your probationary driver's license after turning 21 years of age?
- A second probationary license
- A commercial driver's license
- An unrestricted driver's license
- An interim paper credential
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Correct answer: An unrestricted driver's license
When you renew your probationary driver's license after turning 21, you receive an unrestricted driver's license, which removes the probationary restrictions.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What is the minimum age to apply for a commercial learner's permit (CLP) or a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Indiana?
- 16 years
- 18 years
- 17 years
- 21 years
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Correct answer: 18 years
You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a CLP or a CDL.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Drivers under 21 years of age may operate a commercial motor vehicle only for which purpose?
- Interstate commerce
- International trips
- Charter bus service
- Intrastate commerce
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Correct answer: Intrastate commerce
Drivers under 21 may operate a commercial motor vehicle for purposes of intrastate commerce only.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What is true of drivers under 21 years of age regarding the school bus endorsements?
- They are not eligible to apply
- They need a parent's consent
- They need 180 days of CDL use
- They must pass two skills exams
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Correct answer: They are not eligible to apply
Drivers under 21 years of age are not eligible to apply for the school bus endorsements.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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An Indiana CDL allows the holder to operate vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of how many pounds?
- 10,000 pounds
- 16,000 pounds
- 26,000 pounds
- 20,000 pounds
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Correct answer: 26,000 pounds
An Indiana CDL allows the holder to operate commercial motor vehicles or combinations with gross vehicle weight ratings in excess of 26,000 pounds.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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An Indiana CDL covers vehicles designed or used to transport at least how many people, including the driver?
- 8 people
- 16 people
- 10 people
- 20 people
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Correct answer: 16 people
A CDL allows the holder to operate vehicles designed or used to transport 16 or more people, including the driver.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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For what reasons are photo-exempt learner's permits and driver's licenses available?
- Medical reasons only
- Privacy and security reasons
- Age-related reasons only
- Medical and religious reasons
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Correct answer: Medical and religious reasons
Photo-exempt learner's permits and driver's licenses are available for medical and religious reasons.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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For what reasons are photo-exempt identification cards available?
- Religious reasons only
- Medical reasons only
- Medical and religious reasons
- Privacy reasons only
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Correct answer: Religious reasons only
Photo-exempt identification cards are available for religious reasons only.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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What must you do to remove the photo exemption from your credential?
- Mail a recent passport photo to the BMV
- Upload a new photo at a BMV Connect kiosk
- Visit a BMV branch to have your photo taken
- Send a doctor's letter ending the exemption
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Correct answer: Visit a BMV branch to have your photo taken
To remove the photo exemption, you must visit a BMV branch to have your photo taken for a renewed or amended credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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If a photo exemption is allowed, what happens with your photo?
- No photo is ever taken of you
- A photo is still taken and kept on file
- A photo is taken and then deleted
- Only a fingerprint is kept on file
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Correct answer: A photo is still taken and kept on file
If a photo exemption is allowed, a photo must still be captured to be kept on file by the BMV.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Within how long after you apply for a new, renewed, amended, or replacement credential will your permanent credential be mailed to you?
- Within 7 calendar days
- Within 30 calendar days
- Within 60 calendar days
- Within 14 calendar days
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Correct answer: Within 14 calendar days
Your permanent credential will be mailed from a secure central location within 14 calendar days after you apply.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Where will the BMV mail your credential?
- Only to the mailing address on file
- Any address the USPS forwards it to
- To the BMV branch where you applied
- To the address on your car title
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Correct answer: Only to the mailing address on file
Credentials will only be mailed to the mailing address on file with the BMV and will not be forwarded.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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You changed your mailing address with the United States Postal Service. What else must you do so your credential can be delivered?
- Nothing; the mail will be forwarded
- Pick it up at the post office
- Also update it with the Indiana BMV
- Ask the BMV to hold it for 14 days
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Correct answer: Also update it with the Indiana BMV
If you have changed your mailing address with the Postal Service, you must also update it with the Indiana BMV; failure to do so will prevent delivery of your credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 11 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 11)
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Where on a credential are the restrictions and endorsements described?
- On the back of the credential
- On the front, above the photograph
- In a letter mailed with the credential
- Only on a card handed out by the examiner
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Correct answer: On the back of the credential
Restrictions and endorsements are described on the back of the credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)