Indiana: Licensing basics — Part 5 Practice Test
Learner’s permits, the probationary license, the knowledge and driving skills exams, Real ID, documents, endorsements, renewals and amendments in Indiana. — Part 5
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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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Where do restrictions and endorsements appear on a credential?
- In the upper right-hand corner
- Directly below the photograph
- In the lower left-hand corner
- Along the bottom edge of the back
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Correct answer: In the lower left-hand corner
They appear in the lower left-hand corner of the credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What is the cause of the most common restrictions placed on a credential?
- A written knowledge exam
- A vision screening
- A road test result
- A medical alert on file
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Correct answer: A vision screening
The manual says the most common restrictions are the result of a vision screening.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does Restriction B require?
- Outside mirrors or a rearview camera
- Driving during daylight hours only
- An ignition interlock device on the vehicle
- Glasses or contact lenses when driving
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Correct answer: Glasses or contact lenses when driving
Restriction B means glasses or contact lenses are required when driving.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does Restriction F require?
- Outside mirrors or rearview camera when driving
- Glasses or contact lenses when driving
- A prosthetic aid when driving at night
- Driving only on roads in the home county
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Correct answer: Outside mirrors or rearview camera when driving
Restriction F means outside mirrors or a rearview camera are required when driving.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does Restriction G limit the holder to?
- Driving without passengers
- Driving within the home county
- Daylight driving only
- Driving a vehicle with an automatic transmission
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Correct answer: Daylight driving only
Restriction G means daylight driving only.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a driver’s license, what does Restriction C stand for?
- Prosthetic aid worn by the driver
- Mechanical aid or adaptive device
- Specific limitations on the license
- Medical condition of the driver
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Correct answer: Mechanical aid or adaptive device
The restriction table lists C as Mechanical Aid or Adaptive Device.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a driver’s license, what does Restriction D stand for?
- Daylight driving only
- Photo exempt
- Glasses or contact lenses
- Prosthetic aid
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Correct answer: Prosthetic aid
The restriction table lists D as Prosthetic Aid.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a driver’s license, what does Restriction H stand for?
- Motorcycle, three-wheel bike only
- Motorcycle with side car only
- Hearing aid required
- Heavy truck only
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Correct answer: Motorcycle, three-wheel bike only
The restriction table lists H as M/C Three Wheel Bike Only.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a driver’s license, what does Restriction 6 stand for?
- Seat belt exempt
- Photo exempt
- Interlock device
- Lawful temporary resident
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Correct answer: Interlock device
The restriction table lists 6 as Interlock Device.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a driver’s license, what does Restriction 7 stand for?
- Interlock device
- Seat belt exempt
- Medical condition
- Daylight driving only
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Correct answer: Seat belt exempt
The restriction table lists 7 as Seat Belt Exempt.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a driver’s license, what does Restriction 9 stand for?
- Specific limitations on use
- Photo exempt on the credential
- Medical condition of the driver
- Lawful temporary resident
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Correct answer: Lawful temporary resident
The restriction table lists 9 as Lawful Temporary Resident.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a base driver’s license, what does Endorsement L stand for?
- Motorcycle
- Learner
- For hire
- Motor driven cycle
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Correct answer: Motorcycle
The endorsement table lists L as Motorcycle.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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On a base driver’s license, what does Endorsement 2 stand for?
- Motorcycle
- Motor driven cycle
- For hire
- HTV conditional
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Correct answer: For hire
The endorsement table lists 2 as For Hire.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Which endorsement does the manual list for identification cards?
- L, Motorcycle
- B, Motor Driven Cycle
- 2, For Hire
- F, Rearview Camera
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Correct answer: B, Motor Driven Cycle
The ID card endorsement listed is B, Motor Driven Cycle.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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Who determines whether to issue a driver’s license with restrictions to a person whose disability affects normal operation of a standard-equipped vehicle?
- The person’s health care provider
- A county court judge
- The Indiana Department of Transportation
- BMV examiners
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Correct answer: BMV examiners
BMV examiners make the decision on restricted licenses for people with disabilities.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What may a restricted driver’s license for a person with a disability specify?
- Particular equipment the driver needs while operating a vehicle
- The brand of vehicle the driver is required to buy
- The number of passengers the driver must always carry
- A licensed driving instructor required to ride in the vehicle
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Correct answer: Particular equipment the driver needs while operating a vehicle
A restricted license may specify needed equipment or other restrictions to accommodate the individual’s needs.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 13 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 13)
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What does a motorcycle learner’s permit allow Indiana residents to do?
- Carry passengers on a motorcycle at any time of the day
- Ride any motor driven cycle on the interstate highway
- Practice riding a motorcycle before applying for an endorsement
- Skip the motorcycle safety course permanently after one year
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Correct answer: Practice riding a motorcycle before applying for an endorsement
The permit lets residents practice riding before applying for a motorcycle endorsement.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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To obtain a motorcycle learner’s permit, what must you hold?
- A motorcycle endorsement from another state
- A valid Indiana driver’s license
- A for-hire endorsement
- A completed riding skills exam certificate
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Correct answer: A valid Indiana driver’s license
One requirement is holding a valid Indiana driver’s license.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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The knowledge exam for a motorcycle learner’s permit is based on which manual?
- The Motor Driven Cycle Handbook
- The Indiana Driver’s Manual only
- The Ride Safe Indiana rider workbook
- The Motorcycle Operator’s Manual
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Correct answer: The Motorcycle Operator’s Manual
The permit requires passing a knowledge exam based on the Motorcycle Operator’s Manual.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What must a motorcycle learner’s permit holder wear when operating a motorcycle?
- A helmet
- A reflective vest
- Gloves and a leather jacket
- A helmet only after dark
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Correct answer: A helmet
A permit holder who operates a motorcycle must wear a helmet.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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During what period may a motorcycle learner’s permit holder ride, and only without passengers?
- From sunrise to sunset only
- From one hour before sunrise to one hour after sunset
- From one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset
- Between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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Correct answer: From one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset
The permit holder may ride without passengers during that window around sunrise and sunset.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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For how long is a motorcycle learner’s permit valid?
- Six months from the date of issuance
- One year from the date of issuance
- Two years from the date of issuance
- Until the driver’s license expires
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Correct answer: One year from the date of issuance
The permit is valid for one year from the date it is issued.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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How many times may a motorcycle learner’s permit be issued or renewed in a five-year period?
- No more than once in five years
- No more than twice in five years
- There is no limit on renewals
- No more than three times
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Correct answer: No more than three times
A permit may be issued or renewed no more than three times in a five-year period.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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If you do not get a motorcycle endorsement before your renewed learner’s permit expires, what must you do to get a new permit?
- Wait one year, or finish a safety course with an approved provider
- Wait six months and then retake the motorcycle knowledge exam
- Take the driver knowledge exam again within 30 days of expiration
- Reapply the next day at any BMV branch without further steps
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Correct answer: Wait one year, or finish a safety course with an approved provider
You must wait one year or successfully complete a safety course with an approved Ride Safe Indiana provider.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What is the minimum age to get a motorcycle endorsement at the same time as your first Indiana driver’s license, provided you completed a motorcycle safety course?
- 15 years old
- 18 years old
- 16 years old
- 21 years old
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Correct answer: 16 years old
First-time license applicants who are 16 or older and completed a motorcycle safety course can get the endorsement at the same time.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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How can drivers of all ages obtain a motorcycle endorsement?
- Pass the motorcycle knowledge exam, with no safety course or skills exam
- Complete an approved safety course, or pass both knowledge and riding skills exams
- Hold a motorcycle learner’s permit for two years and pass a vision screening
- Be at least 21 years old and pass the riding skills exam at a branch
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Correct answer: Complete an approved safety course, or pass both knowledge and riding skills exams
Completing an approved safety course or passing both the knowledge and riding skills exams is required.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What must a new Indiana resident with a valid motorcycle endorsement from another state pass to add the endorsement to an Indiana driver’s license?
- The motorcycle riding skills exam
- A motorcycle safety course
- Both a knowledge exam and a road test
- The motorcycle knowledge exam
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Correct answer: The motorcycle knowledge exam
New residents may add the endorsement after passing the motorcycle knowledge exam.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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How long is an Indiana motorcycle endorsement valid?
- For the same period as the driver’s license
- For one year only, after which it must be renewed again
- For two years from the date it is issued by the BMV
- For five years from the date of issuance to the holder
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Correct answer: For the same period as the driver’s license
The endorsement is valid for the same period of time as the driver’s license.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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How early may you renew a driver’s license that has a motorcycle endorsement?
- Up to one year before the license expires
- Up to 90 days before the license expires
- Up to two years before the license expires
- Only after the license has expired
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Correct answer: Up to two years before the license expires
A license with a motorcycle endorsement may be renewed up to two years before it expires.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What does the Indiana BMV strongly encourage regarding motorcycle riding?
- Riding only on weekends with an experienced rider as a passenger
- Taking a motorcycle safety course offered by a Ride Safe Indiana provider
- Waiting until age 21 before applying for any motorcycle credential
- Skipping the learner’s permit stage if you already ride off road
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Correct answer: Taking a motorcycle safety course offered by a Ride Safe Indiana provider
The BMV strongly encourages participation in a motorcycle safety course offered by a Ride Safe Indiana provider.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What is the maximum cylinder capacity of a vehicle defined as a motor driven cycle (MDC)?
- 25 cubic centimeters
- 100 cubic centimeters
- 150 cubic centimeters
- 50 cubic centimeters
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Correct answer: 50 cubic centimeters
Indiana law defines an MDC as having a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50 cubic centimeters.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Under Indiana law, an MDC is designed to travel on no more than how many wheels in contact with the ground?
- Three
- Two
- Four
- Five
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Correct answer: Three
An MDC is designed to travel on no more than three wheels in contact with the ground.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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When is an MDC endorsement added to an identification card?
- Immediately at the testing counter
- During your next issuance
- Within 24 hours by mail
- Only at renewal after age 21
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Correct answer: During your next issuance
The MDC endorsement is added to the identification card during the next issuance.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Who does not need an MDC endorsement to operate an MDC?
- A person who has passed a vision screening only
- A person with a motorcycle endorsement from another state only
- A person who has completed a motorcycle safety course only
- A person with a valid Indiana learner’s permit or driver’s license
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Correct answer: A person with a valid Indiana learner’s permit or driver’s license
You do not need an MDC endorsement if you hold a valid (not expired, suspended, or revoked) learner’s permit or driver’s license.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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What is the minimum age to operate an MDC?
- 15 years
- 14 years
- 16 years
- 18 years
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Correct answer: 15 years
An MDC operator must be at least 15 years of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)
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Which MDC operators must wear a helmet?
- Those under 21 years of age
- Only those riding after dark
- Those under 18 years of age
- Only those carrying a package
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Correct answer: Those under 18 years of age
An MDC operator must wear a helmet if under 18 years of age.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 15 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 15)