Indiana: Licensing basics — Part 7 Practice Test
Learner’s permits, the probationary license, the knowledge and driving skills exams, Real ID, documents, endorsements, renewals and amendments in Indiana. — Part 7
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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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In addition to proof of the veteran’s discharge or separation and a marriage certificate, what must a surviving spouse of a deceased veteran present to get a veteran spouse indicator?
- A court order naming the spouse as the heir
- A copy of the veteran’s last will and testament
- A death certificate of the deceased veteran
- Proof of ten years of Indiana residency
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Correct answer: A death certificate of the deceased veteran
The spouse must present proof of discharge or separation, a marriage certificate, and the veteran’s death certificate.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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Indiana law requires the operator of a watercraft with an engine that produces more than how much horsepower to carry a valid driver’s license?
- 5 horsepower
- 10 horsepower
- 25 horsepower
- 50 horsepower
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Correct answer: 10 horsepower
Operators of watercraft with an engine producing more than 10 horsepower must carry a valid driver’s license.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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If you are 15 or older and have no driver’s license, what must you do before operating a watercraft?
- Complete a boater education course approved by the Indiana State Police
- Pass a knowledge exam at an Indiana BMV branch and carry the receipt
- Hold a learner’s permit from the BMV for at least one full year
- Complete a boater education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources
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Correct answer: Complete a boater education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources
A person 15 or older without a license may operate a watercraft only after completing a boater education course approved by the Department of Natural Resources.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 17 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 17)
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If you are younger than 15, you may not operate a watercraft with an engine output of more than how much?
- 10 horsepower
- 5 horsepower
- 20 horsepower
- 35 horsepower
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Correct answer: 10 horsepower
Anyone younger than 15 may not operate a watercraft with an engine output of more than 10 horsepower.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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Can you operate a watercraft if your driver’s license is suspended?
- Yes, if the engine is under 10 horsepower
- Yes, on boundary waters only
- No
- Yes, if another licensed adult is aboard
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Correct answer: No
If your driver’s license is suspended, you may not operate a watercraft.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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On Indiana boundary waters, what must Indiana residents operating a watercraft carry?
- A motorcycle endorsement
- A parking placard
- A boater education card only
- An Indiana driver’s license
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Correct answer: An Indiana driver’s license
Indiana residents operating a watercraft on boundary waters must carry an Indiana driver’s license.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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On Indiana boundary waters, residents of other states are not required to carry a driver’s license unless they operate a watercraft where?
- In an embayment, river, or stream in Indiana
- Within one mile of the shoreline
- Within 100 feet of a public boat ramp
- On any water at night with navigation lights on
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Correct answer: In an embayment, river, or stream in Indiana
Out-of-state residents must carry a license only when operating in an embayment, river, or stream in Indiana.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 18 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 18)
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When do credentials other than a probationary driver’s license expire?
- At the end of the month of your birthday
- On the date you first applied for it
- At midnight on your birthday
- At midnight on the January 1 after your birthday
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Correct answer: At midnight on your birthday
All other credentials expire at midnight on your birthday.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Your birthday falls on a day when BMV branches are closed. When does your credential expire?
- At midnight on the previous business day
- At midnight on the next business day
- At midnight on your birthday, with no change
- One week after your birthday
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Correct answer: At midnight on the next business day
If your birthday falls on a day when BMV branches are closed, the credential expires at midnight on the next business day.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A driver’s license has been expired for more than 180 days but less than five years. Besides paying an administrative penalty, what must the driver pass to renew it?
- A driving skills exam and a standard vision screening
- A knowledge exam, a driving skills exam, and a standard vision screening
- Only a standard vision screening
- A knowledge exam and a standard vision screening
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Correct answer: A knowledge exam and a standard vision screening
When a driver's license has been expired for more than 180 days but less than five years, the driver must pay an administrative penalty and pass a knowledge exam and a standard vision screening.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A driver’s license has been expired for five years or more. Besides paying an administrative penalty, what must the driver pass to renew it?
- A knowledge exam and a driving skills exam, but no vision screening
- A knowledge exam, a driving skills exam, and a standard vision screening
- A driving skills exam and a standard vision screening, but no knowledge exam
- A standard vision screening and a defensive driving course
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Correct answer: A knowledge exam, a driving skills exam, and a standard vision screening
A license expired for five years or more requires a knowledge exam, a driving skills exam, and a standard vision screening, plus an administrative penalty.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How early may a U.S. citizen renew a driver’s license or identification card?
- Up to 12 months before the credential expires
- Up to 6 months before the credential expires
- Up to 18 months before the credential expires
- Up to 24 months before the credential expires
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Correct answer: Up to 24 months before the credential expires
A driver’s license or identification card may be renewed by U.S. citizens or individuals with permanent lawful status up to 24 months before expiration.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How early can an individual with lawful temporary status renew a current credential?
- Up to 30 days before it expires
- Up to 12 months before it expires
- Up to 6 months before it expires
- Up to 60 days before it expires
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Correct answer: Up to 30 days before it expires
Individuals with lawful temporary status can only renew up to 30 days before the expiration of their current credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A service member is temporarily living outside Indiana. How long does the Indiana driver’s license remain valid after discharge from service or after the member is no longer temporarily residing outside Indiana because of service?
- 90 days
- 30 days
- 180 days
- One year
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Correct answer: 90 days
The license remains valid for 90 days following discharge, post-deployment, or the end of the temporary residence outside Indiana because of service.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A discharged service member’s Indiana driver’s license is expired. What must the person provide at a BMV branch to obtain a renewed license?
- A copy of the original deployment orders and a signed letter from a commanding officer
- A statement from the Social Security Administration confirming the end of service
- Department of Defense documentation showing proof of military discharge, or the long form DD 214
- Proof of insurance coverage that was in effect throughout the entire period of service
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Correct answer: Department of Defense documentation showing proof of military discharge, or the long form DD 214
The person must visit a BMV branch and provide Department of Defense documentation of military discharge or the long form DD 214.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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A discharged service member renews an expired license at a BMV branch and brings the long form DD 214. What may the member also choose to add to the credential?
- A military service endorsement
- A veteran indicator
- A priority renewal marker
- A reserve duty restriction code
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Correct answer: A veteran indicator
The member may also choose to add a veteran indicator, provided the long form DD 214 is brought to the branch.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How often may you renew a credential online or at a BMV Connect kiosk?
- Every renewal
- Only the first renewal after a credential is issued
- Every other renewal
- Every third renewal
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Correct answer: Every other renewal
A credential may be renewed online or on a BMV Connect kiosk every other renewal.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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What may you obtain if you lose your credential while temporarily residing outside of Indiana?
- A replacement credential mailed to your out-of-state address
- An interim credential, subject to certain qualifications
- A waiver of the next knowledge exam
- A one-year extension of your old credential
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Correct answer: An interim credential, subject to certain qualifications
A person who loses a credential while temporarily residing outside Indiana may obtain an interim credential subject to certain qualifications.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Which three types of credentials does the BMV issue?
- Driver’s licenses, motorcycle permits, and vehicle titles
- Learner’s permits, vehicle registrations, and license plates
- Identification cards, titles, and registrations
- Driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and identification cards
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Correct answer: Driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and identification cards
The BMV issues three types of credentials: driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and identification cards.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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Within how many days of a change of your principal (legal) address must you notify the BMV and apply for an amended credential?
- 30 days
- 10 days
- 14 days
- 45 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
An Indiana credential holder must notify the BMV of an address change and apply for an amended credential within 30 days.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Where must you go to change the principal (legal) address on your credential?
- A BMV branch
- Online at myBMV.com
- A BMV Connect kiosk
- A Social Security Administration office
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Correct answer: A BMV branch
To change your principal (legal) address you must visit a BMV branch and present documents as described in Appendix A.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Where may you change only your mailing address?
- Only at a BMV branch
- Only online at myBMV.com
- Online, at a BMV Connect kiosk, or at a BMV branch
- Only at a Social Security Administration office
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Correct answer: Online, at a BMV Connect kiosk, or at a BMV branch
A mailing address may be changed online at myBMV.com, at a BMV Connect kiosk, or at a BMV branch.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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After you have legally changed any personal information, what must you do?
- Apply for a new learner’s permit
- Amend the information that appears on your credential
- Wait until your next renewal to update it
- Notify only the Social Security Administration
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Correct answer: Amend the information that appears on your credential
After a legal change of personal information, you must amend the information that appears on your credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Where must you first officially change your name before amending it on your credential?
- At a county clerk’s office
- At the Indiana Department of Revenue
- At a BMV Connect kiosk
- At a Social Security Administration office
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Correct answer: At a Social Security Administration office
You must visit a Social Security Administration office to officially change your name on Social Security documentation before amending your credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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After your name change transaction at the Social Security Administration is completed, how long must you wait before visiting a BMV branch to amend your credential?
- At least one week
- At least one business day
- At least 14 calendar days
- No waiting is needed
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Correct answer: At least one business day
You must allow at least one business day after your name change transaction is completed before visiting a BMV branch.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Within how many days of a name change must you visit a BMV branch to apply for an amended credential?
- 7 days
- 14 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
You will need to visit a BMV branch to apply for an amended credential within 30 days of a name change.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Which condition allows you to order a replacement for a lost or stolen credential online or at a BMV Connect kiosk?
- Your name and residential address have not changed
- You have never before renewed the credential online
- Your credential has already expired
- You hold a probationary driver’s license
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Correct answer: Your name and residential address have not changed
A replacement may be ordered online or at a kiosk provided your name or residential address information has not changed.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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How many times may you replace your credential online before you are required to visit a BMV branch for a replacement?
- 2 times
- 3 times
- 10 times
- 5 times
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Correct answer: 10 times
You may replace your credential online a maximum of 10 times before you must visit a BMV branch.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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You need a replacement credential, but information other than your mailing address has changed. What must you do?
- Order the replacement online and update the information at renewal
- Mail a signed request and the old credential to the BMV
- Wait 30 days and then order the replacement online
- Visit a BMV branch to amend your credential and present documents
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Correct answer: Visit a BMV branch to amend your credential and present documents
If any other information has changed, you cannot order a replacement online and must visit a BMV branch to amend your credential within 30 days.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 20 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 20)
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Which combination of documents must you present when applying for a new driver's license, learner's permit, or identification card?
- One for identity, one for lawful status, one for your full Social Security number, and two for Indiana residency
- Two for identity, one for lawful status, one for your full Social Security number, and one for Indiana residency
- One for identity, two for lawful status, two for your full Social Security number, and one for Indiana residency
- One for identity, one for lawful status, two for your full Social Security number, and one for Indiana residency
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Correct answer: One for identity, one for lawful status, one for your full Social Security number, and two for Indiana residency
A new applicant presents one document each for identity, lawful status and full Social Security number, plus two for Indiana residency.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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You are renewing your Indiana driver's license and want a Real ID-compliant credential. What should you bring to a BMV branch?
- Nothing, because every renewal is automatically Real ID-compliant
- Only your current credential and a recent photograph
- Original versions or certified copies of certain documents
- Uncertified photocopies of your identity documents
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Correct answer: Original versions or certified copies of certain documents
The manual says to bring original versions or certified copies of certain documents to get a Real ID-compliant credential.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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Which birth certificate does the BMV NOT accept as proof of identity?
- An original issued by a government agency
- An unofficial one issued by a hospital
- A certified copy issued by a government agency
- An amended one certified and filed with a state office of vital statistics
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Correct answer: An unofficial one issued by a hospital
Unofficial birth certificates issued by hospitals are not accepted.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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What condition applies to a U.S. passport or passport card used to prove your identity?
- It must have been issued within the last five years
- It must show an Indiana address
- It must be accompanied by a birth certificate
- It cannot be expired
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Correct answer: It cannot be expired
The manual states that the passport cannot be expired.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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If you were born outside the U.S., what can a delayed birth certificate be used to establish?
- Identity, but not lawful status
- Lawful status, but not identity
- Both identity and lawful status
- Indiana residency only
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Correct answer: Identity, but not lawful status
A delayed birth certificate may be used to establish identity, but not lawful status.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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A non-U.S. citizen received a Real ID-compliant credential after submitting one of the listed documents. How may that credential be used in later transactions?
- To prove lawful status
- To prove Indiana residency
- To prove identity
- To prove a full Social Security number
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Correct answer: To prove identity
Such a credential may be used to prove identity in later transactions.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)
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Your legal name is different from the name on your birth certificate. Which document can support the change?
- A hospital record of your birth
- A marriage license
- A signed statement from your employer
- A school yearbook
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Correct answer: A marriage license
A marriage license, divorce decree, or court order approving a change of legal name or date of birth is acceptable.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 68 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 68)