Indiana: Sharing the road — Part 3 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “Because of its large size, how does a tractor-trailer often appear?” · “Disregarding a school bus stop arm is what offense if it results in bodily injury?”
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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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Because of its large size, how does a tractor-trailer often appear?
- To be traveling at a faster speed than it is
- To be traveling at a slower speed than it is
- To be taller than it actually is
- To be easier to stop than it really is
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Correct answer: To be traveling at a slower speed than it is
Because of its size, a tractor-trailer often appears to be traveling slower than it is.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 50 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 50)
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What does it mean when a school bus driver activates the amber lights?
- The bus has stopped and traffic behind it may pass slowly
- The bus is broken down and the driver needs help from others
- The bus is slowing and is going to load or unload children
- The bus driver is about to make a left turn at the next corner
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Correct answer: The bus is slowing and is going to load or unload children
The amber lights warn that the bus is slowing and is going to load or unload children.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What will be activated once a school bus stops to load or unload children?
- Only the amber lights
- The red lights and stop arm
- The hazard flashers only
- The headlights and back-up alarm
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Correct answer: The red lights and stop arm
Once the bus stops, the red lights and stop arm are activated.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 51 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 51)
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What must you do when you approach a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm extended?
- Slow down and pass with caution
- Stop only if children are visible
- Proceed if no children are crossing
- Stop
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Correct answer: Stop
You must stop when you approach a school bus with flashing red lights activated and stop arm extended.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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On a roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median, when must you stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?
- Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus
- Never, because the median separates the lanes
- Only if the bus is in the lane next to the median
- Always, whichever direction you are traveling
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Correct answer: Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus
On a divided roadway you must stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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According to the manual, what is the biggest threat to children who ride a bus to school?
- The bus ride itself
- Drivers who follow too closely
- Approaching or leaving the bus
- Crowded seating on the bus
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Correct answer: Approaching or leaving the bus
The biggest threat is not the bus ride but approaching or leaving the bus.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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When approaching a bus stop, what should you be aware of about children arriving late for the bus?
- They will wait on the curb for the bus to arrive
- They may dart into the street without looking
- They will stop and look for approaching traffic
- They must cross in front of the bus
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Correct answer: They may dart into the street without looking
Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Disregarding a school bus stop arm can result in what penalty?
- A Class B infraction
- A Class A infraction
- A written warning only
- A Class A misdemeanor
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Correct answer: A Class A misdemeanor
Disregarding a school bus stop arm can result in a Class A misdemeanor.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Disregarding a school bus stop arm is what offense if it results in bodily injury?
- A Level 6 felony
- A written warning only
- A Class A infraction
- A Class B infraction
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Correct answer: A Level 6 felony
The offense is a Level 6 felony if it results in bodily injury.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Disregarding a school bus stop arm is what offense if it results in death?
- A Class B infraction
- A written warning only
- A Level 5 felony
- A Class A infraction
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Correct answer: A Level 5 felony
The offense is a Level 5 felony if it results in death.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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How much of the lane should you allow motorcyclists and motor driven cycle operators?
- Half of the lane
- Only the left side of the lane
- Whatever room is left by your own vehicle
- The width of a full lane
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Correct answer: The width of a full lane
Always allow all motor vehicle operators the width of a full lane.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Compared with other motor vehicles, how quickly can motorcycles and motor driven cycles stop?
- Much more quickly
- Much more slowly
- About the same
- Slightly more slowly
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Correct answer: Much more quickly
Motorcycles and motor driven cycles can stop much more quickly than other motor vehicles.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Why can it be harder to judge the speed and distance of a motorcycle?
- Because of its louder engine
- Because of its brighter headlight
- Because of its smaller profile
- Because of its lack of mirrors
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Correct answer: Because of its smaller profile
The smaller profile of a motorcycle makes it more difficult to judge its speed and distance.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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When should you check your mirrors and blind spots so you do not miss a motorcycle?
- Only when changing lanes on a freeway or multi-lane road
- Before entering or leaving a lane and at intersections
- Only after you have seen a motorcycle's headlight ahead
- Only when a motorcycle has sounded its horn near you
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Correct answer: Before entering or leaving a lane and at intersections
Check mirrors and blind spots before entering or leaving a lane of traffic and at intersections.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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Why should you not assume a flashing signal on a motorcycle means a turn is coming soon?
- Motorcycle signals flash at random whenever the engine is running at low speeds
- Motorcycle signals are only used to warn of braking, never to show turns ahead
- Motorcycle signals are usually too dim to be seen by other drivers in daylight
- The signals are usually not self-canceling, and riders sometimes forget to turn them off
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Correct answer: The signals are usually not self-canceling, and riders sometimes forget to turn them off
Motorcycle signals are usually not self-canceling, and riders sometimes forget to turn them off.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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A motorcycle ahead has its turn signal flashing. What should you do?
- Wait to be sure the rider is going to take action before you proceed
- Proceed because the rider is going to turn right away in front of you
- Pass on the left immediately before the rider can turn across your path
- Honk the horn to remind the rider to turn off the signal right away
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Correct answer: Wait to be sure the rider is going to take action before you proceed
Wait to be sure the rider is going to take action before you proceed.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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How many seconds should you allow at least when following a motorcycle?
- One second
- Two seconds
- Three or four seconds
- Only one or two seconds
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Correct answer: Three or four seconds
Allow at least three or four seconds when following a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)
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How may a motorcyclist react to potholes, gravel, or wet or slippery surfaces?
- By always coming to a complete stop right where they are
- By suddenly changing speed or position within the lane
- By leaving the roadway and riding on the shoulder instead
- By keeping the same speed and position inside the lane
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Correct answer: By suddenly changing speed or position within the lane
Motorcyclists may change speed or adjust their position within a lane suddenly in reaction to road conditions.
Source: Indiana Driver’s Manual (July 2026), page 52 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 52)