Free Indiana Permit Practice Test (2026)
Real questions from the official Indiana driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.
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This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:
- Licensing & Permits — 5
- Alcohol, Drugs & the Law — 3
- Safe Driving — 3
- Speed Limits & Speed Management — 3
- Points & Penalties — 2
- Sharing the Road — 2
- Signaling & Communication — 1
- Vehicle Equipment — 1
Heaviest on Licensing & Permits (5 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.
20 are Indiana-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.
Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.
Questions on this test
1. Indiana requires you to submit a completed log of supervised driving — State Form:
- DL-44
- W-2
- 1040
- 54706
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Answer: 54706
You must submit State Form 54706, the Log of Supervised Driving Practice.
2. In Indiana, trucks over 26,000 lbs may not exceed:
- 70 mph
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph
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Answer: 65 mph
Trucks over 26,000 lbs are limited to 65 mph (or the posted limit).
3. In Indiana, a traffic regulation sign (e.g., speed limit) tells you:
- A scenic route
- Rules you must obey
- A warning
- Nearby services
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Answer: Rules you must obey
Traffic regulation signs display rules drivers must obey.
4. Before an Indiana license, you must complete supervised driving practice of at least:
- 100 hours
- 20 hours
- 40 hours
- 50 hours (10 at night)
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Answer: 50 hours (10 at night)
You need at least 50 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night.
5. In Indiana, driving 1–15 mph over the limit adds how many points?
- 1
- 2 points
- 6 points
- 4 points
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Answer: 2 points
1–15 mph over adds 2 points.
6. When an emergency vehicle approaches with lights and siren in Indiana, you should:
- Speed up
- Pull to the right and stop
- Turn left
- Stop in your lane
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Answer: Pull to the right and stop
Pull to the right edge and stop until it passes.
7. In Indiana you must use headlights:
- At night and when visibility is reduced
- Only in rain
- Only in cities
- Only on highways
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Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced
Use headlights at night and whenever visibility is low.
8. On an Indiana non-divided state highway or county road, vehicles may not exceed:
- 65 mph
- 55 mph
- 45 mph
- 70 mph
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Answer: 55 mph
Non-divided state highways and county roads are 55 mph.
9. After holding an Indiana probationary license 180 days (still under 18), the nighttime restriction:
- Continues with adjusted hours
- Ends entirely
- Never applied
- Doubles
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Answer: Continues with adjusted hours
After 180 days the nighttime restriction continues with adjusted hours.
10. For the first 180 days of an Indiana probationary license, you may not drive with passengers unless:
- A qualified adult is in the front seat
- You pay a fee
- It's daytime
- Anyone rides
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Answer: A qualified adult is in the front seat
No passengers for the first 180 days unless a qualifying adult is in the front seat.
11. A motorcycle in Indiana is entitled to:
- Half a lane
- The shoulder only
- A full lane of travel
- No lane
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Answer: A full lane of travel
Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane.
12. In Indiana, a driver license issued to anyone under 21 is considered a:
- Full license
- Commercial license
- Probationary driver's license
- Temporary license
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Answer: Probationary driver's license
Under-21 licenses are 'probationary' driver's licenses.
13. A safe following distance in Indiana gives you:
- A better view only
- Nothing
- Time to react and avoid a crash
- More speed
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Answer: Time to react and avoid a crash
Space ahead gives you time to react and avoid rear-ending others.
14. An Indiana supervising driver for practice must be a licensed driver at least:
- 25 (or 21 in some cases)
- 18
- 21
- 30
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Answer: 25 (or 21 in some cases)
The supervising driver must be at least 25 (or at least 21 in certain cases).
15. If you become drowsy while driving in Indiana, you should:
- Speed up
- Keep going
- Pull over safely and rest
- Open a window only
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Answer: Pull over safely and rest
Only rest cures drowsiness — pull over.
16. Even at the posted Indiana limit, in rain, snow, or fog you should:
- Speed up
- Keep the limit
- Stop in the road
- Slow down for conditions
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Answer: Slow down for conditions
Reduce speed for weather and road conditions.
17. In Indiana, the legal blood alcohol limit is:
- .02
- .05
- .10
- .08 percent
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Answer: .08 percent
Driving with a BAC of .08% or more is illegal.
18. The only thing that lowers your blood alcohol content is:
- Coffee
- Time
- Food
- A shower
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Answer: Time
Only time removes alcohol from your body.
19. In Indiana, driving 26+ mph over the limit adds:
- 4 points
- 6 points
- 8 points
- 2 points
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Answer: 6 points
26+ mph over adds 6 points.
20. Indiana notes that 18 hours without sleep leaves a driver as impaired as a BAC of:
- .05
- .10
- .02
- .08
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Answer: .08
18 hours without sleep = impairment equal to a .08 BAC.