Indiana DMV Practice - 150 Question & Answer Flashcards

These 150 Question-and-Answer flashcards cover essential Indiana driving rules, road signs, safety practices, and licensing regulations to help you prepare for the DMV knowledge test.

When turning right at a red traffic light, you should:

Come to a complete stop and yield to pedestrians and cross traffic.

Activate your turn signal at least ____ before turning.

200 feet.

A load extending more than ____ beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked by a red flag during the day.

Four feet.

Who is required by law to wear a seat belt while in a moving vehicle?

All occupants.

A driver with a probationary license may use a telecommunications device while driving if they are:

Making a 911 emergency call.

For the first 180 days after obtaining their probationary license, a driver:

May only drive between 5:00 am and 10:00 pm.

Texting while driving is:

Illegal.

Points assessed against your license will remain on your driver record for:

Two years.

Driving without liability insurance:

Is against the law.

It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.08 percent.

Tailgating other drivers (driving too closely to their rear bumper):

Can frustrate other drivers and make them angry.

Driving under the influence of any medication which impairs your driving is permitted:

Under no circumstances.

A solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line means that vehicles:

Next to the broken line may pass.

You want to park uphill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which direction do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road.

You are involved in a minor collision at an intersection with no injuries and very little vehicle damage. You should:

Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane, if possible.

If there is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane, you should:

Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing.

You are driving on the freeway behind a large truck. You should drive:

Farther behind the truck than you would if following a passenger vehicle.

You must yield to a pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog:

At all times.

To see vehicles in your blind spots, you should check:

Over your shoulders.

You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

Extra space in front of a large truck is needed for:

The truck driver to stop the vehicle.

When passing another vehicle, it is safe to return to your lane if you:

See the vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

If you see orange construction signs and cones on a freeway, you must:

Be prepared for workers and equipment ahead.

When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

When you are merging onto the freeway, you should be driving:

At or near the speed of traffic on the freeway.

If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should:

Not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane.

A large truck ahead of you is turning right onto a street with two lanes in each direction. The truck:

May have to swing wide to complete the right turn.

You drive defensively when you:

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Always stop before crossing railroad tracks when:

There isn't room on the other side for you to completely cross the tracks.

You should use your horn when:

It may help prevent a collision.

If you drive more slowly than the flow of traffic, you will most likely:

Interfere with traffic and receive a ticket.

Allow extra space in front of your vehicle when following a:

Motorcycle.

You want to turn left at an upcoming corner. Yield the right-of-way to:

All approaching vehicles.

Before you change lanes, you should check your mirrors and:

Glance over your shoulder.

You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Right, toward the side of the road.

You should not start across an intersection if you know you will block the intersection when the light turns red:

Under any circumstances.

A pedestrian starts to cross after the "Don't Walk" signal begins to flash and is in the middle of the street when your light turns green. You should:

Wait until the pedestrian crosses before proceeding.

A red arrow pointing to the right on a traffic light means you may:

Not turn in that direction until the light turns green.

An orange and red triangular sign on a vehicle always means:

Slow-moving vehicle.

You must yield the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle using its siren and flashing lights by:

Driving as closely to the right edge of the road as possible and stopping.

When a school bus is stopped ahead to load or unload children, you must:

Come to a complete stop until the red lights stop flashing and the stop arm is withdrawn.

You can drive off the road to pass another vehicle:

Under no circumstances.

When should you yield your legal right-of-way?

Whenever it helps prevent collisions.

When may you legally drive around or under a railroad crossing gate?

Never.

You are in the left lane and many vehicles are passing you on the right. If the driver behind you wishes to drive faster, you should:

Move into the right lane when it is safe.

A vehicle coming toward you at night has its high beams on, making it hard to see. You should:

Look ahead toward the right edge of your lane.

You should increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead when you:

Are being tailgated by another driver.

Check your rearview mirrors:

Often to see how traffic is moving behind you.

If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should:

Slow down gradually and not apply the brakes.

You are crossing an intersection and an emergency vehicle is approaching with its siren and lights. You should:

Continue through the intersection, pull to the right, and stop.

If a green arrow turns into a solid green light, you:

May still turn, but you must yield to oncoming traffic.

When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To run out in front of you without looking.

If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track:

Wait to proceed until you have a clear view of all tracks.

While backing, you should:

Turn your head and look through the rear window.

To help prevent crashes, you should:

Communicate with other road users.

If your turn signals fail, you should use ____ to indicate that you are turning.

Hand signals.

Your brake lights tell other drivers that you:

Are slowing down or stopping.

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Stop driving.

If another driver cuts you off in traffic, you should:

Let it go.

If your car breaks down on a highway, you should:

Use your four-way flashers to warn other drivers.

To pass a slower vehicle on a two-lane, two-way road, you must:

Use the lane that belongs to oncoming traffic.

The most important thing to remember about speed management and curves is that you must:

Slow down before you enter the curve.

When exiting a highway, you should slow down:

Once you have moved into the exit lane.

It is best to keep a space cushion:

On all sides of the vehicle.

Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:

Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.

Allow a larger space cushion than usual when stopping:

On an incline.

When making a turn, you must ____ your speed.

Reduce.

Drive below the posted speed limit when:

Anything makes conditions less than perfect.

The amount of space you need to cross traffic depends on the:

Road conditions, weather conditions, and oncoming traffic.

Your ability to stop is affected by:

The condition of the road.

To prepare for anything coming up on the road ahead, you should:

Continually scan the entire road and all roadsides.

When faced with an oncoming car to the left and a bicyclist to the right, you should:

Let the car pass and then pass the bike.

When driving on slick roads, you should:

Take turns more slowly than usual.

When driving on slippery roads, you should:

Increase your following distance.

Roads freeze quickly when they are:

Shaded.

When approaching a railroad crossing without signals directing traffic, you should:

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

You are waiting in the intersection to complete a left turn. You should:

Signal and keep your wheels straight.

Seat belts are most effective when they are worn by:

All occupants of a car every time the car is driven.

On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:

Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.

What does alcohol do to your driving skills and judgement?

It harms both driving skills and judgement.

What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Allow your body time to get rid of the alcohol.

You want to back out of your driveway and see children playing nearby. Before you move your car, you should:

Walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

A bicyclist who doesn’t obey traffic laws:

Can be ticketed.

A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:

They’re difficult to see in traffic.

At a school crossing sign, you should:

Watch for children and be ready to stop.

At an intersection with a yield sign, you should:

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to other traffic.

If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the roadway after a stop, you must:

Yield.

If you stop along the road at night:

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Turn your steering wheel away from the curb.

You are driving behind a motorcycle and want to pass. You must:

Have your vehicle entirely in the left lane before and during the pass.

After stopping for a school bus that is unloading children:

Watch for children walking along the side of the road.

Using a cell phone while operating a motor vehicle is considered a distraction because:

It occupies the driver's hands, eyes, and mind.

If a vehicle is equipped with airbags:

Seat belts should still be worn.

When driving in fog, rain, or snow, use:

Low beams.

When driving at night, you should:

Increase your following distance.

If you experience a tire blowout:

Slow down gradually and use your brakes lightly.

If you find yourself in a skid:

Stay off the brakes.

In rainy weather, you should be most careful when turning or stopping:

During the first half hour of rain.

It is legal to make a left turn at a red traffic light after stopping only if:

You are traveling on a one-way street and turning onto another one-way street.

Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

Driving up long or steep hills.