Drivers permit test - Indiana

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The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed:

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45 mph in any location

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If you are driving near a school, you must slow down to _ for the school zone.

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the lowest posted speed limit

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The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed:

45 mph in any location

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If you are driving near a school, you must slow down to _ for the school zone.

the lowest posted speed limit

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A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and _ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.

be prepared to come to a complete stop

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When making a U-turn, you must NOT:

make it on a curve of a road or near a hil

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You must avoid _ while crossing railroad tracks.

stopping or shifting gears

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When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn _ while the vehicle is in motion.

the ignition to the lock position

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If you are approaching a stop sign, you must:

stop at the solid white stop line

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Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts at all times when a vehicle is:

in operation

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Which of the following statements is true when driving on highways?

slow-moving vehicles should use the right lane and fast moving vehicles should use the left lane

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When you see a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

slow down and move into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle

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Flashing arrow boards are often used to indicate:

a detour ahead

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It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _ of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

you are within 100 feet

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If your vehicle's conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should immediately:

shift to a low gear, if possible, and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times

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What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero?

carefully pull as far off the road as possible, and stop

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A red flashing light at an intersection is equivalent to:

stop sign

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If a tornado is nearby, you must:

stop and exit your car immediately and go to a low-lying area

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The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of:

alcohol, drugs or prescription medication

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When you enter a roundabout or a circular intersection, you must proceed:

in a counter-clockwise direction

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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _ than the front wheels.

shorter path

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Defensive drivers stay _ behind the vehicle ahead while driving.

at least two to three seconds

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To avoid the effects of glare of the oncoming headlights, the driver should not look directly into the lights of an approaching vehicle, but instead:

focus on the right side of the road

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If you are involved in an accident, you must:

stop and provide information to others involved in the accident

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The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:

to move into the proper lane well before the turn

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When visibility is diminished, drivers must use low-beams when:

within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

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If the speed limit is 50 mph or greater, you must give proper turn signal before turning or changing lanes.

at least 300 feet

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If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should:

stop before entering the intersection

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In a situation with a flat tire or blow-out, you should first:

hold the steering wheel firmly

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When you enter an interstate on-ramp, you must stay to the right and _ to allow your car to merge with traffic.

increase your speed in the acceleration lane

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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

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When following a large vehicle at night, always:

dim your headlights

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Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:

text messaging and talking on the phone

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Which of the following statements about a freeway is NOT correct?

while using a freeway, cross a solid line immediately after entering or before exiting

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Drivers must maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of trucks or buses, since trucks/buses require:

longer distances to slow down than cars

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While driving, If you need to read a map or directions, you should:

pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and read the map

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_ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

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A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

the turning traffic must stop

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Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:

orange with black letters

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lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.

solid double yellow

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If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:

slow down and let the vehicle pass first

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When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _ than usual.

more following distance

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If there is an emergency vehicle directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, you should:

keep slowly moving until you can get out of the way

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When you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching:

a railroad crossing

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If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:

pull your vehicle forward

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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:

signal just after you pass through the intersection

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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that:

passing is permitted on the the side with the broken yellow line, but not on the side with the solid yellow line

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When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:

not change your lane

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If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight

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You should not pass under the following conditions, except:

your lane is separated by a broken yellow line

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When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:

you do not have much traction

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You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:

someone may crowd your lane

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If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane:

nearest to the right side of the road

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If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:

stay in the lane and do not increase your speed

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When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, fast-moving vehicles should use:

the left lane

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When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:

one block

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A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary, must yield the right-of-way to:

pedestrians and drivers already in the circle

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__are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.

escape ramps

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When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:

the left of the vehicle

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If a broken white line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:

you may cross the line to pass other vehicles

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To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:

use a lower gear

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A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:

you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left

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A driver must _ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.

come to a complete stop

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When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should:

slow down and cross the intersection carefully

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Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:

tailgating

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At railroad crossings which have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when:

they determine no train is approaching

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_ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.

Exit ramps

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When turning left from one one-way road to another one-way road:

bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering

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A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the sum of the breaking distance and reaction distance

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If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.

return to the lane

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If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:

continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop

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When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

headlights in your inside review mirror

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If you are having vehicle trouble, and need to stop, first step you should do is:

pull off the road and away from traffic

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If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _ before pulling out into traffic.

give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder

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_ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.

rear-end collisions

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when traveling through a work zone do not

increase your speed

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Black on orange signs on a highway identify:

specific information and directions to drivers in work zones

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A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where:

a vehicle may pass if it is safe

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Rear-end crashes are common on highways because many drivers:

follow too closely

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Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _ to stop your vehicle safely.

increase breaking distance

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Drivers must maintain windshield wipers in good operating condition because:

they keep rain and snow off the windshield

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If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_until proper braking action has been restored.

the brakes slightly several times

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Which of the following actions escalate road rage?

blowing the horn and forcing a car off the road

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If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _ and then start your turn if it is safe.

wait until the other driver actually starts to turn

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If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:

slow down and then proceed with caution

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A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually:

a blind person

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On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because:

it is a slow moving vehicle

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can you use a cell phone while driving?

not while you have a probationary driver's license (a driver's license that you hold before you turn 18). So never before you are 18.

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what does a red traffic sign mean?

take immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety (examples: a stop sign or wrong way sign

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what does a yellow or a fluorescent yellow-green sign mean?

they are meant to prepare the driver to be aware of special conditions (pedestrian crossing) or hazardous conditions ahead (slippery when wet)

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what are white traffic signs for?

they display traffic regulations that drivers must obey such as speed limit signs and no turn on red signs. they also contain helpful info such as state highway mile marker signs.

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what are orange traffic signs for?

to alert driver of conditions involving construction or maintenance projects.

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what are green traffic signs for?

they indicate directions, distances to upcoming destinations, highway entrances and exits

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what are blue traffic signs for?

they display traveler information

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what are brown traffic signs for?

they provide information regarding state parks and recreational areas

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circular traffic signs do what?

alert the driver of upcoming railroad crossings and Round-abouts

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what do signs with three sides of equal length (upside-down triangle/yield sign) do?

they warn drivers to slow down when approaching an intersection and to be prepared to come to a complete stop if necessary.

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what are pennant shaped traffic signs for?

they are posted on the left-hand side of two-way roads to warn drivers not to pass other vehicles on the left.

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what are square traffic signs for?

they display regulations that drivers must obey. Signs that warn drivers to avoid certain actions will often have a symbol surrounded by a red circle with a red diagonal bar. A "no left turn" sign is an example of a square traffic sign.

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what are rectangular traffic signs

display traffic regulations that drivers must obey. A "speed limit" sign is an example of a rectangular traffic sign.

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Diamond shaped traffic signs

warn drivers of upcoming road conditions and hazards.

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what are five-sided traffic signs for (pentagon shaped)?

entering an area near a school in which children may be crossing the road.