Indiana Driver's Manual Study Guide

New residents of Indiana who have a valid driver license from another state must pass what test?

Standard vision screening test and knowledge test

4.) How long is an identification card valid for?

Six years

5.) Full driving privileges are provided to Indiana residents at what age?

21 years old

6.) After passing driver education, what age are you eligible to obtain a probationary driver's license?

16 years and 90 days old (16yrs & 3m)

How long must you hold your learners permit before eligible to obtain this license?

180 days

When can you take the driving skills test?

After successfully completed a BMV-approved driver education program and has a skills test waiver.

7.) How long is the standard operator's license valid for?

6 years

How long is your learners permit valid for?...

Two years from date of issuance

8.) When can you drive with a driver education learners permit?

With a licensed driver that has valid driving privileges and 25 or older.

9.) Your driver's license is considered probationary util you turn what age? Through what age is your license valid?

A probationary driver's license expires when the cardholder is 21 years and 30 days old.

10.) Who must wear a seatbelt while you are a probationary licensed driver?

Everyone

11.) Can a brother or sister ride with you for the first 180 days? What restriction is there for cell phone use, while probationary?

Yes, prohibits unless in use for an emergency, (911)

12.) When are you not allowed to drive during the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary license?

10 p.m. and 5a.m.

13.) What is the Agreement of Financial Liability-State Form 39531?

Parents take liability over driver

14.) What two topics does the written knowledge test cover?

Indiana traffic laws and safe driving techniques

15.) When would you expect to take the written knowledge test? (four answers)

1.Learner's permit applicants

2.Driver's whose Indiana drivers license has been expired for more than 180 days

3.New Indiana residents that hold an out-of-country drivers license

4.Out-of-state active duty military personnel applying for a driver's license

16.) When can you retake a failed written knowledge test?

You must wait until the next business day to take the test again.

17.) Who is allowed to accompany you during the driving skills test?

No one besides the BMV examiner

What document must be provided before taking the driving skills test?

Vehicles current registration

18.) When may you retake a failed driving skills test?

You must wait 14 days before you can retake the test.

What happens if you fail three driving skills test while holding a learner's permit?

You must wait for two months from date of the last failed driving skills test?

19.) When is the vision screening test required?

Applying for permit or renewing license

20.) What are you allowed to do with the following license or permits?

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Operator License: (minimum age)

Age-16, drive a motorized vehicle

Driver Education Learner Permit: (minimum age)

Age-15, Practice driving with someone over 25 with a valid driver's license.

Chauffeur's License: (minimum age)

Age-18, Allows operator to transport property for hire, but not passengers for hire/vehicle under 26,000 pounds.

Public Passenger Chauffeur's License: (minimum age)

Age-18, Permitted to transport passengers for hire as long as the vehicle he or she is operating is designed to transport 15 passengers or less, including the driver. Under 26,000 pounds

Commercial Driver's License (CDL): (minimum age)

Permits commercial vehicles or combinations of vehicles, such as semi-tractor trailers with declared gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 26,000 pounds; vehicle designed to transport 16 or more people.

21.) What three restrictions are on motorcycle learner's permit?

1.Operate only during daylight

2.Must wear helmet

3.?

22.) At what age can you operate a motor boat in Indiana?

15 years old

What are licensing requirements to operate a motor boat?

Indiana driver's license

23.) What is the minimum age to operate a motorized bicycle (moped)?

15 years old

What license is required to operate a moped? What is the maximum speed you may operate a moped?

35 miles per hour, none

If under age 18 what two items must be worn when operating a moped?

1.Helmet

2.protective glasses/goggles

Chapter 2 Renewing, Amending, or Replacing a Credential

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1.) An operator's license is valid for what period of time?

Six years

2.) What must you do if your license has been expired for 6 months-3 years? More than 3 years?

Pay late license fee, vision test written test

3.) How do points on your license affect the renewal process?

If you have more than six points you take Knowledge test

Chapter 3 Points, Suspension and Insurance Requirments

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1.) How long do points remain on your drivers license?

Points stay active on your driver record for 2 years from conviction date.

2.) How many points are the following infractions?

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1-15 mph over?

2 points

16-25 mph over?

4 points

26+ mph over?

6 points

Disregarding a stop or yield sign?

6 points

Failure to yield?

6 points

Failure to yield to an emergency vehicle?

6 points

3.) What may happen if you accumulate 18 or more active points against your license?

Must complete a DSP course

4.) Completion of a Driver Safety Program will result in how many credit points on a Rescue?

four-point credit

5.) How long will your license be suspended for driving without insurance?

Suspension can range from 90 days to 1 year

6.) What must be done to reinstate a driver's license that has been suspended for lack of insurance?

Pay a fee after suspension is over

7.) What is the penalty for driving on a suspended driver license?

Reinstatement fees and suspensions from 90 days to one year

8.) What is the penalty for refusal to submit to a certified chemical test?

Will face a suspension of driving privileges for up to two years.

9.) What is the penalty for failure of a certified chemical test?

May have his or her driving privilges suspended for up t 180 days.

10.) What is the maximum penalty for being convicted of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a BAC of .08% or more?

180 days of suspension

11.) What defines a Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV)?

An HTV is a person who, within a 10 year period, accumulates two judgments resulting in injury or death.

Chapter 4 Traffic Signs and Signals

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1. Describe the meaning of each of the following traffic sign colors and shapes:

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Red:

Drivers must come to a complete stop

Yellow:

Prepares driver's for specific road conditions

White:

Display traffic regulations that drivers must obey

Orange:

Warns drivers of temporary traffic conditions

Green:

Indicate permitted movements and directions or guidance

Blue:

Display road services and evacuation route information

Brown:

Indicate nearby recreational and cultural interest information.

Circular:

alert drivers of upcoming railroad crossing

Three Sided:

Warns drivers to slow down when approaching an intersection and to be prepared to come to a complete stop.

Pennant:

Posted on left hand/ two way road to warn drivers not to pass other vehicles on the left.

Rectangular:

They may convey traffic regulations that drivers must obey such as speed limits and turn movement prohibitions.

Diamond:

Warns drivers of upcoming road conditions and hazards

Five-Sided:

Warns drivers that they are entering an area near a school where children may be.

Eight-Sided:

Warns drivers that they must stop and yield the appropriate right-of-way at an intersection

2.) On a traffic signal,

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What does a yellow light mean?

Begin to slow down and be prepared to come to a complete stop.

What does a red flashing light mean?

You must come to a complete stop

What does a yellow flashing light mean?

Slow down and yield to traffic

3.) Explain how to properly come to a stop at a stop sign. (Consider white lines and crosswalks in your answer)

You must stop at a solid white line or just before the crosswalk.

Chapter 5 Safe Vehicle Operation

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1.) Who is a Defensive Driver?

A defensive driver looks out for the actions of other drivers and anticipates potential problems.

2.) What do yellow Lane Markings tell you?

Yellow lane markings separate multiple lanes of traffic going in opposite direction

3.) When changing lanes to prepare for a turn, how far should you be prior to changing lanes to turning

200 feet prior to changing lanes or turning

4.) Which lane should faster moving traffic use?

Left lane

Slower moving traffic?

Right lane

5.) Name some situations when passing is prohibited.

1.A solid yellow line is marked on the driver's side of the centerline of the road.

2.When you are driving on a curve in the road

6.) What should you do if you are being passed by another vehicle?

allow the vehicle to pass safely and do not increase your speed.

7.Which lane should you be in when turning?

left lane

8.) How far ahead should you signal your intent to turn? (Less than 50 mph/Greater than 60 mph)

Give proper turn signal at least 200 feet before your turn. If speed limit is 50 mph give a turn signal 300 feet before turning.

9.) Describe the hand signals a driver may use if their turn signals are not working.

1.signal hand down to stop or slow

2.signal hand up for right turn

3.signal hand straight ahead for left turn

10.) What should you consider when making a U-Turn?

It is potentially dangerous and should only be undertaken when not prohibited by law.

11.) Who has the right away on roundabouts?

The people who are in the circle

12.) What are the maximum speeds a passenger vehicle may drive in the following:

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Rural Interstate Highways:

May not exceed 70 mph over the posted speed limit

Urban areas:

30 mph residential, 55 mph interstate

Highway Work Zone:

10 mph below posted speed limit

13.) When driving on roadways in dangerous conditions what is the best thing for you to do as a driver?

Reduce speed in dangerous conditions

14.) According to the Indiana Driver's Manual, what should your following distance be?

two to three seconds behind the vehicle

15.) What factors can affect a vehicle's ability to stop?

1.weight of vehicle

2.type and condition of brakes

3.type and condition of tire

4.physical condition of pavement

16.) If your vehicle is skidding sideways, what should you do?

Ease off gas pedal and hold steering wheel firmly

17.) Why are ramps, bridges and overpasses often more dangerous than other areas of the roadway when driving in snowy conditions?

Moisture may occasionally freeze before other sections of the driving roadway.

18.) What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Keep wheel firm and steady and let off gas. (no brake)