Indiana permit test

Yellow traffic light

Light is about to turn red, stop if safe.

Red traffic light

Stop fully before crosswalk or line.

Green traffic light

Go if clear, yield to people and cars in way.

Flashing red light

Stop fully, go when safe (like a stop sign).

Flashing yellow light

Slow down and use caution.

Stop sign

Come to full stop, check all ways, go when clear. Fine: up to $500 if ignored.

Yield sign

Slow down, let others go first if needed.

Speed limit sign

Max legal speed on that road. Speeding = fines $150+ and points.

Broken yellow line

You may pass if clear.

Solid yellow line

Do not pass.

White line

Stay in your lane, marks road edge.

Two solid yellow lines

No passing in either way.

School bus (red lights flashing)

Must stop fully both ways unless divided highway. Fine: up to $10,000 + license loss 90 days.

Seat belt law

Driver and all passengers must wear seat belts. Fine: $25.

Alcohol limit (under 21)

0.02% BAC or more is illegal. Penalty: license loss 1 year.

Alcohol limit (21+)

0.08% BAC or more is illegal. Penalty: license loss 180 days–2 years, fines up to $5,000.

Four-way stop

First to stop goes first, or yield to right.

Emergency vehicle

Move to side, stop until it passes. Fine: up to $500.

Work zone

Slow down, fines double. Fine: up to $1,000.

Railroad crossing

Stop if lights flash or gate lowers. Fine: $150+.

Parking near fire hydrant

Do not park within 15 feet. Fine: $50–$100.

Parking near crosswalk

Do not park within 20 feet.

Parking near stop sign

Do not park within 30 feet.

No parking zone

Marked by signs, curbs, or yellow/red paint.

Right turn on red

Allowed after full stop if clear, unless sign says no.

Left turn on red

Allowed only from one-way to one-way street.

Passing school bus (red lights flashing)

Illegal, heavy fines. Fine: $10,000 + license loss 90 days.

When to use headlights

From sunset to sunrise, or in bad weather.

High beam use

At night in open roads, dim for cars within 500 ft.

Low beam use

In rain, fog, snow, or close traffic.

Following distance

Use the 2-3 second rule.

Stopping distance

More time needed if wet, icy, or fast.

Right-of-way

Pedestrians, bikes, and cars already in intersection first.

Roundabout

Yield to traffic already inside.

Blind spot

Area you can’t see with mirrors, check over shoulder.

No passing zone

Hills, curves, solid lines, or within 100 ft of railroad/crosswalk.

Speeding fines

Fines: $150–$500. Points: 2–6 depending on speed.

Implied consent

If pulled over, you agree to alcohol/drug test. Refuse = license loss 1 year.

License suspension

12+ points = suspension. Time: 90 days–1 year.

Distracted driving

Texting banned. Fine: $500 + points.

Children in car seats

Must use seat until 8 years old or proper size. Fine: $25.

Insurance needed

Drivers must have liability insurance. No proof = fine + license loss 90 days.

Motorcycle safety

Look twice, give them a full lane.

Bicycle safety

Treat as cars, give at least 3 feet space.

Pedestrian safety

Always yield to people at crosswalks. Fine: $500.