Indiana BMV Practice Permit Test

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

100 feet

Flashing arrow boards (panels) are often used to indicate

used to indicate a detour or "crossover."

When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a _________ than its front wheels.

shorter path

Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts whenever a vehicle is

at all times when a vehicle is in operation.

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must

you must stop at the solid white stop line or perpendicular to the stop sign

You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.

Stopping or shifting gears (Never shift gears while crossing because your vehicle might stall.)

To avoid the effects of glare of oncoming headlights, do not look directly into the lights of the approaching vehicle. Instead,

Focus on the right side of the road to guide you as you steer.

What is the first rule of a safe and legal turn?

move into the proper lane well before the turn.

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

the ignition to the lock position (causing a loss of control of the vehicle)

The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone is at least _________ below the maximum established speed limit for the area.

10 mph

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

stop

To enter a roundabout, you must proceed_________

in a counterclockwise direction around a central island

If you get a blowout or flat tire, what should you do first?

hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight.

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

slower vehicles should use the right lane, leaving the left lane free for faster or passing vehicles

When making a U-turn, you must NOT

You should never make a U-turn on a curve in the road or when approaching the crest of a hill or grade

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

carefully pull as far off the road as possible and stop

To leave yourself adequate room to stop, you should stay at least _________ behind the vehicle ahead of you.

stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead of you.

A flashing red light at an intersection is equivalent to:

a stop sign

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

Alcohol, some illicit drugs, some prescription medications, and some over-the-counter medications can cause drowsiness and other side effects that can impair driving skills.

If your disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should

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

In most urban residential areas, you may not exceed:

30 mph or the posted speed limit

On a multilane roadway with a speed limit of 50 mph or greater, you must signal your intention to change lanes ________ in advance.

at least 300 feet in advance

When visibility is diminished, you must use low beams when you are

within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle

On a multilane roadway with a speed limit UNDER 50 mph or less you must signal your intention to change lanes ________ in advance.

at least 200 feet in advance

If a tornado is nearby, you must:

stop and exit your vehicle immediately, and head for a low-lying area, crouch down low, and cover your head.

If you are involved in an accident, you must:

stop and provide information to others involved in the accident.

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

slow down to the posted speed limit for the school zone.

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

stay to the right and increase your speed in the acceleration lane (use good judgement and timing to merge smoothly)

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

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

If another vehicle is passing you on the left, allow the other vehicle to pass safely, and __________.

do not increase your speed

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

Stop before entering the intersection. After stopping, you should yield the right of way to cross traffic and then proceed with extreme caution.

If you are about to pass a bicycle to your right and an oncoming vehicle is approaching you on your left, you should

slow down and let the vehicle pass first

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

a railroad crossing ahead

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

stop

A red arrow at an intersection indicates that

turning vehicles must stop

A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that

passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the side of the solid line.

When there is a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline of the road, you must:

You must not pass

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

1 block ahead

To control your speed on a steep downgrade, you should

use a lower gear

On a highway with three or more lanes going in each direction, faster vehicles should use

the left lane

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

you do not have much traction

Blind pedestrians may carry _________ canes or use the assistance of guide dogs.

white

Work zone or construction zone signs have_______

black letters with an orange background

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

To pass another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass

only on the left of the vehicle

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

move your vehicle forward

On steep mountain grades, __________ are built to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers or passengers.

Escape ramps

(Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material (pea gravel) to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade)

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.

a greater following distance

At night, when following another vehicle within 200 feet, you should:

dim your high-beam head lights

This emblem is placed on the rear of

a slow moving vehicle

On multilane roads, you should avoid driving alongside other vehicles because

someone may crowd your lane

What does this figure indicate?

A broken line allows passing on the left when the way ahead is clear.

What should you NOT do when entering a freeway?

Do not cross a solid line while entering or exiting a freeway.

A vehicle entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield the right-of-way to_______

pedestrians in crosswalks and vehicles already in the circle

On a freeway or expressway, a __________ indicates the outer (right) edge of the roadway, and it may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

a solid white line

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

longer distances to slow down than cars

If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must

signal just after you pass through the intersection

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. Stop until you are ready to give your complete attention to driving

On a freeway or highway, if you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic, which lane should you drive in?

the rightmost lane

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you must

you must slow down and proceed with caution

Things that can distract you from the road include

text messaging, talking on the phone, dealing with children, and lighting a cigarette.

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

stop

You are in heavy traffic. An emergency vehicle with its lights flashing is directly behind you. What should you do?

keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way

When are you allowed to pass another vehicle?

When there is a broken yellow line next to your lane, you are allowed to pass.

When are you NOT allowed to pass another vehicle?

When there is a school bus with flashing lights on teh same roadway

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

Blind

At a stop sign, you are waiting to turn right. A vehicle approaching from the left has its turn signal on. You should

wait until the other vehicle has actually started to turn

On a freeway, if you are driving faster than other traffic, you should use

the middle or left lanes

If you are on a single- or two-lane road and come to an intersection with a divided highway or a roadway with three or more lanes, you must

yield the right-of-way to the traffic on the main road.

This sign warns of

a steep downgrade ahead

On a highway, signs with black letters on an orange background provide

used to warn drivers of conditions ahead due to highway construction and maintenance projects

Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead and can make roads more slippery. To be able to stop safely, you should

increase your following distance

At railroad crossings that are only marked with a stop sign, you should stop and then proceed only when

the lights stop flashing and the gates are raised

_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.

Rear-end collisions

On a roadway with several lanes in each direction, you must use _________ for passing.

the middle of left most lanes

You must keep your windshield wipers in good operating condition because

they keep rain and snow off the windshield

On a highway with at least three lanes in each direction, a vehicle towing a trailer keeps right because

it is slower than other traffic

Headrests should be adjusted so that the head restraint contacts the back of the head. This prevents:

Neck injuries if you are hit from behind.

If you are having vehicle trouble and need to stop, what should you do first?

Pull off the road, away from traffic.

Which of the following are signs of road rage?

Tailgating

Forcing a car off the road

Blowing the horn excessively

All of the above

Before pulling out from a parallel parking space on the right side of the street, you must:

signal a left turn & look over your left shoulder

The area of the freeway beyond the solid white line is meant for:

emergency use only

According to the Indiana Driver's Manual, a passenger car traveling at 55 mph will take approximately ________ to brake to a complete stop.

130 to 140 feet

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

continue through the intersection, then pull over to the right & stop

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the sum of the braking distance & reaction distance

This sign indicates that:

parking is not allowed

Double solid lines next to your lane indicate that you are:

not allowed to pass or changes lanes

When passing another vehicle you must pass on the left at a safe distance, and do NOT ________ until the way is clear.

Return to the original lane

___________ allow you to slow down and leave the expressway.

Exit ramps

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

you may pass if it is safe

When you travel through a work zone, you should NOT:

increase your speed

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

follow too closely

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

slowdown and then proceed with caution

When a vehicle turns, its rear wheels will follow a _______ than its front wheels

shorter path

If your brakes have been less effective because of water, snow, or rain, apply_______ until proper braking action has been restored.

the brakes lightly several times

When it looks like a collision may happen, you must ________ immediately.

Increase your speed

Stop

Turn away

Do any of the above

Following too closely behind a vehicle is known as:

tailgating

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

headlights in your rear-view mirror

If you fail to yield to an emergency vehicle when required to do so, how many points will be added to your driving record?

6

On a multilane roadway with a speed limit of 50 mph or greater, you must signal your intention to change lanes ___________ in advance.

at least 300 feet