Indiana permit
practice test.
Free, with answers.
Original practice questions for the Indiana permit test, each with the answer and a short explanation. Read the Indiana driver handbook alongside them.
Test format from our records · confirm current rules with the Indiana BMV
When are you allowed to leave the pavement and use the edge of the road to get around another vehicle?
Passing must always be done on the paved, main part of the road. Pulling onto the shoulder or dirt edge to get by is never allowed, even next to a vehicle that is turning left.
Practice for Indiana
Questions on Indiana laws, licensing and road rules. Everyone in Indiana sees these sets. 435 practice questions: the Indiana sets, national lessons and road signs.
Indiana exam simulator
50 random questions from the Indiana practice pool, 84% to pass, with a full review at the end.
Driver handbook
The Indiana manual, with practice for each topic.
Motorcycle
232 motorcycle practice questions for Indiana.
Indiana CDL
National CDL practice by topic, based on the federal CDL manual.
National lessons and practice exam.
Traffic rules and road signs that apply in every state. Same sets for all learners.
- Sign Shapes, Colors and Rules20 questions
- Curve, Hill and Hazard Warnings18 questions
- Intersection, Merge and Lane Warnings21 questions
- Route, Guide and Service Signs13 questions
- Traffic Lights and Pavement Markings17 questions
- Who Goes First: Right-of-Way22 questions
- Turns, Turn Signals and Hand Signals17 questions
- Passing and Changing Lanes18 questions
- Choosing a Safe Speed15 questions
- Parking and Backing Up15 questions
- Scanning, Space and Communication20 questions
- Driving on Freeways13 questions
- Pedestrians, Children and School Buses21 questions
- Bicycles, Motorcycles and Trucks17 questions
- Railroad Crossings and Work Zones17 questions
- Night Driving and Bad Weather17 questions
- Staying Alert, Calm and Focused13 questions
- How Alcohol Affects Your Driving15 questions
- Drugs, DUI Laws and Chemical Tests14 questions
- Emergencies and Collisions17 questions
- Your License, Record and Penalties17 questions
- Road Sign Review23 questions
- Final Knowledge Exam35 questions
Steps to your permit.
- 01
Study the Indiana driver handbook
Read the manual next to our explanations, and reread the chapters behind the questions you miss.
Indiana driver handbook → - 02
Pass the exam simulator
Aim for 42 of 50 or better, several times in a row.
Open the simulator → - 03
Take the knowledge test
Bring the documents the Indiana BMV lists for a temporary permit. Fees and lists change, so check before you go.
- 04
Start supervised driving
Keep a record of your supervised practice hours.
Open the driving log →
Indiana permit test
FAQ.
How many questions are on the Indiana permit test?
The Indiana knowledge test has 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 42 correct (84%) to pass. Requirements can change, so confirm with the Indiana BMV before test day.
How old do I have to be to get a learner's permit in Indiana?
In Indiana you can apply for a learner's permit from age 15. Check the Indiana BMV for current age, document and parental-consent rules.
Are these the real Indiana BMV questions?
No. These are original practice questions written by our team. State rules are checked against the Indiana driver handbook and Indiana law, and every answer comes with an explanation.
Is DMV Written Test a government service?
No. DMV Written Test is an independent practice resource and is not affiliated with the Indiana BMV or any other government agency.
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About these facts
Exam format and minimum age come from the data we have on file for Indiana and have not been re-checked against an official page. Confirm them with the Indiana BMV.
Fees and document lists change, so confirm them with the Indiana BMV.