Indiana BMV Permit Practice Test 1: 50 Questions
Practice Test 1 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Indiana driving rules, including dark traffic signal, Indiana BAC limit, hydroplaning cause and hill parking uphill with curb. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Practice Test 1 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Dark Traffic Signal
- Indiana BAC Limit
- Hydroplaning Cause
- Hill Parking Uphill with Curb
- Steep Downhill Grade
- Aggressive Driving Response
- Limited View Approach
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Broken Yellow Centerline
- Steady Yellow Signal
- Diamond Warning Sign
- Right Turn on Red
- 2-to-3-Second Following Distance
- School Bus Red Lights
- Flashing Red Signal
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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When traffic signals are dark at an intersection, how must drivers proceed?
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B. Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
When signals are not working, all drivers must stop and follow four-way stop rules.
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What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers?
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A. 0.08%
Operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
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What causes hydroplaning?
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C. Water on the roadway
Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road due to water.
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What should you do when parking uphill with a curb?
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C. Turn wheels away from curb
Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling.
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What is the safest response to aggressive driving by another motorist?
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A. Avoid and create distance
Avoiding aggressive drivers reduces crash risk.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 1, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. When traffic signals are dark at an intersection, how must drivers proceed?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: When signals are not working, all drivers must stop and follow four-way stop rules.
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Q2. What does a steady red traffic signal require?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red light means drivers must stop before entering the intersection.
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Q3. Who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: At uncontrolled intersections, drivers must yield to vehicles on the right.
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Q4. What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: Passing allowed when safe
Why: A broken yellow line allows passing when it is safe to do so.
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Q5. What should you do when approaching a steady yellow traffic signal?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A steady yellow light warns that the signal will soon turn red.
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Q6. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign warn drivers about?
Correct answer: Potential hazards
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or changes in the roadway.
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Q7. When is a right turn at a red light allowed?
Correct answer: After stopping and yielding if permitted
Why: Drivers may turn right on red after stopping and yielding unless prohibited.
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Q8. What does a double solid yellow centerline mean?
Correct answer: No passing either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in both directions.
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Q9. What is the minimum safe following distance in good conditions?
Correct answer: At least two to three seconds
Why: Indiana’s driver manual says to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead, and to leave more room in bad weather or on slick roads.
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Q10. What must drivers do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.
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Q11. What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Stop and proceed when safe
Why: A flashing red signal has the same meaning as a stop sign.
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Q12. What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches using lights and sirens?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must pull over to the right and stop for emergency vehicles.
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Q13. What does a solid white line between lanes indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes discouraged
Why: Solid white lines discourage lane changes.
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Q14. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers?
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: Operating a vehicle with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
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Q15. What does a round yellow traffic sign warn of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round yellow signs indicate upcoming railroad crossings.
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Q16. What should you do before changing lanes?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q17. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
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Q18. What must drivers do when entering a roadway from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers entering a roadway must yield to traffic already on the road.
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Q19. What does a red octagonal sign mean?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are always stop signs.
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Q20. What causes hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Water on the roadway
Why: Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road due to water.
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Q21. What should you do when approaching a sharp curve?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain control.
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Q22. What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q23. What is the safest action if traffic ahead suddenly stops?
Correct answer: Brake firmly and stay in lane
Why: Firm braking while staying in your lane reduces crash risk.
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Q24. What does a green arrow traffic signal allow?
Correct answer: Movement only in the arrow direction
Why: A green arrow allows movement only in the direction shown.
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Q25. What is the primary purpose of seat belts?
Correct answer: Reduce injury and prevent ejection
Why: Seat belts reduce injury risk and prevent ejection during crashes.
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Q26. What should drivers do at a railroad crossing without signals?
Correct answer: Stop, look, and listen
Why: Drivers must stop, look, and listen before crossing railroad tracks.
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Q27. What does a pentagon-shaped sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs mark school zones and crossings.
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Q28. What is the main danger of tailgating?
Correct answer: Reduced reaction time
Why: Tailgating reduces reaction time and increases crash risk.
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Q29. What should you do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing down improves visibility and reaction time in fog.
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Q30. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q31. What should you do if your vehicle begins to skid?
Correct answer: Steer in the direction of the skid
Why: Steering in the direction of the skid helps regain control.
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Q32. What does a yield sign require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way
Why: Yield signs require drivers to give right-of-way when needed.
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Q33. What should you do when approaching a roundabout?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.
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Q34. You want to park on an Indiana street near a fire hydrant. What is the closest you may park to the hydrant?
Correct answer: 15 feet
Why: Indiana does not allow parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant or in fire lanes.
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Q35. What should you do when parking uphill with a curb?
Correct answer: Turn wheels away from curb
Why: Turning wheels away from the curb helps prevent rolling.
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Q36. What should you do if you miss your exit on a highway?
Correct answer: Take the next exit
Why: Drivers should continue to the next exit safely.
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Q37. What does a solid yellow line next to a broken yellow line mean?
Correct answer: Passing allowed only on broken-line side
Why: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line.
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Q38. What is the safest action on icy roads?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reducing speed and increasing distance improves control on ice.
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Q39. What should drivers do when approaching a pedestrian in a crosswalk?
Correct answer: Yield and be prepared to stop
Why: Drivers must yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q40. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate?
Correct answer: Turn with caution after yielding
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows turning after yielding.
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Q41. What is the safest way to reduce glare from oncoming headlights at night?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking toward the right edge reduces headlight glare.
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Q42. What should you do when driving downhill on a steep grade?
Correct answer: Shift to a lower gear
Why: Lower gears help control speed downhill.
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Q43. What does a green traffic signal indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed when safe
Why: A green light allows drivers to proceed when the intersection is clear.
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Q44. What should you do if your brakes fail?
Correct answer: Pump the brakes
Why: Pumping the brakes and downshifting can help slow the vehicle.
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Q45. What is the purpose of turn signals?
Correct answer: Communicate intentions
Why: Turn signals communicate a driver’s intended movements.
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Q46. What does a white triangular sign with a red border mean?
Correct answer: Yield
Why: This sign indicates drivers must yield.
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Q47. What should you do when road conditions are wet?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Wet roads require slower speeds and more space.
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Q48. What should you do when approaching an intersection?
Correct answer: Be prepared to yield
Why: Being prepared to yield helps prevent collisions.
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Q49. What is the safest response to aggressive driving by another motorist?
Correct answer: Avoid and create distance
Why: Avoiding aggressive drivers reduces crash risk.
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Q50. What should you do when your view of the road is limited?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing down allows more time to react when visibility is limited.