Indiana BMV Permit Practice Test 2: 50 Questions
Practice Test 2 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Indiana driving rules, including flashing intersection, Four-Way stop simultaneous, steady red arrow and Right-Side passing. 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 2 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Flashing Intersection
- Four-Way Stop Simultaneous
- Steady Red Arrow
- Right-Side Passing
- Left Turn Before Executing
- Hydroplaning Definition
- Roundabout Entry
- Solid White Edge Line
- Broken White Between Lanes
- Yield Sign Approach
- Stop Sign at Line
- Double Solid Yellow
- Fog Driving
- Skid Recovery
- Missed Exit
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What should you do when approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is flashing yellow?
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B. Proceed with caution
A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
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Who must yield at a four-way stop when vehicles arrive at the same time?
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A. The driver on the right
When arrival is simultaneous, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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What does a steady red arrow signal require?
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B. Stop and remain stopped
A steady red arrow means you must stop and wait for a green arrow.
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When may a driver pass another vehicle on the right?
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B. When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
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What should you do before turning left at an intersection?
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B. Yield to oncoming traffic
Left turns require yielding to oncoming traffic.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 2, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What should you do when approaching an intersection where the traffic signal is flashing yellow?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
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Q2. Who must yield at a four-way stop when vehicles arrive at the same time?
Correct answer: The driver on the right
Why: When arrival is simultaneous, the driver on the right has the right-of-way.
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Q3. What does a solid white line at the edge of the roadway indicate?
Correct answer: Roadway edge
Why: A solid white edge line marks the edge of the roadway.
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Q4. What is required before making a lane change?
Correct answer: Check mirrors and blind spots
Why: Drivers must check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes.
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Q5. What does a steady red arrow signal require?
Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped
Why: A steady red arrow means you must stop and wait for a green arrow.
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Q6. When may a driver pass another vehicle on the right?
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left
Why: Passing on the right is allowed when the vehicle ahead is making a left turn.
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Q7. What should you do when approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights?
Correct answer: Stop and wait
Why: Flashing railroad lights require drivers to stop.
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Q8. What does a broken white line between lanes mean?
Correct answer: Lane changes permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when safe.
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Q9. What is the safest following distance under normal driving 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 should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow down and give right-of-way
Why: Yield signs require slowing and giving right-of-way when needed.
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Q11. What does a double solid yellow centerline indicate?
Correct answer: No passing either direction
Why: Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing both ways.
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Q12. What should drivers do when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind?
Correct answer: Pull over and stop
Why: Drivers must pull over to the right and stop.
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Q13. What does a green traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed when the intersection is clear
Why: A green light allows drivers to proceed when it is safe.
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Q14. What should you do when entering traffic from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers entering a roadway must yield to traffic already on it.
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Q15. What does a diamond-shaped sign indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn of hazards or changes ahead.
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Q16. What should you do when approaching a curve?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before a curve helps maintain control.
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Q17. 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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Q18. What does a pentagon-shaped sign usually mark?
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs indicate school zones or crossings.
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Q19. 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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Q20. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers?
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: A BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
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Q21. What does a round yellow sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round yellow signs indicate railroad crossings.
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Q22. What should you do if traffic signals are not operating?
Correct answer: Treat as a four-way stop
Why: Non-working signals must be treated as four-way stops.
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Q23. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the centerline mean?
Correct answer: No passing
Why: A solid yellow line means passing is not allowed.
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Q24. What should you do when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Drivers must stop for flashing red school bus lights.
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Q25. What is the main risk of tailgating?
Correct answer: Reduced reaction time
Why: Following too closely reduces reaction time.
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Q26. What does a white rectangular sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q27. What should you do when driving in fog?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing down improves visibility and reaction time.
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Q28. What does a red octagonal sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are always stop signs.
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Q29. 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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Q30. What does a broken yellow centerline allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when safe.
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Q31. What is the safest action when roads are wet?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Wet roads require slower speeds and more space.
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Q32. What should you do at a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Stop signs require a full stop.
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Q33. What does a flashing yellow arrow indicate?
Correct answer: Turn with caution after yielding
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows turns after yielding.
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Q34. 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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Q35. 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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Q36. What should you do before turning left at an intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to oncoming traffic
Why: Left turns require yielding to oncoming traffic.
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Q37. What is hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Loss of traction from water
Why: Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road due to water.
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Q38. 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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Q39. 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 tracks.
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Q40. 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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Q41. 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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Q42. What is the purpose of seat belts?
Correct answer: Reduce injury and prevent ejection
Why: Seat belts reduce injury and prevent ejection.
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Q43. 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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Q44. 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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Q45. What should you 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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Q46. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers to do?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A steady yellow warns that the light is about to turn red.
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Q47. 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 glare.
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Q48. What should you do when road visibility is reduced by rain?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reduced visibility requires slower speeds.
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Q49. 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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Q50. What is the safest response to aggressive driving by another motorist?
Correct answer: Avoid and create distance
Why: Avoiding aggressive drivers reduces crash risk.