Indiana BMV Permit Practice Test 5: 50 Questions
Practice Test 5 has 50 multiple-choice questions on Indiana driving rules, including broken white between lanes, hill parking uphill with curb, flashing yellow arrow and slippery road technique. 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 5 Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Broken White Between Lanes
- Hill Parking Uphill with Curb
- Flashing Yellow Arrow
- Slippery Road Technique
- Uncontrolled Intersection
- Blocked Roadway View
- Turn Signal Purpose
- Steady Red Signal
- Skid Recovery
- Hydroplaning Cause
- Green Arrow
- Fog Driving
- School Bus Red Lights
- Icy Road Safety
Try 5 Questions from This Test
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What does a broken white lane line indicate?
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B. Lane changes permitted
Broken white lines allow lane changes when it is safe.
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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 does a flashing yellow arrow allow drivers to do?
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C. Turn with caution after yielding
A flashing yellow arrow allows turning after yielding.
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What should you do when road conditions are slippery?
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C. Slow down and increase following distance
Slippery roads require reduced speed and more space.
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What should drivers do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
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B. Yield to vehicles on the right
Drivers must yield to vehicles on the right at uncontrolled intersections.
Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers
Every question in Practice Test 5, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. What does a broken white lane line indicate?
Correct answer: Lane changes permitted
Why: Broken white lines allow lane changes when it is safe.
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Q2. What does a steady red traffic signal require drivers to do?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: A steady red light requires a full stop before entering the intersection.
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Q3. What is the recommended following distance in good 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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Q4. What does a diamond-shaped traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Warning
Why: Diamond-shaped signs warn drivers of hazards or changes ahead.
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Q5. What should 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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Q6. What does a flashing yellow traffic signal mean?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow signal warns drivers to slow down and proceed carefully.
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Q7. 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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Q8. 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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Q9. What should you do when entering a roadway from a driveway?
Correct answer: Yield to traffic
Why: Drivers entering a roadway must yield to traffic already on it.
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Q10. What does a round yellow traffic sign warn drivers of?
Correct answer: Railroad crossing
Why: Round yellow signs indicate upcoming railroad crossings.
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Q11. What is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers?
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal.
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Q12. What should drivers 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 should you do when approaching a curve in the road?
Correct answer: Slow before entering
Why: Slowing before the curve helps maintain vehicle control.
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Q15. What does a red octagonal sign indicate?
Correct answer: Stop
Why: Octagonal signs are always stop signs.
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Q16. 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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Q17. What does a broken yellow centerline allow?
Correct answer: Passing when safe
Why: Broken yellow lines allow passing when it is safe.
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Q18. 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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Q19. 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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Q20. 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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Q21. 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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Q22. 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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Q23. What does a white rectangular traffic sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: Regulation
Why: White rectangular signs provide regulatory information.
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Q24. What should you do if traffic signals are not working?
Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop
Why: Non-functioning signals must be treated as four-way stops.
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Q25. What should you do when approaching a yield sign?
Correct answer: Slow and give right-of-way
Why: Yield signs require slowing and giving right-of-way when necessary.
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Q26. What causes hydroplaning?
Correct answer: Water on the roadway
Why: Hydroplaning occurs when water causes tires to lose contact with the road.
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Q27. What does a pentagon-shaped sign usually indicate?
Correct answer: School zone
Why: Pentagon-shaped signs mark school zones or crossings.
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Q28. 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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Q29. 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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Q30. What does a flashing yellow arrow allow drivers to do?
Correct answer: Turn with caution after yielding
Why: A flashing yellow arrow allows turning after yielding.
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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 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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Q33. 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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Q34. 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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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 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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Q37. What is the safest action when roads are icy?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Reducing speed and increasing distance improves control on ice.
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Q38. 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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Q39. What should you do when visibility is reduced by heavy rain?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Reduced visibility requires slower speeds.
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Q40. 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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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 risk and prevent ejection.
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Q43. What does a steady yellow traffic signal warn drivers to do?
Correct answer: Prepare to stop
Why: A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red.
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Q44. What is the safest way to reduce glare from oncoming headlights?
Correct answer: Look toward the right edge of the road
Why: Looking toward the right edge reduces glare.
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Q45. What should you do when road conditions are slippery?
Correct answer: Slow down and increase following distance
Why: Slippery roads require reduced speed and more space.
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Q46. What should drivers do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?
Correct answer: Yield to vehicles on the right
Why: Drivers must yield to vehicles on the right at uncontrolled intersections.
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Q47. What does a flashing yellow signal at an intersection indicate?
Correct answer: Proceed with caution
Why: Flashing yellow signals warn drivers to proceed carefully.
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Q48. What should you do when approaching a stop sign?
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop
Why: Stop signs require a full stop before proceeding.
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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 roadway is blocked?
Correct answer: Slow down
Why: Slowing down gives more time to react when visibility is limited.