Indiana Driver's Permit Practice Test – BMV Learner's Permit Prep
Practice for your Indiana learner's permit with free BMV permit practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Indiana Driver's Manual, with an instant explanation for every answer. Indiana's licensing agency is the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), so if you searched for an Indiana DMV practice test, you're in the right place.
Your Indiana Permit Test Study Plan
All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.
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Take the full practice tests
Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.
Practice Test 1
50 questions
Dark Traffic Signal · Indiana BAC Limit · Hydroplaning Cause
Practice Test 2
50 questions
Flashing Intersection · Four-Way Stop Simultaneous · Steady Red Arrow
Practice Test 3
50 questions
Limited Visibility Intersection · Blind Pedestrian · First-Arrived Four-Way Stop
Practice Test 4
50 questions
Solid White Edge Line · Dark Signal Four-Way Stop · Steady Red Arrow
Practice Test 5
50 questions
Broken White Between Lanes · Hill Parking Uphill with Curb · Flashing Yellow Arrow
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Review with the Quick Test
25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.
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Drill with the Mini Tests
Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.
Mini Test 1
12 questions
Broken White Lane Line · Stop Sign · Flashing Yellow Signal
Mini Test 2
12 questions
Yield Sign Procedure · Steady Green Signal · Solid White Between Lanes
Mini Test 3
12 questions
Flashing Red Signal · Uncontrolled Intersection Simultaneous · Solid Yellow on Your Side
Mini Test 4
12 questions
Solid White Edge Line · Limited Visibility Curve · Flashing Yellow Arrow
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Read the Indiana Driver's Manual
The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.
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Take the real test
Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
Indiana Permit Test Facts
To get your Indiana learner's permit, you must pass the BMV knowledge exam. It's taken on a computer at a BMV branch and has two sections: one on common road signs and one on traffic rules and laws. You need at least 80% correct on each section to pass.
Road signs are covered in Chapter 6 of the Indiana Driver's Manual, and traffic rules and laws in Chapters 6, 7 and 8, so those are the chapters to study.
- Number of questions
- 50: 16 road sign questions and 34 traffic rules and laws questions
- Passing score
- 80% on each section
- Minimum age
- 15 in an approved driver education course; otherwise 16
- Knowledge exam fee
- $9
- Time limit
- None
- If you fail
- Retake the next business day
- Where
- On a computer at a BMV branch, at least 30 minutes before closing
- Online testing
- No, in person only
- Test languages
- More than 20 languages; ASL translator by request
- Results valid for
- 180 days after you pass
- Hold your permit
- 180 days before a driver's license
- Supervised driving
- 50 hours, including 10 at night
Indiana Permit Test FAQ
How many questions are on the Indiana permit test?
The Indiana knowledge exam has 50 questions in two sections: 16 on road signs and 34 on traffic rules and laws. You need 80% or higher on each section to pass.
How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Indiana?
15 if you're enrolled in an approved behind-the-wheel training course. Without driver's ed, you must be at least 16 and pass a vision screening and the knowledge exam.
Do I need an appointment for the Indiana knowledge exam?
No, but you must arrive at the BMV branch at least 30 minutes before it closes to take the exam that day.
What happens if I fail the Indiana permit test?
You must wait until the next business day before taking another knowledge exam.
How long are my knowledge exam results valid?
180 days after you pass.
Can I take the Indiana permit test in another language?
Yes. It's offered in more than 20 languages, including Spanish, Arabic, Vietnamese, Korean, Russian and Mandarin Chinese. For an ASL translator, call the BMV Contact Center at 888-692-6841.
Who can ride with me on an Indiana learner's permit?
A licensed driver who is 25 or older and has valid driving privileges.
Is this the same as the Indiana DMV test?
Yes. Indiana's licensing agency is the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
About These Tests
Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Indiana Driver's Manual, BMV knowledge exam page. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.