Based on Indiana BMV Handbook 2026

Indiana DMV Permit Practice Test 34 Questions 2026

Medium difficulty
⏱ ~20 min
📊 Avg. first-try score: 71%

Perfect for: Learner's permit applicants • First-time license applicants in Indiana

This practice test mirrors the exact format of the real IN DMV permit test: 34 multiple-choice questions, need 27/34 to pass (79%). Topics covered match the official 2026 Indiana BMV Driver Handbook.

How the IN DMV Permit Test Works

The Indiana knowledge test is administered in person at any Indiana BMV driver license office. Understanding the format helps you prepare effectively and avoid surprises on test day.

DetailBMV Requirement
Number of questions34 multiple-choice
Passing score27/34 (79%)
Questions you can missUp to 7
Time limitNo time limit (take your time)
Test formatIn-person at DMV offices or Online where eligible
Retake wait periodCan retake after 1 day if failed

What the 34 Questions Cover

The BMV knowledge test draws questions from across the official Indiana Driver Handbook. Here is a breakdown of the topic areas and approximate number of questions in each category.

Topic AreaApprox. Questions
Traffic laws & speed limits~9 questions
Road signs & signals~7 questions
Safe driving practices~5 questions
GDL rules & teen driving restrictions~5 questions
Alcohol & drug laws~5 questions
Right-of-way & parking rules~3 questions

Study Tip

Focus on state-specific rules that differ from neighboring states — GDL ages, curfew times, BAC thresholds, and department-specific retake policies are frequently tested and easy to confuse.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the Indiana BMV permit test structured, and what is the passing score?
The Indiana BMV knowledge test has 50 questions total: 16 road signs and 34 road rules. You must score at least 80% overall (42 out of 50 correct) to pass.
What is the minimum age to get a learner's permit in Indiana?
You can get an Indiana learner's permit at age 15 if enrolled in an approved driver education program (with a CDE form), or at age 16 without driver education.
Who is legally allowed to supervise a permit driver in Indiana?
A permit driver must be accompanied in the front seat by a licensed driving instructor, a licensed parent, guardian, or spouse age 21+, or another licensed relative age 25+.
How many supervised driving hours are required for an Indiana teen license?
Indiana requires 50 hours of supervised driving practice, with at least 10 hours completed at night, logged on BMV State Form 54706.
How long must you hold an Indiana learner's permit before taking the driving test?
You must hold your permit for at least 180 days (6 months) and be at least 16 years and 90 days old (with driver ed) or 16 years and 270 days old (without driver ed).
What restrictions apply to probationary drivers under 21 in Indiana?
For the first 180 days, no non-family passengers under 21 are allowed unless accompanied by an adult 25+. Night curfew applies (10:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. Sun–Thu, 11:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m. Fri–Sat), and all cell phone use is banned under 21.
What are the default statutory speed limits in Indiana?
Unless posted otherwise, Indiana speed limits are: 30 mph in urban residential and business districts; 20 mph in school zones; 50 mph on rural county roads; 55 mph on state highways; and 70 mph on rural interstates.
What parking distance rules are tested on the Indiana BMV exam?
You cannot park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, 20 feet of an intersection crosswalk, 30 feet of a stop sign or traffic signal, or 50 feet of a railroad track. Parallel parking must be within 12 inches of the curb.
When must Indiana drivers stop for a stopped school bus?
Traffic in both directions must stop on two-lane or undivided roads when a school bus flashes red lights and extends its stop arm. On divided highways with a physical median, only same-direction traffic stops.
What are the legal OWI / BAC limits in Indiana?
Indiana's legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21+, and 0.02% (Zero Tolerance) for drivers under 21. Refusing a chemical breath/blood test triggers an automatic 1-year license suspension under Implied Consent.