Indiana DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

A person walking with a white cane or using a guide dog is usually:

Accepted Answer

A blind or visually impaired pedestrian.

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Part of a traffic study.

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A traffic enforcement officer.

Question 2

To reduce the effects of oncoming headlight glare at night, you should:

Accepted Answer

Look toward the right side of the road ahead

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Look straight ahead into the lights

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Turn on and flash your high beams

Question 3

When driving in bad weather, how should you adjust following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase your following distance

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Keep the same following distance as in good weather

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Decrease your following distance

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a factor in determining the distance it takes to stop your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Steering ability.

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Reaction distance.

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Braking distance.

Question 5

If two drivers reach an open (uncontrolled) intersection simultaneously, who has the right-of-way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the right

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The driver who honks first

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The driver on the left

Question 6

Before making a left turn, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

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Sound your horn to warn others.

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Swing to the right side of your lane to make the turn easier.

Question 7

When you see or hear an emergency vehicle approaching, how should you yield on a two-lane road?

Accepted Answer

Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.

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Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.

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Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.

Question 8

Before backing out of a driveway where children are playing, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Get out and walk to the back of the car to be sure the way is clear.

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Sound your horn loudly and back out slowly.

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Rely only on mirrors and cameras.

Question 9

What does the slow-moving vehicle emblem indicate?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle is designed to travel at 25 mph or slower and will display a reflective orange triangle.

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The vehicle must yield to all traffic.

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The vehicle is a commercial vehicle.

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The vehicle should be passed only on the left.

Question 10

To prepare for hazards ahead, you should:

Accepted Answer

Continuously scan the entire roadway and roadside

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Drive with your left foot resting lightly on the brake

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Stare straight ahead at all times

Question 11

To relieve fatigue on a long trip, what is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Stop and rest every two hours or when drowsy.

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Keep driving and listen to loud music.

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Do arm exercises without stopping.

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Drive with one eye closed occasionally.

Question 12

What does the posted speed limit sign represent?

Accepted Answer

The maximum legal driving speed under ideal road and weather conditions.

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The exact safe speed for all drivers.

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A recommended speed for heavy traffic only.

Question 13

How is drinking alcohol and driving classified?

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A serious traffic safety problem

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Safe if you have only had a few drinks

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A minor traffic safety problem

Question 14

What is the most common color for general warning signs?

Accepted Answer

Yellow

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Green

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Red

Question 15

What is the single most effective action to reduce your risk of injury in a crash?

Accepted Answer

Wear your seat belt

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Stay in the right lane on multilane highways

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Limit your driving to weekdays

Question 16

When parking uphill next to a curb, set the parking brake and:

Accepted Answer

Turn your steering wheel away from the curb

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Keep the rear tires against the curb

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Keep the front tires straight ahead

Question 17

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you should end up in:

Accepted Answer

The left lane of the one-way street (closest to the lane you came from)

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The center of the one-way street

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The right lane of the one-way street

Question 18

What does a posted advisory or speed restriction sign typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Shows an advisory speed for curves and turns.

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Is triangular in shape.

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Is blue with black lettering.

Question 19

A pedestrian begins to cross in front of your vehicle. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be prepared to stop; yield the right-of-way.

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Speed up and pass before they reach your lane.

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Flash your lights and continue slowly.

Question 20

It is illegal to drive below the posted speed limit when:

Accepted Answer

Driving so slowly that you disrupt the normal flow of traffic

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You are in heavy construction zone traffic

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Only when driving in rural areas

Question 1 of 20

A person walking with a white cane or using a guide dog is usually: