What score do you need to pass the Indiana permit test?

80% or higher on each of the two sections: traffic maneuvers and traffic signs.

Do I need an appointment for the Indiana knowledge exam?

No. Walk in to a BMV branch, but arrive at least 30 minutes before it closes.

What happens if I fail the Indiana permit test?

You can take it again the next business day.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Indiana?

15 if you are enrolled in BMV-licensed driver education, or 16 without driver education.

How many supervised hours does Indiana require?

At least 50 hours, including 10 at night, logged on State Form 54706. This applies to adults too.

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Pregunta 1 de 25

What is the minimum age for an Indiana learner's permit if you are enrolled in driver education?

14
15½
16
15

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Respuesta: D. 15

With proof of enrollment in BMV-licensed driver education, you can get a learner's permit at 15. Without it, the minimum age is 16.

Pregunta 2 de 25

What is the minimum age for an Indiana learner's permit without driver education?

18
15
17
16

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Respuesta: D. 16

Without driver education enrollment, the minimum learner's permit age in Indiana is 16.

Pregunta 3 de 25

How long is an Indiana learner's permit valid?

Two years from the date it is issued
Until age 18
Six months
One year

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Respuesta: A. Two years from the date it is issued

An Indiana learner's permit is valid for two years from issuance.

Pregunta 4 de 25

A 16-year-old Indiana permit holder not in driver education may practice with which supervisor?

Another permit holder
Any licensed friend age 18 or older
Any adult passenger
A licensed relative age 25 or older, or a licensed spouse age 21 or older

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Respuesta: D. A licensed relative age 25 or older, or a licensed spouse age 21 or older

Teens not in driver education may drive with a licensed driver 25 or older related by blood, marriage or legal status, a licensed spouse 21 or older, or an instructor.

Pregunta 5 de 25

Where must the supervising driver sit when an Indiana learner's permit holder drives?

In a following car
In the back seat
Anywhere in the car
In the front passenger seat

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Respuesta: D. In the front passenger seat

All supervisors of permit holders must be in the front passenger seat.

Pregunta 6 de 25

How long must you hold an Indiana learner's permit before getting a probationary license?

At least 180 days
At least 30 days
At least 1 year
At least 90 days

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Respuesta: A. At least 180 days

You must hold a valid learner's permit for at least 180 days.

Pregunta 7 de 25

How many hours of supervised practice must you log for an Indiana license?

At least 30, with 10 at night
At least 50, with 10 at night
At least 60, with 15 at night
At least 40, with 5 at night

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Respuesta: B. At least 50, with 10 at night

Indiana requires at least 50 hours of supervised driving, including at least 10 at night, logged on State Form 54706.

Pregunta 8 de 25

Does an Indiana applicant who is 18 or older need the 50 hours of supervised practice?

Adults need only 10 hours
No, adults need none
Adults need 100 hours
Yes, the same 50-hour rule applies

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Respuesta: D. Yes, the same 50-hour rule applies

Applicants 18 and older must complete the same 50-hour supervised driving requirement.

Pregunta 9 de 25

What is the minimum age for an Indiana probationary license if you finish BMV-licensed driver education?

16
16 years and 270 days
15½
17

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Respuesta: A. 16

With driver education the minimum age is 16. Without it, you must be 16 years and 270 days old.

Pregunta 10 de 25

What is the minimum age for an Indiana probationary license without driver education?

16
18
17 years and 6 months
16 years and 270 days

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Respuesta: D. 16 years and 270 days

Applicants who do not complete driver education must be at least 16 years and 270 days old.

Pregunta 11 de 25

During the first 180 days with an Indiana probationary license, when may you NOT drive?

1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

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Respuesta: D. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

For the first 180 days, probationary drivers may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Pregunta 12 de 25

During the first 180 days with an Indiana probationary license, which passengers may you carry without an adult in the front seat?

Your child, stepchild, sibling or spouse
Any passenger over 16
One friend under 18
Any friends from school

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Respuesta: A. Your child, stepchild, sibling or spouse

No passengers are allowed unless a licensed driver 25 or older, a spouse 21 or older, or an instructor is in front. You may drive your child, stepchild, siblings or spouse.

Pregunta 13 de 25

After 180 days, when may an Indiana probationary driver under 18 NOT drive on Saturday and Sunday mornings?

2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
1 a.m. to 5 a.m.
10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Midnight to 6 a.m.

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Respuesta: B. 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

After 180 days, drivers under 18 may not drive from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Pregunta 14 de 25

After 180 days, from what time on Sunday through Thursday nights may an Indiana probationary driver under 18 NOT drive?

After 9 p.m.
After 11 p.m.
After 10 p.m.
After midnight

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Respuesta: B. After 11 p.m.

Drivers under 18 may not drive after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, or before 5 a.m. Monday through Friday.

Pregunta 15 de 25

Which trip is an exception to Indiana's probationary night driving limits?

Driving around to relax
Driving to a late movie
Driving to a friend's party
Driving to or from lawful employment

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Respuesta: D. Driving to or from lawful employment

Exceptions include employment, school-sanctioned activities, religious events, and driving with a licensed adult 25 or older or a spouse 21 or older.

Pregunta 16 de 25

Until what age is an Indiana probationary license valid?

19
21 years and 30 days
18
25

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Respuesta: B. 21 years and 30 days

A probationary license is valid until age 21 years and 30 days. Renewing at 21 removes the probationary restrictions.

Pregunta 17 de 25

What does Indiana law say about using a phone while driving?

Drivers may not hold or use a phone unless it is hands-free or the call is to 911
Only drivers under 18 are restricted
Texting is allowed at red lights
Phones are allowed below 25 mph

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Respuesta: A. Drivers may not hold or use a phone unless it is hands-free or the call is to 911

Indiana drivers may not use a handheld telecommunications device while driving, except hands-free or voice-operated use or a 911 call.

Pregunta 18 de 25

Who must wear a seat belt in Indiana when the vehicle is moving?

Only passengers under 16
Only front-seat passengers
Every occupant, if the vehicle has belts installed
Only the driver

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Respuesta: C. Every occupant, if the vehicle has belts installed

Every occupant must wear a seat belt whenever the vehicle is moving, if it has factory-installed belts.

Pregunta 19 de 25

How is the Indiana knowledge exam divided?

Into three parts including a parking quiz
It is an oral interview
Into one section with no signs
Into two sections, traffic maneuvers and traffic signs, scored separately

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Respuesta: D. Into two sections, traffic maneuvers and traffic signs, scored separately

The exam has two sections, traffic maneuvers and traffic signs, and each is scored separately.

Pregunta 20 de 25

What score do you need on each section of the Indiana knowledge exam?

90% or higher
70% or higher
75% or higher
80% or higher

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Respuesta: D. 80% or higher

You must get 80% or higher on each section to pass.

Pregunta 21 de 25

If you fail the Indiana knowledge exam, when can you take it again?

After 30 days
The same day
After 7 days
The next business day

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Respuesta: D. The next business day

You must wait until the next business day to retake a failed knowledge exam.

Pregunta 22 de 25

If you fail the Indiana driving skills exam, how long must you wait to retake it?

7 days
30 days
1 day
6 months

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Respuesta: A. 7 days

After a failed skills exam you wait 7 days. After three failures on a learner's permit, you wait two months.

Pregunta 23 de 25

How late can you arrive at an Indiana BMV branch to take the knowledge exam?

Only with an appointment in the morning
At least 30 minutes before the branch closes
At least 2 hours before closing
Up to closing time

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Respuesta: B. At least 30 minutes before the branch closes

No appointment is needed, but you must arrive at least 30 minutes before the branch closes.

Pregunta 24 de 25

Which statement about Indiana knowledge exam languages is true?

It is offered in many languages, including Burmese, Chin and Spanish
It is offered only in English
It is offered only in English and Spanish
It is offered only in English and French

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Respuesta: A. It is offered in many languages, including Burmese, Chin and Spanish

Indiana offers the exam in 19 languages besides English, such as Burmese, Chin, Punjabi and Spanish. American Sign Language is available through a scheduled translator.

Pregunta 25 de 25

What proof of driver education does Indiana accept for a 15-year-old's learner's permit?

A Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from a BMV-licensed provider
An online course completion certificate
A school report card
A note from a parent

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Respuesta: A. A Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from a BMV-licensed provider

Fifteen-year-olds need a Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from a BMV-licensed behind-the-wheel provider. An online completion certificate is not accepted.

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