Indiana BMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   Car A and Car B stop at this four-way stop at the same time. Which car should go first?

   • ABoth cars may go at once
   • BCar B
   • CWhichever car starts moving first
   • DCar A
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Car B

   When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Car B is on Car A's right, so Car B goes first.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Can cold or allergy medicine you buy without a prescription affect your driving?

   • ANo, only prescription drugs affect driving
   • BOnly if you take it with food
   • CNo, these medicines are always safe
   • DYes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label

   Many over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness. Read the warning label and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   You are stopped at a red light and want to turn right, as shown. There is no sign about turning. What may you do?

   • ATurn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic
   • BWait for the green light, because turns on red are never allowed
   • CTurn right without stopping if no one is coming
   • DTurn right into the farthest lane right away
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Turn right after a full stop, yielding to pedestrians and traffic

   Unless a sign or local rule forbids it, you may turn right on red after a full stop, when pedestrians and traffic are clear.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • ATraffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge
   • BTwo-way traffic ahead
   • CThe road narrows ahead
   • DYou must merge left now
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Traffic joining from the side gets its own lane, so it does not need to merge

   The entering traffic gets a new lane. Still watch for drivers who change lanes.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What do green signs like this one show?

   • ARules you must obey
   • BPlaces to get gas and food
   • CDirections and distances to places
   • DRoad work ahead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Directions and distances to places

   Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Which headlights should you use in fog?

   • ALow beams
   • BHigh beams
   • CNo lights, to reduce glare
   • DParking lights only
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Low beams

   High beams reflect off fog and cause glare. Low beams help you see and help others see you.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   In which direction does traffic travel in a US roundabout?

   • AToward the center island
   • BCounterclockwise
   • CClockwise
   • DEither direction
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Counterclockwise

   In the United States, traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   A truck signaling a right turn swings left first. What should you do?

   • APass it on the right
   • BPull up beside the cab
   • CHonk and pass it quickly
   • DStay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Stay back and do not try to squeeze between the truck and the curb

   Trucks swing wide to make right turns. Never try to get between a turning truck and the curb.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent upward at the elbow. What does this hand signal mean?

   • AHazard ahead
   • BSlowing down or stopping
   • CRight turn
   • DLeft turn
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Right turn

   The left arm bent upward means a right turn.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • A55 mph is the suggested speed for a curve
    • BOnly trucks must keep to 55 mph
    • CYou must drive at least 55 mph
    • D55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. 55 mph is the fastest you may legally drive here in good conditions

    A white speed limit sign shows the maximum legal speed. In bad weather or heavy traffic you must drive slower.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA four-way intersection
    • BA railroad crossing; yield to any train
    • CYou must always stop here, even when no train is near
    • DA hospital is nearby
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A railroad crossing; yield to any train

    Treat a crossbuck like a yield sign. Slow down, look and listen both ways, and stop if a train is coming. Trains always have the right-of-way.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    An ambulance (1) with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should drivers like Car 2 and Car 3 do?

    • APull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
    • BStop right where they are in their lanes
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DMove toward the center line
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

    Drivers going either way on a two-way road must pull to the right edge and stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    Car A is waiting to enter this roundabout. Car B is already in the roundabout. Which car has the right-of-way?

    • AWhichever car is larger
    • BWhichever car honks first
    • CCar B
    • DCar A
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Car B

    Yield to all traffic already in the roundabout, then enter when there is a safe gap.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    Why should you avoid making a U-turn near the top of a hill or on a curve?

    • AIt wears out your tires
    • BYour turn signal will not work
    • CIt uses too much fuel
    • DOther drivers may not see you in time to stop
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Other drivers may not see you in time to stop

    U-turns are unsafe where other drivers cannot see your vehicle from far away, such as near hilltops and curves.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AYou may not turn while the light is red; wait for green
    • BNo turns are allowed at any time
    • CThere is a red-light camera ahead
    • DYou may turn right on red after stopping
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. You may not turn while the light is red; wait for green

    In most places you may turn right on red after a full stop. This sign takes that choice away, so wait for a green light.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    Reading or sending a text takes your eyes off the road for about 5 seconds. At 55 mph, how far do you travel in that time?

    • AAbout 10 feet
    • BAbout one car length
    • CAbout one mile
    • DAbout the length of a football field
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. About the length of a football field

    At 55 mph, 5 seconds of looking at a phone is like driving the length of a football field with your eyes closed.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    This yellow plate is posted under a curve sign. What does it tell you?

    • AThe legal speed limit for the whole road is 35 mph
    • BOnly trucks must slow to 35 mph
    • CThe minimum speed is 35 mph
    • DThe recommended speed for the curve is 35 mph
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. The recommended speed for the curve is 35 mph

    Yellow speed plates give an advisory speed for a curve or hazard in good conditions. Drive slower if the road is wet or icy.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AOne sharp curve to the right is ahead
    • BA series of curves is ahead
    • CThe road is slippery ahead
    • DLanes shift ahead
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. A series of curves is ahead

    The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    Only one kind of sign has this shape. What is the shape called?

    • ADiamond
    • BOctagon (8 sides)
    • CHexagon (6 sides)
    • DPentagon (5 sides)
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Octagon (8 sides)

    The eight-sided octagon is used only for STOP signs, so you can recognize it even from behind or when it is covered with snow.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

    • AStay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed
    • BMove toward the center line
    • CSpeed up so the other car cannot pass
    • DBrake hard
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Stay centered in your lane and slow down slightly if needed

    When someone passes you, keep to your lane and ease off slightly so they can get back in safely. Never speed up.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    What should you do when you see this sign?

    • ASlow down before you reach the curve
    • BBrake hard in the middle of the curve
    • CMove to the left lane
    • DSpeed up to get through the curve
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Slow down before you reach the curve

    Slow down before the curve, not in it. Braking hard in a curve can make you skid.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    A driver is tailgating you. What is the safest thing to do?

    • ABrake suddenly to warn the driver
    • BStop on the shoulder right away
    • CKeep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass
    • DSpeed up to get away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Keep a steady speed, leave extra space ahead, and let the driver pass

    Do not react with sudden braking. Keep extra space in front of you so you can stop gently, and let the tailgater pass when possible.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    What is the only thing that lowers your blood alcohol concentration?

    • ATime
    • BExercise
    • CA cold shower
    • DBlack coffee
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Time

    Your body removes alcohol slowly. Coffee, exercise and cold showers do not lower your BAC.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down with your hand while driving fast
    • BPump the gas pedal hard
    • CShift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DTurn the key off right away
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe

    Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    When is it right to use your horn?

    • ATo warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash
    • BTo greet friends as you drive by
    • CTo show you are angry
    • DTo tell a slow driver to hurry up
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. To warn others of danger or to help avoid a crash

    Use your horn to let others know you are there or to warn them of a hazard, not to express anger.

Clavier : 1–4 pour répondre, Entrée pour la question suivante.

L’examen réel : 80% or higher on each section (rules and signs)