Indiana BMV Practice Test

Examen de Manejo Indiana en Español

Pass the written test for your Indiana driver’s license the first time! Use this free practice test to help you prepare.

By studying the driver’s manual and with a little help from your free Indiana practice permit tests, you’ll be able to pass the real exam on your first try!

Ready to test your knowledge? Take the Indiana DMV permit practice test.

IN BMV Sample Test Questions

Use these sample questions in addition to the Indiana BMV practice test above to study for your driver’s license written exam. These questions are based on information you can find in your official driver’s handbook. 

1. To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __.

1. Use your brakes.
2. Ease off the gas pedal.
3. Use your emergency brake.
4. Press down on the gas pedal.

2. After passing another car, you should not pull back in front of it until you:

1. Can see the vehicle in your blind spot.
2. Have a 2-second gap ahead of the vehicle.
3. Are 100 feet ahead of the vehicle.
4. Can see the other vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

3. Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by:

1. Yellow.
2. White.
3. Red.
4. Blue.

4. If you have ABS on your car the best way to use the brake system is to:

1. Only depress the brake pedal halfway.
2. Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal.
3. Pump your brakes.
4. Use the brake pedal and parking brake at the same time.

5. When driving at night, you should:

1. Drive faster.
2. Increase your following distance.
3. Decrease your following distance.
4. Always use your high beam headlights.

Please refer to the section below to find the answers to the sample questions above. 

IN BMV Written Test Answers

Check your answers below to see how you did. Click through to find an explanation for each topic. Remember to read through your driver’s handbook to gain an understanding of each topic that may show up on the official exam. 

1. To regain control of a vehicle in a skid, __. B. Ease off the gas pedal.

2. After passing another car, you should not pull back in front of it until you: D. Can see the other vehicle’s headlights in your rearview mirror.

3. Lanes of traffic going in opposite directions are divided by: A. Yellow.

4. If you have ABS on your car the best way to use the brake system is to: B. Apply steady pressure to the brake pedal.

5. When driving at night, you should: B. Increase your following distance.

Continue studying for your Indiana knowledge test with more free DMV practice tests and explanations in our DMV written test question and answers section. 

Indiana Driver’s Manual

What you’ll find in the IN driver manual:

• How to obtain a driver’s license.
• Points, suspensions and insurance requirements.
• Traffic signs and signals.
• Safe vehicle operation.
• Accidents and emergency situations.

Indiana DMV Written Test Requirements

Indiana BMV written tests have a total of 50 multiple-choice questions and true / false questions.

You need to answer 42 questions correctly to pass the test (84%).

The official test will cover material in the driver’s manual such as:

• Traffic laws and road rules.
• Driving safety.
• Road signs and traffic signals.
• Intersections and right-of-way.

After Passing the Indiana Permit Test

If you are under 21 years of age, you can obtain a learner’s permit after passing the written test. The learner’s permit will allow you to practice driving with an adult supervisor so you can prepare for the skills test.

If you are over 21 years of age, you can take your driving test after passing the written test.

Indiana Driver’s License & Testing FAQs

Check out the FAQs below to find answers to common questions about getting your driver’s license and taking your written test.

Find more information about your next steps to getting an Indiana learner’s permit and driver’s license here:

• How to Get a Learner’s Permit in Indiana.
• Get an Indiana Driver’s License.

What is the minimum age to get a permit in Indiana?

If you are enrolled in a driver education course, you can get your learners permit when you are at least 15 years old.

If you are not taking the driver’s education, you can obtain a learner’s permit when you turn 16 years old.

Once you’re ready to take the written exam, you’ll need to visit an Indiana license branch and:

• Complete a Permit/License Application.
• Be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, if applicable.
• Provide proof of identity, residency, and legal presence.
• Pass a vision test.
• Pass a the written exam.
• Pay the application and testing fees.

After that, you’ll receive your learner’s permit which will allow you to begin practicing with a supervisor in order to prepare for your driving skills test.

How long do you have to have a learner permit for if you are under 18?

If you are under 21 years of age, you will have to have a learner permit and practice driving for at least 6 months.

What are the supervised driving requirements if you are under 18 in Indiana?

If you are under 18 years of age, you must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving with a licensed adult. 10 of the 50 hours must be completed at night.

How many questions are there on the written driver’s license test?

There are 50 questions on the Indiana BMV written driver’s license test.

How many correct questions do you need to get in order to pass the test?

You must get 42 correct questions to pass the written driver’s license exam.

What happens if you fail the written test?

If you fail the knowledge test, you must wait until the next business day before trying again.

How old must you be to apply for a driver’s license in Indiana?

You are eligible for a probationary driver’s license if you are 16 years old and 3 months of age if you have completed the driver’s education or 16 years and nine months old if you have not completed the driver’s education.

You are eligible for a standard driver’s license if you are at least 21 years old.

What are the driving restrictions for a graduated driver’s license (GDL) or a provisional license?

With an Indiana probationary driver’s license, during the first 180 days you cannot drive between 10 pm and 5 am.

After the first 180 or until he turns 18, he cannot drive from 1 am to 5 am on Saturday or Sunday, after 11 pm. From Sunday to Thursday, or before 5 am from Monday to Friday.

For the first 180 days you cannot drive with passengers unless you are supervised by a licensed adult who is at least 25 years old or the passengers are your siblings.