2024 Indiana Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Indiana. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Indiana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/indiana/car.
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9. Which of the following best ensures your safety and the safety of those around you when you are backing your vehicle?
Explanation
Backing requires extra caution because it is difficult for drivers to see behind their vehicles. Before entering a vehicle to back up, walk to the back of the vehicle to check for children and small objects.
10. It is important to be alert to motorcycles because:
Explanation
Motorcycles are smaller and harder to see than cars. Because of their size, they are easily hidden in a car’s blind spot. It may be difficult to judge your distance to a motorcycle and difficult to tell how fast a motorcycle is moving, so always be alert and extra cautious when near a motorcyclist.
11. When you approach a railroad crossing without flashing warning signals or crossing gates, you should:
Explanation
Always be prepared to yield to any oncoming trains before crossing railroad tracks, particularly if there are no lights or gates controlling the crossing. Never start to cross the tracks until there is room for your entire vehicle on the other side of the tracks. Due to the risk of a vehicle stalling, it is not wise to shift gears when crossing railroad tracks.
12. The driver's left arm and hand are extended upward. This hand signal means that the driver plans to:
Explanation
If a driver's left arm and hand are extended upward, they are indicating that they intend to turn right. Adjust your driving accordingly if following a driver who is using this hand signal.
13. Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:
Explanation
A solid yellow arrow has the same meaning as a yellow traffic light. When approaching a solid yellow arrow, you must reduce your speed and prepare for a red light.
14. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. You should slow down to be able to negotiate these curves safely.
15. Points assessed against your license will remain on your driver record for:
Explanation
Indiana uses a point value system to discourage traffic violations. Points assessed against your license will remain on your driver record for two years from the date of the conviction.
16. When a stop is required at an intersection and no markings appear to indicate a stop line or crosswalk, a driver:
Explanation