2024 Indiana Permit Test 8

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.. Read More

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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17. You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

Explanation
When driving an unfamiliar vehicle, take a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the location and operation of the turn signals, hazard warning signals, headlights and beam selector, windshield wipers and washers, brakes, gear selector, and horn. Any defects should be corrected before the vehicle is driven.

18. An approaching driver fails to dim their high beam headlights. Where should you look?

Explanation
If an approaching driver fails to dim their high beams, glance toward the right side of the road. This will keep you from being blinded by the other vehicle’s headlights and will allow you to see enough of the road to stay on course until the other vehicle has passed.

19. When driving in fog, you should use your:

Explanation
If you must drive in foggy conditions, you should use your low beam headlights, as well as your fog lights, if your vehicle has them. High beams direct their light upwards, where it can bounce off the fog and into your eyes, reducing visibility even more.

20. Before entering a roundabout, you must slow down and yield to:

Explanation
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles that are already in the roundabout.

21. What is the only way to reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

Explanation
The only method that effectively reduces your BAC is to not drink alcohol for a period of time. Coffee, exercise, and cold showers cannot reduce your BAC or change the effects of alcohol. They can help you remain awake, but they cannot change your BAC or make you sober.

22. Defensive driving is:

Explanation
You drive defensively when you identify dangerous driving situations and take action before an accident occurs. Defensive driving helps prevent conflicts with aggressive, offensive, discourteous, careless, inattentive, impulsive, ignorant, or intoxicated drivers or pedestrians.

23. This sign means:

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Explanation
This sign warns that the road is slippery when wet.

24. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:

Explanation
Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or bells at a railroad crossing mean that you must come to a complete stop. You must not go across the tracks until the lights and bells have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down.

25. Signaling your intentions before turning, changing lanes, or driving away from a curb:

Explanation
When changing lanes or turning, signal your intentions well in advance. The law requires that you signal for at least 100 feet before you move your vehicle to the right or left. Before pulling away from a curb, always signal to inform passing drivers of your intentions.

26. A yellow light that flashes on and off means:

Explanation
A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers should slow down and proceed with caution.

27. What does an orange-colored sign indicate?

Explanation
Construction, maintenance, and emergency operations signs are generally orange with black symbols.
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