INDIANA FOR-HIRE ENDORSEMENT
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GRADED 100%)
Introduction
This November 2025 practice exam for the Indiana For-Hire Endorsement (taxi, limousine,
rideshare) aligns with BMV regulations under IC 9-18.1-10 and 140 IAC 7. The
endorsement requires knowledge of licensing, safety, laws, transport, and emergencies.
Questions are modeled after the 50-question BMV test (80% pass). Review BMV
handbook for updates. Balanced across domains; rationales cite statutes/handbook.
Question [1]: A for-hire driver's license endorsement is required for operating a vehicle
used to?
A. Transport personal groceries
B. Carry passengers for compensation
C. Haul farm equipment
D. Tow recreational trailers
Answer: B — Carry passengers for compensation
Rationale: IC 9-18.1-10-1 requires endorsement for paid passenger transport
(taxi/rideshare); personal/farm/recreational exempt (A,C,D).
Question [2]: To obtain an Indiana for-hire endorsement, you must be at least?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Answer: C — 21 years old
Rationale: 140 IAC 7-1-1(b): Minimum 21 for for-hire; 18 general (A,B), 25 CDL (D).
Question [3]: For-hire license renewal requires a test every?
,A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Answer: C — 4 years
Rationale: IC 9-24-3-4: Renew with knowledge test every 4 years for endorsements; 1-2
annual (A,B), 6 longer (D).
Question [4]: A for-hire vehicle must have a valid inspection sticker issued by?
A. Local police
B. BMV-approved station
C. Manufacturer
D. Owner
Answer: B — BMV-approved station
Rationale: 140 IAC 7-2-1: Annual inspection at certified facility; police enforce (A),
manufacturer certify (C), owner no (D).
Question [5]: For-hire drivers must carry proof of?
A. Personal insurance
B. Commercial liability coverage
C. Health insurance
D. Homeowners
Answer: B — Commercial liability coverage
Rationale: IC 9-29-1-10: Minimum $100K/$300K liability for passengers; personal separate
(A), health unrelated (C), homeowners property (D).
Question [6]: Daily vehicle inspection for for-hire includes checking?
A. Fuel level only
B. Tires, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment
C. Interior upholstery
D. Radio
Answer: B — Tires, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment
, Rationale: BMV Handbook p. 15: Pre-trip safety check; fuel operational (A), upholstery
cosmetic (C), radio accessory (D).
Question [7]: A for-hire vehicle must have a fire extinguisher rated?
A. Class A
B. Class B:C
C. Class D
D. No extinguisher
Answer: B — Class B:C
Rationale: 140 IAC 7-3-1: ABC or B:C for electrical/fuel fires; A wood (A), D metals (C),
required (D).
Question [8]: Reporting a vehicle defect in for-hire?
A. Ignore minor
B. Report to BMV within 24 hours
C. Fix at home
D. Annual
Answer: B — Report to BMV within 24 hours
Rationale: IC 9-18.1-10-5: Immediate notification for safety issues; ignore risky (A), home
no (C), annual insufficient (D).
Question [9]: Indiana speed limit for for-hire vehicles in urban areas is?
A. 30 mph
B. 35 mph
C. 40 mph
D. 55 mph
Answer: A — 30 mph
Rationale: IC 9-21-3-1: Business districts 30 mph unless posted; 35 residential (B), 40
rural (C), 55 highway (D).
Question [10]: Right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
A. First to stop
B. Vehicle on the right
C. Largest vehicle
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (GRADED 100%)
Introduction
This November 2025 practice exam for the Indiana For-Hire Endorsement (taxi, limousine,
rideshare) aligns with BMV regulations under IC 9-18.1-10 and 140 IAC 7. The
endorsement requires knowledge of licensing, safety, laws, transport, and emergencies.
Questions are modeled after the 50-question BMV test (80% pass). Review BMV
handbook for updates. Balanced across domains; rationales cite statutes/handbook.
Question [1]: A for-hire driver's license endorsement is required for operating a vehicle
used to?
A. Transport personal groceries
B. Carry passengers for compensation
C. Haul farm equipment
D. Tow recreational trailers
Answer: B — Carry passengers for compensation
Rationale: IC 9-18.1-10-1 requires endorsement for paid passenger transport
(taxi/rideshare); personal/farm/recreational exempt (A,C,D).
Question [2]: To obtain an Indiana for-hire endorsement, you must be at least?
A. 16 years old
B. 18 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Answer: C — 21 years old
Rationale: 140 IAC 7-1-1(b): Minimum 21 for for-hire; 18 general (A,B), 25 CDL (D).
Question [3]: For-hire license renewal requires a test every?
,A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 4 years
D. 6 years
Answer: C — 4 years
Rationale: IC 9-24-3-4: Renew with knowledge test every 4 years for endorsements; 1-2
annual (A,B), 6 longer (D).
Question [4]: A for-hire vehicle must have a valid inspection sticker issued by?
A. Local police
B. BMV-approved station
C. Manufacturer
D. Owner
Answer: B — BMV-approved station
Rationale: 140 IAC 7-2-1: Annual inspection at certified facility; police enforce (A),
manufacturer certify (C), owner no (D).
Question [5]: For-hire drivers must carry proof of?
A. Personal insurance
B. Commercial liability coverage
C. Health insurance
D. Homeowners
Answer: B — Commercial liability coverage
Rationale: IC 9-29-1-10: Minimum $100K/$300K liability for passengers; personal separate
(A), health unrelated (C), homeowners property (D).
Question [6]: Daily vehicle inspection for for-hire includes checking?
A. Fuel level only
B. Tires, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment
C. Interior upholstery
D. Radio
Answer: B — Tires, lights, brakes, and emergency equipment
, Rationale: BMV Handbook p. 15: Pre-trip safety check; fuel operational (A), upholstery
cosmetic (C), radio accessory (D).
Question [7]: A for-hire vehicle must have a fire extinguisher rated?
A. Class A
B. Class B:C
C. Class D
D. No extinguisher
Answer: B — Class B:C
Rationale: 140 IAC 7-3-1: ABC or B:C for electrical/fuel fires; A wood (A), D metals (C),
required (D).
Question [8]: Reporting a vehicle defect in for-hire?
A. Ignore minor
B. Report to BMV within 24 hours
C. Fix at home
D. Annual
Answer: B — Report to BMV within 24 hours
Rationale: IC 9-18.1-10-5: Immediate notification for safety issues; ignore risky (A), home
no (C), annual insufficient (D).
Question [9]: Indiana speed limit for for-hire vehicles in urban areas is?
A. 30 mph
B. 35 mph
C. 40 mph
D. 55 mph
Answer: A — 30 mph
Rationale: IC 9-21-3-1: Business districts 30 mph unless posted; 35 residential (B), 40
rural (C), 55 highway (D).
Question [10]: Right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection?
A. First to stop
B. Vehicle on the right
C. Largest vehicle
