BMV Permit Practice Test Questions &
Answers 2024/2025
If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should: - ANSWERSIf you are
approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should stop before entering the
intersection. After stopping, you should yield the right-of-way to cross-traffic and then proceed with
caution.
When driving in urban residential areas, vehicles may not exceed: - ANSWERS30 mph or posted speed
limit
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. - ANSWERSWith any
turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle is,
the greater the difference will be. Truck drivers initially swing out before making a turn.
The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of: - ANSWERSalcohol, drugs, or
prescription medication
If your vehicle's conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should immediately: - ANSWERSyou
should shift to a low gear, if possible, and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times. This may
build up enough brake pressure to stop your vehicle.
Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts at all times a vehicle is: - ANSWERSin
operation
What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero? -
ANSWERSyou are advised to carefully pull as far off the road as possible, and stop. Headlights and
flashing emergency signals should be used while driving in fog.
When visibility is diminished, drivers must use low-beams when: - ANSWERSwithin 500 ft of an
oncoming vehicle
, When you see a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must: - ANSWERSou must slow
down and move into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle, if it is possible to do so safely.
If it is not possible to do so safely, you must slow down and proceed with caution.
When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn _________ while the
vehicle is in motion. - ANSWERSthe ignition to the lock position
Which of the following statements is true when driving on highways? - ANSWERSslow moving vehicles
should use the right lane & fast moving vehicles should use the left lane.
If you are involved in an accident, you must: - ANSWERSprovide information to other vehicles involved
and get help for injured parties
When making a U-turn, you must NOT: - ANSWERSmake it on the curve of a road or near a hill
Defensive drivers stay _________ behind the vehicle ahead while driving. - ANSWERSA good rule for
drivers to follow is to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. When following a
vehicle, watch for the vehicle ahead to pass a fixed object and estimate how much time elapses before
you pass the same object.
If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely,
and: - ANSWERSdo not increase your speed.
The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed: - ANSWERS45 mph in any location
To avoid the effects of glare of the oncoming headlights, the driver should not look directly into the lights
of an approaching vehicle, but instead: - ANSWERSfocus on the right side of the road
If a tornado is nearby, you must: - ANSWERSstop, exit vehicle, go to low-lying area
It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _________ of an intersection, railroad
crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. - ANSWERSPassing other vehicles is prohibited when you are within
100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
Answers 2024/2025
If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should: - ANSWERSIf you are
approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should stop before entering the
intersection. After stopping, you should yield the right-of-way to cross-traffic and then proceed with
caution.
When driving in urban residential areas, vehicles may not exceed: - ANSWERS30 mph or posted speed
limit
With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels. - ANSWERSWith any
turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. The longer the vehicle is,
the greater the difference will be. Truck drivers initially swing out before making a turn.
The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of: - ANSWERSalcohol, drugs, or
prescription medication
If your vehicle's conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should immediately: - ANSWERSyou
should shift to a low gear, if possible, and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times. This may
build up enough brake pressure to stop your vehicle.
Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts at all times a vehicle is: - ANSWERSin
operation
What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero? -
ANSWERSyou are advised to carefully pull as far off the road as possible, and stop. Headlights and
flashing emergency signals should be used while driving in fog.
When visibility is diminished, drivers must use low-beams when: - ANSWERSwithin 500 ft of an
oncoming vehicle
, When you see a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must: - ANSWERSou must slow
down and move into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle, if it is possible to do so safely.
If it is not possible to do so safely, you must slow down and proceed with caution.
When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn _________ while the
vehicle is in motion. - ANSWERSthe ignition to the lock position
Which of the following statements is true when driving on highways? - ANSWERSslow moving vehicles
should use the right lane & fast moving vehicles should use the left lane.
If you are involved in an accident, you must: - ANSWERSprovide information to other vehicles involved
and get help for injured parties
When making a U-turn, you must NOT: - ANSWERSmake it on the curve of a road or near a hill
Defensive drivers stay _________ behind the vehicle ahead while driving. - ANSWERSA good rule for
drivers to follow is to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. When following a
vehicle, watch for the vehicle ahead to pass a fixed object and estimate how much time elapses before
you pass the same object.
If another vehicle is passing you on the left-hand side of the road, allow the other vehicle to pass safely,
and: - ANSWERSdo not increase your speed.
The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed: - ANSWERS45 mph in any location
To avoid the effects of glare of the oncoming headlights, the driver should not look directly into the lights
of an approaching vehicle, but instead: - ANSWERSfocus on the right side of the road
If a tornado is nearby, you must: - ANSWERSstop, exit vehicle, go to low-lying area
It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _________ of an intersection, railroad
crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. - ANSWERSPassing other vehicles is prohibited when you are within
100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
