Free Indiana DMV Practice Test 2026
These sample questions come from the same bank we use for full practice tests, and each one is drawn from the official Indiana driver handbook. Every answer explains why it is right — and why the tempting wrong answer is wrong, which is usually where the score is actually lost. For the current length and passing score of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles test, check the agency directly.
Separate sign and traffic-law components, each needing 80%. One number models only part of the exam.
Exam format checked against Indiana BMV on 2026-07-27.
152 practice questions available for Indiana.
5 sample questions with answers
Signs & Signals
1. What do the colors mean for bicycle traffic signals that display only bicycle symbols?
- Red means stop, yellow means the right-of-way is ending, green means go
- Red means yield to pedestrians, yellow means proceed with caution, green means go
- Red means stop, yellow means proceed with caution, green means go
Correct answer: Red means stop, yellow means the right-of-way is ending, green means go
Why: Bicycle signals follow the same color meanings as vehicular signals: red means stop, yellow means the right-of-way is ending, and green means go.
Right-of-Way Rules
2. At an intersection with a non-operating traffic signal, what must you do first?
- Stop before entering the intersection
- Slow down and yield to cross-traffic
- Treat it like a four-way stop sign
Correct answer: Stop before entering the intersection
Why: When approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you must stop before entering the intersection. Only after stopping can you proceed with caution while yielding right of way.
Alcohol & Drugs
3. Which behavior indicates a driver may be impaired by drugs or alcohol?
- Makes wide turns
- Uses turn signals consistently
- Maintains proper following distance
Correct answer: Makes wide turns
Why: The handbook specifically lists making wide turns as one of the signs that a driver may be impaired. This is a key warning sign that other drivers should watch for to identify potentially dangerous impaired drivers.
Speed & Following Distance
4. What is the recommended following distance behind another vehicle under normal conditions?
- At least two to three seconds
- At least one to two seconds
- At least four to five seconds
Correct answer: At least two to three seconds
Why: The handbook specifically states that a good rule for drivers is to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead.
Parking Rules
5. If you have a disability that affects your mobility, what special item might you need for parking?
- A parking placard
- A special license plate color
- A medical certificate in your glove compartment
Correct answer: A parking placard
Why: The handbook mentions parking placards in this chapter, which are special permits that allow people with disabilities to park in designated accessible spaces.
What's on the Indiana knowledge test
The Indiana test draws on 12 subject areas. Our question bank covers all of them with 152 active questions written from the official handbook, so practice matches the range of what you can be asked rather than a narrow slice of it.
- Signs & Signals
- Regulatory, warning, and guide signs. Traffic signal phases and meaning.
- Right-of-Way Rules
- Who goes first at intersections, ramps, crosswalks, emergency vehicles.
- Alcohol & Drugs
- BAC limits, implied consent, zero tolerance, prescription drugs.
- Speed & Following Distance
- Posted limits, basic-speed law, following distance, stopping distance.
- Parking Rules
- Curb colors, hill parking, restricted zones, towing.
- Sharing the Road
- Bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, large trucks, school buses.
- License & Registration
- License classes, age requirements, registration, insurance.
- Emergencies & Collisions
- Brake failure, skids, what to do at a collision, reporting.
- Lane Usage
- Passing, lane changes, HOV/carpool, turn lanes, two-way left turn.
- Signaling & Turning
- Hand signals, turn signals, U-turns, three-point turns.
- Hazards & Defensive Driving
- Distractions, fatigue, road rage, blind spots, scanning.
- Special Conditions
- Night, fog, rain, snow, construction zones, school zones.
DLStudy is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Questions are written from the official handbook, not copied from the real exam.