Indiana Driver's Manual

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MacyPDF page 1
AtticaPDF page 2
BrownsburgPDF page 2
BrownstownPDF page 2
Don’t Miss a MomentPDF page 2
ELKHARTPDF page 2
FerdinandPDF page 2
FOUNTAINPDF page 2
HavenPDF page 2
HENDRICKSPDF page 2
MorristownPDF page 2
RemingtonRemingtonPDF page 2
TrinityPDF page 2
YorktownPDF page 2
CHAPTER FOUR | Renewing, Amending, or Replacing a CredentialPDF page 4
CHAPTER ONE | Obtaining a New CredentialPDF page 4
CHAPTER SIX | Traffic Signs and SignalsPDF page 4
CHAPTER THREE | Indicators, Watercraft, and Parking PlacardsPDF page 4
CHAPTER TWO | Restrictions and EndorsementsPDF page 4
CHAPTER EIGHT | Accidents and Emergency SituationsPDF page 5
CHAPTER NINE | Knowledge Exam Sample QuestionsPDF page 5
CHAPTER SEVEN | Safe Vehicle OperationPDF page 5
CREDENTIAL DESIGNPDF page 6
CREDENTIAL OVERVIEWPDF page 6
REAL IDPDF page 6
If You Are 18 Years of Age or OlderPDF page 8
INDIANA DRIVERS MANUAL | IN.gov/BMVPDF page 75
INDIANA RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTSPDF page 7
New Indiana ResidentsPDF page 7
APPLYING FOR AN IDENTIFICATION CARDPDF page 8
LEARNER’S PERMITSPDF page 8
Learner’s Permit ValidityPDF page 9
Practice Driving with Your Learner’s PermitPDF page 9
VISION SCREENINGPDF page 9
DRIVING SKILLS EXAMPDF page 10
KNOWLEDGE EXAMPDF page 10
FINANCIAL LIABILITY FOR INJURY OR DAMAGEPDF page 12
Applying for a Driver’s LicensePDF page 13
APPLYING FOR A DRIVER’S LICENSEPDF page 13
Applicants With DisabilitiesPDF page 14
Driver’s License Age and Experience RequirementsPDF page 14
Driver’s License ValidityPDF page 14
Dropping Out, Being Suspended, or Being Expelled from SchoolPDF page 15
Probationary Driver’s License Passenger RestrictionsPDF page 15
Probationary Driver’s License Time RestrictionsPDF page 15
Probationary Driver’s License ValidityPDF page 15
DRIVER’S LICENSEPDF page 16
PHOTO-EXEMPT CREDENTIALSPDF page 16
RECEIVING YOUR CREDENTIAL BY MAILPDF page 16
Telecommunications Device ProhibitionPDF page 16
INDIANA DRIVER’S MANUAL | IN.gov/BMVPDF page 17
FOutside Rearview MirrorPDF page 18
RESTRICTIONS AND ENDORSEMENTSPDF page 18
SPECIAL NEEDS RESTRICTIONS ON A CREDENTIALPDF page 18
MOTORCYCLE ENDORSEMENTPDF page 19
MOTORCYCLE LEARNER’S PERMITPDF page 19
Motorcycle Learner’s Permit ValidityPDF page 19
MDC – Motor Driven CyclePDF page 20
Operating an AutocyclePDF page 20
FOR-HIRE ENDORSEMENTPDF page 21
EYES19 HAIRPDF page 22
HAIRPDF page 22
If you are a veteran of the United States ArmedPDF page 22
If you are on active duty in the United States ArmedPDF page 22
Operating a WatercraftPDF page 22
ORGAN DONATIONPDF page 22
Rev.07/24/2018PDF page 22
SAMPLEPDF page 22
PARKING PLACARDSPDF page 23
RENEWING A CREDENTIALPDF page 24
RENEWING, AMENDING, OR REPLACING A CREDENTIALPDF page 24
Address ChangePDF page 25
Name ChangePDF page 25
REPLACING A CREDENTIALPDF page 25
DRIVER SAFETY PROGRAMPDF page 26
POINT VALUESPDF page 26
POINTS, SUSPENSION, AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSPDF page 26
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTSPDF page 27
Proof of Financial ResponsibilityPDF page 27
Driving While SuspendedPDF page 28
Failure to Appear in Court or Pay Traffic OffensesPDF page 28
No-Insurance Reinstatement FeesPDF page 28
Operating a Vehicle While IntoxicatedPDF page 28
SR22 Requirement PeriodPDF page 28
Checking Your Driver Record and ReinstatementPDF page 30
Failure to Pay Child SupportPDF page 29
Making Payment to the BMV with Dishonored FundsPDF page 29
Operating a Watercraft While IntoxicatedPDF page 29
HABITUAL TRAFFIC VIOLATORSPDF page 30
Resulting in Injury or DeathPDF page 30
Section B (10-Year Suspension): Three Major OffensesPDF page 30
Operating a Vehicle While Suspended as an HTVPDF page 31
Section C: Ten Traffic Offenses in a Ten-Year PeriodPDF page 31
SR22 Insurance and Specialized Driving PrivilegesPDF page 31
Brown Traffic SignsPDF page 32
CHAPTER SIX | TRAFFIC SIGNS AND SIGNALSPDF page 32
Green Traffic SignsPDF page 32
TRAFFIC SIGN SHAPESPDF page 32
White Traffic SignsPDF page 32
Yellow or Fluorescent Yellow-Green Traffic SignsPDF page 32
Divided HighwayPDF page 33
Equilateral Triangle Traffic SignsPDF page 33
Five-Sided Traffic SignsPDF page 33
Rectangular Traffic SignsPDF page 33
BRIDGESPDF page 34
Highway Construction and Maintenance SignsPDF page 34
CrossingPDF page 35
School Zone SignsPDF page 35
Van AccessiblePDF page 35
Do Not BlockPDF page 36
TRAFFIC REGULATION SIGNSPDF page 36
Airport Bus StationPostedPDF page 37
TRAFFIC GUIDANCE SIGNSPDF page 37
TRAFFIC SIGNALSPDF page 37
Wrong WayPDF page 37
Driver Services and Recreation SignsPDF page 38
Red Flashing LightsPDF page 39
Turning through a Solid Red LightPDF page 39
Yellow Flashing LightsPDF page 39
Approaching a Red Light or Stop SignPDF page 40
Approaching a Yield SignPDF page 40
Approaching an Intersection with Non-Operating SignalPDF page 40
Bicycle SignalsPDF page 40
Pedestrian SignalsPDF page 40
LegendPDF page 41
Pedestrian Hybrid BeaconsPDF page 41
CHANGING LANES AND PASSING OTHER VEHICLESPDF page 42
LANE MARKINGSPDF page 42
Yellow Lane MarkingsPDF page 42
Passing Other VehiclesPDF page 43
Prohibited PassingPDF page 43
RULES FOR SAFE AND LEGAL TURNINGPDF page 43
All-Way StopsPDF page 44
Signaling Intention to TurnPDF page 44
Turning Left from Specially-Designated Center LanesPDF page 44
U-TurnsPDF page 44
RoundaboutsPDF page 45
Rural Interstate Highway Speed LimitsPDF page 45
SPEED LIMITSPDF page 45
Urban Speed LimitsPDF page 45
YIELDYIELDPDF page 45
BRAKING AND FOLLOWING DISTANCESPDF page 46
Reduce Speed in Dangerous ConditionsPDF page 46
Reduced Speed Limits in Highway Work ZonesPDF page 46
School Zone Speed LimitsPDF page 46
FUEL ECONOMYPDF page 47
RolloverPDF page 47
SkiddingPDF page 47
Tire PressurePDF page 48
Tread DepthPDF page 48
Winter DrivingPDF page 48
DRIVING AT NIGHTPDF page 49
Flash FloodingPDF page 49
HeadlightsPDF page 49
VisibilityPDF page 49
AGGRESSIVE DRIVINGPDF page 50
DISTRACTED DRIVINGPDF page 50
Drowsy DrivingPDF page 50
How to Prevent Drowsy DrivingPDF page 50
DRIVING ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAYSPDF page 51
DRIVING ON RURAL ROADSPDF page 51
Flagger SignalsPDF page 52
Work Zone Safety Driving TipsPDF page 52
WORK ZONESPDF page 52
CrossbucksPDF page 53
Railroad Crossing SafetyPDF page 54
RAILROAD CROSSINGSPDF page 53
SAFETY AT RAILROAD CROSSINGSPDF page 54
SHARING THE ROAD WITH TRACTOR-TRAILERSPDF page 54
Blind SpotsPDF page 55
BrakingPDF page 55
ManeuverabilityPDF page 55
Tips for Sharing the Road with Tractor-TrailersPDF page 55
TurningPDF page 55
Authorized Parked VehiclesPDF page 56
Disabled VehiclesPDF page 56
Emergency VehiclesPDF page 56
School BusesPDF page 56
BicyclesPDF page 57
Motorcycles and Motor Driven CyclesPDF page 57
STOPSTOPPDF page 57
Bicycle Lane and Bus Lane MarkingsPDF page 58
Bicycle LanesPDF page 58
Slow-Moving VehiclesPDF page 58
Handicap Accessible ParkingPDF page 59
Illegal Parking AreasPDF page 59
Parallel ParkingPDF page 59
ReversingPDF page 59
PEDESTRIAN SAFETYPDF page 60
Seat BeltsPDF page 60
SEAT BELTS AND CHILD SAFETY RESTRAINTSPDF page 60
Visually Impaired PedestriansPDF page 60
Passenger Air BagsPDF page 61
Seat Belt ExemptionsPDF page 61
TRUCK EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTSPDF page 61
Vehicular Hazard Warning Flashing LampsPDF page 62
Warning Devices for Stopped VehiclesPDF page 62
AVOIDING COLLISIONSPDF page 64
CHAPTER EIGHT | ACCIDENTS AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONSPDF page 63
Legal Requirements of Drivers Involved in an AccidentPDF page 63
Provide Reasonable AssistancePDF page 63
Should You Move Your Vehicle?PDF page 63
IMPAIRED DRIVINGPDF page 64
ROADSIDE EMERGENCY SITUATIONSPDF page 64
Ways to Spot an Impaired DriverPDF page 64
AVOIDING VEHICLE THEFTPDF page 65
Brake FailurePDF page 65
Ignition LockingPDF page 65
Tire BlowoutPDF page 65
TRAFFIC STOPS BY LAW ENFORCEMENTPDF page 66
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONINGPDF page 67
How to Avoid Carbon Monoxide PoisoningPDF page 67
SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONSPDF page 68
Sign QuestionsPDF page 68
Traffic QuestionsPDF page 70
FOR-HIRE ENDORSEMENT SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONSPDF page 70
MOTOR DRIVEN CYCLE ENDORSEMENT SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONSPDF page 72
APPENDIX A | DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTSPDF page 73
IDENTITY DOCUMENTSPDF page 73
Proving a Change to Name or Date of BirthPDF page 73
INDIANA RESIDENCY DOCUMENTSPDF page 74
LAWFUL STATUS DOCUMENTSPDF page 74
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER DOCUMENTSPDF page 74
Indiana Residency AffidavitPDF page 75
SUBMITTING ACCEPTABLE DOCUMENTSPDF page 75
APPENDIXPDF page 76
OBTAINING A NON-COMPLIANT CREDENTIALPDF page 76
Risk Factors for TeensPDF page 76
Tips for Teen DriversPDF page 76
Application for Voter RegistrationPDF page 77
Military Selective Service RegistrationPDF page 77
Operating Off-Road Vehicles (ORV)PDF page 77
Tips for Parents of TeensPDF page 77
Customer Contact Center at 888-692-6841PDF page 78
INDIANA BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLESPDF page 78