Free practice questions based on the Indiana Driver's Manual. No sign-up: answer the questions, get your score, and see why each answer is right.
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) sets the passing score at 80%. That applies to each of the exam's two sections. The BMV doesn't publish the number of questions, so 16 and 34 are our practice lengths.
Along the right side of the road
Keeping your eyes on that side, away from the lights, helps you avoid the glare.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Visibility, p. 44
At least two to three seconds
Watch the vehicle pass a fixed object, then count until you reach the same spot.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Braking and Following Distances, p. 41
Two years from conviction
The two-year period runs from the date of conviction.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 5, Point Values and Driver Safety Program, p. 21
From sunset to sunrise, or under 500 feet visibility
They are needed between sunset and sunrise and at any time visibility is less than 500 feet.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Headlights, p. 44
No, that is prohibited
Parking beside another parked vehicle is on Indiana's list of illegal areas.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Illegal Parking Areas, p. 54
Stop before entering
Stop first, then go with caution after yielding as required.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 6, Non-Operating Signal, p. 35
No, Indiana law prohibits it
Texting while the vehicle is moving is illegal unless you use hands-free or voice-operated technology.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 1, Telecommunications Device Prohibition, p. 11
At least three or four seconds
This gives the rider room to maneuver or stop in an emergency.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles, p. 52
16 to 29
Young adults in this range account for 64 percent of fatigue-related accidents.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Drowsy Driving, p. 45
No, only hands-free use is allowed
Texting, calling and other use of such devices is illegal in Indiana unless it's hands-free.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Distracted Driving, p. 45
We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026 (back cover), read 2026-11-08. Page numbers in facts are the ones printed in the manual; PDF page = printed page + 5. edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.