Indiana Lanes & Turns practice test
Practice lane markings, turns, passing and merging: 17 questions based on the Indiana Driver's Manual, 12 of them on Indiana's own rules.
Key Indiana facts: Lanes & Turns
Yellow lane markings separate traffic going in opposite directions. Chapter 7, Yellow Lane Markings, p. 37 A broken yellow line may be crossed to pass when it is safe. Chapter 7, Yellow Lane Markings, p. 37 Passing is illegal where a solid yellow line is on the driver's side of the center line. Chapter 7, Prohibited Passing, p. 38 White lane markings separate traffic going in the same direction; a broken white line may be crossed when safe. Chapter 7, White Lane Markings, p. 37 Passing is illegal within 100 feet of an intersection, a rail crossing, a bridge, a viaduct or a tunnel. Chapter 7, Prohibited Passing, p. 38 Sample Lanes & Turns questions
What do yellow lane markings separate?
Traffic going in opposite directions Bicycles from cars Parked cars from moving ones Traffic going the same direction Show the answer
Traffic going in opposite directions
Yellow marks the division between opposing directions of travel.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Yellow Lane Markings, p. 37
A solid yellow line is marked on your side of the center line. May you pass?
Yes, if no one is coming No, it's illegal to pass Yes, during the daytime Yes, if you signal first Show the answer
No, it's illegal to pass
Passing with a solid yellow line on the driver's side is both dangerous and illegal.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Prohibited Passing, p. 38
You miss your exit on an interstate. What must you do?
Make a U-turn across the median Back up along the shoulder Stop and wait for a gap Drive on to the next exit Show the answer
Drive on to the next exit
Backing up and U-turns are not options on an interstate, so continue to the next exit.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Driving on Interstate Highways, p. 46
What may you not use a center left-turn lane for?
Passing other vehicles Turning left into a business Getting ready to turn left Waiting for a gap to turn Show the answer
Passing other vehicles
This lane is for left-turning vehicles and must never be used for passing.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Specially-Designated Center Lanes, p. 39
What do white lane markings separate?
Traffic going in the same direction Traffic going in opposite directions Bike paths from sidewalks The road from a railroad Show the answer
Traffic going in the same direction
White lines divide lanes moving the same way, and broken ones may be crossed when safe.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, White Lane Markings, p. 37
What does a sharrow marking on the pavement tell other road users?
Cars must use the sidewalk This is a passing lane Bicycles are banned here Expect cyclists in the travel lane Show the answer
Expect cyclists in the travel lane
The marking is a bicycle symbol under two arrows, and it helps cyclists stay clear of parked cars.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Sharrows, p. 53
While passing a vehicle, how far forward should you go before returning to your lane?
Until you've gone 25 feet Until its driver waves Until your bumper clears it Until it shows in your rearview mirror Show the answer
Until it shows in your rearview mirror
Keep moving ahead until the vehicle you passed shows in your rearview mirror.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Passing Other Vehicles, p. 38
Where is it illegal to pass another vehicle?
On any road with two lanes When approaching the crest of a hill On a straight road with a broken line On a clear road in daylight Show the answer
When approaching the crest of a hill
Passing on or near a curve or when nearing a hill's crest is prohibited.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Prohibited Passing, p. 38
On an Indiana highway, which lane should slower vehicles use?
The shoulder The right lane The left lane The center turn lane Show the answer
The right lane
The left-hand lane is left for faster-moving and passing vehicles.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Changing Lanes, p. 37
A car overtakes you on your left. What should you do?
Keep from increasing your speed Tap your brakes Move toward the center line Speed up to stay even Show the answer
Keep from increasing your speed
Let the other vehicle get by safely, without speeding up.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Chapter 7, Being Passed, p. 38
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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.
