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2026 Indiana Permit Test 21
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When driving in rain, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use low beam headlights.
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B
Use high beam headlights.
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C
Use parking lights.
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D
Use no lights.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-detour.png
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A
Detour.
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B
Low shoulder.
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C
Fire station.
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D
Narrow bridge.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
If traffic signals at an intersection are not functioning due to a power outage:
Choose one answer below.
A
Park your vehicle as far off the road as possible and wait for power to be restored.
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B
Use hand signals to indicate your intentions to other drivers.
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C
Turn on your hazard lights and proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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D
Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
A leaky exhaust system in your vehicle is dangerous because it can cause:
Choose one answer below.
A
A loss of hearing.
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B
Pollution.
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C
Carbon monoxide poisoning.
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D
Poor engine performance.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Certain highway signs require drivers to obey an indicated instruction. Such signs are known as:
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A
Regulatory signs.
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B
Warning signs.
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C
Information signs.
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D
Guide signs.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:
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A
You are on a two-way road.
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B
You are on a one-way road.
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C
The road is under repair.
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D
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Coming to a complete stop at an intersection, yielding to cross traffic/pedestrians, and then proceeding through the intersection when the way is clear corresponds with:
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A solid red light.
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B
A flashing yellow light.
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C
A solid green light.
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D
A flashing red light.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:
Choose one answer below.
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Long enough to unload packages.
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B
To avoid conflict with other traffic.
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C
To discharge passengers.
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D
For less than five minutes.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A driver should be extra alert to motorcyclists, bicyclists, and pedestrians because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They’re difficult to see in traffic.
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B
They obey different traffic laws than larger motor vehicles.
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C
They always have the right-of-way.
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D
They don’t have rearview mirrors.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
You must yield to other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
When entering a street from a garage or alley.
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B
When they are on a road to your left and you have reached an unmarked intersection at the same time.
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C
When your traffic signal is a green arrow.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Drowsy drivers:
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A
Should drink strong black coffee to stay awake.
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B
Can drive so poorly that they may appear to be drunk.
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C
Can stay alert by opening a window and turning up the radio.
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D
Are usually only older drivers.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If a transit vehicle is signaling to re-enter the main roadway following a stop, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Honk to let them know you’re there.
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B
Move to the left lane.
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C
Yield.
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D
Speed up to pass.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions are divided by ____ lines.
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A
White
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B
Red
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C
Black
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D
Yellow
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Which of the following about winter driving is not true?
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A
Winter is the most difficult driving season.
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B
Checking your vehicle's antifreeze and windshield washer fluid levels is especially important during the winter.
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C
Using cruise control in winter weather is a safe thing to do.
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D
It is best to use snow tires on your vehicle.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
An arrow painted on the pavement means:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drivers in the proper lane may make the movement indicated by the arrow, if they choose to do so.
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B
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow, but only if traffic lights are not working.
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C
Drivers in the proper lane must always come to a complete stop before making the movement indicated by the arrow.
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D
Drivers in the proper lane must make the movement indicated by the arrow while following directions indicated by traffic signals.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When driving in bad weather, drivers should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed to reach their final destination more quickly.
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B
Decrease their following distance.
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C
Increase their following distance.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
On slippery roads, you should:
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A
Slow down.
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B
Drive more quickly.
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C
Drive the speed limit, with caution.
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D
Not drive more quickly than 20 mph.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
This sign is used to prevent: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-one_way_traffic_do_not_enter.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Entrance to full parking lots.
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B
Entrance to road construction areas.
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C
Entrance to dead-end streets.
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D
Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When changing lanes, you should:
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A
Rely on your mirrors.
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B
Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.
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C
Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.
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D
Always check your blind spot.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
On a road which has no sidewalks, a pedestrian should walk on the:
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A
Side of the road which has the lightest traffic.
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B
Same side of the road on which traffic is moving.
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C
Side of the road facing oncoming traffic.
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D
Side of the road which has the heaviest traffic.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
A regulatory sign containing a red circle with a slash through the middle indicates:
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A
That drivers should come to a complete stop.
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B
That an action is forbidden.
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C
That some drivers should yield to other drivers.
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D
That drivers should drive under the speed limit.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
This sign is used to warn drivers: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/alabama-lane_ends_merge_left(2).png
Choose one answer below.
A
That the right lane ends and traffic should merge left.
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B
That the road curves ahead.
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C
About upcoming intersections.
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D
About road construction.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-no_u_turn.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not enter.
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B
No parking.
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C
No U-turn.
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D
No left turn.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Car drivers should know that large trucks:
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A
Have large blind spots.
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B
Can stop more quickly than passenger vehicles.
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C
Do not need more room to maneuver than passenger vehicles.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A leaking exhaust system can:
Choose one answer below.
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Cause excessive oil use.
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B
Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
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C
Make you drowsy while driving.
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D
Set grass fires on country roads.
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