Free Indiana DMV Practice Test (2026)

Indiana · Checked October 2026

Practice for the Indiana permit test with a learning path built around the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles rules: a Indiana-only module on the state's own laws and teen-license limits, core rules-of-the-road lessons, instant explanations and a timed exam simulation.

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Indiana permit test at a glance

QuestionsNot published

To pass80%

Min. permit age15 w/ driver ed, else 16

AgencyBMV

The knowledge exam is multiple choice with two sections, traffic signs and traffic rules, and you need at least 80% on each section. It is taken at a BMV branch (no appointment unless you need it read aloud; arrive at least 30 minutes before closing) and is offered in more than 20 languages, including Spanish, with ASL interpreters by appointment. If you fail, you can retake it the next business day, and a passing result is valid for 180 days.

The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles does not publish the exact number of questions, so our timed simulation uses a standard 25-question format with the official passing score of 80%.

Tip: Start with module 1, “Indiana laws & permit rules”. These 12 questions cover rules that are specific to Indiana, the part of the test that general study guides usually miss.

Indiana traffic laws you will be tested on

Topic	Indiana rule	Source
Hands-free phone law	No driver may hold a phone or other telecommunications device while the vehicle is moving; hands-free or voice-operated use is allowed, and you may hold it only to call 911 in a real emergency. Violations add points to your driving record.	in.gov
Phones for probationary drivers	Drivers with a probationary license may not use any type of telecommunication device while driving, even hands-free, except to make an emergency 911 call.	in.gov
Seat belts	The driver and all passengers must wear a seat belt at all times while the vehicle is in operation.	in.gov
Child restraints	Passengers younger than 8 must be properly secured in a child restraint system. The manual also recommends keeping children under 12 in the back seat.	in.gov
Move over law	When passing a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights, change lanes away from it; if you can't, slow to 10 mph under the posted limit. The same applies to tow trucks, road maintenance, utility, trash and construction vehicles with amber lights and to disabled vehicles with hazard lights on.	in.gov
Speed limits	Unless posted otherwise: 70 mph on rural interstates for cars (65 for trucks over 26,000 lbs), 60 mph on rural divided state highways, 30 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in alleys. In work zones, the limit is at least 10 mph below the normal limit.	in.gov
Headlights	Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is less than 500 feet. Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following one.	in.gov
Drunk driving and chemical tests	The legal limit is 0.08 BAC for drivers 21 and over. Failing a chemical test brings a 180-day suspension; refusing one brings a 1-year suspension, or 2 years if you have a prior conviction.	in.gov

Indiana learner permit and teen license rules

Get a learner's permit at 15 if you are enrolled in BMV-licensed driver education, or at 16 without it; the permit is valid for 2 years.
Hold the permit at least 180 days and log 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night; a parent or guardian signs the log if you are under 18.
Your supervisor must be a certified driving instructor, a licensed relative 25 or older, or your licensed spouse 21 or older, sitting in the front passenger seat.
You can get a probationary license at 16 with driver education, or at 16 years and 270 days without it.
First 180 days with the license: no driving from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., and no passengers unless an instructor, a licensed driver 25 or older, or a spouse 21 or older is with you (your child, sibling or spouse are allowed).
After 180 days and until 18: no driving after 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, or before 5 a.m. Monday through Friday, except for work, school or religious activities or with a licensed adult 25 or older.
Probationary drivers may not use any telecommunication device while driving except to call 911; the probationary license expires 30 days after your 21st birthday.

How to get your Indiana learner's permit

If you are 15, enroll in a BMV-licensed driver education program and get proof of enrollment; otherwise wait until you are 16.
Gather documents: one proof of identity, one proof of lawful status, one proof of your Social Security number and two proofs of Indiana residency (or an Indiana Residency Affidavit).
Go to a BMV branch at least 30 minutes before it closes; no appointment is needed unless the exam must be read to you. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian signs an Agreement of Financial Liability.
Pass the vision screening and the knowledge exam (80% or more on both the signs and the rules sections).
Pay the $9 learner's permit fee, then practice with an approved supervisor for at least 180 days and 50 hours (10 at night).
Pass the driving skills test to get your probationary license; if you fail, you must wait 7 days to retest.

Sample Indiana-specific questions

Here are four of the 12 questions in our Indiana module. Each one is based on the official Indiana Driver's Manual or Indiana law; open the answer to see the rule behind it.

1. The Indiana knowledge exam has a traffic signs section and a traffic rules section. What score do you need to pass?

70% overall
75% on each section
80% or higher on each section
85% on the rules section only

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Correct answer: 80% or higher on each section. The BMV requires 80% or higher correct on each component of the knowledge exam. Source: in.gov

2. What is the youngest age to get an Indiana learner's permit if you are enrolled in BMV-licensed driver education?

15
14
15 1/2
16

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Correct answer: 15. With proof of enrollment in a BMV-licensed driver education program you can get a permit at 15; without it you must be 16. Source: in.gov

3. If you fail the Indiana knowledge exam, when can you retake it?

After 7 days
After 30 days
After 3 days
The next business day

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Correct answer: The next business day. After failing the knowledge exam you must wait until the next business day; the 7-day wait applies to the driving skills test. Source: in.gov

4. How long must you hold an Indiana learner's permit before applying for a probationary license?

90 days
180 days
9 months
1 year

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Correct answer: 180 days. Indiana requires you to hold a valid learner's permit for at least 180 days (about six months). Source: in.gov

How this practice test works

Learn the Indiana rules first: module 1 covers the state's permit test, teen-license limits and traffic laws.
Work through the core modules: signs, signals, right-of-way, speed, lanes, special situations, impairment and sharing the road.
Practice 5 questions at a time: every answer shows an explanation, and missed questions come back until you get them right.
Take the timed Indiana exam simulation and review every mistake before your appointment.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to take driver's ed to get a license in Indiana?

No, but it gets you on the road sooner. With BMV-licensed driver education you can get a permit at 15 and a probationary license at 16; without it, you wait until 16 for the permit and 16 years 270 days for the license. Either way you need 180 days with the permit and 50 practice hours.

Who can ride with me while I practice on an Indiana learner's permit?

A certified driving instructor, a licensed relative (by blood, marriage or legal status) who is 25 or older, or your licensed spouse who is 21 or older. They must sit in the front passenger seat.

What if I fail the Indiana knowledge exam?

You can take it again the next business day. Once you pass, the result stays valid for 180 days.

When does my Indiana probationary license become a regular license?

The night limits last until you turn 18, but the license itself stays probationary until 21. It can't be renewed before your 21st birthday and expires 30 days after it, when you can get an unrestricted license.

Are these the real DMV test questions?

No. The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles does not publish its exam. Our Indiana module is written from the official handbook and state law, and the core modules cover the rules of the road taught in every state handbook.

Is this practice test free?

Yes. Every lesson, practice round and exam simulation is free, with no sign-up.

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Official Indiana sources

Every Indiana fact and question on this page was checked in October 2026 against the official handbook, the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles website or Indiana law. When an official source did not publish a detail (for example, the number of test questions), we say so instead of guessing. Rules change, so confirm with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles before your test. PracticePermit.us is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.

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