Indiana Permit Test: Teen & Provisional Drivers Practice Questions

Correct answer: 15, with proof of enrollment in BMV-licensed driver education

At 15 you may get a permit by showing a Certificate of Driver Education Enrollment from a BMV-licensed school. Without driver education you must be at least 16.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Learner's Permits

Correct answer: No earlier than three weeks before

The enrollment certificate must be dated no earlier than three weeks before the start of the class. An online theory-course completion certificate is not acceptable.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Learner's Permits

Correct answer: 18 or older

Anyone under 18 applying for a learner's permit must provide an emergency contact who is at least 18.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Learner's Permits

Correct answer: A licensed relative 25 or older, or licensed spouse 21+

Permit holders under 18 not in driver ed may practice with a licensed driver at least 25 who is related by blood, marriage, or legal status, a licensed spouse at least 21, or a licensed driving instructor.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Learner's Permits (Practice Driving)

Correct answer: In the front passenger seat

The supervising licensed driver or instructor must be seated in the vehicle's front passenger seat.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Learner's Permits (Practice Driving)

Correct answer: 16 years and 270 days

You may apply at 16 with a completed driver education program, or at 16 years and 270 days without one, after holding a permit at least 180 days.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Applying for a Driver's License (Age and Experience)

Correct answer: 180 days

You must hold a valid learner's permit for at least 180 days before applying for a driver's license.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Applying for a Driver's License (Age and Experience)

Correct answer: 50 hours, including 10 at night; a parent or legal guardian signs

Applicants must submit State Form 54706 showing at least 50 hours of supervised practice (10 at night); the log must be signed by a parent or legal guardian if the applicant is under 18.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driving Requirements

Correct answer: 21

A license obtained before age 21 is probationary until you turn 21. It is valid until 21 years and 30 days, and you renew it for an unrestricted license.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Validity

Correct answer: No, unless a licensed driver 25+ (or a qualifying spouse or instructor) rides in front

For the first 180 days you may not carry passengers unless a licensed driver 25 or older, your licensed spouse 21 or older, or a licensed driving instructor sits in the front passenger seat.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Passenger Restrictions

Correct answer: Your sibling

During the first 180 days you may drive with your child, stepchild, sibling, step- or half-sibling, or spouse without another accompanying individual.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Passenger Restrictions

Correct answer: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

For the first 180 days after obtaining a probationary license, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions

Correct answer: 11 p.m.

After 180 days and under 18, you may not drive Sunday through Thursday after 11 p.m., Monday through Friday before 5 a.m., or Saturday and Sunday between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions

Correct answer: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

On Saturday and Sunday, drivers under 18 who have held a probationary license over 180 days may not drive between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions

Correct answer: Going to or from lawful employment

You may drive during restricted hours if going to, participating in, or returning from lawful employment, a school-sanctioned activity, or a religious event, or if accompanied by a qualifying adult.

Source: Chapter 1: Obtaining a New Credential – Probationary Driver's License Time Restrictions