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1. 1.What speed limit applies on an urban interstate highway in Indiana?

   Speed

   • 55 miles per hour or the posted limit

   Urban areas cap interstates, non-divided state highways and county roads at 55 or the posted limit. Handbook: Urban Speed Limits, page 41.

2. 2.What speed limit applies in most urban residential areas?

   Speed

   • 30 miles per hour or the posted limit

   Most urban residential areas are capped at 30 miles per hour or the posted limit. Handbook: Urban Speed Limits, page 41.

3. 3.What is the speed limit in an alley?

   Speed

   • 15 miles per hour or the posted limit

   Alleys are capped at 15 miles per hour or the posted limit. Handbook: Urban Speed Limits, page 41.

4. 4.How slow must you drive near a school in Indiana?

   Speed

   • To the lower posted school zone speed limit

   You must slow to the lower posted school zone limit when driving near a school. Handbook: School Zone Speed Limits, page 41.

5. 5.What are the common hours for Indiana school zone speed limits?

   Speed

   • 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, or when beacons flash

   Common hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, or whenever the beacons flash. Handbook: School Zone Speed Limits, page 41.

6. 6.By how much must a work site speed limit be below the maximum for the area?

   Speed

   • At least 10 mph

   Work site speed limits are always at least 10 mph below the maximum for the area. Handbook: Reduced Speed Limits in Highway Work Zones, page 41.

7. 7.What is the maximum speed for a school bus on a road that is not an interstate or state highway?

   Speed

   • 40 miles per hour unless posted lower

   The maximum is 40 mph unless the posted limit is lower. Handbook: School Bus Speed Limits, page 41.

8. 8.What is the maximum speed for a school bus on an interstate or highway?

   Speed

   • 60 miles per hour or the posted limit

   On an interstate or highway the maximum for a school bus is 60 mph or the posted limit. Handbook: School Bus Speed Limits, page 41.

9. 9.How is an urban area defined in the Indiana manual?

   Speed

   • An area of at least 50,000 people

   Urban areas have a population of at least 50,000 people. Handbook: Urban Speed Limits, page 41.

10. 10.What should you do about speed in dangerous conditions?

    Speed

    • Reduce it, because driving at or above the limit in bad conditions is even more dangerous

    Excessive speed is dangerous even in ideal conditions, and worse when conditions are poor. Handbook: Reduce Speed in Dangerous Conditions, page 41.

11. 11.What following gap does the Indiana manual recommend?

    Following and Braking

    • At least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead

    A good rule is to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. Handbook: Braking and Following Distances, page 41.

12. 12.Which road users must yield to you at an uncontrolled intersection?

    Following and Braking

    • Pedestrians and vehicles on your right

    The manual tells you to slow at intersections and be ready to stop for traffic and pedestrians. Handbook: Intersections and Roundabouts, page 35.

13. 13.At a roundabout, who has the right of way?

    Following and Braking

    • Circulating traffic

    Incoming traffic always yields to traffic already circulating in the roundabout. Handbook: Roundabouts, page 40.

14. 14.How should traffic travel in an Indiana roundabout?

    Following and Braking

    • Counterclockwise

    A roundabout is entered or exited only by right turns and runs counterclockwise. Handbook: Roundabouts, page 40.

15. 15.May you change lanes in the circulatory roadway of a roundabout?

    Following and Braking

    • No, and you should know your lane before entering

    Drivers should know which lane they need before entering and not change lanes while circulating. Handbook: Roundabouts, page 40.

16. 16.How do you walk across a roundabout?

    Following and Braking

    • Never across the circulating lanes

    Never walk across the circulating lanes to reach the centre island. Handbook: Roundabouts, page 40.

17. 17.What should you do when the rear wheels of your car start sliding sideways?

    Following and Braking

    • Ease off the gas pedal

    Ease off the gas and do not make a fast turn away from the direction of the skid. Handbook: Skidding, page 42.

18. 18.How do you correct a skid with conventional brakes?

    Following and Braking

    • Turn the wheel in the direction the rear of the car is sliding

    Turn the steering wheel in a controlled manner in the direction the rear is sliding. Handbook: Skidding, page 42.

19. 19.How do you steer during a skid if your car has ABS?

    Following and Braking

    • Keep firm, continuous pressure on the brake and steer normally

    With ABS, keep your foot on the pedal with firm and continuous pressure and steer normally. Handbook: Skidding, page 42.

20. 20.Why is overcorrecting your steering dangerous?

    Following and Braking

    • Many rollovers occur when drivers overcorrect in a panicked reaction

    Many rollovers come from panicked overcorrection at highway speeds. Handbook: Rollover, page 42.

21. 21.Roughly what share of passenger vehicle fatalities happen in rollover crashes?

    Following and Braking

    • Nearly one third

    Rollover crashes account for nearly one third of passenger vehicle fatalities. Handbook: Rollover, page 42.

22. 22.What should you do if your vehicle leaves the roadway?

    Following and Braking

    • Ease up on the gas and, when safe, gradually turn back onto the road

    Ease off the gas and turn back gradually when it is safe. Handbook: Rollover, page 42.

23. 23.How many points does speeding 1 to 15 mph over the limit carry in Indiana?

    Points and Penalties

    • 2 points

    Speeding 1 to 15 mph over the limit is 2 points. Handbook: Point Values, page 21.

24. 24.How many points does speeding 16 to 25 mph over the limit carry?

    Points and Penalties

    • 4 points

    Speeding 16 to 25 mph over the limit is 4 points. Handbook: Point Values, page 21.

25. 25.How many points does speeding 26 mph or more over the limit carry?

    Points and Penalties

    • 6 points

    Speeding 26 or more mph over the limit is 6 points. Handbook: Point Values, page 21.

26. 26.How many points does following another vehicle too closely carry?

    Points and Penalties

    • 6 points

    Following too closely is 6 points. Handbook: Point Values, page 21.

27. 27.How many points does driving while suspended carry?

    Points and Penalties

    • 8 points

    Driving while suspended is 8 points. Handbook: Point Values, page 21.

28. 28.Who assesses the point value for a traffic violation?

    Points and Penalties

    • The Point Study Committee

    The Point Study Committee assesses a point value for each violation. Handbook: Points, Suspension, and Insurance Requirements, page 21.

29. 29.Over what period does Indiana judge habitual traffic violators?

    Points and Penalties

    • 10 years

    Indiana law uses a 10-year period to find habitual traffic violators. Handbook: Habitual Traffic Violators, page 25.

30. 30.What is the reinstatement fee for a first no-insurance suspension?

    Points and Penalties

    • $250

    The fee is $250 for a first no-insurance suspension after January 1, 2015. Handbook: No-Insurance Reinstatement Fees, page 23.

31. 31.What does the SR22 form prove?

    Points and Penalties

    • That you carry insurance meeting the state's minimum standards

    The SR22 shows that you hold a policy meeting the state's minimum standards. Handbook: SR22 Requirement Period, page 23.

32. 32.How long is an indefinite no-insurance suspension stayed once the BMV receives an SR22?

    Points and Penalties

    • 180 days

    An indefinite no-insurance suspension can be stayed by maintaining SR22 for 180 days. Handbook: SR22 Requirement Period, page 23.

33. 33.Which of these is not exempt from Indiana's seat belt law?

    Points and Penalties

    • A farm truck occupant doing normal farm work

    The listed exemptions include medical reasons, frequent-stop delivery vehicles, examiners, farm trucks and parades. Handbook: Seat Belt Exemptions, page 56.

34. 34.At what blood alcohol concentration is operating a vehicle a criminal offence in Indiana?

    Alcohol

    • Above the legal limit of .08

    Operating while intoxicated or with a BAC in excess of the legal limit (.08) is a criminal offence. Handbook: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, page 23.

35. 35.Which three factors determine an individual's BAC?

    Alcohol

    • Amount consumed, how quickly it was consumed, and body weight

    BAC depends on how much was consumed, how quickly, and the person's body weight. Handbook: Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated, page 23.

36. 36.What can a court require after an operating-while-intoxicated conviction?

    Alcohol

    • Suspension of driving privileges and an ignition interlock device

    A court may suspend driving privileges and require an ignition interlock device. Handbook: Chemical Test and Suspension, page 24.

37. 37.How does an ignition interlock device work?

    Alcohol

    • It mechanically tests your blood alcohol level before your car can start

    The interlock tests the driver's blood alcohol before the car will start. Handbook: Chemical Test and Suspension, page 24.

38. 38.Within how many years do two deaths from operating while intoxicated make a habitual violator?

    Alcohol

    • 10 years

    Two judgments within a 10-year period for deaths caused while intoxicated or with a BAC of .08 or more make a habitual violator. Handbook: Habitual Traffic Violators, page 25.

39. 39.What does Indiana's Move Over law require when you approach an emergency vehicle with flashing lights?

    Sharing the Road

    • Yield the right of way, move right and stop, or change lanes

    You must yield, move right and stop, or change lanes when passing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights. Handbook: Indiana's Move Over Law, page 51.

40. 40.What must you do if you cannot move over for an emergency vehicle?

    Sharing the Road

    • Reduce your speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed with caution

    If you cannot move over, reduce speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed with caution. Handbook: Indiana's Move Over Law, page 51.

41. 41.What kind of offence is failing to yield or move over for a flashing emergency vehicle?

    Sharing the Road

    • A Class A infraction

    Failure to comply with the emergency vehicle rule is a Class A infraction. Handbook: Indiana's Move Over Law, page 51.

42. 42.Which vehicles count as authorised emergency vehicles in Indiana?

    Sharing the Road

    • Fire, police, ambulances, hospital vehicles and vehicles designated by INDOT or the EMS Commission

    The list covers fire, police, ambulance, hospital and INDOT or EMS Commission vehicles. Handbook: Indiana's Move Over Law, page 51.

43. 43.What lighting must a truck or bus have?

    Sharing the Road

    • Red tail lamps, a rear white licence plate lamp and at least one red stop lamp

    Trucks and buses need red tail lamps, a rear white licence plate lamp and at least one red stop-lamp. Handbook: Truck Equipment Requirements, page 57.

44. 44.What must a load extending more than four feet behind a vehicle carry between sunrise and sunset?

    Sharing the Road

    • A red flag of at least 12 square inches visible from both sides and the rear

    A red flag of not less than 12 square inches is required by day; a red lamp is required at night. Handbook: Truck Equipment Requirements, page 57.

45. 45.How far must the red lamp on an overhanging load be visible?

    Sharing the Road

    • 500 feet

    The red lamp must be visible from both sides and the rear at 500 feet. Handbook: Truck Equipment Requirements, page 57.

46. 46.Where must you place warning devices around a disabled vehicle?

    Sharing the Road

    • 100 feet behind and 100 feet in front

    Place warning devices 100 feet behind and 100 feet in front of the disabled vehicle. Handbook: Warning Devices for Stopped Vehicles, page 57.

47. 47.What should you turn on if your car breaks down but you can pull onto the shoulder?

    Sharing the Road

    • Your hazard lights

    The disabled vehicle's hazard lights, if available, should be turned on. Handbook: Warning Devices for Stopped Vehicles, page 57.

48. 48.At what age must a passenger be secured in a child restraint system in Indiana?

    Seat Belts and Children

    • Younger than eight

    Passengers younger than eight must be properly secured in a child restraint system. Handbook: Child Safety Restraints, page 56.

49. 49.Why are air bags dangerous for children and adults under five feet tall?

    Seat Belts and Children

    • Their explosive power has killed children and small adults

    The manual warns that the explosive power of air bags has killed children and adults under five feet. Handbook: Passenger Air Bags, page 56.

50. 50.Who is exempt from Indiana's seat belt law because of a medical reason?

    Seat Belts and Children

    • A driver or passenger with written documentation from a physician

    A written physician's document is needed for a medical exemption. Handbook: Seat Belt Exemptions, page 56.

51. 51.Are occupants of a recreational vehicle's living quarters exempt from the seat belt law?

    Seat Belts and Children

    • Yes

    An occupant of the living quarters area of a recreational vehicle is listed as exempt. Handbook: Seat Belt Exemptions, page 56.

52. 52.Which vehicles must have a signal system that flashes all four turn signals at once as a warning?

    Seat Belts and Children

    • Buses, trucks and tractor-trailers

    Every bus, truck and tractor-trailer needs that warning signal system. Handbook: Vehicular Hazard Warning Flashing Lamps, page 57.

53. 53.What emergency contact must a learner’s permit applicant under 18 provide?

    Licensing

    • Someone at least 18 years old

    An individual under 18 must provide an emergency contact at least 18 years old. Handbook: Learner's Permit, page 3.

54. 54.What insurance proof must an applicant for a licence or learner’s permit provide?

    Licensing

    • Proof of a motor vehicle insurance policy

    Applicants must also provide proof of a motor vehicle insurance policy. Handbook: Obtaining a New Credential, page 8.

55. 55.What does the knowledge exam cover?

    Licensing

    • Indiana law, defensive driving practices and information in the driver's manual

    It is a multiple-choice exam on Indiana law, defensive driving and the manual. Handbook: Knowledge Exam, page 5.

56. 56.If you have never held a valid licence from another state, how long must you hold an Indiana learner's permit before applying for a licence?

    Licensing

    • 180 days

    You must hold an Indiana learner's permit for 180 days before you can apply for a licence. Handbook: Indiana Residency Requirements, page 2.

57. 57.How do you know a credential is Real ID compliant?

    Licensing

    • It has a star in the upper right-hand corner

    Check for a star in the upper right-hand corner of the credential. Handbook: Indiana Residency Requirements, page 2.

58. 58.How long must you wait after failing a knowledge exam?

    Licensing

    • Until the next business day

    After a failure you must wait until the next business day to take it again. Handbook: Knowledge Exam, page 5.

59. 59.Which new residents must take a driving skills exam?

    Licensing

    • Under-18 residents with a recent out-of-state licence, and residents whose licence expired over five years ago

    The manual lists under-18 new residents with a recent out-of-state licence and long-expired licences. Handbook: Driving Skills Exam, page 6.

60. 60.How long must you arrive before a branch closes to take the computer-based knowledge exam?

    Licensing

    • 30 minutes

    You must arrive at least 30 minutes before the branch closes to take the exam that day. Handbook: Knowledge Exam, page 5.

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