Indiana Permit test practice

Which of the following actions should NOT be done when driving through a modern roundabout

On approaching the modern roundabout, yield to vehicles and bicyclists within the circulating roadway. Look to your left to see if there is an appropriate gap in traffic. If one is not available, you may need to stop. Always enter the roundabout to the right and proceed on the right side of the central island.

parallel parking steps

The steps for parallel parking are as follows: put on your turn signal to warn other drivers that you intend to park. Signal and stop with the back end of your vehicle even with the back of the vehicle in front of the place you want to park. Back slowly, turning your steering wheel to the right to aim the back of your car towards the front of the one behind you. As the front of your car clears the back of the car in front of you, turn your wheels sharply to the left and continue backing slowly until the back of the car almost touches the car behind you. Straighten your wheels and pull forward to center the car in the parking space. Put the transmission in park and set the brake.

__________ are zones around a truck or a heavy vehicle where other vehicles disappear into blind spots.

Trucks and buses have blind spots called No-zones. No-zones are the areas around trucks and buses where cars "disappear" into blind spots. These areas are so close that they restrict the truck or bus driver's ability to stop or maneuver safely.

When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn _________ while the vehicle is in motion.

When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn the ignition to the lock position while the vehicle is in motion. The steering will lock as the steering wheel is turned, causing a loss of control of the vehicle.

turning

Where there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, you should turn from the lane that is closest to the direction you want to go and turn into the lane closest to the one you came from. This way, you will cross the fewest lanes of traffic.

Which of the following must NOT be done if your vehicle's tire blows out?

Which of the following must NOT be done if your vehicle's tire blows out?

When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:

You do not have as much traction on gravel or dirt roads as you do on concrete or asphalt roads. When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down. It will take you much longer to stop and it is much easier to skid when turning

When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:

begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line

What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero?

carefully pull off the road as far as possible and stop

When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:

headlights in your inside rear-view mirror

If there is an emergency vehicle directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, you should:

keep moving slowly until you can get out of the way.

With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.

shorter path

_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.

solid white line

A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:

the turning traffic must stop

When you park on a hill headed downhill and there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels:

toward the curb

To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:

use a lower gear

It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _________ of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.

you are within 100 ft

When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:

1 block ahead

When an Indiana driver purchases a new vehicle, how long does he or she have to register the vehicle?

31

If an Indiana driver completes a BMV-approved defensive driving course, _______ points will be subtracted from his or her driving record.

4

improper u-turn results in

4 points on license

Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit on a rural state divided highway is:

60

You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:

Avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads. Someone may crowd your lane or try to change lanes and pull into you.

A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

D) the sum of the braking distance and reaction distance

When you want to enter a freeway, you should:

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic. Remember that the maximum speed allowed is 65 mph on most freeways. Do not stop before merging into freeway traffic unless absolutely necessary. Freeway traffic has the right-of-way.

If you double your speed on a highway, your braking distance increases by

If you double your speed, your braking distance does not become twice as long, but becomes four times as far.

If your brakes fail while driving, which of the following must be done FIRST?

If your brakes stop working, pump the brake pedal several times. This will often build up enough brake pressure to allow you to stop. If that does not work, use the parking brake.

In a situation with a flat tire or blow-out, you should first:

In a situation involving a flat tire or blow-out, you should hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight. Slow down gradually. Take your foot off the gas pedal, but do not apply the brakes. Let the car slow down, pull off the road, and apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped.

When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must take an immediate step to:

In collision situations, drivers must follow three possible options: slow down or stop their vehicle; take an immediate turn; or speed up their vehicle if it is safe to do so.

it is illegal to

It is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.

When visibility is diminished, drivers must use low-beams when:

Low-beams must be used when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or when within 200 feet of the rear of another vehicle at night.