20 questions from the Indiana driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. When is it permissible to park in the diagonally striped area next to an accessible parking space?
Answer: Never; parking there is prohibited. The handbook states that parking in the diagonally striped area is prohibited regardless of whether the driver holds a valid placard.
Indiana driver handbook, page 60: “Parking in this striped area is prohibited even if you are in possession of a valid parking placard.”
2. What is the correct procedure if you miss your exit while driving on an interstate highway?
Answer: Drive to the next exit. The handbook instructs drivers to continue to the next exit rather than reversing or making a U-turn when they miss their intended exit.
Indiana driver handbook, page 51: “If you miss an exit, you must drive to the next exit.”
3. When a driver is turning left and a bicyclist is entering the intersection from the opposite direction, what is the correct action?
Answer: Wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn. The handbook instructs drivers to wait for the bicyclist to pass before completing a left turn in this scenario.
Indiana driver handbook, page 58: “When a motorist is turning left and there is a bicyclist entering the intersection from the opposite direction, the driver should wait for the bicyclist to pass before making the turn”
4. When being stopped by law enforcement, how should a driver acknowledge the officer's presence?
Answer: By turning on the right turn signal. The handbook states that activating the right turn signal is the method to acknowledge the officer, which helps prevent misunderstandings about impairment or avoidance.
Indiana driver handbook, page 65: “Acknowledge the officer’s presence by turning on your right turn signal.”
5. What is the maximum speed limit for a truck with a declared gross vehicle weight greater than 26,000 pounds on a rural interstate highway?
Answer: 65 miles per hour. Heavy trucks over 26,000 pounds are restricted to 65 miles per hour on rural interstates, which is lower than the limit for passenger vehicles.
Indiana driver handbook, page 45: “Trucks that have a declared gross vehicle weight greater than 26,000 pounds may not exceed 65 miles per hour or the posted speed limit”
6. What is the recommended merging strategy in work zones to help traffic flow more smoothly?
Answer: Merge early at the first sight of signs. The handbook advises merging early upon seeing signs to ensure smoother traffic flow in work zones.
Indiana driver handbook, page 52: “Merge early. If merging at first sight of signs, traffic will generally flow more smoothly.”
7. Where must a Motor Driven Cycle (MDC) be operated on the roadway?
Answer: Near the right-hand edge of the roadway. The rules state that MDCs must operate near the right-hand edge of the roadway, with exceptions only for passing or preparing for a left turn.
Indiana driver handbook, page 20: “Must operate near right-hand edge of roadway unless passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn”
8. What should a driver do with their hands during a traffic stop while inside the vehicle?
Answer: Place hands in clear view on the steering wheel. Keeping hands visible on the steering wheel allows the officer to see them clearly, reducing the risk of feeling threatened by hidden movements.
Indiana driver handbook, page 66: “The driver should keep their hands on the steering wheel and passenger hands should be visible on their laps.”
9. When approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, after stopping, to whom must you yield the right of way?
Answer: Any vehicle that arrived at the same time as you and is to your right. The handbook states that when arriving simultaneously at a non-operating signal intersection, you yield to the vehicle on your right.
Indiana driver handbook, page 40: “Any vehicle that arrived at the same time as you and is to your right”
10. What is the maximum speed limit for operating a Motor Driven Cycle (MDC) in Indiana?
Answer: 35 miles per hour. The restrictions section for MDCs clearly mandates that the vehicle must operate at a speed of no more than 35 miles per hour.
Indiana driver handbook, page 20: “Must operate at no more than 35 miles per hour”
11. What is the required action for a bicycle operator stuck at a red light if the signal fails to change to green?
Answer: Come to a complete stop for at least two minutes and exercise due caution. The handbook states that a bicycle operator may proceed through a steady red light after coming to a complete stop for at least two minutes and exercising due caution.
Indiana driver handbook, page 40: “The operator approaching an intersection controlled by a bicycle traffic signal may proceed through a steady red light if the operator comes to a complete stop for at least two minutes and exercises due caution.”
12. According to Indiana law, how many specific actions must a driver commit during one episode of continuous driving to be considered engaging in aggressive driving?
Answer: At least three actions. The handbook states that aggressive driving requires committing at least three of the listed actions during continuous driving.
Indiana driver handbook, page 51: “According to Indiana law, a person engages in aggressive driving if, during one episode of continuous driving of a vehicle, the person does or commits at least three of the following:”
13. Which of the following is a designated situation where it is illegal to pass other vehicles?
Answer: Within 100 feet of an intersection. The handbook lists specific locations, including within 100 feet of an intersection, where passing is prohibited.
Indiana driver handbook, page 43: “Within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel”
14. What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles driving on an urban interstate highway?
Answer: 55 miles per hour. Urban interstate highways have a lower speed limit of 55 miles per hour compared to rural interstates.
Indiana driver handbook, page 46: “On an urban interstate highway, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit”
15. In a multi-lane roundabout, if two large trucks are approaching or driving through at the same time, who must yield?
Answer: The driver in the right lane must yield to the driver in the left lane. The handbook specifies that in this specific scenario involving two large trucks, the driver in the right lane yields to the driver in the left lane.
Indiana driver handbook, page 45: “If two large trucks are approaching or driving through a roundabout at the same time, the driver in the right lane must yield the right of way to the driver in the left lane.”
16. How should a driver handle lane changes when navigating a multi-lane roundabout?
Answer: Do not change lanes in the circulatory roadway. The handbook instructs drivers to select their lane before entering and states they should not change lanes while inside the circulatory roadway.
Indiana driver handbook, page 45: “Drivers should know which lane they need to be in prior to entering the roundabout. Drivers should not change lanes in the circulatory roadway.”
17. Where does the National Safety Council recommend placing children younger than 12 years of age if the vehicle has a passenger-side air bag?
Answer: In the back seat. The handbook advises placing young children in the back seat to avoid injury from the explosive power of air bags.
Indiana driver handbook, page 61: “If a car is equipped with an air bag on the passenger side, the National Safety Council recommends putting children younger than 12 years of age in the back seat.”
18. Under what condition may a motor vehicle driver use a bicycle path or lane?
Answer: When the driver is on official duty, such as delivering mail. The handbook lists being on official duty, such as delivering mail, as a specific exception allowing a motor vehicle to use a bicycle path.
Indiana driver handbook, page 58: “Bicycle paths and lanes shall be used exclusively for the operation of bicycles unless: • Signs specify joint use with pedestrians • The driver is on official duty, such as delivering mail”
19. Which of the following is listed as a sign that a driver may be impaired?
Answer: Straddling the center line or weaving back and forth. The handbook lists straddling the center line or weaving back and forth as specific indicators of an impaired driver.
Indiana driver handbook, page 64: “A driver may be impaired if the vehicle: • Makes wide turns • Straddles the center line or weaves back and forth”
20. What does a yellow flashing light displayed without an arrow at an intersection instruct drivers to do?
Answer: Slow down and use caution when traveling through. The handbook defines this specific signal indication as a directive to slow down and exercise caution while traversing the intersection.
Indiana driver handbook, page 39: “A yellow flashing light displayed without an arrow at an intersection means that you should slow down and use caution when traveling through an intersection.”