19 questions from the Indiana driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What is the recommended position for head restraints relative to an individual's head?
Answer: Higher than the top and as close as possible to the back of the head. The handbook specifies that head restraints must be higher than the top of the head and close to the back for proper support.
Indiana driver handbook, page 60: “Head restraints should be positioned so they are higher than the top and as close as possible to the back of an individual’s head.”
2. When facing a green arrow displayed with a red or green light, what condition must be met before turning through an intersection?
Answer: The intersection must be clear of other vehicles and pedestrians. The handbook specifies that while you have right of way, you may only proceed if the intersection itself is clear.
Indiana driver handbook, page 39: “If you are facing a green arrow displayed with a red or green light, you have the right of way and may turn through an intersection, as long as the intersection is clear.”
3. What does a flashing arrow board indicate if it does not point in a specific direction?
Answer: It signals the driver to use caution but does not require moving lanes. The handbook clarifies that a non-directional flashing arrow board is a caution signal that does not mandate a lane change.
Indiana driver handbook, page 52: “A flashing arrow board not indicating a direction either way is a signal to use caution but does not require a driver to move to another lane.”
4. What is the consequence if the adult who co-signed for financial liability withdraws their liability for a minor?
Answer: The minor’s learner’s permit or driver’s license is canceled. The handbook states directly that withdrawing financial liability results in the cancellation of the minor's permit or license.
Indiana driver handbook, page 13: “A written request to withdraw financial liability will cancel the minor’s learner’s permit or driver’s license [IC 9-24-9-4(b)].”
5. According to the handbook, what is the correct procedure for handling a flat tire or blowout?
Answer: Hold the steering wheel firmly, keep the car straight, slow down gradually, and apply brakes only when almost stopped. The handbook instructs drivers to keep the car straight, slow gradually without braking initially, and only brake when nearly stopped.
Indiana driver handbook, page 65: “In a situation with a flat tire or blowout, 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 then apply the brakes when the car is almost stopped.”
6. What is the primary purpose of orange traffic signs?
Answer: To warn drivers of temporary traffic conditions. The handbook states that orange signs are used to warn drivers of temporary conditions, such as those caused by highway construction.
7. If two vehicles arrive at the same time at an intersection controlled by a red flashing light where all traffic must stop, which vehicle yields?
Answer: The vehicle on the left. According to the handbook, when arriving simultaneously at such an intersection, the vehicle positioned on the left is required to yield the right of way.
Indiana driver handbook, page 39: “If you arrive at the same time as another driver, the vehicle on the left shall yield the rightof-way.”
8. Where is the phone number for the Emergency Notification System (ENS) located if you need to report an obstruction at a railroad crossing?
Answer: On a blue sign attached to the railroad track crossing gate. The handbook specifies that the contact information for the ENS is found on a blue sign attached to the crossing gate.
Indiana driver handbook, page 54: “The phone number is located on the blue sign attached to the railroad track crossing gate”
9. Which of the following is a required safety equipment rule for an MDC operator under the age of 18?
Answer: Must wear a helmet. The handbook specifies that operators under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet while operating an MDC.
Indiana driver handbook, page 20: “Must wear a helmet if under 18 years of age”
10. If a law enforcement officer directs traffic at an intersection, whose command takes precedence?
Answer: The law enforcement officer’s command. The handbook states that a law enforcement officer's command must be obeyed even if it differs from traffic signals or signs.
Indiana driver handbook, page 59: “In such a case, the law enforcement officer’s command is the one that must be obeyed.”
11. What is the minimum distance for placing a warning device if a vehicle is disabled within 500 feet of a curve, hilltop, or other obstruction?
Answer: At least 500 feet from the vehicle. The handbook mandates placing the device at least 500 feet away when visibility is blocked by curves or hills.
Indiana driver handbook, page 62: “If your vehicle is disabled within 500 feet of a curve, hill crest, or other area where a driver’s view of your vehicle may be blocked, place the device at least 500 feet from your vehicle.”
12. What is required to be visible at the extreme rear end of a truck's load between sunset and sunrise if the load extends more than four feet beyond the vehicle?
Answer: One red lamp. The handbook distinguishes between lighting requirements for night (red lamp) and day (red flag) for extended loads.
Indiana driver handbook, page 62: “One red lamp must be mounted at the extreme rear end of the vehicle’s load between sunset and sunrise.”
13. How should a driver treat a crossbuck sign when it is displayed alone at a railroad crossing?
Answer: As a yield sign. The handbook specifies that a standalone crossbuck functions as a yield sign, allowing the driver to decide whether to stop.
Indiana driver handbook, page 53: “When displayed alone, you should treat a crossbuck as a yield sign and the decision to stop or cross the tracks is yours.”
14. When two vehicles arrive at an all-way stop intersection at the same time, which driver must yield the right-of-way?
Answer: The vehicle on the left. The handbook states that when arriving simultaneously at an all-way stop, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
Indiana driver handbook, page 44: “However, you may occasionally arrive at an all-way stop sign at the same time as another driver. The vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way.”
15. When a flagger extends a fluorescent orange/red flag in a horizontal position into the line of traffic, what action must a driver take?
Answer: Stop when the flag is extended horizontally. The handbook states that drivers must stop when the flagger holds the flag horizontally.
Indiana driver handbook, page 52: “You must stop when a flagger extends a fluorescent orange/red flag in a horizontal position into the line of traffic.”
16. What is the mandatory supervised driving requirement for applicants under 18 seeking a probationary driver’s license?
Answer: Complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice. The handbook states that applicants under 18 must complete a minimum of 50 hours of supervised driving practice.
Indiana driver handbook, page 14: “If you are applying for a probationary driver’s license and are under 18 years of age, you must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice”
17. What is the maximum speed limit for a passenger vehicle driving on a rural interstate highway?
Answer: 70 miles per hour. The handbook states that passenger vehicles on rural interstate highways are limited to 70 miles per hour.
Indiana driver handbook, page 45: “Passenger vehicles may not exceed 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit”
18. Under what condition may a probationary driver under age 18 drive with passengers during the first 180 days after obtaining their license?
Answer: When accompanied by a licensed driver aged 25 or older in the front seat. The handbook allows passengers if a licensed driver aged 25 or older is seated in the front passenger seat during the initial 180-day period.
Indiana driver handbook, page 15: “You may not drive with any passengers for the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license unless one of the following individuals is seated in your vehicle’s front passenger seat: • A licensed individual with valid (not expired, suspended, or revoked) driving privileges who is 25 years of age or older”
19. During the first 180 days of holding a probationary license, during which hours is driving prohibited?
Answer: Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The handbook specifies that probationary drivers cannot drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. during their first 180 days.
Indiana driver handbook, page 15: “For the first 180 days after obtaining your probationary driver’s license, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.”