2025 Indiana Permit Test 14
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Indiana. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Indiana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/indiana/car.
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17. Alcohol:
Explanation
Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows the activity of the brain and reduces the skills that you need for safe driving. Drinking alcohol results in slowed reaction time and impaired judgment.
18. Increasing your vehicle’s speed:
Explanation
The faster you drive, the smaller your field of vision becomes. As your speed increases and your field of vision decreases, you must be extra alert to potential hazards.
19. To change lanes you should:
Explanation
Before changing lanes, you should activate your turn signal in the appropriate direction and check your rearview and side mirrors. Look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move in order to check your blind spot and check the far lane to be sure no one else is trying to enter the same lane as you. Change lanes when you are sure it is safe to do so.
20. Drinking coffee after drinking alcohol:
Explanation
Drinking coffee will not reduce your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While it may help you to stay awake, it cannot change your BAC or make you sober.
21. This sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that there is merging traffic entering from the right.
22. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign means that you are approaching an upcoming intersection. Watch carefully for cross traffic.
23. While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to leave the road, continue to drive with the wheels off the pavement and reduce your speed by gently applying the brakes. When at a safe speed, turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement. Do not attempt to force your vehicle back onto the pavement by sharply turning the steering wheel.
24. When merging onto a freeway, it is usually best to:
Explanation
When entering a freeway, use the on-ramp to accelerate to the speed of freeway traffic so you can blend in smoothly and safely. Entering traffic must yield to traffic already on the freeway.
25. When approaching railroad tracks, you should:
Explanation
When approaching railroad tracks, you should look, listen, slow down, and be prepared to stop for trains or other vehicles that may be using the rails.
26. This road sign means:
Explanation
This sign indicates that the road ahead curves to the right and then to the left. You should slow down to be able to negotiate these curves safely.
27. Increase your following distance when:
Explanation
