Indiana Drivers License Practice Test Flashcards

Indiana Driver's License Practice Test Flashcards When parallel parking you begin to turn your wheel sharply to the right and begin to reverse when the front of your car is even with parked carsa. front doorb. back doorc. front bumperd. back bumper

• front door

What Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is considered driving while intoxicated?A. .08%B. 8.0%C. .008%D. 1.8%

A. .08%

Lower headlight beams should be useda. within 500 ft of oncoming vehicleb. within 200 ft of the rear of another vehiclec. all of the answers are correctd. when driving in fog

• all of the answers are correct

A driver of a truck, bus or tractor trailer must carry which of

the following in case the vehicle becomes disabled:a. 3

bi-directional emergency reflective trianglesb. 6 fusesc. all of the answers are correctd. 3 liquid-burning flares

• all of the answers are correct

Pennant-shaped signs indicate:A. no passing zoneB.

yieldC. stopD. none of the above

• no passing zone

What color lane markings separate lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions?A. greenB. redC. yellowD. white

• yellow

What is NOT true about semi tractor-trailers?a. none of the answers are correctb. a truck often appears to be traveling faster than it isc. if you can't see the truck's side mirrors then the driver cannot see youd. a truck often appears to be traveling slower than it is

• a truck often appears to be traveling faster than it is

Which vehicle is not required by law to stop at all railroad crossings?a. vehicles carrying passengers for hireb. school busesc. motorcyclesd. vehicles carrying explosives or flammable liquids

• motorcycles

What is true of tractor-trailersa. they have longer stopping and accelerating distancesb. they have a wider turn radiusc. all of the answers are correctd. on multi-lane highways they stay travel in the middle lane

• all of the answers are correct

Vehicles transporting loads further than______ ft beyond the rear of the vehicle must mark the load on the sides and the rear with either red flags or red lamps and reflectors.a.4b. 5c. 10d. 3

• 4

Due to the explosive power of air bags, it is recommended that children under the age of _______sit in the backseat.a.10b. 7c. 8d. 12

• 12

What do you need to do to change lanes correctly?A.Check your mirrors and your blindspot for any vehicles preparing to pass youB. all of the answers are correctC.

make sure there is no traffic ahead of you in the lane you would like to enterD. use your turn signal to alert other drivers of your intention to change lanes

• all of the answers are correct

What is the speed limit for a passenger vehicle on a rural interstate highway?A. 50 mphB. 70 mphC. 65 mphD. 55

mph

• 70 mph (or the posted speed limit)

When passing another vehicle you should:A. continue to

move forward until you can see the vehicle you are passing in your rearview mirrorB. try and pass as many cars at once as you canC. rely on your rearview mirror only when looking for carsD. return to the right side of the road no less than 50 ft before any oncoming vehicle

• continue to move forward until you can see the vehicle

you are passing in your rearview mirror Your insurance company must provide proof of insurance to the BMV if you are involved in which of the following?A.An auto accident resulting in injuryB. An auto accident resulting in deathC. Property damage in excess of $1,000D. All of the above

• All of the Above

What color traffic sign requires drivers to take immediate action to avoid threats to traffic safety?A. yellowB. blueC.whiteD. red

• Red

What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection?A. come to a complete stop before proceeding through the intersectionB. slow down and use caution when traveling through the intersectionC.watch for other vehicles or pedestrians attempting to cross the intersectionD. B & C are correct

• B & C are correct

Which of these factors can affect a vehicle's ability to stop?A. all of the answers are correctB. the speed of the vehicleC. the weight of the vehicleD. the condition of the pavement

• all of the answers are correct

What is it called when your vehicle is traveling on a thin layer of oil, dirt, and water when driving on wet roads and friction between the tires and the road is lost?a.hydrostaticb. hydroplaningc. hydroslidingd. none of the answers are correct

• hydroplaning

Where are tractor-trailer's blind spots located?a. up to 20 feet in front of the cabb. all of the answers are correctc.either side of the trailer and alongside of the cabd. up to 200 feet behind the truck

• all of the answers are correct

What is a danger associated with driving in snowy conditions?a. visibility can be substantially reducedb. all of the answers are correctc. ice on the road can cause vehicles to lose tractiond. drifting snow can cause roads to be impassable

• all of the answers are correct

A good rule to follow when following a vehicle is to stay at least how many seconds behind the vehicle aheadA. 1-2 secondsB. 5-6 secondsC. 10 or more secondsD. 2-3 seconds

• 2-3 seconds

A solid line indicates:A. you can pass other vehiclesB. you

cannot cross the line to pass anothe vehicle but you can cross it to make a turnC. you cannot cross it to pass