Indiana Permit Test – Flashcards
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The maximum speed limit in a highway work zone must not exceed:
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45 mph in any location
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If you are driving near a school, you must slow down to _________ for the school zone.
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the lowest posted speed limit
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A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approaching an intersection and _________ if a vehicle or pedestrian with the right-of-way is approaching from another direction.
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be prepared to come to a complete stop
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When making a U-turn, you must NOT:
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make it on a curve of a road or near a hil
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You must avoid _________ while crossing railroad tracks.
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stopping or shifting gears
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When operating a vehicle with a steering wheel interlock system, never turn _________ while the vehicle is in motion.
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the ignition to the lock position
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If you are approaching a stop sign, you must:
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stop at the solid white stop line
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Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to use seat belts at all times when a vehicle is:
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in operation
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When you see a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
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slow down and move into a lane that is not adjacent to the emergency vehicle
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Flashing arrow boards are often used to indicate:
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a detour ahead
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It is dangerous and illegal to try to pass other vehicles when _________ of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel.
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you are within 100 feet
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If your vehicle's conventional disc or drum brakes suddenly fail, you should immediately:
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shift to a low gear, if possible, and pump the brake pedal fast and hard several times
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What should you do if fog closes in completely while driving, and visibility is reduced to near zero?
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carefully pull as far off the road as possible, and stop
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A red flashing light at an intersection is equivalent to:
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stop sign
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If a tornado is nearby, you must:
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stop and exit your car immediately and go to a low-lying area
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The likelihood of an accident increases if a driver is under the influence of:
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alcohol, drugs or prescription medication
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When you enter a roundabout or a circular intersection, you must proceed:
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in a counter-clockwise direction
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With any turning vehicle, the rear wheels follow a _________ than the front wheels.
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shorter path
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Defensive drivers stay _________ behind the vehicle ahead while driving.
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at least two to three seconds
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To avoid the effects of glare of the oncoming headlights, the driver should not look directly into the lights of an approaching vehicle, but instead:
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focus on the right side of the road
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If you are involved in an accident, you must:
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stop and provide information to others involved in the accident
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The first rule of a safe and legal turn is:
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to move into the proper lane well before the turn
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When visibility is diminished, drivers must use low-beams when:
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within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
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If the speed limit is 50 mph or greater, you must give proper turn signal ________ before turning or changing lanes.
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at least 300 feet
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If you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, you should:
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stop before entering the intersection
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In a situation with a flat tire or blow-out, you should first:
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hold the steering wheel firmly
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When you enter an interstate on-ramp, you must stay to the right and _________ to allow your car to merge with traffic.
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increase your speed in the acceleration lane
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When turning left from a two-way street onto a one-way street, you must:
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begin the turn with your left wheel as close as possible to the yellow dividing line
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When following a large vehicle at night, always:
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dim your headlights
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Things that can distract your attention away from the road include:
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text messaging and talking on the phone
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Drivers must maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of trucks or buses, since trucks/buses require:
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longer distances to slow down than cars
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While driving, If you need to read a map or directions, you should:
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pull over to the side of the road in a safe place and read the map
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_________ indicates the outside edge of the traffic lane, and may be crossed only by traffic moving to or from the shoulder.
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solid white line
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A red arrow at an intersection indicates that:
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the turning traffic must stop
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Work zone or construction zone signs are usually displayed in:
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orange with black letters
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______lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction.
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solid double yellow
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If you are overtaking a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, you must:
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slow down and let the vehicle pass first
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When you are following a vehicle which makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.
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more following distance
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If there is an emergency vehicle directly behind your vehicle when you are in heavy traffic, you should:
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keep slowly moving until you can get out of the way
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When you see the letters 'RR' painted on the pavement, you are approaching:
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a railroad crossing
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If you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle is approaching you from behind at a high speed, you should:
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pull your vehicle forward
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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, you must:
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signal just after you pass through the intersection
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A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicates that:
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passing is permitted on the the side with the broken yellow line, but not on the side with the solid yellow line
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When you see a solid center line on your side of the road, you must:
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not change your lane
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If a tire suddenly goes flat while driving, you must:
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hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle straight
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You should not pass under the following conditions, except:
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your lane is separated by a broken yellow line
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When driving on gravel or dirt, you must slow down because:
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you do not have much traction
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You must avoid driving next to other vehicles on multi-lane roads because:
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someone may crowd your lane
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If you are driving at a slower speed than other traffic on a highway or freeway, stay in the lane:
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nearest to the right side of the road
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If another driver is passing your vehicle, you must:
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stay in the lane and do not increase your speed
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When there are three or more lanes going in one direction on a highway, fast-moving vehicles should use:
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the left lane
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When you drive in city traffic, you should try to look at least:
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one block
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A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary, must yield the right-of-way to:
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pedestrians and drivers already in the circle
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__________are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers on steep mountain grades.
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escape ramps
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When overtaking and passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, you should pass only to:
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the left of the vehicle
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If a broken white line is on your side of the center dash stripe, then:
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you may cross the line to pass other vehicles
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To control speed on steep downgrades, drivers should:
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use a lower gear
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A two-headed arrow with one head pointing straight ahead and the other pointing to the left means:
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you may either proceed straight ahead or turn to the left
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A driver must _______ for a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing on the opposite side of the road.
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come to a complete stop
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When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should:
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slow down and cross the intersection carefully
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Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as:
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tailgating
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At railroad crossings which have the standard, octagonal, red-and-white stop sign, drivers must stop and proceed only when:
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they determine no train is approaching
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_________ are designed to allow vehicles to slow down and leave the expressways.
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Exit ramps
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When turning left from one one-way road to another one-way road:
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bring your vehicle into the nearest left lane for traffic on the road you are entering
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A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:
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the sum of the breaking distance and reaction distance
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If you are overtaking, you must pass on the left at a safe distance and do not _______ until the way is clear from the overtaken vehicle.
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return to the lane
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If you are in an intersection and hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you should:
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continue through the intersection, then drive to the right and stop
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When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the truck until you can see its:
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headlights in your inside review mirror
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If you are having vehicle trouble, and need to stop, first step you should do is:
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pull off the road and away from traffic
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If you are parked parallel on the right-hand side of the street, you should _________ before pulling out into traffic.
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give a left turn signal and look over your left shoulder
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_________ are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.
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rear-end collisions
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when traveling through a work zone do not
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increase your speed
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Black on orange signs on a highway identify:
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specific information and directions to drivers in work zones
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A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where:
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a vehicle may pass if it is safe
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Rear-end crashes are common on highways because many drivers:
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follow too closely
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Rain, snow, and ice impair your ability to see ahead, so you must _________ to stop your vehicle safely.
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increase breaking distance
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Drivers must maintain windshield wipers in good operating condition because:
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they keep rain and snow off the windshield
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If the braking action has been reduced due to water or rain, apply_________until proper braking action has been restored.
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the brakes slightly several times
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Which of the following actions escalate road rage?
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blowing the horn and forcing a car off the road
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If an approaching vehicle has its turn signal on, you must _______ and then start your turn if it is safe.
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wait until the other driver actually starts to turn
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If a railroad grade crossing has no warning devices or only a cross buck sign, you should:
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slow down and then proceed with caution
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A pedestrian using a white or white cane tipped with red is usually:
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a blind person
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On a three-lane highway, a driver towing a trailer keeps to the right while driving because:
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it is a slow moving vehicle