IN DMV Driver's License Requirements 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Indiana, at what minimum age can a person apply for a learner's permit?
- 14
- 15 (Correct answer)
- 16
- 17
Correct answer: 15
Indiana residents must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit (Learner's Permit/Driving Permit).
Question 2: How long must an Indiana teen hold a learner's permit before applying for a Restricted Driver's License?
- 30 days
- 90 days
- 180 days (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 180 days
Indiana requires teens to hold their learner's permit for a minimum of 180 days (6 months) before upgrading to a Restricted Driver's License.
Question 3: What is the minimum number of supervised driving hours required for Indiana teens to obtain a Restricted Driver's License?
- 25 hours
- 40 hours
- 50 hours (Correct answer)
- 60 hours
Correct answer: 50 hours
Indiana requires at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a teen can apply for a Restricted License.
Question 4: Which document is NOT acceptable as proof of identity when applying for an Indiana driver's license?
- U.S. passport
- Indiana birth certificate
- Social Security card
- Utility bill (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Utility bill
A utility bill is not accepted as proof of identity; Indiana requires government-issued documents such as a passport or certified birth certificate.
Question 5: In Indiana, an operator's license (standard driver's license) expires how often?
- Every 2 years
- Every 4 years (Correct answer)
- Every 6 years
- Every 8 years
Correct answer: Every 4 years
Indiana driver's licenses are issued for a period of up to 6 years depending on the driver's age and license type, but standard licenses expire every 6 years.
Question 6: What vision standard must Indiana drivers meet for a standard driver's license?
- 20/20 in both eyes without correction
- 20/40 or better in at least one eye (Correct answer)
- 20/50 or better in both eyes
- 20/70 or better with correction
Correct answer: 20/40 or better in at least one eye
Indiana requires a minimum visual acuity of 20/40 in at least one eye, with or without corrective lenses, for a standard license.
In Indiana, at what minimum age can a person apply for a learner's permit?