IN DMV Indiana Driving Laws 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is Indiana's speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 15 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
Indiana's default school zone speed limit is 20 mph during school hours unless a different speed is posted.
Question 2: In Indiana, what is the penalty for a first-offense OWI?
- Class C misdemeanor with potential jail time, fines, and license suspension (Correct answer)
- Only a fine
- Automatic 1-year license revocation
- Community service only
Correct answer: Class C misdemeanor with potential jail time, fines, and license suspension
A first-offense OWI in Indiana is a Class C misdemeanor carrying up to 60 days in jail, fines up to $500, and license suspension.
Question 3: What must Indiana drivers do when they see a funeral procession?
- Yield and not cut through the procession (Correct answer)
- Stop completely until it passes
- Proceed normally if they have a green light
- Only yield on divided highways
Correct answer: Yield and not cut through the procession
Indiana law requires drivers not to drive between or cut through a funeral procession; you must yield to the procession.
Question 4: Indiana's 'Move Over' law applies to which vehicles stopped on the highway shoulder?
- Emergency, law enforcement, utility, and highway maintenance vehicles (Correct answer)
- Emergency vehicles only
- Police vehicles only
- Any vehicle with hazard lights on
Correct answer: Emergency, law enforcement, utility, and highway maintenance vehicles
Indiana's Move Over law covers emergency vehicles, law enforcement, tow trucks, highway maintenance, and utility vehicles stopped with warning lights activated.
Question 5: What is the minimum age to apply for an Indiana learner's permit?
- 15 years old (Correct answer)
- 14 years old
- 16 years old
- 15.5 years old
Correct answer: 15 years old
Indiana allows teens to apply for a learner's permit at age 15, provided they pass the knowledge test.
Question 6: In Indiana, how long must a teen driver hold a learner's permit before applying for a probationary license?
- At least 180 days (6 months) (Correct answer)
- 90 days
- 1 year
- 30 days
Correct answer: At least 180 days (6 months)
Indiana requires teen drivers to hold their learner's permit for at least 180 days and log supervised driving hours before advancing.
IN DMV Indiana Driving Laws 2
What is Indiana's speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted?