IN DMV Indiana Driving Laws 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is Indiana's legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over?
- 0.08% (Correct answer)
- 0.10%
- 0.05%
- 0.06%
Correct answer: 0.08%
Indiana sets the legal BAC limit at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older; exceeding this constitutes Operating While Intoxicated (OWI).
Question 2: What is the zero-tolerance BAC limit for drivers under 21 in Indiana?
- 0.02% (Correct answer)
- 0.00%
- 0.04%
- 0.08%
Correct answer: 0.02%
Indiana enforces a zero-tolerance policy with a 0.02% BAC limit for drivers under 21, making any detectable alcohol a violation.
Question 3: In Indiana, is it legal to use a handheld cell phone while driving?
- No — handheld use while driving is illegal (Correct answer)
- Yes, if stopped at a red light
- Yes, if using speakerphone
- Only on highways
Correct answer: No — handheld use while driving is illegal
Indiana prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices while driving; hands-free use is permitted for drivers 21 and older.
Question 4: What does Indiana's implied consent law mean?
- By driving on Indiana roads, you agree to submit to chemical testing if lawfully requested (Correct answer)
- You must always carry proof of insurance
- You agree to follow all traffic laws
- You consent to vehicle searches
Correct answer: By driving on Indiana roads, you agree to submit to chemical testing if lawfully requested
Indiana's implied consent law means any driver operating a vehicle on public roads automatically consents to BAC testing when lawfully requested by law enforcement.
Question 5: What is the maximum speed limit on most Indiana interstate highways?
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 65 mph
- 75 mph
- 60 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
Most Indiana rural interstate highways have a maximum speed limit of 70 mph, while some urban sections are lower.
Question 6: Indiana's seat belt law requires who to wear a seat belt?
- All front seat occupants and passengers under 16 in all seats (Correct answer)
- Only the driver
- Only front seat occupants
- All occupants in all seats
Correct answer: All front seat occupants and passengers under 16 in all seats
Indiana law requires all front seat occupants and all passengers under 16 in any seat to be buckled.
What is Indiana's legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for drivers 21 and over?