IN DMV Vehicle Equipment and Inspections 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Indiana, when are vehicle headlights legally required to be turned on?
- Only at night after 10 PM
- From sunset to sunrise and during conditions of reduced visibility (Correct answer)
- Whenever it is raining, regardless of visibility
- Only in designated nighttime driving zones
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and during conditions of reduced visibility
Indiana law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and during any conditions that limit visibility, such as fog, rain, or snow.
Question 2: What is the legal minimum tread depth for tires on Indiana vehicles?
- 1/32 inch
- 2/32 inch (Correct answer)
- 4/32 inch
- 6/32 inch
Correct answer: 2/32 inch
Indiana requires passenger vehicle tires to have a minimum tread depth of 2/32 of an inch, though replacement is recommended at 4/32 for safety.
Question 3: Which of the following lighting equipment is required on all Indiana vehicles operated at night?
- At least one headlight, one taillight
- Two headlights, two taillights, and brake lights (Correct answer)
- Headlights, taillights, and side marker lights only
- Headlights and one central taillight
Correct answer: Two headlights, two taillights, and brake lights
Indiana requires all vehicles to have two functioning headlights, two taillights, and working brake lights for nighttime operation.
Question 4: In Indiana, which vehicles are required to have working seat belts for all seating positions?
- Only front-seat positions in all vehicles
- All seating positions in vehicles manufactured after 1967 (Correct answer)
- All new vehicles — only front seats required in older models
- No requirement for rear-seat belts
Correct answer: All seating positions in vehicles manufactured after 1967
Indiana requires working seat belts in all seating positions for vehicles required to have them under federal safety standards, generally vehicles made after 1967.
Question 5: What does Indiana law require regarding a vehicle's braking system?
- One set of brakes capable of stopping within 100 feet at 20 mph
- Two independent braking systems: service brakes and parking brake (Correct answer)
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) on all vehicles
- Drum brakes on all four wheels
Correct answer: Two independent braking systems: service brakes and parking brake
Indiana requires all vehicles to have both a service braking system for normal stops and a separate parking brake to hold the vehicle stationary.
Question 6: In Indiana, what is the law regarding window tinting on the front windshield?
- Any tint level is permitted on the front windshield
- No tint is allowed on the front windshield below the AS-1 line (Correct answer)
- A maximum of 35% tint is allowed on the full windshield
- Only factory-installed tint is permitted
Correct answer: No tint is allowed on the front windshield below the AS-1 line
Indiana prohibits any aftermarket tinting below the AS-1 line on the front windshield, which is typically the top few inches of the glass.
IN DMV Vehicle Equipment and Inspections 1
In Indiana, when are vehicle headlights legally required to be turned on?