IN DMV Vehicle Equipment and Inspections

Question 1

In Indiana, when are vehicle headlights legally required to be turned on?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and during conditions of reduced visibility

Answer

Only at night after 10 PM

Answer

Whenever it is raining, regardless of visibility

Answer

Only in designated nighttime driving zones

Question 2

What is the legal minimum tread depth for tires on Indiana vehicles?

Accepted Answer

2/32 inch

Answer

1/32 inch

Answer

4/32 inch

Answer

6/32 inch

Question 3

Which of the following lighting equipment is required on all Indiana vehicles operated at night?

Accepted Answer

Two headlights, two taillights, and brake lights

Answer

At least one headlight, one taillight

Answer

Headlights, taillights, and side marker lights only

Answer

Headlights and one central taillight

Question 4

In Indiana, which vehicles are required to have working seat belts for all seating positions?

Accepted Answer

All seating positions in vehicles manufactured after 1967

Answer

Only front-seat positions in all vehicles

Answer

All new vehicles — only front seats required in older models

Answer

No requirement for rear-seat belts

Question 5

What does Indiana law require regarding a vehicle's braking system?

Accepted Answer

Two independent braking systems: service brakes and parking brake

Answer

One set of brakes capable of stopping within 100 feet at 20 mph

Answer

Anti-lock braking system (ABS) on all vehicles

Answer

Drum brakes on all four wheels

Question 6

In Indiana, what is the law regarding window tinting on the front windshield?

Accepted Answer

No tint is allowed on the front windshield below the AS-1 line

Answer

Any tint level is permitted on the front windshield

Answer

A maximum of 35% tint is allowed on the full windshield

Answer

Only factory-installed tint is permitted