Indiana permit test numbers to know
Distances, speeds, limits, fines and deadlines are the questions people miss most, because they have to be memorized. Here are 61 Indiana numbers, grouped and cited, with a free quiz and flashcards to lock them in.
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Alcohol & drugs
In Indiana, what happens if you refuse a chemical test when an officer has probable cause (and you have no prior OWI conviction)?
Your license is suspended for one year
Indiana suspends a driver who refuses a chemical test for one year, longer than the 180 days for failing one.
Fines, points & penalties
How many points does Indiana assess for driving 20 mph over the speed limit?
4 points
Indiana scales speeding points: 2 points for 1-15 mph over, 4 points for 16-25 mph over, and 6 points for 26 mph or more over.
Speed limits
What does the slow-moving vehicle emblem (orange center, red borders) tell you about the vehicle displaying it?
It cannot go faster than 25 miles per hour
The orange triangle with red reflective borders marks a vehicle that cannot exceed 25 mph, such as farm equipment or a buggy.
Every Indiana number, by topic
Official test facts and Indiana laws come first in each group, then the numbers from our handbook questions. Tap a source to read the exact words it comes from.
Alcohol & drugs
8 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 0.08% | Legal BAC limit for adult drivers | iga.in.govQuoteSec. 1. (a) A person who operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol but less than fifteen-hundredths (0.15) gram of alcohol per: |
| 0.02% | BAC limit for drivers under 21 | iga.in.govQuote(1) is less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least two-hundredths (0.02) gram but less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per: |
| 0.04% | BAC limit in a commercial vehicle | iga.in.govQuoteSec. 6. An individual may not operate a commercial motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least four-hundredths (0.04) gram but less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per: |
| 180-day | Drunk driving (DUI)A failed chemical test brings a 180-day administrative suspension, and the court may also suspend the license | iga.in.govQuote(c) If the affidavit under section 8(b) of this chapter states that a chemical test resulted in prima facie evidence that a person was intoxicated, the bureau shall suspend the driving privileges of the person: (1) for one hundred eighty (180) days; or |
| Under 21, 1-year | Drunk driving (DUI)Under 21 at 0.02 to under 0.08: Class C infraction, and the court may recommend up to a 1-year suspension | iga.in.govQuote(1) is less than twenty-one (21) years of age; and (2) operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least two-hundredths (0.02) gram but less than eight-hundredths (0.08) gram of alcohol per: |
| 1 year, 2 years | Drunk driving (DUI)The BMV suspends your driving privileges for 1 year, or 2 years if you have a previous operating-while-intoxicated conviction | iga.in.govQuote(b) A person who operates a vehicle with an alcohol concentration equivalent to at least fifteen-hundredths (0.15) gram of alcohol per: (1) one hundred (100) milliliters of the person's blood; or (2) two hundred ten (210) liters of the person's breath; commits a Class A misdemeanor. |
| one year | In Indiana, what happens if you refuse a chemical test when an officer has probable cause (and you have no prior OWI conviction)?Answer: Your license is suspended for one year | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 29QuoteA motorist who refuses to submit to a chemical test will face a suspension of driving privileges for one year. |
| 180 days | How long is the Indiana probable-cause suspension for a driver who FAILS a chemical test?Answer: 180 days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 29QuoteA motorist who fails a chemical test will face a suspension of driving privileges for 180 days. |
Fines, points & penalties
8 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | Phone useClass C infraction, with a judgment of up to $500 | iga.in.govQuoteExcept as provided in subsection (f), a judgment of up to five hundred dollars ($500) may be entered for a violation constituting a Class C infraction. |
| 10 mph | Move Over lawIf changing lanes is impossible or unsafe, reduce speed to at least 10 mph below the posted limit | iga.in.govQuote(2) proceeding with due caution, reduce the speed of the vehicle to a speed at least ten (10) miles per hour less than the posted speed limit, maintaining a safe speed for road conditions, if changing lanes would be impossible or unsafe. |
| 90 days | CrashesIf you are named in a crash report, the BMV requests proof of insurance, and your insurer's Certificate of Compliance must be processed within 90 days or your license is suspended | in.govQuotemust be received electronically from your insurer and processed by the BMV within 90 days of the BMV’s mailing of a request to verify financial responsibility |
| 4 points | How many points does Indiana assess for driving 20 mph over the speed limit?Answer: 4 points | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 26Quote16 – 25 miles per hour over the speed limit 4 points |
| Two years | How long do points stay active on an Indiana driving record?Answer: Two years from the conviction date | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 26QuotePoints stay active on your driver record for two years from the conviction date. |
| four-point, three years | What credit do you get for completing a BMV-approved Driver Safety Program (DSP) course?Answer: A four-point credit, once every three years | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 26QuoteEach driver is allowed one four-point credit during a three-year period. |
| $250 | What is Indiana's reinstatement fee after a FIRST no-insurance suspension (for suspensions after Jan. 1, 2015)?Answer: $250 | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 28QuoteReinstatement fees are $250 for a first no-insurance suspension, $500 for a second no-insurance suspension |
| Five years | Under Indiana's Habitual Traffic Violator law, what is the suspension for 10 or more traffic violations in 10 years (including one major offense)?Answer: Five years | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 31QuoteAn HTV under this section is subject to a five-year driving privilege suspension for a person who has accumulated 10 or more traffic violations in a 10-year period |
Speed limits
15 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 30 mph | Speed limits: Business & residence districts30 mph in an urban district | iga.in.govQuote(1) Thirty (30) miles per hour in an urban district. (2) Fifty-five (55) miles per hour, except as provided in subdivisions (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (9). |
| 15 mph | Speed limits: ResidentialAlleys: 15 mph | iga.in.govQuote(8) Fifteen (15) miles per hour in an alley. (9) Sixty-five (65) miles per hour on Interstate Highway 465. |
| 20 mph | Speed limits: School zonesCities and towns may set school-zone limits (not below 20 mph) near a school while children are present, and only where signed | iga.in.govQuote(1) The limit is not less than twenty (20) miles per hour. (2) The limit is imposed only in the immediate vicinity of the school. (3) Children are present. |
| 55 mph | Speed limits: Rural highways55 mph on highways not otherwise covered | iga.in.govQuote(1) Thirty (30) miles per hour in an urban district. (2) Fifty-five (55) miles per hour, except as provided in subdivisions (1), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (9). |
| 60 mph | Speed limits: Rural highways60 mph on rural divided highways with four or more lanes that are not interstates | iga.in.govQuote(7) Sixty (60) miles per hour on a highway that: (A) is not designated as a part of the national system of interstate and defense highways; (B) has four (4) or more lanes; |
| 65 mph | Speed limits: Interstates65 mph on I-465 | iga.in.govQuote(8) Fifteen (15) miles per hour in an alley. (9) Sixty-five (65) miles per hour on Interstate Highway 465. |
| 25 miles per hour | What does the slow-moving vehicle emblem (orange center, red borders) tell you about the vehicle displaying it?Answer: It cannot go faster than 25 miles per hour | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 35Quoteindicates a slow-moving vehicle which cannot exceed 25 miles per hour |
| 70 mph | Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed for a passenger car on an Indiana rural interstate?Answer: 70 mph | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 45QuotePassenger vehicles may not exceed 70 miles per hour or the posted speed limit |
| 60 mph | Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit on an Indiana rural state divided highway?Answer: 60 mph | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 45QuoteOn a rural state divided highway, vehicles may not exceed 60 miles per hour or the posted speed limit. |
| 30 mph | Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in most Indiana urban residential areas?Answer: 30 mph | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 46QuoteIn most urban residential areas, vehicles may not exceed 30 miles per hour |
| 15 mph | Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an Indiana alley?Answer: 15 mph | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 46QuoteIn alleys, vehicles may not exceed 15 miles per hour or the posted speed limit |
| 55 mph | Unless posted otherwise, what is the maximum speed on an urban interstate in Indiana?Answer: 55 mph | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 46QuoteOn an urban interstate highway, vehicles may not exceed 55 miles per hour or the posted speed limit |
| 10 mph | How do Indiana work site speed limits compare with the normal limit for that road?Answer: At least 10 mph below the normal maximum | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 46QuoteWork site speed limits are always at least 10 miles per hour below the maximum established speed limit for the area. |
| 10 mph | You approach a stopped police car with flashing red and blue lights on a four-lane highway. What does Indiana's Move Over law require?Answer: Change lanes away from it; if you cannot, slow to 10 mph under the limit | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 56QuoteIf you cannot move over, the motorists shall reduce their speed to 10 mph under the posted limit and proceed with caution. |
| 35 mph | What is the maximum speed at which a motor driven cycle (MDC) may be operated in Indiana?Answer: 35 mph | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 20QuoteMust operate at no more than 35 miles per hour |
Distances & following gaps
12 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 100 feet | When passing on a two-lane road in Indiana, you must return to the right side at least how far before any oncoming vehicle?Answer: 100 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 43Quoteyou must return to the right side of the road no less than 100 feet before any oncoming vehicle |
| two to three seconds | What following distance does the Indiana manual recommend behind the vehicle ahead in normal conditions?Answer: At least two to three seconds | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 46QuoteA good rule for drivers to follow is to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead. |
| three or four seconds | How much following distance does the Indiana manual recommend behind a motorcycle?Answer: At least three or four seconds | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 57QuoteAllow at least three or four seconds when following a motorcycle |
| 130 to 140 feet | About how far does it take an average passenger car at 55 mph to stop, according to the Indiana manual?Answer: 130 to 140 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 55QuoteThe average passenger car traveling at 55 miles per hour can stop in approximately 130 to 140 feet |
| Three feet | What is the minimum space the Indiana manual says to leave when passing a bicyclist?Answer: Three feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 57QuoteDrivers may pass a bicyclist when there is a safe amount of room beside the bicyclist (minimum three feet) |
| 20 feet, 200 feet | Where are a tractor-trailer's blind spots, according to the Indiana manual?Answer: Up to 20 feet in front, along both sides, and up to 200 feet behind | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 55QuoteBlind spots for the tractor-trailer driver will be up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the trailer, alongside the cab, and up to 200 feet behind the vehicle. |
| 15 and 50 feet | Vehicles carrying passengers for hire must stop at railroad crossings. In Indiana, how far from the nearest rail must they stop?Answer: Between 15 and 50 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 53Quotealways stop at railroad crossings not closer than 15 feet or farther than 50 feet from the nearest rail |
| 20 seconds | Once railroad crossing lights begin to flash and the gate starts lowering, about how much time do you have to get off the crossing?Answer: About 20 seconds | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 54Quoteyou have approximately 20 seconds to escape from the crossing |
| 500 feet | When does Indiana law require you to use headlights?Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is under 500 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 49QuoteDrivers must use headlights between sunset and sunrise as well as at any other time in which visibility is less than 500 feet. |
| 500 feet | At night, within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must you switch to low beams?Answer: 500 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 49Quotelower headlight beams must be used when approaching within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle |
| 200 feet | At night with your high beams on, you are following another vehicle. Within what distance of its rear must you switch to low beams?Answer: Within 200 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 49Quotewhen following within 200 feet of the rear of another vehicle |
| 100 feet | Your car is disabled on the roadside in the daytime. What does the Indiana manual say you must display?Answer: Two red flags, about 100 feet in front and 100 feet behind | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 62QuoteIn the daytime, drivers of disabled cars must display two red flags: one approximately 100 feet in front of the car and the other approximately 100 feet behind it. |
Parking & curb colors
2 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 15 feet | In Indiana, how close may you park to a fire hydrant?Answer: No closer than 15 feet | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 59QuoteWithin 15 feet of a fire hydrant or in fire lanes |
| Yellow curb | Where is parking prohibited in Indiana?Answer: Next to a yellow curb | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 59QuoteAdjacent to yellow curbs |
Ages, permits & the test
11 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 80% | Passing score | in.govQuoteThe exam include multiple choice questions divided into two sections concerning traffic maneuvers and knowledge of types of traffic signs. Eighty percent or higher correct responses on each component must be achieved to pass the exam. |
| $9 | Fee | in.govQuoteLearner's permit (driver's or motorcycle) $9.00 |
| under 21 | Phone useDrivers under 21 (all probationary license holders and permit holders under 21) may not use any telecommunications device while driving, hands-free included, except to make a 911 emergency call | iga.in.govQuoteSec. 3.7. An individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a telecommunications device, unless the individual is using the telecommunications device to make a 911 emergency call. |
| 180 days | How long must you hold a valid Indiana learner's permit before you can get a driver's license (if you have never been licensed elsewhere)?Answer: At least 180 days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 14QuoteYou must hold a valid (not expired, suspended, or revoked) Indiana learner’s permit for at least 180 days |
| 50 hours | How many hours of supervised driving practice must an Indiana teen under 18 complete before getting a probationary license?Answer: At least 50 hours | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 14QuoteIf you are applying for a probationary driver’s license and are under 18 years of age, you must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice with: |
| 10 hours | An applicant 18 or older must complete 50 hours of supervised practice. How many of those hours must be at night (with no daytime-only restriction)?Answer: At least 10 hours | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 14QuoteIn both cases, at least 10 hours of supervised driving practice must be completed at night |
| 16 years, 270 days | What is the earliest age you can get an Indiana driver's license if you did NOT complete a BMV licensed driver education program?Answer: 16 years and 270 days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 14QuoteYou must be at least 16 years and 270 days of age without completion of a BMV licensed driver education program |
| 21 years, 30 days | When does an Indiana probationary driver's license expire?Answer: When you are 21 years and 30 days old | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 15QuoteYour probationary driver’s license is valid until you are 21 years and 30 days of age. |
| Seven days | If you fail the Indiana driving skills exam, how long must you wait before retaking it?Answer: Seven days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 12QuoteIf you fail a driving skills exam, you must wait seven days before you can retake the exam. |
| ages 16-29 | Which group does the Indiana manual say is at highest risk for drowsy-driving crashes?Answer: Young adults ages 16-29 | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 50Quoteyoung adults ages 16-29 are at the highest risk, accounting for 64 percent of fatigue-related accidents |
| under 21 | You are 18 and hold an Indiana driver's license. While driving, may you make a phone call using a hands-free, voice-operated system?Answer: No; under 21 you may use a phone only to call 911 | Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles websiteQuoteSec. 3.7. An individual who is less than twenty-one (21) years of age may not operate a motor vehicle while using a telecommunications device, unless the individual is using the telecommunications device to make a 911 emergency call. |
Time limits & deadlines
4 numbers
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $2,500 | CrashesPolice must investigate every crash with injury, death or apparent property damage of at least $2,500 | iga.in.govQuoteSec. 1. (a) A law enforcement officer shall investigate each motor vehicle accident that results in any of the following: (1) The injury or death of a person. (2) Total property damage to an apparent extent of at least two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500). |
| 90 days | The BMV asks you to verify insurance after a crash. Within how many days must your Certificate of Compliance be received and processed?Answer: 90 days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 27Quotemust be received electronically from your insurer and processed by the BMV within 90 days of the BMV’s mailing of a request to verify financial responsibility |
| 30 days | You move to a new home in Indiana. How soon must you notify the BMV and get an amended credential?Answer: Within 30 days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 25Quoteapply for an amended credential within 30 days of the address change |
| 180 days | For no-insurance suspensions that took effect on or after 12/31/2021, how can the suspension be ended?Answer: By maintaining an SR22 continuously for 180 days | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 28QuoteIndefinite no-insurance suspensions can be stayed upon receipt by BMV of SR22 and terminated by maintaining SR22 continuously for 180 days. |
Seat belts, lights & equipment
1 number
| Number | What it’s about | Source |
|---|---|---|
| two minutes | A motorcyclist is stopped at a red light that will not change because the sensor does not detect the bike. What does Indiana allow?Answer: Proceed with caution after stopping at least two minutes | Indiana Driver's Manual, page 40Quotemay proceed through a steady red light if the operator comes to a complete stop for at least two minutes and exercises due caution |
Memory tips
Straight from the handbook:
“A good rule for drivers to follow is to stay at least two to three seconds behind the vehicle ahead.”
How to study them (our advice, not official rules):
- Learn the number with its unit and its place. “15 feet from a hydrant” sticks; “15” on its own gets mixed up with 15 mph.
- Say the answer before you look. Recalling the number yourself is harder than spotting it among four options, and it is what makes it stick.
- Come back to the ones you miss. The quiz above brings missed questions back more often. Short rounds over several days beat one long session.
Questions about the numbers
What numbers do I need to know for the Indiana permit test?
Mostly distances (how close you may park to a hydrant or crosswalk, when to signal, when to dim your high beams), speed limits, blood-alcohol limits, and the ages, hours and deadlines for your permit and license. This page lists 61 of them for Indiana, each with its source.
Why focus on numbers?
A California DMV study of its own knowledge test found that many of the hardest questions “are numerical and have correct answers that must be learned by rote memorization.” Numbers are easy to mix up under pressure, so they are worth drilling on their own.
Where do these numbers come from?
Each one is quoted from the Indiana Driver's Manual, Indiana statutes or BMV pages. Our build checks that every number on this page appears word for word in the quote it cites.
Is the numbers drill free?
Yes. The table and the numbers quiz are free and unlimited, and so are the first 20 flashcards.