Indiana permit test: distracted & drowsy driving
Phone and texting laws, other distractions and fatigue. 6 questions.
Under Indiana law, when may a driver use a hand-held phone while the vehicle is moving?
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Sample distracted & drowsy driving questions
Under Indiana law, when may a driver use a hand-held phone while the vehicle is moving?
- A When traffic is light and the road is straight
- B When driving under 25 mph
- C Only to call 911 in an emergency
- D To read a text but not to send one
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C. Only to call 911 in an emergency
Indiana prohibits using a telecommunications device while driving unless it is hands-free or you are calling 911 in a bona fide emergency. A hand-held device violation is 4 points.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 50
How many points does Indiana assess for a hand-held device violation?
- A 2 points
- B 4 points
- C 6 points
- D 8 points
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B. 4 points
A hand-held device violation is 4 points in Indiana, the same as unsafe lane movement or running a stop sign. Phone use is treated as a serious moving violation.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 26
Which group does the Indiana manual say is at highest risk for drowsy-driving crashes?
- A Young adults ages 16-29
- B Drivers over age 65
- C Drivers with less than one year of experience
- D Commercial truck drivers
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A. Young adults ages 16-29
Young adults ages 16-29 account for 64 percent of fatigue-related crashes. If you feel drowsy, the best fix is sleep or letting a rested person drive.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 50
You start yawning, missing exits and drifting onto rumble strips. What is the best response?
- A Pull over to a safe area and take a short nap
- B Turn up the radio and open a window
- C Speed up to get home sooner
- D Drink an energy drink and keep going
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A. Pull over to a safe area and take a short nap
These are warning signs of drowsiness. The manual says the best remedy is sleep: pull over to a safe area as soon as you can and take a short nap, or let a well-rested person drive.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 50