Indiana permit test: lanes, passing & merging
Lane choice, changing lanes, blind spots, passing rules and merging. 4 questions.
When passing on a two-lane road in Indiana, you must return to the right side at least how far before any oncoming vehicle?
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When passing on a two-lane road in Indiana, you must return to the right side at least how far before any oncoming vehicle?
- A 50 feet
- B 100 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 500 feet
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B. 100 feet
You must be back in the right lane no less than 100 feet before any oncoming vehicle. If you cannot complete the pass with that margin, do not start it.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 43
Indiana prohibits passing within how many feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge or tunnel?
- A 100 feet
- B 50 feet
- C 200 feet
- D 300 feet
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A. 100 feet
Passing is illegal within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct or tunnel. These places have limited space and sight lines.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 43
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Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?
- A Look only in the rearview mirror
- B Look only in the side mirror
- C Signal and let other drivers check for you
- D Briefly turn your head toward the lane you are entering
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D. Briefly turn your head toward the lane you are entering
Mirrors leave blind spots, so turn your head briefly toward the lane you are entering. Then signal and move over smoothly.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 42
In which situation is passing illegal in Indiana?
- A When a broken yellow line is on your side
- B When on a straight, open road with clear view
- C When the driver ahead is going below the limit
- D When approaching the crest of a hill
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D. When approaching the crest of a hill
Passing is prohibited near a hill crest or curve, where there is a solid yellow line on your side, and within 100 feet of intersections, rail crossings, bridges and tunnels. You cannot see oncoming traffic in these places.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, page 43