Indiana BMV Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Fatigue can affect your driving by impairing your judgement, slowing your reaction times and decreasing your awareness of your surroundings.

Not quite. The answer is longer distances to slow down than cars.

Because of their size, trucks and buses always need greater distances to slow down. You should maintain a constant speed when passing and reentering the lane in front of trucks or buses. If you pull in front of a truck or bus and then slow down suddenly, you might get rear-ended.

Not quite. The answer is any or all of the above

If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you may receive any of the following penalties: license suspension, severe fines, and community service.

Not quite. The answer is slow down and let the vehicle pass first.

Sometimes you need to deal with hazards one at a time. If you are about to pass a bicycle and an oncoming vehicle is approaching, slow down and let the vehicle pass first so that you can leave more room for the bicycle. Then move to the left to give yourself plenty of room to pass the bicycle.

Not quite. The answer is 1 year.

A conviction of creating graffiti may result in a license suspension of up to one year.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

It is illegal for a minor between the ages of fifteen and twenty-one to be in possession of alcohol, consuming alcohol, attempting to purchase or purchasing alcohol, or having a BAC of 0.02% or greater.

Not quite. The answer is Sleep

Stimulants, exercise, and music can help keep you awake, but the best remedy for drowsiness is sleep. If you're getting 9 hours of sleep and still feel tired, consult a physician.

Not quite. The answer is 3

Under Indiana's Habitual Violator program, a driver who is convicted of three or more major traffic offenses within a 10-year period will have his or her license suspended for 10 years.

Not quite. The answer is Rear-end collisions

Always keep at least a 2-3-second space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead. When the weather is bad or the pavement is slick, you should double that time. Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of crashes on interstates.

Not quite. The answer is license suspension.

An Indiana judge has the authority to substitute mandatory completion of a BMV-approved defensive driving course for license suspension.

Not quite. The answer is 90 days

If you are convicted of driving with a suspended license, your license will be suspended for a minimum of 90 days and a maximum of 2 years.

Not quite. The answer is headlights in your rear-view mirror.

Trucks require a much longer stopping distance. Do not enter a roadway in front of a large vehicle. When passing a large vehicle, do not pull back in front of the vehicle until you can see its headlights in your rear-view mirror. Do not make sudden stops in front of large vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is a slow-moving vehicle.

This emblem is affixed to the rear of all slow-moving vehicles, defined in Indiana as vehicles whose top speed is 25 mph or less.

Not quite. The answer is Adult drivers may use a hands-free cell phone while driving.

If you are an adult driver and absolutely have to use your phone, it is better to use a speaker phone/hands-free device while driving. Using mobile phones while driving is not recommended and forbidden by law in some states.

Not quite. The answer is your license will be suspended.

If you fail to complete a required driver safety course, your license will be suspended until you complete the course.

Not quite. The answer is They are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol.

You are not allowed to buy alcohol, consume alcohol or be in possession of alcohol unless you are 21 years of age.

Not quite. The answer is 2 years.

If you refuse to submit to chemical testing upon the request of a law enforcement officer, your license will be confiscated and suspended for up to two years.

Not quite. The answer is Any of the above

If you plan to consume alcohol, also plan to use public transportation, a taxi, or a designated driver to get home.

Not quite. The answer is It varies from person to person

The amount of alcohol each person can drink before reaching the legal limit is different for each person and depends on a variety of factors.

Not quite. The answer is No, never.

It is dangerous to do any activity that takes your eyes off the road while driving such as removing clothing, applying makeup, reading, eating or drinking. Do not hold a person, pet, or package in your lap or arms.