Bad Weather & Night Driving — Indiana
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Rain, snow, ice, fog and night driving: visibility, traction and headlight use.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Bad Weather & Night Driving |
| License test | Indiana Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 38 (6% of 637 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (38)
1. According to Indiana law, during what period of time must a vehicle have its headlights turned on?
- Between sunset and sunrise, visibility is less than 500 ft. ✓
- Most of the time
- 6:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
- When the driver is tired
Answer: A. Between sunset and sunrise, visibility is less than 500 ft.
2. When driving at night, low beam headlights must be used when following a vehicle within?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
- 200 feet ✓
- 300 feet
Answer: C. 200 feet
3. When driving at night, lower headlight beams must be used when approaching oncoming traffic within?
- 100 feet
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet ✓
Answer: D. 500 feet
4. Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:
- Do not affect driving abilities.
- Help maintain driver alertness.
- Are distracting activities. ✓
- Are not distracting activities.
Answer: C. Are distracting activities.
5. When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:
- Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.
- Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.
- Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.
- Look toward the right side of the road. ✓
Answer: D. Look toward the right side of the road.
6. Driving at night requires increased caution because:
- Traffic moves faster at night.
- There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
- Drivers cannot see as well at night. ✓
- Accidents occur more frequently at night.
Answer: C. Drivers cannot see as well at night.
7. You are driving at night and another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction. Your headlights:
- Should be on their high beam setting.
- Should be on their low beam setting. ✓
- Should be off. Use your parking lights.
- May be on either their high or low beam setting.
Answer: B. Should be on their low beam setting.
8. The best way to avoid hydroplaning is to:
- Keep your tires properly maintained.
- Slow down when roads are wet or slushy.
- Watch out for standing water or puddles.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
9. At dusk or on overcast days, you should:
- Drive using your four-way flashers.
- Drive using your parking lights.
- Not turn on any vehicle lights.
- Turn on your headlights. ✓
Answer: D. Turn on your headlights.
10. If you need to drive in foggy weather:
- Turn on your low beam headlights. ✓
- Turn on your hazard lights.
- It is okay to drive at the maximum speed limit.
- Do not drive at a speed above 10 miles per hour.
Answer: A. Turn on your low beam headlights.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · 10 official sample questions · Official driver handbook