Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation — Indiana
Indiana permit practice test: 637 free practice questions (10 official sample questions · Official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation: 35 questions.
Brakes, tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, child seats and basic vehicle control.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Vehicle Equipment & Safe Operation |
| License test | Indiana Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 35 (5% 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. |
Official handbook
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Questions (35)
1. A tractor-trailer takes longer to stop than a car traveling at the same speed. Which of the following statements is the most accurate for a fully loaded tractor-trailer with hot brakes traveling at fifty-five (55) mph?
- The tractor-trailer may take 50 feet or more to stop
- The tractor-trailer may take 100 feet or more to stop
- The tractor-trailer may take 200 feet or more to stop
- The tractor-trailer may take 400 feet or more to stop ✓
Answer: D. The tractor-trailer may take 400 feet or more to stop
2. In a situation with a flat tire or tire blowout, you should?
- Continue driving on the rim until the destination is reached
- Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight ✓
- Increase your driving speed
- Apply the brakes right away Study on YouTube! Study for your driver’s exam using the BMV YouTube channel! youtube.com/@INBMV Scan and play all or find a specific Knowledge Exam video to watch. Watch all videos in the playlist as a supplement to the Indiana Driver’s Manual to better prepare yourself for your exam! 65 INDIANA DRIVER’S MANUAL | IN.gov/BMV
Answer: B. Hold the steering wheel firmly and keep the car going straight
3. If you need to stop quickly and your vehicle is not equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
- Hold down the brake pedal.
- Firmly pump your brakes. ✓
- Lightly tap the brakes.
- Release the brake pedal.
Answer: B. Firmly pump your brakes.
4. A leaking exhaust system can:
- Cause excessive oil use.
- Require your vehicle to have a tune-up sooner than normal.
- Make you drowsy while driving. ✓
- Set grass fires on country roads.
Answer: C. Make you drowsy while driving.
5. What should you do if your accelerator sticks while you are driving?
- Reach down and attempt to pull it up.
- Shift to park.
- Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake. ✓
- Turn the engine off.
Answer: C. Shift to neutral and apply steady pressure on the brake.
6. Vehicle stopping distances never depend on:
- Your own reaction time.
- The time of day. ✓
- The condition of your vehicle's brakes.
- The condition and type of your vehicle's tires.
Answer: B. The time of day.
7. You are driving on a busy street and your vehicle’s accelerator sticks open. You should:
- Blow your horn.
- Slam on your brakes.
- Turn on your four-way flashers.
- Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism. ✓
Answer: D. Turn off your ignition, taking care not to engage the steering wheel locking mechanism.
8. While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
- Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
- Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
- Slam on your brakes and stop.
- Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed. ✓
Answer: D. Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
9. Activate your turn signal at least ____ before turning.
- 200 feet ✓
- 350 feet
- 120 yards
- One mile
Answer: A. 200 feet
10. If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:
- Brake hard immediately.
- Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal. ✓
- Maintain your current speed and steer straight.
- Swerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.
Answer: B. Try to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · 10 official sample questions · Official driver handbook