Indiana Driver Handbook
Official driver handbook content, organized by chapter.
Direct answer
Indiana permit-test facts: Questions: The official knowledge-exam page describes two sections but does not state a total question count.; To pass: 80% or higher correct on each of the two exam components; Minimum age: 15 with enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel course; 16 without driver education; Fee: $9 learner's permit; Re-takes: After failing, wait until the next business day before another knowledge exam; a permit knowledge exam must be retaken if the permit has been expired more than 180 days.; Official handbook: Indiana Driver's Manual.
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| Fact | Answer | Evidence status |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | The official knowledge-exam page describes two sections but does not state a total question count. | Not stated on the cited official page |
| To pass | 80% or higher correct on each of the two exam components | Verified against cited official source |
| Minimum age | 15 with enrollment in an approved behind-the-wheel course; 16 without driver education | Verified against cited official source |
| Fee | $9 learner's permit | Verified against cited official source |
| Re-takes | After failing, wait until the next business day before another knowledge exam; a permit knowledge exam must be retaken if the permit has been expired more than 180 days. | Verified against cited official source |
| Official handbook | Indiana Driver's Manual | Verified against cited official source |
Official source
Field evidence reviewed: 2026-09-14 (retrieved)
5 chapters
Driving Safely
Safe driving in Indiana means giving the road your full attention at all times. Wear your seatbelt on every trip — buckling up is the single most effective way to survive a crash — and make sure your passengers are buckled too.
Put your phone away while driving. Texting and handheld phone use are leading causes of crashes, and stricter limits usually apply to drivers with a learner permit.
Keep both hands on the wheel and scan 10–15 seconds ahead so you have time to react to hazards.