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Free Indiana DMV Practice Test
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.
Studying for the Indiana permit test — also called the driver's license written test, the learner's permit test, or simply the driving exam? You're in the right place. This page gives you free practice questions written to match the Indiana Driver's Manual, the same source the real DMV exam is built from.
No sign-up required. Try the 3 sample questions below, then pick up unlimited practice from your dashboard.
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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)
Sample questions for Indiana
Three sample questions from our practice bank. Read the explanation after each.
Question 1 · Speed limits
What is the default speed limit in an Indiana residential district unless otherwise posted?
- 20 mph
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
- 35 mph
See the explanation
Correct answer: 25 mph
Residential areas in Indiana default to 25 mph.
Question 2 · Graduated licensing
In Indiana, how many hours of supervised driving must a permit holder complete before applying for a driver's license?
- 30 hours
- 40 hours
- 50 hours
- 60 hours
See the explanation
Correct answer: 50 hours
Indiana requires 50 supervised hours (10 at night) before licensing.
Question 3 · Traffic signals
According to the Indiana Driver's Manual, what does a flashing red signal mean?
- Slow down and proceed if clear
- Come to a complete stop and yield, then proceed
- Proceed without stopping
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
See the explanation
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and yield, then proceed
Flashing red = treat it like a stop sign: full stop, then go when safe.
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Is this Indiana DMV practice test free?
Yes. The 6-question demo on this page and your first full mock exam are completely free — no card, no sign-up. For unlimited practice and AI tutoring, the State Pass is one $24.99 payment for 6 months of access to Indiana, or the Complete Pass is $39.99 for 12 months of access.
Is the Indiana permit test the same as the driving test?
No. The permit test — also called the driver's license written test or learner's permit test — is the written knowledge exam you take on a computer, and that's what this practice covers. The driving test (road test) is the separate behind-the-wheel exam you take later with an examiner. You must pass the written test first.
Are the questions the same as the real Indiana DMV test?
No — and any site claiming to give you the "real" questions is misleading you. Our questions are written to match the Indiana Driver's Manual in style, difficulty, and topic distribution, so studying with us prepares you for the actual exam without violating DMV testing rules.
How many questions are on the real Indiana permit test?
an undisclosed number of multiple-choice questions. You need 80% or higher correct on each of the two exam components to pass.
What if I fail the Indiana DMV test?
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.. We strongly recommend taking 2–3 full mock exams (and reading the AI explanation for every wrong answer) before retesting.
How long should I study before taking the Indiana permit test?
Plan on 1–2 weeks at about 30 minutes a day. The reliable signal that you're ready isn't days studied — it's scoring 90%+ on three full-length mock exams in a row.
Is the practice test available in Spanish?
Yes. Toggle the language switch in the top-right of any page — every question, explanation, and the AI tutor work in both English and Spanish.
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