Indiana permit test: sharing the road
Tractor-trailers, the Move Over law, emergency and tow vehicles, school buses, bicycles, slow-moving vehicles and pedestrians. 20 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
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- When following a tractor-trailer, if you cannot see the driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you. (p. 55)
- Always pass a tractor-trailer completely and on the left. (p. 55)
- Amber lights warn that the bus is slowing to load or unload children. (p. 56)
- Indiana's Move Over law requires you to change lanes away from an emergency vehicle with flashing lights. (p. 56)
- Allow at least three or four seconds behind a motorcycle so the rider has time to maneuver or stop in an emergency. (p. 57)
- You may pass a bicyclist only when there is a safe amount of room, a minimum of three feet, and no danger from oncoming traffic. (p. 57)
- You must stop for a bus with red lights and stop arm. (p. 57)
- Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of the road set aside only for bicycles. (p. 57)
- Always yield to pedestrians, and don't make a turn that forces a pedestrian to stop, slow or hurry. (p. 60)
- A white cane or guide dog shows a person is visually impaired. (p. 60)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample sharing the road questions
1.A fully loaded tractor-trailer with hot brakes is traveling at 55 mph. About how far might it need to stop?
- AAbout 100 feet
- BAbout 130 to 140 feet
- CMore than 400 feet
- DAbout 50 feet
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✓ C. More than 400 feet
A car at 55 mph stops in about 130 to 140 feet, but a fully loaded tractor-trailer with hot brakes may need more than 400 feet. Never cut in and stop in front of one.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 55
2.You are following a tractor-trailer and can't see its side mirrors. What does that mean?
- AThe mirrors are folded in
- BYou are at a safe distance
- CThe driver cannot see you
- DThe truck is about to turn
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✓ C. The driver cannot see you
When following a tractor-trailer, if you cannot see the driver's mirrors, the driver cannot see you. Drop back.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 55
3.Three cyclists are riding side by side on a regular road. What does Indiana law say?
- AAny number may ride side by side
- BCyclists may not use travel lanes
- CThey must always ride single file
- DNo more than two may ride abreast
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✓ D. No more than two may ride abreast
Bicyclists may not ride more than two abreast, except on paths or parts of the road set aside only for bicycles.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 57
4.The school bus ahead turns on its flashing amber lights. What does this mean?
- AThe bus is about to speed up and pull away
- BYou may now pass the bus on the left
- CThe bus has broken down on the road
- DThe bus is preparing to stop for children
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✓ D. The bus is preparing to stop for children
Amber lights warn that the bus is slowing to load or unload children. Get ready to stop; red lights and the stop arm come on once it stops.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual (Published July 2026), page 56