How many questions are on the Indiana permit test?

The Indiana permit knowledge test has 50 questions, and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass. You can apply for a learner's permit at age 15. At 50 questions it is among the longest permit tests of the 51 states QuizLane tracks — 6 states share that length — well above the median of 30.

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If you hold an Indiana motorcycle learner's permit, you must wear a helmet when operating and may ride without passengers only:

During the period of one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset

Indiana's telecommunications-device rule while operating a motor vehicle generally allows:

Hands-free communication, or contacting 911 to report an emergency

Handheld emailing if one hand remains on the wheel

Handheld calls only under 25 mph

On an Indiana roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median, you are required to stop for a school bus with red lights and stop arm:

Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus

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The Indiana permit knowledge test has 50 questions; you need 40 correct (80%) to pass. At 50 questions it is among the longest permit tests of the 51 states QuizLane tracks — 6 states share that length — well above the median of 30.

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1. If you hold an Indiana motorcycle learner's permit, you must wear a helmet when operating and may ride without passengers only:
- AOnly on freeways
- BOnly under 30 mph
- CAnytime, day or night
- During the period of one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset
Answer: During the period of one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset. The Indiana Driver's Manual states that with a motorcycle learner's permit you must wear a helmet when you operate the vehicle and may only ride without passengers during the period of one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after sunset.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual — Motorcycle Learner's Permit
2. Indiana's telecommunications-device rule while operating a motor vehicle generally allows:
- AHandheld emailing if one hand remains on the wheel
- BAny handheld texting
- Hands-free communication, or contacting 911 to report an emergency
- DHandheld calls only under 25 mph
Answer: Hands-free communication, or contacting 911 to report an emergency. The Indiana Driver's Manual states Indiana law prohibits use of a telecommunications device while operating a motor vehicle, with exceptions when hands-free communication is enabled or the device is used to contact 911 for a brief emergency report.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual — Distracted Driving / Telecommunications Device
3. After holding an Indiana probationary license for 180 days (and still under 18), Sunday through Thursday overnight driving is restricted after:
- AMidnight
- B1 a.m.
- C10 p.m.
- 11 p.m.
Answer: 11 p.m.. The Indiana Driver's Manual states that after holding a probationary license for 180 days and while under 18, you may not drive Sunday through Thursday after 11 p.m.; Monday through Friday before 5 a.m.; and Saturday and Sunday between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m., with listed exceptions.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual — Probationary Driver's License Restrictions
4. Until an Indiana probationary driver under 18 has held the license for 180 days, the driver generally may not drive between:
- AMidnight and 5 a.m.
- B9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
- D11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Answer: 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.. The Indiana Driver's Manual states that until you have held a probationary driver's license for 180 days, you may not drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., with listed exceptions such as work, school-sanctioned activities, religious events, or being accompanied by a qualifying licensed adult.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual — Probationary Driver's License Restrictions
5. On an Indiana roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median, you are required to stop for a school bus with red lights and stop arm:
- AFrom both directions always
- Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus
- CNever
- DOnly at night
Answer: Only if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus. The Indiana Driver's Manual states that if you are driving on a roadway divided by a barrier or unimproved median, you are required to stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the school bus.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual — School Buses

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