Indiana Permit Test: Lanes & Passing Practice Questions

Correct answer: At least 100 feet

Before passing, make sure the passing lane is clear, because you must return to the right side of the road no less than 100 feet before any oncoming vehicle.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: 100 feet

It is dangerous and illegal to pass within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: No, passing is prohibited there

Passing is illegal when a solid yellow line is marked on the driver's side of the center line.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: When approaching the crest of a hill

Passing is dangerous and illegal on or approaching a curve and when approaching the crest of a hill or grade, where you cannot see oncoming traffic.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: Let them pass safely and do not increase your speed

When another vehicle is passing you, allow it to pass safely and do not increase your speed.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: When you can see the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror

Keep moving forward in the passing lane until you can see the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, then signal and return.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: Change one lane at a time, signaling and checking each time

Change only one lane at a time and signal properly. Weaving in and out of lanes greatly increases your risk of a crash.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: The right lane

Slower vehicles should use the right lane, leaving the left lane for faster-moving or passing vehicles.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: Turn your head briefly to check the blind spot

Briefly turn your head toward the lane you are entering to make sure no vehicle is in your blind spot and there is enough room.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Changing Lanes and Passing Other Vehicles

Correct answer: Only the right two lanes

Trucks are restricted to the right lane where there are two lanes in one direction and to the right two lanes where there are three or more.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Driving on Interstate Highways

Correct answer: Stay right and increase your speed to merge when your path is clear

On an interstate on-ramp, stay right and build up speed in the acceleration lane so you can merge with traffic when your path is clear.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Driving on Interstate Highways

Correct answer: Only for an emergency or a disabled vehicle

Except in an emergency or with a disabled vehicle, do not stop or park on the shoulder of an interstate.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Driving on Interstate Highways

Correct answer: Pass completely on the left side without lingering beside it

Always pass a tractor-trailer completely and on the left. Lingering beside it keeps you in a blind spot and prevents the driver from taking evasive action.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers

Correct answer: Early, at the first signs, unless a zipper merge is signed

Merge early when you first see the signs so traffic flows more smoothly. At some locations signs direct a late or zipper merge to shorten backups.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Work Zones

Correct answer: Three

A person drives aggressively if, during one episode of continuous driving, they commit at least three listed acts, such as tailgating, failing to yield, unnecessary horn use, or repeatedly flashing headlights.

Source: Chapter 7: Safe Vehicle Operation – Aggressive Driving