Free Indiana Permit Practice Tests 2025

You must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner’s permit in Indiana. This age applies to all first-time permit applicants regardless of prior driving experience.

To apply for a permit in Indiana, you need to bring:

• Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
• Proof of Social Security Number (Social Security card, W-2 form, or 1099)
• Two proofs of Indiana residency (utility bills, bank statements, etc.)
• Legal name change documents (if applicable) such as marriage license or divorce decree
• Payment for the application fee

Yes. If you’re under 18, a parent or legal guardian must:

• Accompany you to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) branch
• Sign your permit application
• Accept financial responsibility for you by signing a consent form

The application process in Indiana is as follows:

1. Gather all your required documents (identity, residency, etc.)
2. Visit your local BMV branch with a parent or guardian if you’re under 18
3. Complete the driver’s license application form
4. Pay the application fee
5. Pass a vision screening test
6. Pass the knowledge (written) test

If you’re under 18, you’ll also need to:

• Have your parent or guardian sign your application
• Complete or be enrolled in an approved driver education program if you’re under 16 years old

Indiana allows you to start some parts of the application process online. You can use the BMV website to schedule an appointment and complete certain forms in advance, but you must visit a BMV branch in person to present your required documents, take your vision test, complete your knowledge test, and have your photo taken.

The Indiana BMV charges a fee for a learner’s permit. This fee covers the cost of processing your application, the knowledge test, and issuing your permit. Visit the Indiana BMV website for current fee information.

To get your permit in Indiana, you must pass:

• A vision screening test to ensure you can see well enough to drive safely
• A knowledge test with multiple-choice questions about Indiana traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices

The Indiana permit knowledge test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 42 questions correctly (84%) to pass the test.

The Indiana permit test covers:

• Indiana traffic laws and regulations
• Road signs and signals
• Pavement markings
• Right-of-way rules
• Safe driving practices

The best ways to prepare for your Indiana permit test:

• Study the Indiana Driver’s Manual thoroughly, available on our website at Indiana Driver’s Manual
• Take our free practice tests that simulate the actual permit test
• Review the test materials multiple times to ensure you understand the key concepts
• Pay special attention to road signs, signals, and traffic laws specific to Indiana

If you fail the Indiana permit test, you can retake it. Contact your local BMV for information about retest policies and fees.

With an Indiana learner’s permit, you can:

• Practice driving to gain experience before applying for a driver’s license
• Drive with a qualified supervising driver
• Learn and apply safe driving skills in real-world conditions

When driving with a permit in Indiana, you:

• Must have a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old, or your spouse who is at least 21 years old, or a certified driver education instructor sitting in the front passenger seat
• Cannot drive alone
• Cannot drive a commercial vehicle
• Cannot use any telecommunications devices while driving (even hands-free)
• Must ensure everyone in the vehicle wears seat belts
• If you’re under 18, you also:
  • Cannot drive between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
  • Cannot have passengers other than a licensed adult, siblings, or children for the first 180 days

In Indiana, the requirements depend on your age:
If you are under 18:

• You must hold your permit for at least 180 days (six months) before applying for a probationary license
• You must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice with a licensed driver, including 10 hours of night driving

If you are 18 or older:

• There is no minimum holding period; you can apply for a driver’s license as soon as you feel ready to take the driving skills test

Indiana has different driver education requirements based on your age:

• If you are 15 years old: You must be enrolled in or have completed an approved driver education program
• If you are 16 or 17 years old: Driver education isn’t required to get a permit, but it’s recommended and can reduce the required holding period
• If you are 18 or older: Driver education isn’t required, but it’s still beneficial for becoming a safer driver

In Indiana, before you get your driver’s license, the requirements depend on your age:

• If you are under 18:
  • Complete an approved driver education program (including classroom and behind-the-wheel training), OR
  • Hold your permit for at least 180 days and complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• If you are 18 or older: No formal driver education is required, though it’s recommended

You can find Indiana-approved driver education programs by:

• Checking with your high school (many public schools offer driver education)
• Visiting the Indiana BMV website for a list of approved commercial driving schools
• Ensuring the program is licensed by the BMV and offers both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction
• Verifying that the instructors are certified by the state of Indiana

The Indiana skills test evaluates:

• Your ability to safely operate the vehicle
• Your adherence to traffic laws and signals
• Basic maneuvers such as turns, lane changes, and parking
• Your awareness of other road users
• Your decision-making in various traffic situations

Before starting, the BMV examiner will verify:

• Your permit or license
• The vehicle’s registration and insurance
• That the vehicle is in safe operating condition

You can schedule your skills test in Indiana by:

• Visiting the Indiana BMV website to make an appointment online
• Calling your local BMV branch
• Walking in (though appointments are recommended)

On the day of your skills test in Indiana, bring:

• Your learner’s permit
• A registered and insured vehicle for the test
• Proof of insurance for the vehicle
• Your completed driving log showing 50 hours of practice (if under 18)
• A licensed driver who is at least 25 years old to drive you to the test

Common reasons for failing the Indiana skills test include:

• Not checking blind spots before changing lanes
• Rolling through stop signs instead of coming to a complete stop
• Driving too fast or too slow for conditions
• Improper lane positioning or lane changes
• Not yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles
• Lack of steering control
• Poor awareness of surroundings
• Inability to parallel park
• Failure to use turn signals properly

To convert your learner’s permit to a driver’s license in Indiana:
If you are under 18:

• Hold your permit for at least 180 days (six months)
• Complete 50 hours of supervised driving practice (including 10 hours at night)
• Be at least 16 years and 90 days old (or 16 years and 270 days if not enrolled in a driver’s education program)
• Schedule and pass the driving skills test
• Pay the license fee

If you are 18 or older:

• Practice with your permit
• Schedule and pass the driving skills test
• Pay the license fee

Indiana’s graduated licensing program has three stages:

• Learner’s Permit: You must be at least 15 years old and pass a knowledge test. You practice driving with a licensed adult.
• Probationary License: For drivers under 18 who have held a permit for at least 180 days. Restrictions include nighttime driving and passenger limitations. This license is valid until you turn 21.
• Full License: Issued when you turn 21, with no driving restrictions.
• Adults 18 and older can go directly from permit to driver’s license after passing the driving skills test.

As a new driver under 18 in Indiana with a probationary license, you have these restrictions:

• No passengers except for immediate family members for the first 180 days, unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old
• No driving between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. for the first 180 days
• After 180 days, no driving Sunday through Thursday between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m., or between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Friday and Saturday
• No use of telecommunications devices, including hands-free devices
• Exceptions apply for driving to/from work, school events, religious events, or when accompanied by a licensed driver at least 25 years old

Indiana doesn’t recognize out-of-state permits for driving within the state. If you’re moving to Indiana with an out-of-state permit:

• You will need to apply for an Indiana learner’s permit
• You will need to pass the vision screening and knowledge test
• If you’re under 18, the time you held your out-of-state permit may count toward Indiana’s 180-day holding period

Indiana offers these accommodations for applicants with disabilities:

• Audio versions of the driver’s manual
• Extended testing time
• Reading assistance for the knowledge test
• Modified vehicles for the driving skills test
• Interpreter services for deaf or hard of hearing applicants
• Contact your local BMV branch before your appointment to request accommodations

Yes, non-U.S. citizens can obtain an Indiana learner’s permit or driver’s license by providing:

• Proof of identity
• Proof of lawful status in the U.S.
• Proof of Indiana residency
• Social Security Number or proof of ineligibility
• Visit the Indiana BMV website for more information on documentation requirements for non-citizens

You can download a copy of the Indiana Driver’s Manual here. Physical copies are also available at any BMV branch.

Yes! We offer free Indiana-specific practice tests that mimic the actual permit test. Our practice tests are designed to help you study the material and get comfortable with the test format before your exam.

For more information about the Indiana permit process:

• Visit the Indiana BMV website at in.gov/bmv
• Call the BMV Contact Center at 888-692-6841 during business hours
• Visit your local BMV branch
• For hearing impaired assistance, call 800-743-3333

If you lose your Indiana permit:

• You will need to request a replacement online at in.gov/bmv or visit a BMV branch in person
• You will need to provide proof of your identity
• You may need to pay a replacement fee

A parent or guardian who signed the application for a minor can cancel their teen’s permit or license by:

• Submitting a written request to the Indiana BMV
• Visiting a BMV branch in person with identification
• Filling out the proper form to withdraw authorization

Once canceled, the minor cannot get another permit or license until they turn 18 or obtain new parental consent.