Indiana driver handbook

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   5 CHAPTER 1 | Obtaining a New Credential KNOWLEDGE E X AM The driver’s knowledge exam is a multiple-choice exam based on Indiana law, defensive driving practices, and information contained in this driver’s manual.

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   minimum liability standards set forth in Indiana law. Chapter 5 of this manual covers insurance requirements and penalties for operating a motor vehicle without insurance in more detail. APPLYING FOR A DRIVER’S LICENSE There are two types of driver’s licenses you may apply for: a driver’s license or a commercial driver’s license (CDL). • If you are under the age of 21, your driver’s

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   least 50 hours of supervised driving practice with: • A licensed driver, with valid (not expired, suspended, or revoked) driving privileges who is at least 25 years of age, or; • Your spouse, with valid driving privileges, who is at least 21 years of age In both cases, at least 10 hours of supervised driving practice must be completed at night, unless you have

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   location, within 14 calendar days, after you apply for a new, renewed, amended, or replacement credential. Please note, credentials will only be mailed to the mailing address on file with the BMV and will not be forwarded. If you have temporarily or permanently changed your mailing address with the United States Postal Service, you must also update this with the Indiana BMV. Failure to

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   11. COMMERCIAL LEARNER’S PERMIT AND COMMERCIAL DRIVER’S LICENSE You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) or a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Drivers under 21 years of age may operate a commercial motor vehicle for purposes of intrastate commerce only and are not eligible to apply for the school bus endorsements. An Indiana CDL allows

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   COMMISSIONER DRIVER’S LICENSE 10/31/2023 Under 18 Until 10/31/2026 Under 21 Until 000 NONE L 9B SAMPLE HAYLEY F 5'-07'' 125 lb BRO BRO 1234-56-7890 10/31/2027 16 HGT 18 EYES HAIR 17 WGT 4d DLN 9 12 1 2 RES 9a END 4b SEX EXP 15 19 CLASS TEMPORARY bmv.IN.gov SAMPLE JOE B. HOAGE, COMMISSIONER DRIVER’S LICENSE 10/31/2024 Under 21 Until 1 2 3 4

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   Exempt RESTRICTIONS: B-Motor Driven Cycle B ENDORSEMENTS: NONE CLASS: 03700000261 09295 21 000 NONE L 29B SAMPLE EMILY ALYCE F 5'-07'' 150 lb BRO BRO 1234-56-7890 10/31/2027 16 HGT 18 EYES HAIR 17 WGT 4d DLN 9 12 1 2 RES 9a END 4b SEX EXP 15 19 CLASS TEMPORARY bmv.IN.gov SAMPLE JOE B. HOAGE, COMMISSIONER DRIVER’S LICENSE 10/31/2023 Under 18 Until 10/31/2026 Under

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    09295 21 Notification of name or address change required. 11/17/1970 Rev. 07/24/2018 2-HTV Conditional, 7-Seatbelt Exempt RESTRICTIONS: B-Motor Driven Cycle B ENDORSEMENTS: NONE CLASS: 03700000261 09295 21 000 NONE L 29B SAMPLE EMILY ALYCE F 5'-07'' 150 lb BRO BRO 1234-56-7890 10/31/2027 16 HGT 18 EYES HAIR 17 WGT 4d DLN 9 12 1 2 RES 9a END 4b SEX EXP 15 19 CLASS

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    STREET INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204-0000 EYES 19 HAIR 17 WGT 9a END 12 RES 16 HGT 18 4d DLN 3 DOB 4a ISS 9 1 2 8 5 DD CLASS 4b SEX EXP 15 11/17/70 NOT FOR REAL ID PURPOSES SAMPLE DONOR JOE B. HOAGE, COMMISSIONER bmv.IN.gov DRIVER’S LICENSE Notification of name or address change required. 11/17/1970 Rev. 07/24/2018 6-Interlock Device, 8-Medical Condition, RESTRICTIONS: L-Motorcycle

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    19 CHAPTER 4 | Renewing, Amending, or Replacing a Credential CHAPTER FOUR | RENEWING, AMENDING, OR REPLACING A CREDENTIAL As noted in Chapter 1, the BMV issues three types of credentials: driver’s licenses, learner’s permits, and identification cards.

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    26+ miles per hour over the speed limit 6 points

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    provider and receive a four- point credit. However, Indiana drivers required by the BMV to participate in a DSP will receive a mailed notification indicating that they must successfully complete a BMV-approved DSP within 90 days of the date on the notification. Each driver is allowed one four-point credit during a three-year period. The BMV may require drivers 21 years of age and older

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    is against the law. The state minimum insurance standard is $25,000 for bodily injury to, or the death of, one individual; $50,000 for bodily injury to, or the death of, two or more people in any one accident; and $25,000 for property damages in any one accident. This is commonly referred to as 25/50/25 liability insurance. To deter uninsured drivers, Indiana law requires the

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    driving near a school, you must slow down to the lower, posted speed limit for the school zone. Common hours for school zone speed limits are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday or when school speed limit beacons are flashing. However, local authorities may also establish lower speed limits for school zones whenever children are present. Reduced Speed Limits in Highway Work

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    Class A Infraction. Authorized emergency vehicles identified under IC 9-13-2-6 include: 1. Fire department vehicles 2. Police department vehicles 3. Ambulances 4. Emergency vehicles operated by or for hospitals or health and hospital corporations. 5. Vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the Indiana Department of Transportation. 6. Motor

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    | OBTAINING A NEW CREDENTIAL CREDENTIAL OVERVIEW The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) issues three types of credentials, as outlined below: 1. Identification Cards These are available to any qualified Indiana resident. Identification cards are issued at no cost to individuals who are or will be 18 years of age on or before the next General or Municipal Election. 2. Learner’s Permits This

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    The signs are found in Chapter 6 of the Driver’s Manual. The second component will test your knowledge of traffic rules and laws you may encounter on the knowledge exam. The traffic rules and laws are found in Chapters 6, 7, and 8 of the Driver’s Manual. On the actual knowledge examination, you must have 80% or higher correct on each component to pass

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    must stop within how many feet of the railroad tracks? a. 5 to 45 feet b. 10 to 40 feet c. 15 to 50 feet d. 20 to 60 feet 3. What is the maximum width of any vehicle that may be operated without a special permit? a. 8 feet, 6 inches b. 7 feet, 8 inches c. 10 feet, 9 inches d. 13

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    DRIVEN TO SERVE INDIANA BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES Published July 2026 | Check IN.gov/BMV for updates Call 888-692-6841 for questions or more information