Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

12 sample Traffic Laws questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. Indiana law regarding seat belts requires which occupants of a moving vehicle to be buckled?

   Correct answer: The driver and all passengers

   The law requires the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts whenever the vehicle is in operation.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Seat Belts)

2. 2. When passing, how far before an approaching vehicle must you have moved back into the right-hand lane?

   Correct answer: 100 feet

   Complete the pass and pull back to the right at least 100 feet ahead of any car coming toward you from the other direction.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Passing Other Vehicles)

3. 3. Indiana law allows a driver to use a hand-held telecommunications device while driving only in which situation?

   Correct answer: When placing a 911 call for a genuine emergency

   A hand-held device may be used behind the wheel only to place a genuine 911 emergency call; otherwise it must be hands-free.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 1 (Telecommunications Device Prohibition)

4. 4. What does a solid yellow line on your side of the roadway's center generally indicate?

   Correct answer: Passing is not permitted, though you may cross it to turn

   Yellow lines divide opposing traffic. A solid yellow line means you should not pass, though you may cross it to make a turn.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Yellow Lane Markings)

5. 5. A center lane marked for left turns on a busy two-way road may be used for what purpose?

   Correct answer: Making left turns only, from either direction of travel

   A designated center turn lane is only for making left turns and must never be used to pass other vehicles.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Turning Left from Center Lanes)

6. 6. Indiana's Move Over law requires a motorist approaching a stopped emergency vehicle with flashing lights to do what?

   Correct answer: Change lanes away from it, or slow well below the limit if unable to move over

   You must move over to a lane away from the emergency vehicle; if you cannot, slow to at least 10 mph under the posted limit and pass with caution.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Move Over Law)

7. 7. When you meet an oncoming vehicle at night, you must switch to low-beam headlights once you are within what distance of it?

   Correct answer: 500 feet

   Low beams are required when you come within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle so you do not blind the other driver.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Headlights)

8. 8. When moving between lanes on a multi-lane road, what is the correct practice?

   Correct answer: Shift only one lane at a time and signal each change

   Change only one lane at a time and give a proper signal for each move; weaving through lanes sharply raises crash risk.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Changing Lanes)

9. 9. What does Indiana law say about making a U-turn across the median of an interstate highway?

   Correct answer: It is illegal except for emergency or highway maintenance vehicles

   Crossing an interstate median or crossover is illegal except for emergency or highway maintenance vehicles; other drivers must use the next exit.

   Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Driving on Interstate Highways)

10. 10. At night, low-beam headlights are required when you follow another vehicle within how many feet of its rear?

    Correct answer: 200 feet

    You must dim to low beams when following within 200 feet of the vehicle ahead to avoid glaring in its mirrors.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Headlights)

11. 11. On a highway, which lane should slower-moving vehicles normally use?

    Correct answer: The right lane

    Slower traffic should stay in the right lane, leaving the left lane open for faster-moving and passing vehicles.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Changing Lanes)

12. 12. It is illegal to pass another vehicle within 100 feet of which of the following?

    Correct answer: An intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, or tunnel

    You may not pass when you are closer than 100 feet to a railroad crossing, an intersection, a tunnel, a viaduct, or a bridge.

    Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Ch. 7 (Prohibited Passing)