Indiana Driver's Handbook and Study Guide
Last verified: 2026-03
Here is everything you need to study the Indiana Driver's Manual in Indiana. This guide links to the official handbook and breaks down the chapters and most-tested topics so you can prepare for your permit test.
Most-Tested Topics for Your Permit Test
Focus your study time on these topics. They appear most often on the Indiana permit knowledge test.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
What Is in the Indiana Driver's Manual
Traffic Signs and Signals
Covers the meaning of regulatory, warning, and guide signs, plus traffic signal rules and flashing light procedures.
Right-of-Way Rules
Explains who goes first at intersections, crosswalks, roundabouts, and when merging onto highways.
Safe Driving Practices
Covers following distance, lane changes, passing, scanning for hazards, and driving in bad weather.
Parking Rules
Describes legal and illegal parking situations, parallel parking steps, and curb color meanings.
Alcohol and Drug Laws
Explains Indiana DUI/OWI laws, BAC limits, implied consent, and penalties for impaired driving.
Sharing the Road
Addresses safe driving around pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcycles, large trucks, and school buses.
Indiana-Specific Information
Indiana uses the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) instead of a DMV. The knowledge test has 34 questions and requires a 28-correct (82%) passing score. Indiana is known for its extensive roundabout network, especially in Carmel, and the handbook devotes coverage to roundabout navigation. Indiana calls its impaired driving offense OWI (Operating While Intoxicated).
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read the Indiana Driver's Manual online. A PDF version is also available for download.
- Traffic signs and signals
- Right-of-way rules
- Speed limits
- Parking rules
- DUI/DWI laws
The Indiana Driver's Manual covers 6 chapters, from traffic signs and right-of-way rules to safe driving practices and state-specific laws.
Ready to Apply for Your Learner's Permit?
Once you have studied the handbook, the next step is applying for your permit at the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV).
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View Online CoursesThis information is based on Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) guidelines. Handbook content can change. Visit the official Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) website for the most current driver's handbook.