Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles · 2026
Indiana BMV Test Cheat Sheet
Every number and rule you need to memorize — all on one page. Print this out.
Speed Limits
| Location | Speed |
|---|
| Rural interstate | 70 mph |
| Rural divided highway | 60 mph |
| Urban interstate (50K+ pop) | 55 mph |
| Non-divided state highway | 55 mph |
| City/town (urban) | 30 mph |
| School zone (children present) | 25 mph |
| Alleys | 15 mph |
| School bus (non-interstate roads) | 40 mph |
| School bus (interstate / state highway) | 60 mph |
| Trucks over 26,000 lbs (rural interstate) | 65 mph |
Parking Clearances
| Object | Minimum Distance |
|---|
| Fire hydrant | 15 feet |
| Crosswalk at intersection | 20 feet |
| Fire station driveway | 20 feet |
| Stop sign / yield sign / traffic signal | 30 feet |
| Railroad crossing (nearest rail) | 50 feet |
| Parallel parking (from curb) | 12 inches max |
OWI / Alcohol Laws
| Rule | Value |
|---|
| BAC limit (21+) | 0.08% |
| BAC limit (under 21) | 0.02% |
| Enhanced OWI penalties | 0.15%+ BAC |
| Refusing chemical test | 1-year suspension |
| 1st OWI (BAC under .15%) | Class C misdemeanor — up to 60 days jail |
| 1st OWI (BAC .15%+) | Class A misdemeanor — up to 1 year jail |
| 2nd OWI within 7 years | Level 6 felony |
| Cannabis | ILLEGAL in Indiana — any amount = OWI |
Teen / GDL Rules
| Rule | Value |
|---|
| Permit age (with driver's ed) | 15 |
| Permit age (without driver's ed) | 16 |
| Permit hold period | 180 days (6 months) |
| Required practice hours | 50 hours (10 at night) |
| Supervisor minimum age | 25 (or spouse 21+) |
| License age (with driver's ed) | 16 years + 90 days |
| License age (without driver's ed) | 16 years + 270 days |
| Passengers (first 180 days) | No non-family passengers unless adult 25+ in front |
| Curfew (first 180 days) | 10 PM – 5 AM every night |
| Curfew (after 180 days, under 18) | Sun–Thu 11 PM; Sat–Sun 1 AM – 5 AM |
| Probationary until | Age 21 |
| Hands-free law | ALL drivers (not just teens) |
Distances & Equipment
| Rule | Value |
|---|
| Following distance | 2–3 seconds (more in bad conditions) |
| Signal before turning | 200 feet (300 feet at 50+ mph) |
| Dim high beams — oncoming | 500 feet |
| Dim high beams — following | 200 feet |
| Headlights on when | Sunset to sunrise + visibility less than 500 ft |
| Headlights visibility required | 500 feet |
| Horn audible from | 200 feet |
| Turn signals visible from | 300 feet |
| Passing clearance for cyclists | 3 feet minimum |
| Stop from railroad tracks | 15–50 feet from nearest rail |
| License valid (under 75) | 6 years |
| Retake exam after fail | Next business day |
| Retake driving test after fail | 7 days |
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