Indiana BMV Practice Tests

Whether you’re getting ready to take your learner’s permit written test for the first time, studying to get a motorcycle endorsement so you can ride your new bike, or preparing for your CDL exam to drive a commercial vehicle, we’ve gathered a wealth of resources and knowledge to help you obtain your driving credentials.

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All Drivers

If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.

Free Practice Tests

Driver's License practice tests
Learner's Permit practice tests
Motorcycle Endorsement practice tests
CDL practice tests
Road Signs and Signals practice tests

Resources for all drivers

Read the official Indiana driver’s manual
Check out our frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Buy a driver’s license renewal test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Read our driving safety articles

Indiana BMV quick links for all drivers

Indiana BMV home page
Renewal information
Online renewal
Branch locations and hours
Identification requirements
Driver's license and permit fees
Driver's license and permit forms

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New & Teen Drivers

In Indiana, you must be at least 15 years old, be enrolled in an approved driver education program, and pass a written test to apply for a learner’s permit. You must be at least 16 years and 90 days of age, have held a learner’s permit for at least 180 days, have completed an approved driver education program, and pass a driving skills test (if the driver education provider does not offer a skills test waiver) to apply for a probationary driver’s license. If you are 21 years of age or older when you obtain your license, it is not probationary.

Resources for new & teen drivers

Read the official Indiana driver’s manual
Take one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a learner’s permit test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Buy a driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy car insurance

Indiana BMV quick links for new & teen drivers

Obtaining a driver's license
Probationary driver's license information
Graduated Driver's Licensing System information
Learner's permit information
Driver education providers
Driver education FAQ
Driver Guide for Parents and Teens
Schedule a driving skills test
Driving skills examination information
Knowledge examination information

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New-to-State Drivers

New Indiana residents with an out-of-state driver’s license have 60 days to exchange it for an Indiana driver license. If you have a valid, out-of-state license that has been expired for less than three years, you will be required to take a written test. If your license has been expired for longer than 3 years, you will also be required to take a driving skills test.

Resources for new-to-state drivers

Read the official Indiana driver’s manual
Take one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a new-to-state driver’s license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy car insurance

Indiana BMV quick links for new-to-state drivers

New Indiana resident information

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Motorcycles

In Indiana, you must be at least 16 and a half years of age, hold a valid driver’s license, and successfully complete a Ride Safe Indiana-authorized motorcycle operatory safety course OR pass a written test and a riding skills test to apply for a motorcycle endorsement. You must hold a valid driver’s license and pass a written test to apply for a motorcycle learner’s permit.

Resources for motorcyclists

Read the official Indiana motorcycle manual
Take one of our free motorcycle license practice tests
Check out our motorcycle license frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance

Indiana BMV quick links for motorcycles

Motorcycle endorsement information
Motorcycle learner's permit information
Ride Safe Indiana home page
Motorcycle skills test information

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CDL

In Indiana, you must be at least 18 years old, have held an Indiana driver’s license for at least one year, and pass a knowledge test to get a commercial driver’s license learner’s permit (CLP). You must have a CLP and pass a driving skills test to apply for a CDL.

Resources for CDL

Read the official Indiana CDL manual
Take one of our free CDL practice tests
Buy a CDL test paid cheat sheet: basic or advanced
Check rates or buy CDL insurance

Indiana BMV quick links for CDL

CDL information
CDL permit information
CDL driver training schools