Driver's Manual
The primary goal of the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles is driver safety. This manual contains the latest information you will need to obtain an Indiana driver’s license. Please carefully review and understand the traffic rules and laws before you get behind the wheel.
The latest version of the Indiana driver's manual, published in July 2012, is available for you to download.
Chapter One - Obtaining A New Credential
This chapter includes information on these topics:
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Indiana’s credentials
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SecureID
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Indiana residency requirements
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Identification Cards
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Driver’s licenses
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Learner’s permits
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Probationary driver’s license
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Agreement of financial liability
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Written knowledge test
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Driving skills test
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Vision screening test
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Chauffeur’s licenses
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Commercial driver’s license
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Motorcycle learner’s permit
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Motorcycle endorsement
- Motorboats, motorized bicycles, and off-road vehicles
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Organ Donation
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Photo-exempt credentials
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Parking placards
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Restricted driver’s licenses
Chapter Two - Renewing, Amending, Or Replacing A Credential
This chapter includes information on these topics:
- Renewing a credential
- Amending a credential
- Replacing a credential
Chapter Three - Points, Suspension, And Insurance Requirements
This chapter includes information on these topics:
- Point values
- Driver safety programs
- Insurance requirements
- Suspension
- Habitual traffic violators
Chapter Four - Traffic Signs And Signals
This chapter includes information on these topics:
- Traffic sign colors
- Traffic sign shapes
- Warning signs
- Traffic regulation signs
- Traffic guidance signs
- Traffic signals
Chapter Five - Safe Vehicle Operation
This chapter includes information on these topics:
- Lane markings
- Changing lanes and passing other vehicles
- Rules for safe and legal turning
- Speed limits
- Braking and following distances
- Driving in uncertain weather conditions
- Driving at night
- Driving on interstate highways
- Work zones
- Railroad crossings
- Sharing the road with trucks
- Sharing the road with other vehicles
- Parking and reversing
- Pedestrian safety
- Seat belts and child safety restraints
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Telecommunication Devices
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Truck Equipment Requirements
Chapter Six - Accidents And Emergency Situations
This chapter includes information on these topics:
- What to do after an accident
- Impaired driving
- Vehicle equipment failures
- Avoiding vehicle theft
- Routine traffic stops by law enforcement
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
Chapter Seven - Written Knowledge Test Sample Questions
This chapter includes information on these topics:
- Learner’s permit and driver’s license sample test questions
- Chauffeur’s license sample test questions
Appendix A - Document Requirements
This appendix includes information on these topics:
- Identity documents
- Social Security Number documents
- Lawful status documents
- Indiana residency documents
- Submitting acceptable documents
- Obtaining a non-SecureID credential
