Indiana License Restrictions and Endorsements Practice Test

This free practice test has 20 questions from Chapter 2, Restrictions and Endorsements, of the Indiana Driver's Manual. It covers topics such as Restrictions and Endorsements, Special Needs Restrictions on a Credential, Motorcycle Learner's Permit and Motorcycle Learner's Permit Driving Privileges. Try each one first, then open Show answer to check it against the manual page.

Practice questions written from the Indiana Driver's Manual (July 2026). Not the real BMV test questions.

20 practice questions

  1. 1. Where do restrictions and endorsements appear on a credential?

    1. In the lower left-hand corner, described on the back
    2. In the upper right-hand corner only
    3. On a separate attached card
    4. They are not printed anywhere
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    Correct answer: A. In the lower left-hand corner, described on the back

    Restrictions and endorsements appear in the lower left-hand corner of the credential and are described on its back.

    Manual p. 13
  2. 2. Who determines whether a license needs special-needs restrictions for a disability?

    1. The applicant's own doctor alone
    2. BMV examiners
    3. The county court
    4. Indiana State Police
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    Correct answer: B. BMV examiners

    BMV examiners determine whether restrictions are needed for a disability affecting normal vehicle operation.

    Manual p. 13
  3. 3. To obtain a motorcycle learner's permit, an applicant must hold a valid Indiana driver's license and:

    1. Pass a knowledge exam based on the Motorcycle Operator's Manual
    2. Complete 50 hours of supervised motorcycle practice
    3. Pass a riding skills exam first
    4. Provide proof of motorcycle ownership
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    Correct answer: A. Pass a knowledge exam based on the Motorcycle Operator's Manual

    A motorcycle learner's permit requires a valid Indiana driver's license and passing a knowledge exam based on the Motorcycle Operator's Manual.

    Manual p. 14
  4. 4. A motorcycle learner's permit holder must wear a helmet and may ride without a passenger only:

    1. Any time of day
    2. From one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset
    3. Only between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
    4. Only on weekends
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    Correct answer: B. From one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset

    A motorcycle learner's permit holder must wear a helmet and may ride without a passenger only from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

    Manual p. 14
  5. 5. How long is a motorcycle learner's permit valid?

    1. Six months
    2. One year
    3. Two years
    4. Five years
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    Correct answer: B. One year

    A motorcycle learner's permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

    Manual p. 14
  6. 6. A first-time Indiana driver's license applicant can get the motorcycle endorsement at the same time if:

    1. They are 16 or older and have completed a motorcycle safety course
    2. They are 21 or older with a clean driving record
    3. They own a motorcycle registered in Indiana
    4. They have held a driver's license for one year
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    Correct answer: A. They are 16 or older and have completed a motorcycle safety course

    A first-time applicant can get the motorcycle endorsement at the same time as the license if 16+ and having completed a motorcycle safety course.

    Manual p. 14
  7. 7. What is the maximum cylinder capacity for a vehicle to be classified as an MDC?

    1. 50 cubic centimeters
    2. 100 cubic centimeters
    3. 150 cubic centimeters
    4. 250 cubic centimeters
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    Correct answer: A. 50 cubic centimeters

    An MDC's cylinder capacity cannot exceed 50 cubic centimeters.

    Manual p. 15
  8. 8. Which of these is part of the manual's definition of an autocycle?

    1. A roll cage or roll hoops
    2. Four wheels
    3. A sidecar
    4. An open, unenclosed seat
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    Correct answer: A. A roll cage or roll hoops

    An autocycle must be equipped with a roll cage or roll hoops, among other features.

    Manual p. 15
  9. 9. A for-hire endorsement covers a property-hauling vehicle registered within which weight range?

    1. Under 16,000 pounds
    2. 16,000 to 26,000 pounds
    3. 26,000 to 40,000 pounds
    4. Over 80,000 pounds
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    Correct answer: B. 16,000 to 26,000 pounds

    A for-hire endorsement covers a property-transporting vehicle registered between 16,000 and 26,000 pounds.

    Manual p. 16
  10. 10. If you want to know what a restriction code on your credential means, where should you look?

    1. The front photo area
    2. The back of the credential
    3. A separate mailed letter
    4. The signature strip
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    Correct answer: B. The back of the credential

    The restrictions are described on the back of the credential.

    Manual p. 13
  11. 11. Special-needs license restrictions are considered for an individual whose disability:

    1. Affects normal operation of a standard-equipped vehicle
    2. Requires only a passenger seat change
    3. Is temporary and expected to heal within a week
    4. Was diagnosed more than five years ago
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    Correct answer: A. Affects normal operation of a standard-equipped vehicle

    BMV examiners determine restrictions for a disability affecting normal operation of a standard-equipped vehicle.

    Manual p. 13
  12. 12. What must you already hold before applying for a motorcycle learner's permit?

    1. A valid Indiana driver's license
    2. A motorcycle endorsement
    3. An out-of-state motorcycle license
    4. A completed safety course certificate
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    Correct answer: A. A valid Indiana driver's license

    A motorcycle learner's permit applicant must hold a valid Indiana driver's license.

    Manual p. 14
  13. 13. Is a helmet required for a motorcycle learner's permit holder?

    1. Yes, always while operating the motorcycle
    2. No, it is optional
    3. Only if riding with a passenger
    4. Only at night
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    Correct answer: A. Yes, always while operating the motorcycle

    A motorcycle learner's permit holder must wear a helmet when operating the vehicle.

    Manual p. 14
  14. 14. How many times may a motorcycle learner's permit be issued or renewed within a five-year period?

    1. No more than 2 times
    2. No more than 3 times
    3. No more than 5 times
    4. Unlimited times
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    Correct answer: B. No more than 3 times

    A motorcycle learner's permit may be issued or renewed no more than 3 times in a 5-year period.

    Manual p. 14
  15. 15. What is the minimum age to get a motorcycle endorsement at the same time as a first Indiana driver's license?

    1. 14
    2. 16
    3. 18
    4. 21
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    Correct answer: B. 16

    A first-time license applicant must be 16 or older to get the motorcycle endorsement at the same time.

    Manual p. 14
  16. 16. How many wheels in contact with the ground can an MDC have, at most?

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. There is no limit
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    Correct answer: B. Three

    An MDC is designed to travel on no more than three wheels in contact with the ground.

    Manual p. 15
  17. 17. How many wheels does an autocycle have, under Indiana law?

    1. Two
    2. Three
    3. Four
    4. It varies by manufacturer
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    Correct answer: B. Three

    Indiana law defines an autocycle as a three-wheeled motor vehicle.

    Manual p. 15
  18. 18. For passenger transport, the for-hire endorsement covers a vehicle designed to carry:

    1. Fewer than 16 passengers, including the driver
    2. Exactly 16 passengers or more
    3. Only 1 passenger besides the driver
    4. Unlimited passengers if for hire
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    Correct answer: A. Fewer than 16 passengers, including the driver

    The for-hire endorsement covers a vehicle designed to transport fewer than 16 passengers, including the driver, for hire.

    Manual p. 16
  19. 19. What does restriction B mean on an Indiana credential?

    1. Daylight driving only
    2. Glasses or contact lenses required when driving
    3. Outside mirrors required
    4. Interlock device required
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    Correct answer: B. Glasses or contact lenses required when driving

    Restriction B means glasses or contact lenses are required when driving.

    Manual p. 13
  20. 20. If a renewed motorcycle learner's permit expires without the endorsement being earned, what are the options?

    1. Wait one year to reapply, or complete an approved safety course
    2. Pay a fine and continue riding on the expired permit
    3. Automatically receive a new permit by mail
    4. Retake the driver's license knowledge exam only
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    Correct answer: A. Wait one year to reapply, or complete an approved safety course

    If the endorsement is not obtained before the renewed permit expires, you must wait a year to reapply or complete an approved Ride Safe Indiana safety course.

    Manual p. 14

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