A school bus on an undivided road has flashing red lights and its stop arm extended. You approach from the opposite direction. What must you do?
Correct answer: Stop for the bus.
On an undivided road, approaching drivers in both directions must stop for the school bus's red lights and extended stop arm.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, School Buses, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
A stopped school bus is on the opposite roadway beyond a physical barrier. Does its extended stop arm alone require you to stop on your roadway?
Correct answer: No; the opposite-direction barrier-separated roadway is excepted.
When a barrier or unimproved median divides the roadway, only traffic traveling in the bus's direction must stop for its signals. Remain alert for people and other hazards.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, School Buses, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
A five-lane road has a painted center turn lane but no barrier or unimproved median. An opposite-direction school bus displays red lights and its stop arm. What should you do?
Correct answer: Stop; a painted center lane does not create the stated exception.
The manual's opposing-traffic exception requires a barrier or unimproved median. A painted turning lane is not that physical separation.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, School Buses, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
The school bus ahead switches on flashing amber lights. What should you prepare for?
Correct answer: The bus slowing and stopping to load or unload children.
Amber lights warn that the bus is preparing to stop. Slow down, watch for children and be ready for the red lights and stop arm.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, School Buses, printed page 51 (physical PDF 56); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
When passing a bicyclist in Indiana, what minimum side clearance does the manual specify, with no danger from oncoming traffic?
Correct answer: At least three feet.
Leave a minimum of three feet and pass only when it is safe. If oncoming traffic prevents adequate room, wait rather than squeezing between vehicles.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Bicycles, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
A bicycle lane runs beside your car as you approach a right turn. What does the Indiana manual tell ordinary drivers to do?
Correct answer: Do not move into the bicycle lane to prepare for the turn.
Indiana prohibits moving into a bicycle lane in preparation for a turn. Cross it only when actually turning or accessing a driveway, alley or private road, while yielding to cyclists.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Bicycle Lanes, printed page 53 (physical PDF 58); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
You want to turn right while a bicyclist is approaching the intersection on your right. What should you do?
Correct answer: Let the bicyclist go through before making the turn.
Do not cut across a bicyclist's path. Wait for the rider to clear the intersection before completing your right turn.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Bicycles, printed page 53 (physical PDF 58); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
You have parked beside a traffic lane. What should you check before opening your door?
Correct answer: Look for approaching bicyclists and other traffic.
A cyclist may be approaching even without a painted bike lane. Check before opening the door so you do not create an unexpected obstacle.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Bicycles; Bicycle Lanes, printed page 53 (physical PDF 58); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
A motorcycle is using part of a lane ahead of you. May you pass it within that same lane?
Correct answer: No; allow the rider the full lane width.
Motorcyclists are entitled to a full lane. They may need to change position within it to avoid gravel, potholes or other hazards.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
An approaching motorcycle has a turn signal flashing. Before crossing its path, what should you do?
Correct answer: Make sure the rider is actually turning.
Motorcycle signals may not cancel automatically. A forgotten signal is possible, so do not base a crossing decision on the light alone.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
What following interval does the Indiana manual recommend behind a motorcycle?
Correct answer: At least three or four seconds, with more room when needed.
Allow at least three or four seconds so the rider can maneuver or stop. Motorcycles may react to surface hazards that a car driver barely notices.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Motorcycles and Motor Driven Cycles, printed page 52 (physical PDF 57); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
You are close behind a tractor-trailer and cannot see its driver's mirrors. What should you recognize?
Correct answer: You may be hidden from the driver; increase your following space.
Large mirrors do not eliminate a truck's blind spots. If you cannot see the mirrors, do not assume the driver can see you behind the trailer.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Blind Spots; Tips for Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers, printed page 50 (physical PDF 55); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
A tractor-trailer signals right but moves somewhat left before the corner. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait behind it and keep out of the space on its right.
A long vehicle may swing out to complete a tight right turn. Its rear wheels follow a shorter path, making the inside gap dangerous.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Turning, printed page 50 (physical PDF 55); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
Your exit is just ahead of a tractor-trailer. Why should you avoid cutting closely in front of it?
Correct answer: You remove stopping space the truck needs.
Tractor-trailers generally require more stopping room than cars. Slow down and exit behind the truck instead of taking away its safety cushion.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Braking; Tips for Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailers, printed page 50 (physical PDF 55); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
A disabled stationary car ahead has its hazard lights flashing. You cannot safely change lanes away. What does Indiana require?
Correct answer: Reduce speed to 10 mph below the posted limit and proceed cautiously.
Indiana's move-over protection includes disabled stationary vehicles displaying hazard signals. Move over when safe; when you cannot, reduce speed as specified and use caution.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Indiana's Move Over Law — Disabled Vehicles, printed page 51 (physical PDF 56); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
An emergency vehicle is stopped ahead with its emergency lights flashing. An adjacent lane is safely available. What should you do?
Correct answer: Change lanes away from the emergency vehicle.
Move into a lane away from the stopped emergency vehicle when that lane change can be made safely. This stationary-vehicle situation is different from yielding to an approaching emergency response.
Source: Indiana Driver's Manual, Indiana's Move Over Law — Emergency Vehicles, printed page 51 (physical PDF 56); downloaded September 14, 2026. ↗
