Indiana Driver Handbook
This manual is published by IN BMV. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by IN BMV
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the IN BMV website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Indiana
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the IN BMV knowledge test.
50
80%
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Indiana Test
Documents proving identity, Social Security number, lawful status, and two documents showing Indiana residency (or an Indiana Residency Affidavit).
Indiana-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Indiana that IN BMV weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Indiana Hands-Free Device Law (IC 9-21-8-59) bans holding a mobile device while driving
- gavel Move Over Law: yield for stopped emergency, utility, and recovery vehicles
- gavel Zero-tolerance BAC (.02%) for drivers under 21
- gavel GDL: nighttime and passenger restrictions for probationary license holders
- gavel 80% passing score required on each of the two exam sections (rules and signs)
After You Pass: Indiana License Renewal
6 years
$17
Up to 2 years (24 months) before expiration
More Indiana Driving Resources
Indiana Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Indiana driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. IN BMV publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does IN BMV require when I show up for the test?
Documents proving identity, Social Security number, lawful status, and two documents showing Indiana residency (or an Indiana Residency Affidavit).
How is the Indiana knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer touchscreen (Automated Testing Terminals). 80% required on each of two sections (rules and signs).
Do I have to read the whole Indiana handbook to pass the test?
The IN BMV test has 50 questions and you need 40 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Indiana handbook version?
IN BMV reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Indiana test after reading the handbook?
At any IN BMV location. Use our /dmv-near-me/in finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Indiana driver handbook free to download?
Yes. IN BMV publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Indiana handbook on my phone?
Yes. The IN BMV site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.