Indiana CDL Manual
Read the official manual from IN BMV directly. Download the PDF for offline study or read it online.
Official Resource
This handbook is sourced directly from IN BMV.
Testing at a Glance for Indiana
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the IN BMV knowledge test.
50
84%
No time limit
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 CDL handbook?
Yes. The handbook mirrored above is the same document IN BMV publishes on its official website — we host it here for faster mobile loading and cleaner reading.
How current is this Indiana handbook version?
IN BMV updates the handbook when state law changes — usually once per year, sometimes more when major legislation passes. Our copy is refreshed against the state site as soon as a new edition drops.
Is there an audio version of the Indiana handbook?
IN BMV does not publish an official audio edition. You can use a device text-to-speech reader on the PDF/HTML — most work well, though sign images obviously don't get spoken.
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).
After I pass, how often will I need to renew my Indiana license?
Indiana licenses are valid for 6 years. See /learn/how-to-renew-license/in for online eligibility, REAL ID upgrade steps, and vision-test rules.
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.
Can I read the Indiana handbook on my phone?
Yes. Both the official PDF and our mirrored HTML version work on mobile. HTML loads faster on cellular and is easier to search — use the reader above for study sessions on the go.
Should I upgrade to a REAL ID version of my Indiana license?
U.S. citizens don't need to resubmit REAL ID documents at each renewal once on file; non-U.S. citizens must bring updated documents to each renewal in person.