INDIANA BMV FOR-HIRE ENDORSEMENT
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How many years do violation points stay active on your driver's record? -
ANSWER-2 years after conviction date
What BAC (blood alcohol content) will get your license suspended for 180 days? -
ANSWER-0.8% BAC
How many feet distance should you have when signaling to change lanes or turn? -
ANSWER-200 feet or 300 feet when speed limit is 50 or over
Passenger vehicles must not exceed ____ mph or the posted speed limit -
ANSWER-70
On urban highways a vehicle may not exceed ____ mph or the posted speed limit -
ANSWER-55
Rollover crashes account for _____ of all roadway crashes - ANSWER-1/3
How do you reduce your risk of a rollover while driving? - ANSWER-avoid
panicked steering, know proper maneuvering, maintain your tires, load properly,
use caution on rural roads. **rollover risk of 15 passenger van increases
dramatically as number of passengers increase
Fuel consumption increases steadily above 45 mph, with passenger cars using
_____ percent more fuel traveling at 75 mph than at 55 mph - ANSWER-50%
How can you maximize your fuel economy? - ANSWER-keep tires properly
inflated, drive speed limit, remove excess cargo, keep vehicle running and avoid
short trips
Tires can lose up to ____ psi per month - ANSWER-1
refer to the vehicle's (side door/owner’s manual, tire's side wall) for recommended
psi - ANSWER-side door/owner’s manual
, _____ % of all fatal accidents involved a fatigued driver - ANSWER-16.5.
**studies have shown that a driver going 18 hours without sleep is the equivalent
of having a 0.8% BAC.
young adults aged 16-29 account for _____ % of all fatigue related accidents -
ANSWER-64
What is the best way to reduce drowsiness while driving if you are tired? -
ANSWER-Pull over and take a nap
What is distracted driving? - ANSWER-Any activity that takes your eyes off of the
road such as eating, using cell phone and eating
Approximately _____ of all fatalities occur due to "dangerous" driving -
ANSWER-1/3
Some vehicles are required by law to always stop at railroad crossings and must
stop between _________ from the tracks. - ANSWER-15-50 feet
Vehicles that are required to stop at railroad crossings include: - ANSWER-
vehicles for-hire, buses, vehicles carrying flammable liquids or explosives
Do not pass another vehicle within____ feet of a railroad crossing. - ANSWER-
100
______ at a railroad crossing mark the location of the tracks - ANSWER-
crossbucks
If a train is approaching and you are stalled on the railroad tracks what is the first
thing you do? - ANSWER-evacuate the area, run at a 45-degree angle away from
the vehicle, immediately call 911 once you have cleared from the area
If your vehicle becomes stuck on the railroad tracks but a train is NOT
approaching, what is the first thing you do? - ANSWER-Call ENS (number is
attached to railroad crossing gate) then call 911 and report the problem. Stay out of
your vehicle.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
How many years do violation points stay active on your driver's record? -
ANSWER-2 years after conviction date
What BAC (blood alcohol content) will get your license suspended for 180 days? -
ANSWER-0.8% BAC
How many feet distance should you have when signaling to change lanes or turn? -
ANSWER-200 feet or 300 feet when speed limit is 50 or over
Passenger vehicles must not exceed ____ mph or the posted speed limit -
ANSWER-70
On urban highways a vehicle may not exceed ____ mph or the posted speed limit -
ANSWER-55
Rollover crashes account for _____ of all roadway crashes - ANSWER-1/3
How do you reduce your risk of a rollover while driving? - ANSWER-avoid
panicked steering, know proper maneuvering, maintain your tires, load properly,
use caution on rural roads. **rollover risk of 15 passenger van increases
dramatically as number of passengers increase
Fuel consumption increases steadily above 45 mph, with passenger cars using
_____ percent more fuel traveling at 75 mph than at 55 mph - ANSWER-50%
How can you maximize your fuel economy? - ANSWER-keep tires properly
inflated, drive speed limit, remove excess cargo, keep vehicle running and avoid
short trips
Tires can lose up to ____ psi per month - ANSWER-1
refer to the vehicle's (side door/owner’s manual, tire's side wall) for recommended
psi - ANSWER-side door/owner’s manual
, _____ % of all fatal accidents involved a fatigued driver - ANSWER-16.5.
**studies have shown that a driver going 18 hours without sleep is the equivalent
of having a 0.8% BAC.
young adults aged 16-29 account for _____ % of all fatigue related accidents -
ANSWER-64
What is the best way to reduce drowsiness while driving if you are tired? -
ANSWER-Pull over and take a nap
What is distracted driving? - ANSWER-Any activity that takes your eyes off of the
road such as eating, using cell phone and eating
Approximately _____ of all fatalities occur due to "dangerous" driving -
ANSWER-1/3
Some vehicles are required by law to always stop at railroad crossings and must
stop between _________ from the tracks. - ANSWER-15-50 feet
Vehicles that are required to stop at railroad crossings include: - ANSWER-
vehicles for-hire, buses, vehicles carrying flammable liquids or explosives
Do not pass another vehicle within____ feet of a railroad crossing. - ANSWER-
100
______ at a railroad crossing mark the location of the tracks - ANSWER-
crossbucks
If a train is approaching and you are stalled on the railroad tracks what is the first
thing you do? - ANSWER-evacuate the area, run at a 45-degree angle away from
the vehicle, immediately call 911 once you have cleared from the area
If your vehicle becomes stuck on the railroad tracks but a train is NOT
approaching, what is the first thing you do? - ANSWER-Call ENS (number is
attached to railroad crossing gate) then call 911 and report the problem. Stay out of
your vehicle.
