Indiana supervised driving: what to know before you start.

Everything an Indiana parent needs in one place — supervised-practice guidance, night-driving rules, permit age, and what the written test looks like — plus a free log that keeps practice organized.

What Indiana actually requires

Requirements summarized from the official Indiana driver handbook.

The Indiana graduated licensing path

  1. Restrictions: Must drive with licensed adult 25+ or spouse 21+; seat belts required for all

  2. — from age 16

    Restrictions: No passengers for first 180 days unless supervised; curfew 10pm-5am; no hands-free or handheld device use under 21

  3. — from age 18

    Restrictions: Full privileges

Indiana laws your teen will be tested on

Indiana Seat Belt Law

Indiana law requires the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts at all times when a vehicle is in operation. Seat belts must be used even in vehicles with air bags.

Indiana Speed Limits

Exceeding the posted speed limit reduces the ability to steer safely and extends stopping distance. Crash severity increases with speed. Points vary: 1-15 mph over = 2 points, 26+ mph over = 6 points.

Indiana DUI & Probationary Phone Restrictions

Probationary license holders under 21 cannot use any hands-free or handheld device. Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal, and riding with an impaired driver should be avoided.

Indiana School Bus & Pedestrian Rules

Indiana drivers must pull over and stop for school buses and avoid driving too close to pedestrians or bicycles; either mistake automatically fails the driving skills exam.

Indiana Move Over & Emergency Scenes

For a roadside emergency, pull onto the shoulder if possible and turn on your flashing hazard lights. Place a red emergency reflective triangle 200 feet behind your vehicle, or 500 feet behind it if you are on a hill or curve.

Indiana Right-of-Way Rules

At an all-way stop, the first vehicle to stop proceeds first; if two vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the left yields. When entering a roundabout, yield to circulating traffic and pedestrians in the crosswalk.

A real Indiana practice question

How long is an Indiana learner’s permit generally valid from its date of issuance?

An Indiana learner’s permit is generally valid for two years from the date it is issued.

Indiana driving practice questions, answered

How many supervised driving hours does Indiana require?
We haven't confirmed this from an official Indiana source yet — check with the Indiana licensing agency.
Does Indiana require night driving hours?
We haven't confirmed this from an official Indiana source yet — check with the Indiana licensing agency. The NextDriver log splits minutes into day and night using 10 p.m.–5 a.m. local time. Check Indiana's own definition of night driving.
When can a teen start practicing in Indiana?
Practice begins once your teen holds a valid Indiana learner's permit. Confirm the current minimum age with your state licensing agency.
How many questions are on the Indiana written test?
We haven't confirmed this from an official Indiana source yet — check with the Indiana licensing agency.
Does NextDriver Prep have Indiana practice questions?
Yes — 19 practice questions written from the official Indiana driver handbook, with explanations for every answer.
How should we track supervised driving?
Log each drive the same day it happens. NextDriver Prep's free log records date, duration, day/night split, and conditions, and totals progress toward the supervised practice your state requires.
Is the Indiana driving log free?
Yes. The supervised driving log is free forever, with no card required. The Family Plan adds lessons, coaching scripts, hazard training, and Kai the AI co-pilot.
Does NextDriver Prep submit our log to the state?
No. NextDriver Prep helps your family track and organize practice. The Indiana licensing agency decides permit and license eligibility.
What restrictions apply during the undefined stage in Indiana?
Must drive with licensed adult 25+ or spouse 21+; seat belts required for all
What restrictions apply during the undefined stage in Indiana?
No passengers for first 180 days unless supervised; curfew 10pm-5am; no hands-free or handheld device use under 21
What restrictions apply during the undefined stage in Indiana?
Full privileges

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