1. What are the minimum age requirements for obtaining a driver’s license in Indiana?

In Indiana, you must be at least 16 years old to obtain a learners permit and must be at least 16 years and 90 days to obtain a provisional license. You must be at least 18 years of age to obtain an unrestricted drivers license.

2. What are the age-specific restrictions of the GDL program in Indiana?

•Stage 1 Learner’s Permit: 15 and half years of age
•Stage 2 Probationary License (Full Unrestricted License): 16 years of age
•Night Driving Restriction (Stage 2): 16 years and 6 months of age
•Passenger Restriction (Stage 2): 16 years and 6 months of age
•Stage 3 Full License: 18 years of age

3. How does the GDL program in Indiana define a supervised driving period?

In Indiana, a supervised driving period is defined as a period of time when a licensed driver aged 21 or older is in the front seat of a vehicle with a GDL driver. During this supervised driving period, the GDL driver must practice driving under the safe supervision of an adult driver for at least 50 hours. At least 10 of these hours must be at night.

4. What are the restrictions on night-time driving for drivers under the age of 18 in Indiana?

In Indiana, drivers under the age of 18 are not allowed to drive between 10pm and 5am unless they are accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older or unless they are driving to and from a school or work-related activity.

5. Are there any common exceptions to the GDL program in Indiana?

Yes, there are several common exceptions to the GDL program in Indiana. These include:

1. Teens who are 18 years of age or older are exempt from the GDL program.
2. Teens who hold a valid instructional permit and have completed all of the requirements of the program may apply for a regular driver’s license.
3. Teens who hold a valid license from another state may be eligible for an Indiana license through reciprocity.
4. Teens who are members of the armed forces may be exempt from certain age-related requirements of the GDL program, depending on their circumstances.
5. Teens who are required to drive as a result of an employment or school-related activity may be eligible for an exemption from the GDL program.

6. How many hours of supervised driving must be completed before a provisional license can be obtained in Indiana?

In Indiana, young drivers must complete 50 hours of supervised driving (10 of which must be at night) before they can receive their provisional license.

7. What type of restrictions are placed on drivers with a provisional license in Indiana?

Drivers with a provisional license in Indiana are subject to the following restrictions:

• Must be accompanied by a licensed adult at least 25 years of age who is seated in the front passenger seat, or must have a certified driving instructor in the vehicle

• A provisional license holder may not drive between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by an adult, or for the purpose of and while engaging in employment or school-authorized activity

• Must have no more than one passenger under the age of 18 in the vehicle (excluding immediate family members)

• No cell phone or other communication device use while driving

8. How many passengers is a driver with a provisional license allowed to carry in Indiana?

A driver with a provisional license in Indiana is only allowed to carry one passenger under the age of 25 who is not a family member.

9. How long must a driver keep a provisional license before they can apply for an unrestricted license in Indiana?

In Indiana, drivers must hold a provisional license for one year and have no convictions for moving traffic violations during that time before applying for an unrestricted license.

10. Is there an age requirement for drivers to be accompanied by an adult when driving in Indiana?

Yes, drivers under the age of 18 must have an adult in the vehicle with them when driving in Indiana.

11. Are there any restrictions on cell phone use for drivers under 18 years old in Indiana?

Yes, there are. Anyone under the age of 18 in Indiana is prohibited from using a cell phone while driving, except in the case of an emergency call.

12. Are drivers with provisional licenses allowed to drive on highways in Indiana?

No, drivers with provisional licenses are not allowed to drive on highways in Indiana.

13. Are there any restrictions on where drivers with provisional licenses can drive in Indiana?

Yes. In Indiana, drivers with a provisional license are restricted from driving between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., unless they are accompanied by a licensed driver aged 25 or older, or if they are driving to and from work, school, or church activities. They are also restricted from having more than one unrelated passenger in the vehicle under the age of 18.

14. What are the requirements for taking a driving test to receive a driver’s license in Indiana?

In order to take the driving test to receive a driver’s license in Indiana, you must:

1. Be at least 16 years old.
2. Have held a valid learner’s permit for 180 days prior to taking the exam.
3. Have completed at least 50 hours of supervised driving, at least 10 of which must be completed at night.
4. Have completed a state-approved driver education course or have received an Affidavit of Driver Education Completion (Form 56706).
5. Pass the written exam and the vision test before you can take the driving test.

15. Are drivers with provisional licenses required to take and pass a road test before being granted an unrestricted license in Indiana?

Yes. Drivers with provisional licenses in Indiana are required to take and pass a road test before being granted an unrestricted license.

16. Does the GDL program in Indiana require drivers to keep a log of supervised hours driven?

Yes, drivers in Indiana’s GDL program are required to keep a log of supervised hours driven. The log must be signed by the supervising driver and include the start and end times, date of driving, and location of the driving.

17. Are there any special provisions for GDL program participants who complete a driver’s education program in Indiana?

Yes, participants who complete driver’s education programs in Indiana are allowed to apply for a probationary license at age 16 and 6 months, rather than at age 16 and 9 months, if they meet all the other requirements for a probationary license.

18. Are there any exceptions to the GDL program regulations for drivers under 18 years old in Indiana?

Yes, there are several exceptions to the restrictions of Indiana’s GDL program for drivers under 18 years old. These exceptions include holders of a valid instructional permit being able to drive in the following circumstances: when traveling to or from their place of employment; to or from an authorized drivers education course; to or from a school authorized activity; and when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or licensed driver 21 years of age or older who has at least one year of driving experience.

19. Is there an age at which drivers are no longer subject to the GDL program regulations in Indiana?

Yes, drivers aged 21 or older are not subject to the GDL program regulations in Indiana.

20. What are the penalties for violating the GDL program rules in Indiana?

In Indiana, the penalties for violating the GDL program rules vary depending on the offense. Common penalties include license suspension, fines, and points being added to your driving record. Additionally, violators may be required to take additional driving classes or complete a probationary period.