INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) announced today (7/15/20) it will begin appointments for driving skills exams on July 16 in select communities.

The BMV began rescheduling exams in late June for anyone who had an appointment canceled due to the public health emergency.

Once all customers with a previously canceled appointment have had the opportunity to reschedule, the BMV will open appointments across the state corresponding to branch timeslot availability. The first appointments will be available as early as July 16 with all branches offering appointments by July 24.

“The BMV typically has driving skills exams scheduled three weeks in advance. As a result, more than 4,000 Hoosiers had an exam canceled and were therefore given priority to get their exam completed before the schedule is opened to the public,” BMV Commissioner Peter Lacy said. “

Appointments are required for driving skills exams and must be scheduled a minimum of 48 hours and maximum of 3 weeks in advance.

Appointment information and expectations can be viewed on the BMV website, found here: https://www.in.gov/bmv/2568.htm

Customers and drive examiners must follow specific health and safety requirements during the driving skills exam. Some of these requirements include answering health screening questions, having at least two windows in the car opened slightly, and wearing a mask.