Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using the front brake only for most stopping situations. Alternating between the front and rear brakes Using both brakes every time you stop.

2. Distances are harder to judge at night. you should Increase your speed. Avoiding riding at night. Increase your following distance Ride only on rural roads.

3. The front brake is operated by The foot pedal. The right hand lever. The left hand lever The left foot lever.

4. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Applying the brakes. Steering the motorcycle. Holding yourself up Making arm signals.

5. The clutch is located at the Left handgrip. Right foot pedal. Right handgrip Left foot pedal.

6. Which of the following might possibly not constitute a safe roadside material to drive your motorcycle on if you need to leave the road? Firm, regular pavement. None of the listed answers. Soft grass or loose sand Ordinary concrete surface.

7. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Protective clothing. Face or eye protection. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant All of the above.

8. When riding in a group, where should a beginner rider be positioned? In the middle of the group. At the end of the group. At the front of the group. Behind the leader.

9. Which lane portion should be avoided by motorcycle riders? The left lane position. No lane position needs to be avoided. The right lane position. The center lane position.

10. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position? Motorcycles should always ride in the left of the lane position. The center of the lane position is too slippery. You may avoid problems from doors opening You are more likely to hit a car in the right of the lane position.

11. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

12. Most over-the-counter, prescription, or illegal drugs have side effects that ____. Increase the ability to drive, by means such as making you quicker, or more attentive. Have mostly no effect on your ability to drive. Raise the risk of driving, by impacting your ability to drive safely None of the listed answers.

13. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch? When being followed by a tailgater. When you need to stop quickly. When you need to avoid slipping on slippery surfaces. When your throttle is stuck.

14. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because Of dirt and gravel buildup. You cannot be seen when riding near the edge. The road edge markings are often inaccurate The pavement is poor quality near the edge.

15. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Open the throttle slowly. Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly Apply the front brake only.

16. While riding your motorcycle, you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just entered. what should you do? Stop inside the crosswalk. Proceed if the pedestrian is not in your lane. Proceed as long as you will not hit the pedestrian Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

17. You must ride as an ____ rider to be as safe as possible when riding your motorcycle. Active. Aggressive. Passive Laid back.

18. The best position for traction when it is raining is In the tracks left by other drivers. The shoulder of the road. The center lane position The left lane position.

19. When riding through a turn, you should turn Your whole upper body. Your head and shoulders. Your head only All of the above.

20. The turning diameter of a vehicle must be what to qualify as a three-wheeled vehicle? Less than 10' at its widest point. Less than 30' at its widest point. Less than 50' at its widest point Less than 60' at its widest point. Less than 40' at its widest point.

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To operate a motorcycle in Indiana, you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your license. Licenses are issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). You can apply for a motorcycle endorsement at age 16½ if you hold a valid Indiana driver's license. You may also apply for a motorcycle learner's permit while working toward your endorsement. A motorcycle permit or license allows you to legally operate a motorcycle, motorbike, scooter, or moped on public roads.

To receive a motorcycle learner's permit, you must apply, submit the required documentation, pass the vision screening and motorcycle knowledge exam, and pay the fees. To receive a motorcycle endorsement on your license, you must apply, submit your documentation, and pass the vision screening, if it is required. If you currently hold a learner's permit, you must pass the motorcycle skills exam to receive your endorsement. Alternatively, if you successfully complete an approved Ride Safe Indiana motorcycle safety training course, you can receive an endorsement without taking the motorcycle skills exam.

The motorcycle knowledge test is taken at your local BMV. The test contains 25 questions on motorcycle safety and driving skills. You must answer 22 of the questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills exam is taken at an approved exam site and assesses your ability to operate your motorcycle safely. If you fail a test, you must wait one day to retake it.