Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Indiana Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Indiana DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. How is maximum straight line braking achieved? Apply only the rear brake. Pull the kill engine switch. Fully apply both brakes Apply only the front brake.

2. The road ahead looks slippery. what should you do? Stop and turn around. Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Use your rear brake only Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section.

3. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.

4. If the rear wheel locks, you should Grab the front brake. Release the brake. Increase the throttle Not release the brake.

5. Some states require a separate license endorsement to ride three-wheeled vehicles. to get this endorsement, you must ____. Apply in person at the department of motor vehicles. no tests are required as long as your driving record is in good standing. Pass a skills test only. Pass both a written and skills test Pass a written test only. None of the listed answers.

6. A way for you to increase your safety at night is to Use your high beam. Increase your following distance. Reduce your speed All these answers are correct.

7. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride Single file. In pairs. In a v-formation In a staggered formation.

8. The most likely place for a collision is An intersection. A residential area. A multilane highway A school zone.

9. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped. Release the brake and only use the front brake. Release all brakes and coast to a stop Pull the engine kill switch.

10. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before, during, or after the turn. Before entering the turn. After the turn During the turn.

11. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Motorcycles and small cars. All other vehicles. Other motorcycles only. No one.

12. When looking where you want to turn, you should Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Reduce your speed before the turn. Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn Do all of the above.

13. 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.

14. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. Illegal drugs. Prescription medication. Alcohol. All of these.

15. If you see a larger animal such as an elk or bear, what should you do? Accelerate and shine your headlight straight into the eyes of the animal, hopefully scaring it away. Swerve quickly to go around the animal, but do not slow down. None of the listed answers Brake and prepare to stop. Honk your horn loudly to make the animal aware of your presence.

16. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Pass one rider at a time. Never pass while riding in a group Pass in pairs.

17. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should Use the front brake only. Use both brakes. Always coast in neutral Use the rear brake only.

18. When driving at night, what is the best way to identify bumps in the road? Use your high beam. Only drive where there are street lights. Use the lights of the vehicle ahead of you Scan the road often.

19. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Lean over as much as possible. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Increase your speed before stopping Grab the rear brake only.

20. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Wearing bright clothing. Identifying multiple hazards Doing all of the above.

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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.