Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Your motorcycle chain should be checked At the start of each season. Before every ride as part of the t-clocs inspection. Once a month Once a week.

2. A motorcycle rider must maintain a minimum safe following distance of ____ behind the vehicle ahead. Three seconds. Two seconds. One second. 4 seconds.

3. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, press, look, roll. Slow, look, press, roll. Look, press, roll, slow. Press, look, slow, roll.

4. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn.

5. 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.

6. Which brake is more important? The front, because it prevents skidding. The front, because it provides 70% of the stopping power. The rear, because it prevents skidding. The rear, because it provides 75% of the stopping power.

7. The most important thing about swerving is to Not brake and swerve at the same time. Brake while swerving. Only swerve towards the inside of the road Never swerve on a curve.

8. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ seconds Three. Two. 4 One.

9. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to skid. Help stabilize the motorcycle. Cause the motorcycle to tip over Help stop the motorcycle.

10. 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.

11. The best way to stay alert while riding a motorcycle is to Drive only during the day. Avoid making long trips. Drink beverages with caffeine Take frequent rest breaks.

12. To turn your motorcycle, you should press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and Keep your body straight. Pull in the clutch. Lean in the direction of the turn Lean in the opposite direction of the turn.

13. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 12 seconds. 30 ft. 15 ft. 2 seconds.

14. How many seconds distance should be maintained behind the vehicle ahead of you, at least? 1 2 10 3 5

15. To warn drivers you are slowing down in an unusual place, you can Flash your brake light. Shift gears instead of braking. Raise slightly off your seat Swerve from side to side.

16. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be riding in their blind spots. Your visibility may be reduced. You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult.

17. The best group formation for riding through curves is In pairs. A v-shaped formation. Single file The staggered formation.

18. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

19. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Increase your speed to minimize bumps. Raise off the seat. Lean back as far as possible Avoid using the brakes.

20. 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.

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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.