Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you are about to pass a parked car with the driver in the seat, you should Beep your horn. Flash your brake light. Come to a complete stop Wave your arms.

2. Where are the clutch and brake lever found on your motorcycle? Clutch is on the left and the brake is on the right. Clutch is on the right and the brake is on the left. Both the clutch and brake are on the right Both the clutch and brake are on the left.

3. Before each ride, you should adjust The side mirrors. Your seat. The throttle The clutch.

4. A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it Drives faster than a car. Has a smaller profile. Has a quieter engine Does not have as many lights.

5. If you suspect the vehicle ahead of you does not know you are behind it, what should you do? Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane portion only. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

6. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill. Shifting gears. Increasing your speed. Coasting in neutral gear. Slowing down.

7. 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.

8. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop. You should release the rear brake and reapply it You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

9. Alcohol can enter the bloodstream within ____ of consumption. Days. Hours. Minutes Seconds.

10. If you need to brake and swerve, you should Brake after swerving. Brake while swerving. Brake before or after swerving Brake before swerving.

11. 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.

12. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Down. Flat. Locked Up.

13. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

14. In slow turns, how can you help balance the motorcycle? Lean forward. Lean with the motorcycle. Lean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle Keep your body straight.

15. 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.

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

17. While passing a row of parked cars, you see that there is a driver in one of the parked vehicles. what should you do? Stop until the driver has exited the vehicle. Beep your horn to ensure the driver knows you're there. Ride in the right of the lane position so you will be close to the vehicle Speed up to pass the vehicle quickly.

18. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet. Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket. Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves.

19. Riders who know what they are doing rarely ____. None of the answers listed. Ride more than 2 hours a day. Ride more than 8 hours a day Ride more than 4 hours a day. Ride more than 6 hours a day.

20. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, what is the best way to absorb shock? Avoid using the brakes. Couch down to lower the center of gravity. Increase your speed. Raise off the seat to absorb shock with your knees and elbows.

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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.