Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. 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.

3. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? While you are driving. The mirrors are not adjustable. Before you start driving. At the first stop after you start driving.

4. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down? Slam on the brakes. Flash your brake light. Wave your arms Turn around and make eye contact.

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

6. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

7. The best protection from other vehicles is Using your high beam. Choosing the right helmet. Maintaining an adequate space cushion Wearing protective clothing.

8. 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.

9. What is affected first by inebriation, as relates to driving? Your ability to maintain clear, intelligible speaking patterns. How attractive you find other individuals. Your own judgment of how well you are driving None of the listed answers.

10. 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.

11. The best way to minimize your risks of getting into an accident is to ____. Ask people to film you while you ride and post the video on the internet. Control your drinking or riding. Drink more alcohol None of the listed answers.

12. What does the sipde driver judgment acronym stand for? See, identify, proceed, direct, examine. Scan, identify, predict, decide, execute. See, identify, predict, decide, examine. Scan, identify, proceed, direct, execute.

13. When you are preparing to pass a vehicle, your motorcycle should be positioned in ____ of the lane. The center portion. Any portion. The left portion. The right portion.

14. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Should be made before crossing any intersection. Ensures that they will stop and let you through Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you.

15. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Both wheels. The rear. Neither wheel. The front.

16. Which of the following applies to carrying cargo? Distribute the weight evenly. Carry loads on the sissy bar. Cargo should not be carried while carrying a passenger Ropes are the best method to secure cargo.

17. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. Lane markings are not present. Gravel provides less traction than pavement They do not have posted speed limits.

18. Which of the following is required for a motorcycle passenger? A helmet. Designated seat room. Passenger footrests. All of these answers are correct.

19. 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.

20. You should downshift through the gears when you Are approaching a stop sign. Need more power to accelerate. Need to slow down Need to do any 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.