Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. What is the best way to stop quickly? Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Apply both brakes evenly. Pull the engine cut off switch.

3. 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.

4. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? Three. Two. 4 One.

5. 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.

6. Which of the following hand signals signifies 'stop'? An arm facing down with the palm backwards. An arm facing up with the palm forward. An arm stressed directly out from your body None of the answers listed.

7. 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.

8. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is On rural roads. On freeways. At intersections In school zones.

9. When passing another vehicle Ride close to the edge of the road. Turn on your hazard lights. Ride in the highest gear You must not exceed the speed limit.

10. To help maintain balance, your feet should Point down toward the road. Be against the gas tank. Skim the ground during turns Be placed firmly on the foot pegs.

11. Shifting to a lower gear is known as Quick braking. Abs braking. Engine braking None of the above.

12. 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.

13. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The right. The center. The center or the right. The left.

14. Before starting your motorcycle engine, your transmission should be in First gear. Neutral. Third gear Second gear.

15. 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.

16. What lane position should you ride in when being passed by another vehicle? Center. Left or right. Left. Center or right.

17. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars? The center. The right. The left. The right or center.

18. The best protection you can have while riding is what? A safe distance between other vehicles known as a 'cushion of space'. A sturdy motorcycle and protective clothing. None of the listed answers An aggressive driving style that will make other drivers keep their distance out of fear.

19. Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers. Passengers should avoid holding on to the driver. Passengers should sit as far back as possible. Passengers should put their feet down at stops Passengers should keep their feet on the pegs at all times.

20. Which of the following surfaces is the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on? Rural roads. Newly paved roads. Multi-lane highways. Gravel roads.

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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.