Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To ensure your motorcycle won't be the cause of any troubles on the road, you should do what? All of the listed answers. Be sure to read the owner's manual. Check the motorcycle before you ride Familiarize yourself with how the motorcycle controls. Pick a motorcycle appropriate for yourself.

2. When riding in traffic, a rider must not share the same lane with cars or other vehicles because Car drivers may not allow you to share the same lane. Cars and motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely. Most of the roads are narrowed. You can face a sudden wind blast.

3. 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.

4. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Trying to accelerate out of it. Closing the throttle gradually Riding beside another vehicle.

5. 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.

6. What is the best way to protect your eyes while riding a motorcycle? A helmet. Protective glasses. Goggles. A plastic face shield.

7. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large blasts of wind can affect your control. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.

8. Increase your safety at night by Riding with your high beam. Using the lights of the car ahead of you to help you see. Increasing your following distance Doing all of these things.

9. 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.

10. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Chassis. Tires. Lights All of the above.

11. When should you use both front and rear brakes to stop? At all times, unless you have a flat tire. On hills and curves. In emergencies only. Never at the same time.

12. Out of all motorcycle crashes, what percentage of riders had been drinking? 10% 40% 20% 50% 30%

13. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean at different angles. Not lean at all. Lean together at the same angle None of the above.

14. If you are involved in a crash, injury is less likely if you do what? If you wear a dot compliant helmet, face or eye protection, and protective clothing. If you wear a dot compliant helmet. If you wear protective clothing along with padded knee guards If you make sure your motorcycle is sturdy. None of the listed answers.

15. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned Low down, to increase control. High, to use the throttle the most. Flat, so you won't use too much throttle In the most comfortable position.

16. 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.

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

18. 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.

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

20. What does the left hand lever control? The rear brake. The front brake. The gear shifter. The clutch.

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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.