Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Make sure that you are positioned on the motorcycle so your ____ is slightly forward and your arms are slightly bent while riding. None of the answers listed. Pedal. Trunk Seat.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 5 seconds. 12 seconds. 20 ft. 40 ft.

5. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when Sharing it with another motorcycle. You should never share your lane. Riding between rows of vehicles Riding in the right of the lane position only.

6. Which of the following should be done at night? Follow vehicles closely. Slow down so you can stop within the range of your headlights. Avoid riding on rural roads Wear brighter clothing so you can be seen.

7. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. All of the above.

8. 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.

9. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle? Once a month. Every time you ride. Once a week. At the start of every season.

10. If your front tire fails while you are riding, you should Shift your weight to the rear to help maintain stability. Shift your weight to the front to help maintain stability. Use engine braking to slow down Avoid using the rear brake.

11. On a highway, you see other vehicles about to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp. what should you do? Move into another lane if one is open. Give them plenty of room. If you cannot change lanes, adjust your speed to open up space for the merging drivers Do all of the above.

12. The front brake is controlled by The right foot pedal. The left hand lever. The left foot pedal The right hand lever.

13. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle? Center or left. Center or right. Center. Left or right.

14. How should the passenger sit while riding on a motorcycle with a sidecar? Behind the rider and leaning back. However they want - it doesn't matter. Behind the rider and sitting upright In front of the rider. Behind the rider and slouched over.

15. 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.

16. When looking where you want to turn, you should Keep your eyes level with the horizon. Reduce your speed before the turn. Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn Do all of the above.

17. When packing your motorcycle, you should pack heavier items On the handlebars. In a backpack. In front of a tank bag On the sissy bar.

18. Ride more safely at night by Increasing your speed and decreasing your following distance. Reducing your speed and decreasing your following distance. Reducing your speed and increasing your following distance Increasing your speed and increasing your following distance.

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

20. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Motorcycles and small cars. All other vehicles. Other motorcycles only. No one.

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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.