Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car Special lights are required. Shoulder checks are not required. It is faster It is less visible.

2. 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.

3. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear reflective gear. Wear a bright helmet. Wear fluorescent clothing Avoid wearing a tinted face shield.

4. When parked along the roadside, you should park Parallel to the curb. With your rear tire touching the curb. With your front tire touching the curb On the curb.

5. 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.

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. When parked beside a curb, your motorcycle must Be positioned at an angle with the back wheel to the curb. Have the front wheel on the curb. Be parallel to the curb Be lying on the curb.

8. What are the two primary skills that are important to avoiding a crash? Knowing how keep an eye on the road ahead, to spot any dangers before they arise. Knowing how to drive aggressively and ruthlessly, so that others are intimidated and will not get in your way. Knowing when and how to stop and swerve None of the listed answers.

9. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Start in second gear. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold Never try to start on an upward hill.

10. What is the proper way to swerve? Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve.

11. Blind intersections can be dangerous because They are high speed intersections. Other vehicles will have difficultly seeing you in certain areas. They are not controlled by traffic signs U-turns are not permitted.

12. 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.

13. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Close the throttle. Adjust your weight. Accelerate out of the wobble Grip the handlebars tightly.

14. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Apply the front brake. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually Apply the rear brake.

15. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Wearing bright clothing. Identifying multiple hazards Doing all of the above.

16. 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.

17. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for Rows of parked cars. Cars turning left in front of you. Irregular traffic signals People trying to share your lane.

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. 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.

20. 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.

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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.