Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Riding a motorcycle successfully and competently is ____. About as complicated as driving a car. None of the listed answers. Significantly more complex than driving a car Significantly simpler than driving a car.

2. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Pulling in the clutch. Rolling on the throttle. Rising slightly off the seat. Using a higher gear.

3. 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.

4. The road ahead looks slippery. what should you do? Stop and turn around. Slow down before reaching the slippery section. Use your rear brake only Stop your motorcycle and walk it across the slippery section.

5. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you? The left. The right. Any position. The middle.

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

7. 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.

8. The safest way to cross an obstacle is at a ____ angle. 20-degree. 45-degree. 100-degree. 90-degree.

9. ____ is prohibited when riding downhill. Shifting gears. Increasing your speed. Coasting in neutral gear. Slowing down.

10. How should you protect yourself from fatigue when riding a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Be sure to take frequent breaks. Do not attempt to ride for too long of a distance Keep yourself protected from the elements. Refrain from using any alcohol and/or drugs.

11. If you suspect the road ahead is slippery, what should you do? Stop your bike and walk it across the slippery section. Stop and turn around. Slow down before reaching the slippery section Use only your rear brake.

12. Riders who know what they are doing rarely ____. None of the answers listed. Ride more than 2 hours a day. Ride more than 8 hours a day Ride more than 4 hours a day. Ride more than 6 hours a day.

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 can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Look both ways. Cover the clutch and the brake. Maintain or increase your speed Point your toes downward.

15. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Always ride in the center lane position. Flash your brake light. Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first.

16. 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.

17. If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over metal grating, what should you do? Decrease your speed. Increase your speed. Grip the handlebars tightly to stop the feeling Relax and maintain speed.

18. When being passed on the left, it is best to Ride on the shoulder of the road. Avoid the left lane position. Avoid the center of the lane Keep closer to the passing vehicle.

19. 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.

20. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

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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.