Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. The best position for traction when it is raining is In the tracks left by other drivers. The shoulder of the road. The center lane position The left lane position.

3. When riding with a passenger you should ride ____ around curves. Slower. The speed limit. Faster. At normal speed.

4. 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.

5. When riding behind a car, which lane position will keep you the most visible to the driver? Any lane position. The right. The center. The left.

6. The fastest way to stop is to Apply both brakes firmly. Apply the front brake quickly. Pull the engine kill switch Use the rear brake only.

7. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Open the throttle slowly. Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly Apply the front brake only.

8. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Staggered formation. Single file. V-shaped formation. In pairs.

9. Motorcycle passengers should Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Put their feet down when stopped. Get on before you start the engine Sit as far forward as possible.

10. 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.

11. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should Avoid drinking water. Avoid wearing dark eyewear. Take frequent breaks Drink caffeinated beverages.

12. If both braking and swerving are required to avoid hitting an object, in which order should you brake and swerve? Brake while swerving. Swerve while braking. Brake before or after swerving. You can only brake before swerving, never after.

13. How does carrying a passenger change your motorcycle? The motorcycle will slow down more quickly. The motorcycle takes longer to react to changes. A passenger makes the motorcycle go faster A passenger helps balance the motorcycle.

14. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? While you are driving. The mirrors are not adjustable. Before you start driving. At the first stop after you start driving.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. 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.

20. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over. Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn.

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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.