Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. It can be dangerous to ride alongside cars because You may be riding in their blind spots. Your visibility may be reduced. You may be distracted by what is happening inside the vehicles Operating your motorcycle may become more difficult.

2. 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.

3. How should you keep your knees when turning while riding a motorcycle? Against the gas tank. Against the handlebars. Up in the air As close to the ground as possible. Spread apart as far as possible.

4. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should Use the left lane position only. Use your front brake only. Flash your brake light Use your signal lights.

5. The best way to minimize your risks of getting into an accident is to ____. Ask people to film you while you ride and post the video on the internet. Control your drinking or riding. Drink more alcohol None of the listed answers.

6. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle Doing all of these things.

7. Because cars merging onto the highway may not see you, you should Flash your brake light. Pull in the clutch. Move to a farther lane if possible Move into the center lane position.

8. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by The clutch. The front brake. The rear brake The front and rear brake equally.

9. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the right of the lane position. Is the left of the lane position. Is the one where you are most likely to be seen Is the center of the lane position.

10. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. Which of the following is true about carrying cargo on your motorcycle? Attach the cargo to your gas tank. Fill saddlebags evenly to prevent drifting. Never carry cargo on a motorcycle Use ropes to secure the load.

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. 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.

17. Wearing some sort of ____ is recommended to prevent bugs, debris, and rocks from flying up and hitting the driver. Face protection. Gloves. Shoes Socks.

18. When the abuse of substances is involved, what is the percentage of injuries that occurs in motorcycle crashes? 25 75 40 None of the answers listed. 90

19. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve. Downshifting gears. Applying the rear brake Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.

20. Which lane portion should be avoided by motorcycle riders? The left lane position. No lane position needs to be avoided. The right lane position. The center lane position.

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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.