Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. While riding your motorcycle in high-risk areas, you must cover ____ to reduce the time you need to react. The clutch and both brakes. Your eyes with goggles. Your whole travel lane. Your head with a helmet.

3. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

4. Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see Behind you and part of the lane beside you. Only beside your vehicle. Everything to the sides and rear Only behind your vehicle.

5. If your throttle is stuck and twisting it does not release it, you should Apply both brakes. Pull the engine kill switch. Use the front brake only Use engine braking.

6. Some states require a separate license endorsement to ride three-wheeled vehicles. to get this endorsement, you must ____. Apply in person at the department of motor vehicles. no tests are required as long as your driving record is in good standing. Pass a skills test only. Pass both a written and skills test Pass a written test only. None of the listed answers.

7. Riding in the center of the lane position is best for Changing lanes. Being seen by the driver in front of you. Avoiding hazards from parked cars Preparing to pass other vehicles.

8. The tires on your motorcycle should be checked Every time you ride. Once a week. At the start of every season Once a month.

9. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.

10. 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.

11. Tinted eye protection Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory during the day. Should not be worn at night Is mandatory for drivers only.

12. 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.

13. Which of the following surfaces is the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on? Rural roads. Newly paved roads. Multi-lane highways. Gravel roads.

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

15. When riding in a group, who is setting the pace of the group? The middle group rider. The tail rider. The traffic in front of the leader. The group leader.

16. If you are riding in a group and you need to pass the vehicle in front of you Pass as a whole group. Pass one rider at a time. Never pass while riding in a group Pass in pairs.

17. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid. Shift to a higher gear. Accelerate. Lean your motorcycle in any direction. Reduce your speed.

18. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position. Swerve from side to side Use hand signals.

19. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Decelerating. Accelerating. Leaning with the motorcycle.

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.