Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. 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.

3. Which of the following hand signals signifies 'stop'? An arm facing down with the palm backwards. An arm facing up with the palm forward. An arm stressed directly out from your body None of the answers listed.

4. How often should you check the tires on your motorcycle? Once a month. Every time you ride. Once a week. At the start of every season.

5. 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.

6. What is the best way to protect your eyes while riding a motorcycle? A helmet. Protective glasses. Goggles. A plastic face shield.

7. You are approaching an intersection that has a stop line, but you can tell it is a blind intersection. where should you stop? With the front wheel over the stop line. Where you have the most visibility. At the stop line first, then pull forward. At the stop line only.

8. What is one cause of skidding while turning? Using the wrong gear. Applying too much brake. Using the wrong brake. Pulling in the clutch too quickly.

9. When riding a three-wheeled vehicle, the rear inside wheel has a tendency to lift during turning ____. Actually, the rear inside wheel should never lift during turning. That is completely unaffected by speed and the nature of the curve. That is lessened with increased speed and tighter curves That is increased with higher speeds and tighter curves.

10. 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.

11. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Choosing the most visible lane position. Coming to a complete stop. Riding in the staggered formation Looking in your mirrors.

12. Which of the following applies to carrying cargo? Distribute the weight evenly. Carry loads on the sissy bar. Cargo should not be carried while carrying a passenger Ropes are the best method to secure cargo.

13. When driving beside parked cars, why is it important to maintain a left of the lane position? Motorcycles should always ride in the left of the lane position. The center of the lane position is too slippery. You may avoid problems from doors opening You are more likely to hit a car in the right of the lane position.

14. 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.

15. When should you only use the front brakes? At all times. On surfaces with low traction. When stopping quickly. If the back tire is flat.

16. Smaller vehicles are sometimes perceived to be moving ____ to other drivers, making it more dangerous for the driver of the smaller vehicle. Backwards. Faster. Slower The same speed.

17. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. On the right only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. On the left only.

18. 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.

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

20. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Use your headlight. Wear bright clothing. All these answers are correct Choose the best 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.