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1. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch?
2. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead.
3. When is it important to use your side mirrors?
4. Which lane position should you ride in when passing parked cars?
5. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed?
6. While passing a row of parked cars, you see that there is a driver in one of the parked vehicles. what should you do?
7. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
8. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but the first effect is to your
9. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
10. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by
11. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to
12. The ____ brake is the most important because it ____.
13. Riders who know what they are doing rarely ____.
14. When passing a row of parked cars, you must be alert because of
15. Smaller vehicles are sometimes perceived to be moving ____ to other drivers, making it more dangerous for the driver of the smaller vehicle.
16. A ____-second following distance gives you a minimum amount of space to stop or swerve, if the driver ahead stops suddenly.
17. The front brake is more important because
18. When you need to cross rail tracks that are parallel to you, how should you cross them?
19. The best protection from other vehicles is
20. When making a slow, tight turn, how can you maintain balance?
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.