Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, the best way to stop it is to Apply the front brake. Accelerate out of the wobble. Close the throttle gradually Apply the rear brake.

2. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Apply the rear brake. Press the left handgrip. Apply the front brake Press the right handgrip.

3. 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.

4. How can you increase your chances of being seen at an intersection? All of the answers listed. None of the answers listed. Ride in a lane position that offers the best view of oncoming traffic Provide a space cushion. Ride with your headlight on.

5. When riding on an uneven surface, you can absorb more shock by Applying the brake lightly. Swerving from side to side. Rising slightly off the seat Taking your feet off the footrests.

6. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

7. Which of the following can be done to help friends get home safely without driving? Encourage them to drink more. Help them find a safe ride. None of the answers listed Let them make their own decisions.

8. The most important thing about swerving is to Not brake and swerve at the same time. Brake while swerving. Only swerve towards the inside of the road Never swerve on a curve.

9. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Applying the brakes. Steering the motorcycle. Holding yourself up Making arm signals.

10. In which of these situations is someone most likely to try and share a lane with you? When preparing to turn at an intersection. In heavy traffic. When they want to pass you. All of these.

11. 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.

12. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Stay in the same lane position. Do not wear a helmet. Ride in a group Reduce your speed.

13. When riding in a group, where should a beginner rider be positioned? In the middle of the group. At the end of the group. At the front of the group. Behind the leader.

14. 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.

15. 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.

16. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed? Stay relaxed and maintain speed. Walk your motorcycle across it. Ride in the most slippery part of the lane Travel as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface.

17. Riding on ____ can greatly increase the dangers of riding a motorcycle. Concrete. None of the answers listed. Pavement Uneven ground.

18. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop. You should release the rear brake and reapply it You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.

19. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions. Traffic signals are. Bad drivers are. Seasonal changes are. Not being seen is.

20. 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.

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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.