Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The right. The center. The center or the right. The left.

4. At night, how can the car ahead of you help you see obstacles? Follow in the path of the other driver. Follow the driver very closely. Watch the driver's movements Watch the taillights to see bumps on the road.

5. To help maintain balance, your feet should Point down toward the road. Be against the gas tank. Skim the ground during turns Be placed firmly on the foot pegs.

6. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. All of the above.

7. When sitting properly on a motorcycle your Elbows should be at a 90 degree angle. Arms should be bent slightly. Elbows should be locked Hands should be above your elbows.

8. ____ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle. Illegal drugs. Prescription medication. Alcohol. All of these.

9. When slowing down when others may not expect it, you should Change lanes before slowing down. Beep your horn. Shoulder check your blind spot Flash your brake light.

10. 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.

11. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is On rural roads. On freeways. At intersections In school zones.

12. There is (are) ____ possible lane position(s) available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic. Two. Three. One. 4

13. 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.

14. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large blasts of wind can affect your control. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane. Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.

15. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is Any lane. The center. The left The right.

16. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane. Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns. Increase your speed to maintain balance Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

17. When you ride in a group Never ride in groups of more than three. Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible Don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

18. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in a single lane of traffic? Two. 4 One. Three.

19. Start your motorcycle with your right wrist Down. Flat. Locked Up.

20. The best lane position to avoid lane sharing by others is the ____ lane position. Left. Center. Right. Right or center.

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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.