Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When crossing railroad tracks, you should cross at a 90-degree angle In residential and rural areas. Only when signs tell you to. Unless that path will take you into an oncoming traffic lane At all times.

2. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? On a hill. At an intersection. On a curve. On a one-way road.

3. How should you keep your knees when turning while riding a motorcycle? Against the gas tank. Against the handlebars. Up in the air As close to the ground as possible. Spread apart as far as possible.

4. Which of the following is a rule of group riding? All of the answers listed. Remember to take breaks to prevent fatigue. Ensure the group stays together by checking mirrors Only ride as far as the least skilled rider can handle. Maintain a proper following distance.

5. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Handlebars. Helmet. Suspension Saddlebags.

6. How should you prevent a friend who has been drinking from riding while intoxicated? All of the answers listed. Arrange for an alternative mode of transportation that ensures their safe passage home. Involve them in other activities to help their pace of drinking Use other friends to pressure them into refraining from such action. Do anything you can to keep them there and off their motorcycle.

7. In which of the following places are motorcycle collisions most frequent? Multi-lane highways. Rural areas. Acceleration lanes. Intersections.

8. The location that is likely to have the greatest potential for danger as a rider is what? At busy intersections, whether in an urban area or a residential one. On long, country highways. Parking garages, such as those found in urban centers None of the listed answers.

9. Choosing the best lane position helps you to All these answers are correct. Avoid road hazards. Communicate what you plan to do Stay out of blind spots.

10. 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.

11. Using your brakes properly means Using the front brake only in emergencies. Using the front brake only for most stopping situations. Alternating between the front and rear brakes Using both brakes every time you stop.

12. 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.

13. You must use the high beam lights on your motorcycle when you are ____ a vehicle at night. Not following or meeting. Following. Meeting. None of these.

14. When scanning road conditions, you should be looking for Escape routes. Traffic conditions. Road conditions All of the above.

15. When scanning the road for hazards, how far ahead should you be looking? 5 seconds. 12 seconds. 20 ft. 40 ft.

16. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. They are wearing protective clothing. The passenger has special shoes All of the above conditions are met.

17. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb. Start in second gear. Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold Never try to start on an upward hill.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. When it comes to drivers, eye contact Should be avoided to discourage aggression. Should be made before crossing any intersection. Ensures that they will stop and let you through Is not a guarantee that they will yield to you.

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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.