Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In proper riding posture Your knees are against the gas tank. Your feet are resting firmly on the footrests. Your arms are slightly bent All of the above are true.

2. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are making a right turn. You are passing a row of parked cars. You are riding through a school zone You are parking your motorcycle.

3. 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.

4. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position. Swerve from side to side Use hand signals.

5. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility Increase your following distance to 5 seconds.

6. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Wearing bright clothing. Identifying multiple hazards Doing all of the above.

7. In which of these scenarios is it the least important to check your mirrors? When stopped at an intersection. Before you change lanes. When descending a large hill. When beginning to slow down.

8. Which is the best lane position for being seen by a driver ahead of you? The left. The right. Any position. The middle.

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

10. 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.

11. Riders who know what they are doing rarely ____. None of the answers listed. Ride more than 2 hours a day. Ride more than 8 hours a day Ride more than 4 hours a day. Ride more than 6 hours a day.

12. 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.

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

14. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Maintain or increase your speed. Drag your inside foot for support. Decrease or maintain your speed Drag your outside foot for support.

15. Which of the following is true about smaller vehicles? Both they appear to be farther away and traveling slower than they actually are. They appear closer than they actually are. They appear to be traveling slower than they actually are They appear to be driving faster than they actually are. They appear to be farther away than they actually are.

16. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid. Shift to a higher gear. Accelerate. Lean your motorcycle in any direction. Reduce your speed.

17. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? With the rear tire off the road. At an angle. Perpendicular to the roadside. Parallel to the roadside.

18. If the rear wheel locks, you should Grab the front brake. Release the brake. Increase the throttle Not release the brake.

19. 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.

20. The most effective braking method is to Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Use the front and rear brake at the same time Alternate between the rear brake and front brake.

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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.