Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When riding a motorcycle, you can share your lane when Sharing it with another motorcycle. You should never share your lane. Riding between rows of vehicles Riding in the right of the lane position only.

2. You should downshift through the gears when you Are approaching a stop sign. Need more power to accelerate. Need to slow down Need to do any of the above.

3. You can initiate a swerve by Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve. Downshifting gears. Applying the rear brake Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.

4. Which of the following might possibly not constitute a safe roadside material to drive your motorcycle on if you need to leave the road? Firm, regular pavement. None of the listed answers. Soft grass or loose sand Ordinary concrete surface.

5. Another driver is most likely to try and share a lane with you In heavy traffic. When they want to pass you. When preparing to turn at an intersection When doing any of the above.

6. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ seconds Three. Two. 4 One.

7. When can a motorcycle ride in an h.o.v. lane? During designated time periods only. At all times. If riding with another motorcycle. Only when carrying a passenger.

8. How can you increase your visibility to others at night? Wear reflective gear. Wear a bright helmet. Wear fluorescent clothing Avoid wearing a tinted face shield.

9. 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.

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. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Leave a larger space cushion. Flash your headlights when accelerating. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you Make eye contact with other drivers.

12. 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.

13. When is it most important to check your mirrors? When you are preparing to change lanes. When you are decreasing your speed. While you are stopped at an intersection. In all of the above situations.

14. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Prescription. Everyday. Illegal. All of the above.

15. 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.

16. Make sure that you are positioned on the motorcycle so your ____ is slightly forward and your arms are slightly bent while riding. None of the answers listed. Pedal. Trunk Seat.

17. You are turning onto a road with one lane of traffic moving in each direction. taking a right turn too fast could cause you to Veer into the opposing traffic lane. Hit the vehicle in front of you. Tip over your motorcycle Run off the right edge of the road.

18. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common? They are the safest places to ride. They are areas where motorcycles cannot ride. They are present on all roads They provide poor traction for motorcycles.

19. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Flashing your brake light. Swerving from side to side. Beeping your horn Using signal lights.

20. What type of group formation should be used when riding through curves? Staggered formation. Single file. V-shaped formation. 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.