Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you must go over an obstacle, what is the degree of the angle should you strive to get close to when approaching the obstacle? 180 45 60 30 90

2. 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.

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

4. Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's Chassis. Tires. Lights All of the above.

5. If you brake hard on a straightaway and your rear wheel locks Keep the rear wheel locked until stopped. Release the brake and only use the front brake. Release all brakes and coast to a stop Pull the engine kill switch.

6. How can you reduce your reaction time when approaching an intersection? Look both ways. Cover the clutch and the brake. Maintain or increase your speed Point your toes downward.

7. Choose the answer that applies best to carrying passengers. Passengers should avoid holding on to the driver. Passengers should sit as far back as possible. Passengers should put their feet down at stops Passengers should keep their feet on the pegs at all times.

8. If your motorcycle is equipped with a windshield You must still wear goggles or face protection. You may wear glasses instead of a face shield. A helmet is not required You are not required to wear eye protection.

9. How should you protect yourself from fatigue when riding a motorcycle? All of the answers listed. Be sure to take frequent breaks. Do not attempt to ride for too long of a distance Keep yourself protected from the elements. Refrain from using any alcohol and/or drugs.

10. Which brake is most powerful? Both front and rear brake are equal. Front brake. Rear brake. Foot brake.

11. 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.

12. The acronym 'see' is short-hand for what? A special law enforcement squad primarily concerned with policing drunk driving laws. A strategy for looking ahead when driving in order to promote safety. An education program that allows first-time driving under the influence offenders to erase points from their driving record None of the listed answers.

13. 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.

14. The majority of motorcycle crashes occur In curves. On hills. At low speeds At high speeds.

15. When stopping while leaning in a curve, the best course of action is to Use your lean to enhance braking. Never stop in a curve. Try to make the motorcycle perpendicular to the road Use your rear brake only.

16. If you are approaching a turn and you need to shift gears, you should change gears Before, during, or after the turn. Before entering the turn. After the turn During the turn.

17. 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.

18. Why is it important to cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees? At a lesser angle, you may catch your tires. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains. A larger angle would be unsafe It allows you to cross tracks quickly.

19. To give yourself enough time to react to hazards, you should scan the road ____ ahead. 12 seconds. 30 ft. 15 ft. 2 seconds.

20. 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.

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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.