Indiana DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Stay in the same lane position. Do not wear a helmet. Ride in a group Reduce your speed.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

6. The best protection you can have while riding is what? A safe distance between other vehicles known as a 'cushion of space'. A sturdy motorcycle and protective clothing. None of the listed answers An aggressive driving style that will make other drivers keep their distance out of fear.

7. 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.

8. The safest formation when riding in a group is In pairs. The staggered formation. The v-formation Single file.

9. Help balance your motorcycle while turning by Dragging your feet on the ground. Keeping both knees against the gas tank. Leaning the opposite way of the motorcycle Doing all of these things.

10. Which of the following is not an effect of alcohol? Impaired vision. Dulled judgment. Slower reactions. Increased alertness.

11. 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.

12. How can you increase your chances of being seen at an intersection? All of the answers listed. None of the answers listed. Ride in a lane position that offers the best view of oncoming traffic Provide a space cushion. Ride with your headlight on.

13. When the abuse of substances is involved, what is the percentage of injuries that occurs in motorcycle crashes? 25 75 40 None of the answers listed. 90

14. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. One-half block. Two blocks. Three blocks. One block.

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. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Trying to accelerate out of it. Closing the throttle gradually Riding beside another vehicle.

17. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, what is the best way to absorb shock? Avoid using the brakes. Couch down to lower the center of gravity. Increase your speed. Raise off the seat to absorb shock with your knees and elbows.

18. In locations where there is oil and grease buildup, the best lane position is In the blind spot. Not important. The center portion The left or right part of the lane.

19. 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.

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.