Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test

(From the 2020 Indiana motorcycle driver handbook)

Number of tests:	16
Number of questions:	25
Passing score:	21

Directions: To obtain a motorcycle license in Indiana, you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skills test. Questions on the knowledge test come from the Motorcycle Operator Manual. The knowledge test consists of 25 questions, with four possible answers. To pass, you may miss no more than four questions. The test is available in Spanish. However, there is not a Spanish manual available.

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When you ride, the best gear to wear is:

Any gear that helps to protect you.
The lowest-priced gear.
Gear that looks good.
Any gear that fits.

Explanation ▾

You should wear gear that helps protect you while you ride. It is best to wear a DOT-approved helmet, face or eye protection, and protective clothing.

To increase your visibility, you should:

Turn off your headlight during the day.
Wear dark clothes.
Keep your headlight on at all times.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Explanation ▾

Strategies for making yourself more visible include wearing brightly-colored and reflective clothing, keeping your headlight on at all times, and varying your lane position as conditions demand.

Where is the gearshift lever located?

In front of the left footrest
In front of the right footrest
On the left handgrip
On the right handgrip

Explanation ▾

The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footrest and is operated with the left foot.

10.

To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:

Adjust the shocks.
Adjust the handlebars.
Adjust the brakes.
Adjust the throttle.

Explanation ▾

Because of the extra weight placed on a motorcycle by a passenger, you may need to adjust the motorcycle's shocks before carrying a passenger. Because the motorcycle will sit at a different angle, you should also adjust the headlight and mirrors to compensate for the additional weight.

11.

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Shift into neutral when slowing.
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
Pull in the clutch when turning.
Ride under the speed limit.

Explanation ▾

In potential high-risk areas, such as near intersections, shopping areas, school zones, and construction zones, cover the clutch and both brakes to reduce the time you will need to react to potential hazards.

12.

In general, riders should:

Pick one lane position and always use it.
Change lane positions frequently to prevent monotony.
Choose a lane position that maximizes their space cushion.
Never use the center lane position.

Explanation ▾

Because road and traffic conditions are always changing, the safest lane position is also always changing. Choose the position that will maximize your space cushion and allow other drivers to see you most easily.

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