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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Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

Explanation ▾

Shifting your motorcycle into a lower gear causes an effect similar to applying the brakes. This is known as engine braking.

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact
Using a turn signal
Following another vehicle
Nothing

Explanation ▾

Nothing guarantees that a driver sees you. It is safest to assume that if another vehicle can enter your path, it will.

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.

Explanation ▾

If your drive chain or belt fails, you will experience an immediate loss of power to the rear wheel.

10.

Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.
The amount of tread on your tires.
The reflective quality of your tires.
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

Explanation ▾

Before every ride, be sure to check your tires' inflation pressure, your tires' treadwear, and the general condition of the sidewalls and tread surface on the tires.

11.

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One
Two
Three
Four

Explanation ▾

On average, a person's body can eliminate the alcohol content of about one drink per hour. The amount of time required to lower a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) can vary, so it is safest not to operate any motor vehicle after consuming any amount of alcohol.

12.

How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?