2024 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Indiana when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Indiana please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/indiana/motorcycle.
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19. What does this hand signal mean?
Explanation
Instead of or in addition to mechanical turn signals, operators may use hand signals to indicate turns or stops. If an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing downward, it means the operator plans to slow down or stop.
20. To control your motorcycle well, you should:
Explanation
When riding, keep your knees against the gas tank to help maintain your balance in turns. Sit so that you can use your arms to steer rather than to prop yourself up. Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the handgrips, and keep your feet firmly on the footrests.
21. An experienced rider:
Explanation
Unlike drivers of larger vehicles, a motorcyclist has three lane position options in their travel lane. The rider should select whichever position is safest based on road and traffic conditions.
22. When braking, you should:
Explanation
Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, regardless of the condition of the road.
23. When carrying a passenger, a motorcyclist should tell the passenger to:
Explanation
Even if your passenger is also a motorcyclist, you should give them complete safety instructions before leaving on a trip. Ask them to get on the motorcycle only after you have started the engine. They should sit as far forward as possible without crowding you and firmly hold onto your waist, hips, or belt. They should keep both feet on the footrests at all times, even when the bike is stopped.
24. Mirror checks:
Explanation
For your safety, it is important to be aware of what's behind you. Frequent mirror checks should be a part of your normal searching routine.
25. If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:
Explanation
