Indiana Motorcycle Test 02

Preparing for the Indiana Motorcycle Permit test doesn’t just test your road knowledge—it also prepares you to ride confidently. The more familiar you are with road rules, safety guidelines, and your motorcycle’s capabilities, the more enjoyable your riding experience will be.

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Indiana Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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The engine cutoff switch and electric start will usually be...?

Next to the clutch

By the fuel supply valve

Next to the throttle

By the ignition switch

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How often, at a minimum, should you check your brake hydraulic fluid and coolant level?

Once a month

Once every 3 months

Once a fortnight

Once a week

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When you release the throttle, it is faulty if it doesn't...?

Stay in position

Slowly wind back to closed

Immediately return to closed

Immediately return to half closed

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As you approach a turn or curve, you should do what?

Reduce speed

Maintain speed

Break hard

Accelerate

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Where should you get most of your information about inspecting and maintaining your motorcycle from?

Advice from friends

Advice from dealers

Internet message boards

The owner's manual

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The choke on your motorcycle is used for...?

Managing fuel economy

Slowing down

Starting

Accelerating

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As you pull in the clutch to shift gears, what should you do with the throttle?

Roll on

Roll off

Fully close

Fully open

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If your motorcycle has a fuel supply switch, where would you expect to find it?

Right-hand side below the gas tank

Next to the ignition switch

Left-hand side below the gas tank

By the gas filler cap

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During a curve you should keep your eyes fixed on...?

The apex of the curve

The outside curb

Where you want to go

The center line of the road

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The best way to minimize the risk of a crash is to be...?

Fast

Timid

Visible

Aggressive

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You should be able to stop your motorcycle moving at all with...?

All of these

The front brake on its own

The rear brake on its own

Both brakes together

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If your arms are stretched out fully in your riding position, you can't...?

Use the horn

Signal effectively

Operate the brakes

Steer without stretching

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To use the correct muscles for precision steering, you should set your handlebars so that your hands are...?

Below your hips

Level with your shoulders

Above your elbows

Below your elbows

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You should inspect your motorcycle for faults...?

Every morning

Before putting it away

Before every ride

At least once a week

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You should scan your path of travel ahead up to the point where you will be in...?

5 seconds time

12 seconds time

8 seconds time

20 seconds time

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'Engine braking' is controlled by what?

The rear brake

The clutch

The throttle

The choke

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The best practice when stopping is to use...?

Rear brake only

Front brake only

Both brakes together

Either front or rear brake only

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Minor technical failures on a motorcycle deserve much more attention than those on a car because...?

On a motorcycle they could be fatal

They are less obvious

They are much more expensive to fix

They don't need experts to fix

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Keeping your knees touching the gas tank will help...?

Keep them warm

You to balance

Protect them in a crash

Improve your aerodynamics

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ABS will help...?

Acceleration

Prevent lock-up

Save brake disc wear

Accidentally lifting the front wheel

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You've pulled in for an emergency vehicle to pass. While you're waiting, what gear should you be in?

1st

Neutral

5th

2nd

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You can monitor your engine revolutions on...?

Your tachometer

Any of these

Your odometer

Your speedometer

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You can only put your motorcycle straight into neutral from which gears?

1st and 3rd

1st and 2nd

5th and 1st

2nd and 3rd

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When a motorcycle and a car collide, who is most likely responsible?

The car driver

Both parties

Neither party

The motorcyclist

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On a normal motorcycle your front brake is operated by...?

Your right hand

Your left hand

Your right foot

Your left foot

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How should you check your tire pressure?

With a thumb press

Visually

By kicking them

With a pressure gauge

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The minimum requirement for working turn signals is...?

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A properly adjusted mirror may still show...?

The bottom of your helmet

The top of your knee

The edge of your shoulder

Your waistband

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Regular maintenance such as tuneups and oil changes should be done...?

When performance significantly drops

In accordance with the owner's manual

When you can afford them

When major malfunctions take place

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It's important to check the ground below your motorcycle because...?

You might have dropped something when dismounting

It can show oil and fluid leaks

It can show you the weather conditions

You can see if anything has damaged your tires

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Why Take a Motorcycle Practice Test?

One of the best ways to prepare for your Indiana Motorcycle Permit test is by taking a motorcycle practice test. Here’s why it’s a game-changer:

Familiarity with Test Format

Practice tests replicate the structure and types of questions you’ll encounter on the official exam. This helps reduce stress by giving you a taste of what to expect.

Boost Knowledge Retention

Questions reinforce key concepts through practice and ensure they stick in your memory.

Identify Weak Areas

Practice tests reveal which topics you need to revisit so you can focus on areas where you’re less confident.

Build Confidence

Nothing beats walking into the BMV, knowing you’ve already aced dozens of practice questions!