Indiana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

In this completely free practice test for the Indiana Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Indiana Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 03

You give a car driver the best chance of seeing you when you are following him by positioning yourself...?

a. Just off his left rear bumper

b. In his right side view mirror

c. In his left side view mirror

d. In his rearview mirror

Question 1 of 30

You can stabilize your motorcycle as you ride through a turn by...?

a. Rolling off the throttle hard

b. Rolling off the throttle slightly

c. Rolling on the throttle hard

d. Rolling on the throttle slightly

Question 2 of 30

When a large vehicle is passing you, you should stay in the center of your lane to deal with wind blast because...?

a. It gives you more room for error

b. It forces them to go wider

c. It makes them think twice about passing

d. It makes you look aggressive

Question 3 of 30

As you approach an intersection with a car exiting from the left, the driver smiles and nods at you. You should...?

a. Smile and nod back

b. Assume he has not seen you

c. Assume that he will yield

d. Ride up and ask him what he's doing

Question 4 of 30

Which of these is the only situation in which a quick beep on your horn is not appropriate?

a. When you want to hurry up a pedestrian on a crossing

b. When you suspect a vehicle in the next lane may be about to switch in front of you

c. When you see a driver whom you suspect may step out of a parked car

d. When you see a cyclist who hasn't seen you

Question 5 of 30

Because a motorcycle is small, drivers will often think...?

a. You are farther away and faster than you are

b. You are farther away and faster than you are

c. You are farther away and slower than you are

d. You are closer and slower than you are

Question 6 of 30

The biggest danger you face when approaching a parked car is...?

a. The driver may make a U-turn

b. The driver may open the door

c. The driver may pull out in your direction of travel

d. The driver may throw garbage from the window

Question 7 of 30

The best way of letting others know that you are going to slow down is to...?

a. Put your hand up

b. Flash your brake light

c. Turn and shout

d. Sound your horn

Question 8 of 30

Which of these is not a desirable color for motorcycle clothing?

a. Yellow

b. Red

c. Green

d. Beige

Question 9 of 30

The best way to escape a tailgater is...?

a. To accelerate away from him

b. To slow down until he backs off

c. To make threatening gestures until he backs off

d. To let him in front of you

Question 10 of 30

You should perform a mirror check...?

a. Before you change lanes

b. Before you slow down

c. When stopped at an intersection

d. In all these circumstances

Question 11 of 30

When you want to pass another vehicle, you should begin your maneuver from...?

a. The right-hand portion of the lane, close up

b. The left-hand portion of the lane, well back

c. The center portion of the lane, well back

d. The left-hand portion of the lane, close up

Question 12 of 30

Using the 'RiderRadar' scanning method you should evaluate areas...?

a. 2 seconds, then 4 seconds, then 12 seconds ahead of you

b. 15 seconds, then 6 seconds, then 3 seconds ahead of you

c. 12 seconds, then 4 seconds, then 2 seconds ahead of you

d. 3 seconds, then 6 seconds, then 15 seconds ahead of you

Question 13 of 30

Going across an intersection, you should not make radical changes to your direction or speed because...?

a. Other drivers may think you're turning when you're not

b. It looks timid

c. It encourages other drivers to do the same

d. You should always stick to your plan

Question 14 of 30

50% of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by...?

a. Speeding cars on freeways

b. Motorcycles crossing the center line

c. Cars pulling into motorcycles' right-of-way

d. Motorcycles pulling into cars' right-of-way

Question 15 of 30

You are approaching a blind intersection and there is a car parked in your lane close to it. What's your best road position?

a. As close to the parked car as possible

b. In the center of your lane

c. Out in the opposite lane

d. As close to the center line as possible

Question 16 of 30

If you find yourself with cars on each side of you, you should speed up or drop back to find a clear space because...?

a. They are blocking your escape route

b. For all of these reasons

c. They may cut across you without warning

d. You could be in their blind spots

Question 17 of 30

When parking at the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?

a. Parallel to the curb, facing oncoming traffic

b. At an angle, front wheel to the curb

c. At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

d. Parallel to the curb, facing away from oncoming traffic

Question 18 of 30

Which portion of the lane has the greatest buildup of oil and grease deposits?

a. Right

b. Left

c. Gutter

d. Center

Question 19 of 30

How much more likely are you to be seen during daylight if you have your headlight on?

a. 75%

b. 100%

c. 25%

d. 50%

Question 20 of 30

In slow tight turns, you should...?

a. Lean with your motorcycle

b. Lean further than your motorcycle

c. Keep your body upright

d. Lean against your motorcycle

Question 21 of 30

When making a pass, you are not permitted to...?

a. Go through on the right

b. Cross a solid line

c. Exceed the posted speed limit

d. Any of these

Question 22 of 30

Ahead of you pedestrian is stepping into the road, further on a truck is backing out from an alley and beyond that you can see a car waiting to pull out. What should you do?

a. Formulate a plan to deal with all three at once

b. Deal with the pedestrian and truck as one hazard and then the car as another

c. Deal with them all as separate hazards

d. Deal with the pedestrian as one hazard and the truck and car as another

Question 23 of 30

You should choose a lane position with a view to all of these except...?

a. Being as visible as possible

b. Avoiding surface hazards

c. Maintaining a high speed

d. Providing an escape route

Question 24 of 30

It's okay to ride between two rows of cars if...?

a. They are travelling below the posted speed limit

b. You can see your exit ahead

c. You're coming up on an intersection

d. It's never okay

Question 25 of 30

The point of making head checks is to...?

a. Eliminate your blind spot

b. Make sure your helmet fits

c. Intimidate motorists into giving way

d. Let other motorists know you are going to maneuver

Question 26 of 30

When you're taking action to avoid a hazard, what's the best way of letting other drivers and pedestrians know that you're there?

a. Give a loud shout

b. Use your lights and/or horn

c. Wave your hands

d. Rev your engine loudly

Question 27 of 30

The car ahead of you passes a trashcan at the side of the road. After its rear bumper has cleared this marker, you should arrive there no sooner than...?

a. 1 second later

b. 3 seconds later

c. 1.5 seconds later

d. 2 seconds later

Question 28 of 30

Which of these lane positions should you adopt as your default one?

a. There is no default position

b. Right

c. Center

d. Left

Question 29 of 30

Telephone poles and mailboxes won't jump out into your path, why should you still include them in your scanning and planning?

a. For all these reasons

b. They may be hiding other hazards from you

c. They may affect your escape route in an emergency

d. They may affect your perception of light and shadow

Question 30 of 30

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Indiana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 03

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