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

Which of these lane positions should you adopt as your default one?
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Question 1 of 30

The point of making head checks is to...?
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Question 2 of 30

The biggest danger you face when approaching a parked car is...?
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Question 3 of 30

You should choose a lane position with a view to all of these except...?
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Question 4 of 30

When a large vehicle is passing you, you should stay in the center of your lane to deal with wind blast because...?
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Question 5 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?
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Question 6 of 30

You give a car driver the best chance of seeing you when you are following him by positioning yourself...?
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Question 7 of 30

Because a motorcycle is small, drivers will often think...?
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Question 8 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?
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Question 9 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...?
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Question 10 of 30

Which of these is not a desirable color for motorcycle clothing?
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Question 11 of 30

As you approach an intersection with a car exiting from the left, the driver smiles and nods at you. You should...?
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Question 12 of 30

50% of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by...?
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Question 13 of 30

Using the 'RiderRadar' scanning method you should evaluate areas...?
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Question 14 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?
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Question 15 of 30

It's okay to ride between two rows of cars if...?
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Question 16 of 30

In slow tight turns, you should...?
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Question 17 of 30

You can stabilize your motorcycle as you ride through a turn by...?
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Question 18 of 30

Going across an intersection, you should not make radical changes to your direction or speed because...?
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Question 19 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...?
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Question 20 of 30

The best way of letting others know that you are going to slow down is to...?
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Question 21 of 30

When making a pass, you are not permitted to...?
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Question 22 of 30

Which portion of the lane has the greatest buildup of oil and grease deposits?
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Question 23 of 30

Telephone poles and mailboxes won't jump out into your path, why should you still include them in your scanning and planning?
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Question 24 of 30

Which of these is the only situation in which a quick beep on your horn is not appropriate?
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Question 25 of 30

You should perform a mirror check...?
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Question 26 of 30

When you want to pass another vehicle, you should begin your maneuver from...?
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Question 27 of 30

The best way to escape a tailgater is...?
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Question 28 of 30

When parking at the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?
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Question 29 of 30

How much more likely are you to be seen during daylight if you have your headlight on?
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Question 30 of 30