Indiana Motorcycle Test 03

Remember, being a new motorcyclist in Indiana is an exciting and rewarding experience. Investing in safety gear, learning basic maintenance, enrolling in a safety course, and confidently riding cautiously can ensure a safe and enjoyable ride every time.

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Indiana Motorcycle Practice Test 03

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

At an angle, front wheel to the curb

Parallel to the curb, facing oncoming traffic

Parallel to the curb, facing away from oncoming traffic

At an angle, rear wheel to the curb

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

Put your hand up

Flash your brake light

Turn and shout

Sound your horn

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

Green

Beige

Yellow

Red

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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?

Use your lights and/or horn

Give a loud shout

Wave your hands

Rev your engine loudly

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

They may cut across you without warning

You could be in their blind spots

For all of these reasons

They are blocking your escape route

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

Ride up and ask him what he's doing

Smile and nod back

Assume he has not seen you

Assume that he will yield

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

75%

50%

100%

25%

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

Avoiding surface hazards

Providing an escape route

Maintaining a high speed

Being as visible as possible

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

Left

There is no default position

Center

Right

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You should perform a mirror check...?

Before you slow down

In all these circumstances

Before you change lanes

When stopped at an intersection

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

Right

Center

Gutter

Left

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

Rolling on the throttle slightly

Rolling off the throttle slightly

Rolling on the throttle hard

Rolling off the throttle hard

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In slow tight turns, you should...?

Lean against your motorcycle

Lean with your motorcycle

Lean further than your motorcycle

Keep your body upright

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

In the center of your lane

Out in the opposite lane

As close to the parked car as possible

As close to the center line as possible

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

When you see a cyclist who hasn't seen you

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

When you want to hurry up a pedestrian on a crossing

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

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

The left-hand portion of the lane, close up

The center portion of the lane, well back

The right-hand portion of the lane, close up

The left-hand portion of the lane, well back

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

You are farther away and slower than you are

You are farther away and faster than you are

You are closer and slower than you are

You are farther away and faster than you are

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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...?

1 second later

3 seconds later

1.5 seconds later

2 seconds later

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

Just off his left rear bumper

In his left side view mirror

In his right side view mirror

In his rearview mirror

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

The driver may open the door

The driver may throw garbage from the window

The driver may make a U-turn

The driver may pull out in your direction of travel

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

It encourages other drivers to do the same

You should always stick to your plan

It looks timid

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

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

Cross a solid line

Any of these

Exceed the posted speed limit

Go through on the right

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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?

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

Deal with them all as separate hazards

Formulate a plan to deal with all three at once

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

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

It gives you more room for error

It forces them to go wider

It makes them think twice about passing

It makes you look aggressive

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

To let him in front of you

To accelerate away from him

To slow down until he backs off

To make threatening gestures until he backs off

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

Make sure your helmet fits

Let other motorists know you are going to maneuver

Intimidate motorists into giving way

Eliminate your blind spot

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

Motorcycles crossing the center line

Cars pulling into motorcycles' right-of-way

Speeding cars on freeways

Motorcycles pulling into cars' right-of-way

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

You're coming up on an intersection

It's never okay

You can see your exit ahead

They are travelling below the posted speed limit

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

For all these reasons

They may be hiding other hazards from you

They may affect your perception of light and shadow

They may affect your escape route in an emergency

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

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

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

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

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

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Inside the Free Indiana Motorcycle Practice Test

Our free online Motorcycle Practice Test for Indiana residents consists of 30 multiple-choice questions carefully designed to assess your knowledge of the following areas:

Traffic Signs and Signals

Understanding signs is critical for safely navigating Indiana’s highways and streets. Expect questions about warning, regulatory, and guidance signs.

Motorcycle-Specific Traffic Laws

These questions cover nuances such as lane splitting, maintaining safe following distances, and properly using headlights and mirrors.

Road Safety Techniques

How do you ride safely in inclement weather? What’s the best way to avoid road hazards? These topics are covered extensively.

Motorcycle Maintenance Basics

Some questions focus on ensuring your bike is in top condition—think tire pressure, brake checks, and fluid levels.

Each question includes detailed explanations to help solidify your understanding of the material. Even if you answer a question incorrectly, you’ll leave the test better prepared to excel on your official exam.