Indiana Motorcycle Test 04

Remember always to ride safely, follow all road rules and regulations, and continue practicing and honing your skills as a rider. With determination and dedication, you’ll soon be able to obtain your full motorcycle endorsement and enjoy the thrill of riding on two wheels. Good luck on your journey toward becoming a licensed motorcyclist in Indiana! Keep learning, practicing, and, most importantly, staying safe on the roads.

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Indiana Motorcycle Practice Test 04

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When parking up, a group should try to park...?

All together

In different areas

In small groups

As far apart as possible

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On slippery surfaces, you should brake...?

Using either brake but only one of the two

Using front only

Using rear only

Using both front and rear

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You can safely cross railroad tracks at angles of up to...?

15°

45°

35°

25°

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You should tell your passenger that if you hit an obstacle they should...?

Jump off

Throw their weight back

Throw their weight forward

Stand up slightly

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Experienced motorcycle riders will usually limit their riding hours to...?

9 a day

5 a day

6 a day

8 a day

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Engine seizure will almost always be down to...?

Poor maintenance

Road debris damage

Hot weather

Freezing weather

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Of these areas, the only acceptable place for a passenger to grip is...?

Your knees

Your neck

Your shoulders

Your waist

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When braking as hard as possible in a straight line, looking ahead will help you do what?

Judge how far your front is dipping

Judge how fast you are stopping

Keep the motorcycle in a straight line

See where you can accelerate again

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What is most likely to be your first warning of a flat tire?

A loud bang

A drop in ride height

A change in handling

A long hiss

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If you have to make a quick stop in a curve, ideally you should try to...?

Maintain lean angle while braking

Only use the front brake

Increase lean angle while braking

Straighten and level the handlebars before braking

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Riding in a group, what's the job of the sweep rider?

To give signals to other riders

To set the pace

To take the lead in passing maneuvers

To push other riders on

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If the front wheel locks during braking, you will almost certainly crash unless...?

You increase the pressure on the back brake

You increase your speed

You release the front brake immediately

You half release the front brake

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When about to hit an obstacle, why should you stand up on the footpegs?

To help absorb the shock

To get your weight forward

To help see your escape route

To get your weight back

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Which of these should be adjusted when carrying a passenger?

The angle of your mirrors

Your tire pressures

Your suspension settings

All of these

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If you have to brake with a flat tire, you should...?

Any of these

Only use the brake on the flat tire

Use both brakes

Only use the brake on the still inflated tire

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Which of these should never be a part of a group ride?

Tailgating

Passing

Any of these

Competition

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If you must carry a child passenger, they should be seated where?

In front of you

On the gas tank

Directly behind you

As far back on the seat as possible

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Where should you load heavier items when travelling?

On the back of the seat

In the front of your tank bag

In a backpack

In your saddlebags

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What does artificial light do to your judgment?

It makes road conditions easier to assess

It makes distances harder to judge

It makes speed judgment easier

It makes your instruments harder to read

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If you feel your motorcycle start to weave when crossing a bridge grating, you should...?

Relax and ride normally

Speed up

Grip the handlebars tightly

Brake sharply

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If your eye/face protection is smeared or cracked by a flying object, you should...?

Pull over as soon as possible to fix it

Pull over at the next filling station

Remove your helmet and keep going

Wipe it with your glove and keep going

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In motorcycle crashes which involve alcohol or substance abuse, what percentage of motorcyclists are injured?

65%

90%

55%

80%

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If you feel your motorcycle start to wobble, which of these is the only thing you should do?

Accelerate

Use the brakes

Move your weight forward

Release your grip on the handlebars

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When riding at night your speed should be...?

Lower than your daytime speed

The same as your daytime speed

Higher than your daytime speed

Lower than your daytime speed if the road is not familiar

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Which of these combinations of drink will result in the highest blood alcohol concentration? (12oz beer, 1.5 oz shot, 5oz glass of wine)

Three beers and two glasses of wine

Four beers

Two shots of whiskey, two of vodka

Two beers and two gin and tonics

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If you drink 5 drinks in 2 hours, what's the minimum number of drinks you will have left in your system?

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Your line in a curve depends upon...?

The curve of the road

All of these

Traffic conditions

The state of the pavement

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A 'high side' crash is caused by releasing a locked back wheel when...?

The wheels are not in alignment

The roads are slippery

You're going over 50 mph

The road surface has a lot of traction

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Carrying a passenger your stopping distance will...?

Always stay the same

Always decrease

Decrease or increase depending on their weight

Always increase

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In which area should you be particularly wary of buildups of dirt, gravel and salt?

In the middle lane of a 3 lane freeway

In school zones

Along the center line

On highway on and off ramps

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Steps to Ace the Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test

Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you prepare effectively for the knowledge test:

1. Download the Indiana Motorcycle Operator’s Manual

Start by getting your hands on the official manual from the Indiana BMV website. This serves as your ultimate reference guide.

2. Break it Down by Sections

Divide the manual into manageable chunks and study a little each day. Focus on road signs, safety strategies, and handling unique motorcycle challenges.

3. Take the Free Practice Test

Put your knowledge to the test with our Indiana Motorcycle Practice Test. Completing multiple rounds of practice ensures you’ve mastered the material.

4. Review Your Mistakes

Mistakes are your best teacher. Use the detailed explanations in the practice test to understand where you went wrong and reinforce the correct answers.

5. Revisit Tough Topics

If you’re consistently missing questions about a specific topic, dedicate extra time to studying that section of the manual. For example, if road signs trip you up, remember key visuals and their meanings.

6. Take the Practice Test Again

Don’t stop at just one round! The more you practice, the more confident and prepared you’ll feel when it’s time for the exam.