Indiana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 04

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 04

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

a. Move your weight forward

b. Release your grip on the handlebars

c. Use the brakes

d. Accelerate

Question 1 of 30

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

a. Road debris damage

b. Poor maintenance

c. Hot weather

d. Freezing weather

Question 2 of 30

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

a. Pull over as soon as possible to fix it

b. Wipe it with your glove and keep going

c. Pull over at the next filling station

d. Remove your helmet and keep going

Question 3 of 30

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

a. On highway on and off ramps

b. In school zones

c. In the middle lane of a 3 lane freeway

d. Along the center line

Question 4 of 30

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

a. See where you can accelerate again

b. Keep the motorcycle in a straight line

c. Judge how fast you are stopping

d. Judge how far your front is dipping

Question 5 of 30

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

a. As far back on the seat as possible

b. Directly behind you

c. In front of you

d. On the gas tank

Question 6 of 30

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

a. To give signals to other riders

b. To push other riders on

c. To take the lead in passing maneuvers

d. To set the pace

Question 7 of 30

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

a. 9 a day

b. 6 a day

c. 8 a day

d. 5 a day

Question 8 of 30

Which of these should be adjusted when carrying a passenger?

a. Your tire pressures

b. Your suspension settings

c. The angle of your mirrors

d. All of these

Question 9 of 30

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

a. 2

b. 5

c. 3

d. 1

Question 10 of 30

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

a. Any of these

b. Competition

c. Passing

d. Tailgating

Question 11 of 30

Your line in a curve depends upon...?

a. The curve of the road

b. All of these

c. Traffic conditions

d. The state of the pavement

Question 12 of 30

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

a. Two shots of whiskey, two of vodka

b. Four beers

c. Three beers and two glasses of wine

d. Two beers and two gin and tonics

Question 13 of 30

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

a. Only use the brake on the flat tire

b. Use both brakes

c. Only use the brake on the still inflated tire

d. Any of these

Question 14 of 30

What does artificial light do to your judgment?

a. It makes speed judgment easier

b. It makes road conditions easier to assess

c. It makes your instruments harder to read

d. It makes distances harder to judge

Question 15 of 30

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

a. Brake sharply

b. Speed up

c. Grip the handlebars tightly

d. Relax and ride normally

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Lower than your daytime speed if the road is not familiar

b. Higher than your daytime speed

c. Lower than your daytime speed

d. The same as your daytime speed

Question 17 of 30

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

a. To get your weight forward

b. To help absorb the shock

c. To get your weight back

d. To help see your escape route

Question 18 of 30

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

a. You increase the pressure on the back brake

b. You half release the front brake

c. You release the front brake immediately

d. You increase your speed

Question 19 of 30

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

a. The wheels are not in alignment

b. The road surface has a lot of traction

c. You're going over 50 mph

d. The roads are slippery

Question 20 of 30

Carrying a passenger your stopping distance will...?

a. Decrease or increase depending on their weight

b. Always stay the same

c. Always decrease

d. Always increase

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Straighten and level the handlebars before braking

b. Only use the front brake

c. Increase lean angle while braking

d. Maintain lean angle while braking

Question 22 of 30

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

a. 25°

b. 35°

c. 15°

d. 45°

Question 23 of 30

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

a. Jump off

b. Throw their weight back

c. Throw their weight forward

d. Stand up slightly

Question 24 of 30

Where should you load heavier items when travelling?

a. In a backpack

b. On the back of the seat

c. In your saddlebags

d. In the front of your tank bag

Question 25 of 30

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

a. 90%

b. 55%

c. 80%

d. 65%

Question 26 of 30

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

a. In different areas

b. As far apart as possible

c. All together

d. In small groups

Question 27 of 30

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

a. A change in handling

b. A drop in ride height

c. A long hiss

d. A loud bang

Question 28 of 30

On slippery surfaces, you should brake...?

a. Using both front and rear

b. Using rear only

c. Using front only

d. Using either brake but only one of the two

Question 29 of 30

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

a. Your neck

b. Your knees

c. Your shoulders

d. Your waist

Question 30 of 30

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