Take 2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 12

QUESTION 1 / 25

Making eye contact with another driver:

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AGuarantees that the other driver will properly yield to you.✓BIs not worth the effort it takes.✓CDoesn’t mean that the driver will properly yield to you.✓DMeans that the other driver knows you are there.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

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AStay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.✓BAlways ride in the far left portion of the lane.✓CNot be concerned about your placement.✓DAlways ride in the far right portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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AA motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.✓BA motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.✓CPassing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.✓DIt is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

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ALosing traction on one or both wheels.✓BComing to a complete stop before you expect to.✓CPopping a tire.✓DTaking too long to stop.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should:

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ARide faster than usual.✓BRider more slowly than usual.✓CStart slowing later than usual.✓DTry to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When someone follows you too closely, you should:

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ASpeed up.✓BNot worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.✓CChange lanes and let them pass.✓DRide on the shoulder and let them pass.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Impairment from drinking alcohol occurs:

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AWell below the legal limit.✓BOnce reaching the legal limit.✓CJust above the legal limit.✓DWell above the legal limit.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

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AAllows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.✓BHas a seat even with the rider's waist.✓CHas a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.✓DHas a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Engine braking:

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AIs illegal.✓BIs slowing down by turning the engine off.✓CIs slowing down by downshifting.✓DIs not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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ARide in a staggered formation.✓BRide in a single-file formation.✓CRide in a side-by-side formation.✓DUse both lanes if possible.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Several factors influence blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Which of the following does not play a role?

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AThe amount of alcohol consumed✓BHow fast a person drinks✓CBody weight✓DHeight✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn the front of the group.✓CAt the tail end of the group.✓DBeside the lead rider.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A pre-ride inspection should:

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AOnly take a few minutes.✓BTake more than an hour.✓CBe complicated to perform.✓DNot be done before every ride.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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ASchool crossing sign.✓BRailroad crossing sign.✓CStop sign.✓DSpeed limit sign.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

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AGoggles✓BWindshield✓CSunglasses✓DEyeglasses✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A helmet will not provide the best possible protection:

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AIf it is certified by the DOT.✓BIf it fits snugly.✓CIf it is free of defects.✓DIf it has cracks.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A motorcycle needs:

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ALess frequent attention than a car.✓BMore frequent attention than a car.✓CTo have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.✓DTo be serviced only at a dealer.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When choosing a lane position, you should consider:

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AWhether or not other drivers will see you.✓BHow many cars are on the road ahead.✓CWhich portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.✓DIf you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When riding a motorcycle and trying to turn, you should:

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APress the grip in the direction you want to turn.✓BPress the grip opposite of the direction you want to turn.✓CNot hold the grip because it can be dangerous.✓DNot lean the motorcycle as that can be unsafe.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

The gearshift lever is operated by:

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AYour right hand.✓BYour right foot.✓CYour left hand.✓DYour left foot.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:

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ARide in the right portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CGet as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.✓DNot signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Most crashes happen:

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AFar from home.✓BOn short trips.✓COn long rides.✓DSeveral hours into the ride.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When braking, you should:

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AAlways use both brakes.✓BOnly use the front brake.✓COnly use the rear brake on slippery surfaces, such as wet pavement.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

More than half of all crashes:

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AInvolve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.✓BAre caused by faulty ignition systems.✓COccur because of distractions caused by passengers.✓DHappen at night.✓