Take 2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

Swerving a motorcycle:

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ARequires a lot of traction.✓BRequires little traction.✓CIs a slow maneuver.✓DShould be done to avoid a hazard on a slippery road.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

During the day, your headlight should:

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ANot be used.✓BBe used on its high beam setting.✓CBe used on its low beam setting.✓DAlternate between high beam and low beam settings.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

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AHas long, loose laces.✓BHas short heels.✓CHas tall heels.✓DIs always sneakers.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

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AReduce their speed when riding at night.✓BSound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.✓CNot ride at night.✓DStay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the lead rider.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DAnywhere within the group.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

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ACan apply the front brake harder.✓BShould lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.✓CCan apply the rear brake harder.✓DLose traction.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

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APack heavier items in front of the tank bag.✓BPack lighter items near the front.✓CTry to not place items over the rear axle.✓DPlace items behind the rear axle.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

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ABy proceeding straight within your lane.✓BAt a 45-degree angle.✓CAt a 90-degree angle.✓DAt a fast speed.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Each traffic lane gives the motorcyclist how many paths of travel?

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AOne✓BTwo✓CThree✓DFour✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 12 / 25

When you are being passed from behind, you should:

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ARide in the center portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CRide in the right portion of the lane.✓DRide in any portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If your motorcycle has convex mirrors and you are not familiar with this type of mirror, you should practice using the mirrors because:

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AMost people aren’t used to using mirrors.✓BUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look farther away than they really are.✓CUnlike flat mirrors, they make items look closer than they really are.✓DIt can be difficult to remember to look at mirrors while riding.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When you are stopped, you:

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AShould remain in first gear.✓BShould remain in neutral.✓CShould remain in fifth gear.✓DCan remain in any gear.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

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ADo one, then the other.✓BDo both at the same time.✓CAlways apply the brakes first, then swerve.✓DTry instead to use only the brakes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

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AEye contact✓BUsing a turn signal✓CFollowing another vehicle✓DNothing✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When packing a load on a motorcycle:

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AThe heavier items should go toward the front.✓BThe heavier items should go toward the rear.✓CMounting loads behind the rear axle is recommended.✓DLighter items should be stored in front of you.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

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

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the leader.✓CClose to the back of the group.✓DAt the tail end of the group.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When braking, you should:

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AFirst apply the front brake, then the rear.✓BFirst apply the rear brake, then the front.✓CUse both brakes at the same time.✓DUse brakes in any order.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

How can you regain control if your rear tire locks up?

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ARelease the rear brake.✓BContinue using the rear brake.✓CSwerve the bike in the direction with the fewest hazards.✓DWith the brake engaged, try to accelerate.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

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ADo whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.✓BSwitch lanes as quickly as possible.✓CStay in your lane.✓DFlash your lights to try to scare the animal.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

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AFlash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.✓BAccelerate.✓CPull over to the side of the road.✓DSlow down.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

How does the stopping distance for motorcycles compare to the stopping distance for cars?

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ACars need much longer to stop.✓BCars need a little longer to stop.✓CMotorcycles need longer to stop.✓DBoth motorcycles and cars take about the same amount of time to stop.✓