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2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 15
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does this signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/riding24.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Follow me
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B
Slow down
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C
Speed up
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D
Exit
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Where should a load be placed?
Choose one answer below.
A
As low as possible
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B
As high as possible
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C
Behind the rear axle
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D
On one side of the motorcycle
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QUESTION 3 / 25
An integrated braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
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B
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
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C
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
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D
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.
Choose one answer below.
A
One second
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B
Two seconds
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C
Three seconds
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D
Four seconds
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When making normal stops, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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D
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 10 percent
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B
About 25 percent
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C
Over 50 percent
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D
About 90 percent
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When braking on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Use both brakes.
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D
Not use any brakes, but downshift.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If it is warm outside, should you wear a leather jacket while riding?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, it will make you too hot.
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B
Yes, but take frequent breaks to remove the jacket and cool off.
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C
Yes, riding jackets are made to keep the rider cool, even in warm weather.
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D
No, jackets get in the way of steering.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?
Choose one answer below.
A
Once a day
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B
Once a week
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C
Once a year
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D
Before every ride
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 14 / 25
Your lane position should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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B
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
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C
Avoid surface hazards.
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D
Prevent access to an escape route.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If you are preparing to pass another operator on the left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get into the right part of the lane so you can be seen in their side mirror.
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B
Get into the left part of the lane to increase your line of sight.
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C
Stay in the center part of the lane so you can be seen in their rearview mirror.
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D
Weave in your lane to draw attention to yourself.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:
Choose one answer below.
A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Parked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.
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B
Parked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.
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C
Parked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.
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D
Parked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When looking through a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
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B
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
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C
Use only your mirrors.
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D
Only move your eyes, not your head.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
Choose one answer below.
A
School crossing sign.
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B
Railroad crossing sign.
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C
Stop sign.
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D
Speed limit sign.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When going through a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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B
Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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C
Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.
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D
Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Studies show that most crash-involved riders:
Choose one answer below.
A
Under-brake the front tire and over-break the rear tire.
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B
Over-break the front tire and under-brake the rear tire.
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C
Only use the front brake.
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D
Only use the rear brake.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When entering a turn, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Move their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.
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D
Sit up as high as possible.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Lane sharing is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Encouraged.
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B
Prohibited.
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C
Allowed in heavy traffic to maximize lane space.
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D
Allowed if there is adequate lane space for both vehicles.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A linked braking system:
Choose one answer below.
A
Connects the front and rear brakes, applying both brakes when either brake lever is applied.
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B
Connects the front brake to the gear shifter, applying the brake when the rider downshifts.
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C
Connects the rear brake to a foot control.
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D
Connects the rear brake to a switch on the handlebar.
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