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2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 16
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
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B
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
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C
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
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D
Is not important.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When traveling in a group, riders should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Spread out to make the group easier to see.
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B
Stay close together to make the group easier to see.
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C
Separate occasionally.
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D
Ride in pairs.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal1.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Studies show that nearly ______ of riders killed in motorcycle crashes had been drinking.
Choose one answer below.
A
20 percent
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B
40 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
80 percent
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QUESTION 5 / 25
When selecting a helmet, it is important that all of the following are true, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet is DOT-compliant.
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B
The helmet looks nice.
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C
The helmet fits snugly.
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D
The helmet does not have any defects.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
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B
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
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C
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
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D
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When traveling behind another vehicle under normal conditions, a minimum following distance of ______ is recommended.
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 8 / 25
Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure
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B
Improper loading
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C
Unsuitable accessories
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D
Uneven road
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QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 25
A helmet should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Meet U.S. DOT standards.
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B
Fit snugly.
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C
Be without obvious defects.
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D
Have been previously worn in an accident.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Your street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Front and rear brakes.
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B
One mirror.
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C
Turn signals.
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D
A horn.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
When riding in a group, the best riding formation is generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pairs.
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B
A staggered formation.
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C
A single-file line.
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D
A pyramid formation.
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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
A helmeted rider is _______ more likely to survive a crash than a rider not wearing a helmet.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two times
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B
Three times
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C
Six times
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D
20 times
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
A passenger on a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Mount the motorcycle before the engine starts.
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B
Mount the motorcycle after the engine starts.
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C
Sit as close to the rear of the motorcycle as possible.
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D
Hold onto the seat.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
As an operator, you should prepare a passenger to ride by instructing them to do each of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
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B
Sit as far forward as possible.
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C
Maintain a large space between themselves and you.
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D
Keep their legs away from the muffler and chains.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
To accommodate a passenger, you may have to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Adjust the shocks.
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B
Adjust the handlebars.
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C
Adjust the brakes.
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D
Adjust the throttle.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
When may you not need to increase your following distance?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the road is slippery
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B
When there is a lot of traffic
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C
When you can see through the vehicle in front of you
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D
When it is raining
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QUESTION 20 / 25
A larger cushion of space may not be necessary if:
Choose one answer below.
A
The pavement is slippery.
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B
You cannot see through the vehicle ahead of you.
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C
Weather and traffic conditions are perfect.
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D
Traffic is heavy.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of the lane
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B
The center portion of the lane
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C
The right portion of the lane
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D
Either the left or right portion of the lane
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When you are being passed by another vehicle, which part of the lane should you ride in?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left
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B
The center
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C
The right
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D
It doesn’t matter.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
If the road is wet, you should avoid:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of a lane.
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B
The center portion of the lane.
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C
The right portion of the lane.
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D
All areas of the lane.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
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B
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
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C
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
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D
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When riding with a heavy load, you will want to adjust the:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brakes.
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B
Seat.
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C
Suspension.
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D
Brake light.
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