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2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 25
When riding on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Avoid making sudden moves.
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D
Travel on the shoulder so you are not next to other traffic.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
When adjusting your rearview mirror, be sure you can:
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A
See the lane behind you and the lane next to you.
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B
See only the lane behind you.
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C
See only the lane next to you.
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D
See most of your helmet.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Slippery surfaces can make it difficult to control a motorcycle. Which of the following would be considered a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
A driveway
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C
Dry pavement
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D
A parking lot
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QUESTION 4 / 25
Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.
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B
The alcohol never gets removed from the body.
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C
It takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.
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D
Once it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Serve little purpose since motorcycles are smaller than most other vehicles.
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B
Are very important to alert other motorists to a rider's intentions.
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C
Should not be used if no vehicles are close to the motorcycle.
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D
Are more complicated than those on a car.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Your lane position should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep your intentions hidden from other drivers.
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B
Encourage other drivers to share your lane.
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C
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
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D
Be close to the road signs.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Wearing darkly-colored clothing.
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B
Turning off their headlight.
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C
Following another vehicle very closely.
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D
Wearing brightly-colored clothing.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
A leather jacket
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B
Boots that go over the ankle
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C
A baseball cap that fits snugly
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D
Gloves
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If a friend has had too much to drink and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Let them.
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B
Encourage them to take roads that are not crowded.
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C
Not get involved.
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D
Take their keys.
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QUESTION 10 / 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 11 / 25
When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:
Choose one answer below.
A
Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
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B
Only have one set of footrests.
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C
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
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D
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Common drugs, such as cold tablets:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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B
Usually won’t affect a rider's abilities to safely operate their motorcycle.
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C
Pose no risk to a rider's operating abilities.
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D
Are always acceptable to take before riding because they are sold over-the-counter.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Which of the following is not important when looking for a motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
The helmet meets U.S. Department of Transportation standards.
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B
The helmet fits snugly all the way around your head.
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C
The helmet has no obvious defects, such as cracks or loose padding.
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D
The helmet looks cool.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride within a foot of the vehicle in front of you.
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B
Wear dark clothing.
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C
Signal only when you feel like it.
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D
Stay alert and be prepared to act to avoid a crash.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
A dirt or gravel road
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B
A strip of oil in the center of a lane
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C
Mud on pavement
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D
Dry pavement
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Keep an expanded cushion of space between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you:
Choose one answer below.
A
When conditions will make stopping more difficult than usual.
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B
When you want to look at the scenery.
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C
To encourage other drivers to cut you off.
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D
To prevent the driver in front of you from knowing you are there.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
To receive maximum protection, wear a helmet that is certified by the:
Choose one answer below.
A
U.S. Department of Transportation.
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B
Federal Trade Commission.
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C
Federal Transportation Network.
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D
National Association of Helmets.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
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B
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
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C
Wear shorts in warm weather.
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D
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.
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QUESTION 19 / 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 20 / 25
Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?
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A
The general wear and tread of your tires
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B
The amount of cushion your seat has
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C
The shine of your paint
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D
The wind direction
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Mirror checks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should be part of your normal scanning routine.
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B
Should be avoided because they will distract you.
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C
Should be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.
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D
Are only recommended in bad weather.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
When riding behind a car, you should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In any part of the lane.
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B
In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.
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C
In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.
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D
As close to the car as possible.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride faster than usual.
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B
Use only the front brake.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Use only the rear brake.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
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B
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
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C
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
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D
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A motorcyclist should continually scan the road ahead for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Road conditions.
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B
Traffic conditions.
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C
Escape routes.
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D
All of the above.
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