Take 2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 4

QUESTION 1 / 25

Riding alongside a car:

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AIs encouraged.✓BCan place you in a blind spot.✓CIs not an issue unless the roadway is wet.✓DCan make driving easier for the other motorist.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

You should completely check your motorcycle:

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ABefore every ride.✓BOnce a week.✓COnce a month.✓DOnce a year.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

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AGuarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BGuarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.✓CShould be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓DMay not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What is often found in the center portion of the lane?

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AA landing strip✓BAn oily or greasy strip✓CLane markings✓DIce✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

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AThe owner’s manual.✓BA general book about motorcycles.✓CSomeone who has a different type of motorcycle.✓DA television show about motorcycle riding.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If a friend has been drinking and wants to ride their motorcycle, you should:

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ALet them.✓BEncourage them to take less-crowded roads.✓CPush their bike over.✓DEncourage friends to talk them out of riding.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

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ATwo✓BThree✓CFour✓DFive✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

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ARiding on the shoulder✓BRiding under the speed limit✓CWearing a helmet✓DNot allowing a passenger on the motorcycle✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Riding gloves should:

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ANot be worn because they will make your hands too hot.✓BBe worn to provide a better grip on the handgrips.✓CNot be worn because they will make it more difficult to work the controls.✓DBe worn only on cooler days.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Reflective clothing should:

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ABe worn only at night.✓BBe worn only during the day.✓CNot be worn.✓DBe worn day and night.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

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AExperience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.✓BExperience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.✓CExperience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.✓DExperience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Use a turn signal:

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AWhen you’re planning to increase your speed.✓BOnly when there is a lot of traffic.✓CAny time you plan on changing lanes.✓DOnly if it is dark outside.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

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ACommunicate your intentions to other road users.✓BNot look ahead while riding.✓CWear dark clothes.✓DRide in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Impairment from alcohol:

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ABegins with the first drink.✓BBegins at about half of the legal limit.✓COccurs at the legal limit.✓DOccurs only if you have had multiple drinks.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

The proper body position on a motorcycle:

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AAllows you to sit far enough forward that your arms will be slightly bent when holding the handle grips.✓BAllows you to sit as far back as possible and have to stretch when trying to reach the handle grips.✓CMakes you lean over the bike, requiring your arms to hold you up.✓DAllows for your knees to be kept far from the gas tank.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Riding at night is usually:

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AEasier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.✓BMore difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.✓CNot allowed on highways.✓DLess distracting than riding during the day.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If you borrow a motorcycle:

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ADon’t worry about checking the tire pressure.✓BExpect it to handle the same as your own bike.✓CThe lender will make sure the brakes work so you don't have to.✓DGive yourself an extra cushion of space when riding to allow more time to react.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

To help other drivers see you, you should wear:

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ADarkly-colored clothes.✓BBrightly-colored clothes.✓CLights.✓DA black jacket.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If you are riding and your motorcycle starts to handle differently, you should:

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AContinue riding normally.✓BPull over and check the tires.✓CPull over to check the chain.✓DPull over to check the windshield.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

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ATest the seat to make sure it is comfortable.✓BAssume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.✓CWork the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.✓DRide as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

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AKeep going and hope to wake up.✓BRide faster.✓CRide on the shoulder.✓DGet off the road and rest.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

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AInsects.✓BHeadlight glare.✓CNoise.✓DSunshine.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 25 / 25

Which fabric provides the most protection when worn by motorcyclists?

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ALeather✓BDenim✓CPolyester✓DWool✓