Take 2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 6

QUESTION 1 / 25

A DOT-approved helmet:

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ARestricts the wearer's vision to the sides.✓BCan greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.✓CIs usually uncomfortable.✓DMakes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CProtects more than just your eyes.✓DDoes not protect your face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal3.png

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ASlow or stop✓BLeft turn✓CRight turn✓DBacking up✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

To help provide space for drivers attempting to merge into your lane from an entrance ramp, you should:

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AStay in your lane.✓BMerge into the next lane, if possible.✓CNot worry about it, since they are the ones trying to merge.✓DRide on the far left shoulder.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding at night, you should travel:

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AMore slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.✓BAt the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.✓CFaster than you would during the day under similar conditions.✓DOn the shoulder of the road so other vehicles can see you.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

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ALosing traction on one or both wheels.✓BComing to a complete stop before you expect to.✓CPopping a tire.✓DTaking too long to stop.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

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AReduce your speed.✓BAvoid sudden moves.✓CUse both brakes.✓DBrake quickly.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

In regards to drinking and riding, many penalties are:

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ASevere.✓BUp to a judge to decide.✓CNot too harsh.✓DOptional.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AOn short trips.✓BOn long trips.✓CAfter at least an hour of riding.✓DAfter more than 8 hours of riding.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.

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AHalf as likely✓BTwice as likely✓CThree times as likely✓DJust as likely✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A group of riders should pass another vehicle:

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AIn a staggered formation.✓BIn a pyramid formation.✓COne at a time.✓DIn a splintered formation.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 14 / 25

Passengers should:

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ALean with the operator.✓BNever come into contact with the operator.✓CSit as far back on their seat as possible.✓DHold onto their seat.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Taking corners too fast:

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ACan cause the rider to go into another lane.✓BIs better than going too slowly.✓COften causes the rider to stay in their lane.✓DIs acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

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AMove onto the shoulder to get out of their way.✓BSpeed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.✓CIgnore them.✓DChange lanes and let them pass.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When you are being passed, 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.✓DWeave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

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AA motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.✓BA motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.✓CPassing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.✓DIt is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If a rider in a group wants to ride faster than the others, what should the group do?

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ALet the rider go ahead and meet up at a designated spot later.✓BSpeed up to accommodate the one rider.✓CSplit up and have every rider travel as fast or as slow as they want.✓DLet the rider that wants to go faster lead the group.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When changing lanes, you should:

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ASignal, use your mirrors, and turn your head.✓BSignal and use your mirrors.✓CTurn your head and change lanes.✓DSignal and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

To lower the chance of a crash, you should do all of the following, except:

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ABe visible.✓BCommunicate your intentions.✓CBe prepared to react to hazards.✓DHope another driver sees you.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?

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ATry to make eye contact with other drivers.✓BMake sure you always ride using your headlight.✓CWave your arms.✓DRide closely to vehicles in front of you.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

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AAccelerate out of the wobble.✓BUse the brakes gradually.✓CGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.✓DDownshift.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

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AAllows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.✓BHas a seat even with the rider's waist.✓CHas a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.✓DHas a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Motorcycle riders:

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AShould wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.✓BShould only wear hearing protection during long rides.✓CShould not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.✓DDo not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.✓