Take 2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test 7

QUESTION 1 / 25

Engine braking:

Choose one answer below.

AIs illegal.✓BIs slowing down by turning the engine off.✓CIs slowing down by downshifting.✓DIs not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

You should choose the lane position that can:

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AMinimize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓BMaximize your space cushion and allow you to be seen by others.✓CMaximize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow others to pass you.✓DMinimize your potential for encountering road hazards and allow you to closely follow another vehicle.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:

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ASit with their arms fully extended.✓BUse their arms to hold their body up.✓CKeep their knees away from the gas tank.✓DKeep their feet firmly on the footrests.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If either tire goes flat while riding, you should:

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ARoll on the throttle.✓BHold the handle grips loosely.✓CGently apply the brake of the non-flat tire.✓DIncrease your speed to exit the road more quickly.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

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AEngine braking.✓BAcceleration.✓CUpshifting.✓DCoasting.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding in a group, it is best to put inexperienced riders near the front because:

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AExperienced riders can more easily keep an eye on them.✓BThey will get lost if they are leading.✓CThey may slow the group down as the leaders.✓DThey will ride too fast in any other position.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?

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AAbout one-quarter✓BAbout one-half✓CAbout three-quarters✓DAll the stopping power✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Where is the gearshift lever located?

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AIn front of the left footrest✓BIn front of the right footrest✓COn the left handgrip✓DOn the right handgrip✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

A rectangular sign may be a:

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

QUESTION 10 / 25

When preparing to pass another vehicle on the left, you should:

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ARide in the right portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CGet as close as possible to the vehicle in front of you.✓DNot signal your intentions, as that may distract the driver you are passing.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When approaching an intersection, you should:

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AAssume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.✓BNever assume other drivers see you.✓CStay focused on moving through the intersection.✓DSpeed up to make others notice you.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When making a turn:

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AThere is less traction available for stopping.✓BThere is more traction available for stopping.✓CStopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.✓DStopping should never be attempted.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Passengers should:

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ALean as the operator leans.✓BHold onto their seat.✓CSit as far back on the bike as possible.✓DNever hold onto the operator.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

As you slow or stop, you should:

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AShift up through the gears.✓BShift down through the gears.✓CTake the bike out of gear.✓DStay in the same gear.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should:

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ARide faster than usual.✓BRider more slowly than usual.✓CStart slowing later than usual.✓DTry to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

A passenger should never:

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AWear a helmet.✓BLean when the operator leans.✓CWear clothing that is tight.✓DRide sidesaddle.✓

QUESTION 17 / 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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AOne drink✓BTwo drinks✓CThree drinks✓DFour drinks✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

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AA leather jacket✓BFull-fingered gloves✓CLong pants made of denim✓DAthletic shoes✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

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AThe road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.✓BYour arms.✓CThe road in front of your motorcycle.✓DThe side of the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

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AHappen at night.✓BAre caused by bald tires.✓COccur at speeds above 55 mph.✓DInvolve inexperienced riders.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:

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ASpeed up before contact.✓BSlow down before contact.✓CLean the motorcycle.✓DStay seated on the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

More than half of all crashes:

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AOccur at speeds greater than 35 mph.✓BHappen at night.✓CAre caused by worn tires.✓DInvolve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

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

QUESTION 25 / 25

When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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ARide in a staggered formation.✓BRide in a single-file formation.✓CRide in a side-by-side formation.✓DUse both lanes if possible.✓