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2026 Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test
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QUESTION 1 / 25
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe, if used properly.
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B
Safe, even if used improperly.
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C
Only to be used if the rear brake fails.
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D
Not to be used regularly.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Before every ride, it is important to check all of the following, except:
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A
The spokes.
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B
The tire tread.
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C
The lights.
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D
The seat fabric.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A rectangular sign may be a:
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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 4 / 25
What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride while using your headlight.
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B
Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
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C
Raise your arms.
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D
Avoid using your brakes.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride with a large flag attached to its frame.
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B
Ride with the headlight turned on.
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C
Wave at other drivers.
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D
Ride on the shoulder whenever possible.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
____ can remove alcohol and its effects from your body.
Choose one answer below.
A
Time
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B
Coffee
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C
Exercise
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D
Fresh air
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?
Choose one answer below.
A
Jacket
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B
Boots
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C
Gloves
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When downshifting, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift through multiple gears at a time.
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B
Shift through one gear at a time.
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C
Always shift all the way down to neutral first.
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D
Accelerate.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?
Choose one answer below.
A
Sturdy boots
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B
Tennis shoes
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C
Shoes with loose laces
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D
Sandals
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:
Choose one answer below.
A
Fits loosely.
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B
Meets U.S. DOT standards.
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C
Has survived a previous crash.
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D
Provides hearing protection.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase their speed.
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B
Reduce their speed.
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C
Make sudden moves.
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D
Ride on the shoulder.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
For the best protection, jackets and pants:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Should be loose and flap in the wind while you are riding.
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C
Should only partially cover your arms and legs.
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D
Should be made of wool.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:
Choose one answer below.
A
No matter the weather conditions.
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B
Only on cool days.
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C
Only on warm days.
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D
Only if the ride will be longer than half an hour.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
How is the accelerator controlled?
Choose one answer below.
A
With the right hand
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B
With the left hand
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C
With the right foot
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D
With the left foot
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QUESTION 15 / 25
An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
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B
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
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C
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
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D
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When you are riding on a bridge grating, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Always ride on the far right side of the lane.
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B
Always ride on the far left side of the lane.
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C
Slowly zigzag across the grating.
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D
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the surface.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:
Choose one answer below.
A
Can be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.
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B
Are less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.
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C
Are usually minimal.
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D
Often balance out.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A motorcycle operator can slow down by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Downshifting.
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B
Upshfting.
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C
Cross-shifting.
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D
Rolling on the throttle.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Signals on a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are not very important.
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B
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
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C
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
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D
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 20 / 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 21 / 25
Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Using the brakes.
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B
Accelerating.
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C
Swerving.
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D
Turning.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cover your arms and legs completely.
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B
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
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C
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
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D
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open parking spaces.
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B
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
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C
Parking meters.
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D
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
The best way to handle tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Change lanes and let them pass.
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B
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
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C
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.
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D
Come to a complete stop.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A pre-ride inspection should be done:
Choose one answer below.
A
Before every ride.
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B
Once a week.
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C
Once a month.
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D
Twice a month.
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