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Indiana Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Indiana BMV Motorcycle Operator Knowledge Examination Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
What does the T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection acronym stand for?
Choose one answer below.
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Tires, Controls, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Stands
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B
Throttle, Clutch, Lights, Odometer, Cables, Seat
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C
Tires, Cables, Levers, Oil, Coolant, Switches
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D
Throttle, Chains, Lights, Oil, Chassis, Switches
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Under Indiana Code 9-19-7-1, who is required to wear a U.S. DOT-approved motorcycle helmet?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only riders over age 65
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B
Every rider and passenger regardless of age
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C
Riders and passengers under 18, and anyone with a motorcycle learner's permit
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D
Only riders on interstate highways
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Under Indiana law, who must wear eye protection (goggles, glasses, or a transparent face shield) while operating a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
All riders regardless of age or license status
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B
Riders under 18 and all motorcycle learner's permit holders, unless the motorcycle has a windshield
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C
Only riders on highways with a posted limit above 55 mph
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D
No one - eye protection is only a recommendation in Indiana
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a motorcycle rider 21 or older in Indiana?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.05%
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B
0.08%
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C
0.10%
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D
0.02%
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What is the BAC limit for motorcycle riders under 21 in Indiana?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.08%
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B
0.04%
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C
0.02%
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D
Any measurable amount above 0.00%
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Indiana law on lane splitting (riding between lanes of stopped or slow-moving traffic) is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allowed if traffic is moving under 25 mph
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B
Allowed only on interstate highways
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C
Prohibited - motorcycles must use a full lane like other vehicles
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D
Allowed at the rider's discretion
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What equipment must a motorcycle have before you can legally carry a passenger in Indiana?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only an extra helmet
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B
A designated passenger seat plus footrests for the passenger
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C
Saddlebags and a windshield
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D
A backrest and a touring fairing
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Counter-steering means that to lean a motorcycle and turn right at speed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull the right handlebar back toward you
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B
Press forward on the right handlebar
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C
Lean only with your upper body and keep the bars straight
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D
Apply the rear brake to start the lean
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QUESTION 9 / 25
The four steps of the SLPR turning sequence taught by the MSF and the Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop, Look, Pause, Ride
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B
Slow, Look, Press, Roll
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C
Slow, Lean, Pivot, Recover
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D
Stop, Lean, Press, Roll
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QUESTION 10 / 25
When braking to a quick stop in a straight line, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use only the rear brake to avoid a front-wheel skid
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B
Use only the front brake because it provides all the stopping power
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C
Apply both the front and rear brakes firmly at the same time
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D
Pull in the clutch first, then squeeze the front brake
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Approximately what percentage of a motorcycle's stopping power comes from the front brake on dry pavement?
Choose one answer below.
A
About 30%
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B
About 50%
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C
About 70%
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D
About 100%
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you need to swerve to avoid an obstacle and also brake, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake firmly while swerving
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B
Swerve first, then brake - separate the actions
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C
Pull in the clutch and coast around the obstacle
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D
Always brake first, then swerve
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QUESTION 13 / 25
In the MSF SEE strategy, what do the three letters stand for?
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow, Evaluate, Execute
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B
Search, Evaluate, Execute
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C
See, Engage, Escape
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D
Stop, Examine, Exit
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QUESTION 14 / 25
SIPDE is another scanning system that stands for:
Choose one answer below.
A
Search, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
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B
Slow, Inspect, Press, Decide, Exit
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C
See, Indicate, Plan, Drive, Exit
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D
Scan, Inform, Pause, Decide, Engage
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The minimum safe following distance behind another vehicle on dry pavement is generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
1 second
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B
2 seconds
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C
4 seconds
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D
6 seconds
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Lane positions for a motorcycle in a single lane are usually numbered:
Choose one answer below.
A
1 (left), 2 (center), 3 (right)
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B
1 (right), 2 (center), 3 (left)
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C
1 (center), 2 (left), 3 (right)
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D
1 (left), 2 (right), 3 (center)
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Which lane position is generally best when a car is following you closely on a dry, multi-lane road?
Choose one answer below.
A
Position 1 (left third) so the driver can see your mirror image
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B
Position 2 (center) directly in front of the driver
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C
Position 3 (right third) so you are visible in the driver's right peripheral view
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D
It does not matter - lane position has no effect
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QUESTION 18 / 25
The hand signal for a left turn on a motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm extended straight out from the shoulder
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B
Left arm bent upward at the elbow with the hand pointing up
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C
Left arm bent downward at the elbow with the hand pointing down
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D
Right arm extended out from the shoulder
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QUESTION 19 / 25
The hand signal for a right turn on a motorcycle is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Right arm extended straight out
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B
Left arm bent upward at the elbow
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C
Left arm bent downward at the elbow
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D
Left arm extended straight out
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QUESTION 20 / 25
The hand signal for slowing down or stopping is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Left arm bent downward with the palm facing back
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B
Left arm extended straight out
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C
Both hands lifted off the bars
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D
Right arm bent upward
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QUESTION 21 / 25
How should two motorcycles ride together in a single traffic lane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Side by side in the same lane
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B
In a staggered formation with about a 2-second cushion behind the lead rider
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C
Lined up bumper-to-bumper to take up less space
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D
One in the left lane and one in the right lane on a two-lane road
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the friction zone on a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The range of clutch-lever travel where the clutch begins to engage and transmit some power
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B
The point where the front and rear tires meet the road
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C
The angle of lean at which the bike begins to slide
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D
The temperature range at which brake pads work best
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding through a long curve, you should usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the front brake firmly through the entire turn
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B
Slow down before the curve, then roll on the throttle gently through it
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C
Pull in the clutch and coast
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D
Maintain a constant lean by leaning only your upper body inside
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Wet pavement is most slippery:
Choose one answer below.
A
After it has rained for several hours
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B
During the first 10 to 15 minutes of rain
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C
Only when the air temperature is below 32 degrees F
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D
Only on freshly paved asphalt
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you must ride over a slippery surface like a metal grating, painted line, or wet leaves, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake hard before reaching it and then accelerate sharply across
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B
Slow down before, keep the bike upright, and maintain a steady speed across
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C
Lean the bike aggressively to get past it quickly
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D
Pull in the clutch and coast across with one foot down
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