Have brakes in both the front and rear.

Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Is slowing down by downshifting.

Is slowing down by turning the engine off.

Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

Should not balloon when riding.

Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.

Indiana Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Most crashes happen:

Far from home.
On short trips.
On long rides.
Several hours into the ride.

Q.2

The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:

Has long, loose laces.
Has short heels.
Has tall heels.
Is always sneakers.

Q.3

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Is recommended because you will be seen easily.
Is not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.
Is recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.
Is illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.

Q.4

A proper lane position should do all of the following, except:

Allow you to set up for turns.
Allow an escape route.
Allow you to avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
Allow you to be in another vehicle’s blind spot.

Q.5

When riding near stopped or slow-moving cars, a motorcyclist should:

Pull over and wait until traffic begins to move.
Ride on the shoulder to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Weave between the cars to get through the area as quickly as possible.
Not weave between the cars.

Q.6

Most motorcycles:

Have only a front brake.
Have only a rear brake.
Have brakes in both the front and rear.
Have three brakes: one in the front, one in the rear, and an emergency brake.

Q.7

Which of the following types of footwear is best for a motorcycle operator?

Sturdy boots
Tennis shoes
Shoes with loose laces
Sandals

Q.8

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
Your arms.
The road in front of your motorcycle.
The side of the motorcycle.

Q.9

A proper lane position can help you do all of the following, except:

Avoid other drivers' blindspots.
Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Go faster.
Set up for turns.

Q.10

When looking through a turn, you should:

Use only your mirrors.
Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
Only move your eyes, not your head.

Q.11

Of the following, which is not considered protective clothing?

A leather jacket
Full-fingered gloves
Long pants made of denim
Athletic shoes

Q.12

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

Let them.
Encourage them to take less-crowded roads.
Push their bike over.
Encourage friends to talk them out of riding.

Q.13

When changing lanes, riders should:

Rely only on their mirrors to identify other vehicles.
Turn their head to look for traffic behind them.
Not worry about other traffic.
Slam on the brakes to allow any vehicles in their blind spot to pass.

Q.14

Engine braking:

Is illegal.
Is slowing down by turning the engine off.
Is slowing down by downshifting.
Is not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.

Q.15

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

Q.16

Motorcycle riders should not rely on their mirrors to see what’s going on around them because:

Motorcycle mirrors are smaller than the mirrors on other vehicles, so you can't see as much.
Motorcycles, like cars, have blind spots.
Mirrors are never accurate.
Mirrors take your eyes off the road in front of you and they should not be used.

Q.17

Rain suits:

Should not be used.
Should not balloon when riding.
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
Should tear easily.

Q.18

A skidding rear tire:

Is not serious.
Eliminates your ability to change direction.
Will usually correct itself.
Is only a concern if the front tire is also skidding.

Q.19

When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:

Ride more slowly than you would normally.
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
Increase your following distance.
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.

Q.20

Reflective clothing should:

Be worn only at night.
Be worn only during the day.
Not be worn.
Be worn day and night.

Q.21

When making normal stops, you should:

Use only the rear brake.
Use only the front brake.
Use both the front and rear brakes.
Alternate between the front and rear brakes.

Q.22

When riding a motorcycle, you should:

Not wear a jacket if it's warm out.
Always wear a jacket, even if it’s warm out.
Wear shorts in warm weather.
Not be concerned about long shoelaces.

Q.23

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

Speed up before contact.
Slow down before contact.
Lean the motorcycle.
Stay seated on the motorcycle.

Q.24

Your street-legal motorcycle must have all of the following, except:

Front and rear brakes.
One mirror.
Turn signals.
A horn.

Q.25

A potential danger of braking too hard is:

Losing traction on one or both wheels.
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
Popping a tire.
Taking too long to stop.