Indiana Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.
Are caused by faulty ignition systems.
Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.
Happen at night.

Q.2

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

Brake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.
Brake as hard as you would on a straightaway.
Wait until you are not in the curve to brake.
Only use the rear brake.

Q.3

What does this hand signal mean?

Slow or stop
Left turn
Right turn
Backing up

Q.4

Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

Eyeglasses
Sunglasses
A windshield
Goggles

Q.5

When you ride a motorcycle, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Q.6

When it starts raining, it is usually best to:

Ride in the center of the lane.
Pull off to the side of the road until the rain stops.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Increase your speed.

Q.7

______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.

Eye contact
Using a turn signal
Following another vehicle
Nothing

Q.8

Shifting into a lower gear causes an effect similar to:

Using the brakes.
Accelerating.
Swerving.
Turning.

Q.9

If the chain or belt of your motorcycle breaks, you will:

Experience a sudden increase in power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the rear wheel.
Experience a sudden loss of power to the front wheel.
Experience a sudden increase in power to the front wheel.

Q.10

Generally, the body eliminates how many alcoholic drinks per hour?

One
Two
Three
Four

Q.11

Before riding, check all of the following, except:

Your tires' inflation pressure.
The amount of tread on your tires.
The reflective quality of your tires.
The general condition of the sidewalls on your tires.

Q.12

How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?

Never
Occasionally
Frequently
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead

Q.13

When riding, you should:

Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
Keep your arms straight.
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.

Q.14

When conducting a pre-ride check, be sure that:

The brakes make a loud squeaking noise.
The brakes cause some friction with the steering.
Each brake can hold the motorcycle.
Only the rear brake can hold the motorcycle.

Q.15

When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.16

A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.
Will never happen.
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

Q.17

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Avoid other drivers' blind spots.
Avoid surface hazards.
Prevent access to an escape route.

Q.18

When should your rearview mirror be adjusted?

After starting the motorcycle
Before starting the motorcycle
During the ride
At a traffic signal

Q.19

If you are riding behind a car, you should:

Stay in a lane position that makes you visible to the driver.
Always ride in the far left portion of the lane.
Not be concerned about your placement.
Always ride in the far right portion of the lane.

Q.20

Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

One second.
Two seconds.
Three seconds.
Four seconds.

Q.21

When braking on a slippery surface, you should:

Use both the front and rear brakes.
Use abrupt pressure on the front brake to prevent locking the front tire.
Only use the rear brake.
Use either brake, but use only one brake.

Q.22

Impairment from alcohol:

Begins with the first drink.
Begins at about half of the legal limit.
Occurs at the legal limit.
Occurs only if you have had multiple drinks.

Q.23

If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:

Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.
Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.
Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.
Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.

Q.24

When riding with a passenger, you should:

Ride faster than usual.
Rider more slowly than usual.
Start slowing later than usual.
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.

Q.25

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

Warning
Service
Regulatory
Speed limit

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