Indiana Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-9 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?

If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
Others can't see your load if it is low.

Q.2

Signals on a motorcycle:

Are not very important.
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.

Q.3

During your pre-ride inspection, you should check all of the following, except the:

Fluids.
Headlight and taillight.
Turn signals.
Reflectors.

Q.4

The proper clothing for riding a motorcycle should:

Cover your arms and legs completely.
Cover your arms completely, but leave your legs exposed.
Cover your legs completely, but leave your arms exposed.
Be whatever makes you most comfortable, regardless of safety.

Q.5

Can clothing help prevent injuries in the event of a crash?

No, clothing is not really for protection.
No, clothing is more of a personal choice.
Yes, but only if garments are very loose and flap in the wind.
Yes, if pants and a jacket cover your arms and legs completely.

Q.6

The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:

Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.

Q.7

If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

Ride like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.
Check the controls and shift pattern.
Take the owner’s word that everything is in working order.
Assume you know where all the controls are located.

Q.8

If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

Flash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.
Accelerate.
Pull over to the side of the road.
Slow down.

Q.9

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

Reduce their speed when riding at night.
Sound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.
Not ride at night.
Stay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.

Q.10

Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

The general wear and tread of your tires
The amount of cushion your seat has
The shine of your paint
The wind direction

Q.11

Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

Move onto the shoulder to get out of their way.
Speed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.
Ignore them.
Change lanes and let them pass.

Q.12

If the road is wet, you should avoid:

The left portion of a lane.
The center portion of the lane.
The right portion of the lane.
All areas of the lane.

Q.13

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

Get on the motorcycle after the engine has been started.
Sit as far forward as they can without crowding you.
Hold firmly onto your waist, hips, or belt.
Feel free to talk whenever they want.

Q.14

An advantage to keeping the size of a group of riders small is:

A small group is less easily separated in traffic than a larger group.
A small group can disregard traffic laws to stay together.
Riders will always be trying to catch up to the group.
It will be difficult to keep track of where everyone is.

Q.15

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between motorcycle operators and other drivers?

At intersections
On highways
On rural roads
In parking lots

Q.16

Just like cars, motorcycles have blind spots. When switching lanes, you should:

Turn your head and check your blind spot.
Look only at your mirrors.
Rely on your peripheral vision.
Slow down so any vehicle in your blind spot can pass you.

Q.17

Which of the following is not a safe step in preventing fatigue while riding?

Protecting yourself from the elements
Taking artificial stimulants
Limiting the distance ridden in one day
Taking frequent breaks

Q.18

A good way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.
Ignore them.
Use your horn and make obscene gestures.
Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Q.19

Where is the greatest potential for conflict between a motorcycle and other traffic?

Intersections
Highways
Parking lots
Residential areas

Q.20

How is the accelerator controlled?

With the right hand
With the left hand
With the right foot
With the left foot

Q.21

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

Goggles
Windshield
Sunglasses
Eyeglasses

Q.22

When selecting footwear, you should choose:

Shoes with long heels.
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
Shoes that cover your ankles.
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.

Q.23

When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

Have a seat that is large enough for two riders.
Only have one set of footrests.
Not encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.
Put a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.

Q.24

Once a motorcycle helmet has been involved in a crash, it should be:

Inspected closely.
Replaced.
Sold to another rider.
Outfitted with a new chinstrap.

Q.25

When it is obvious that you are going to turn, you:

Do not need to use a turn signal.
Should still use a turn signal.
Only need to use a turn signal if there are nearby pedestrians.
Only need to use a turn signal if you are at a stop light.

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