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To earn your motorcycle license in Indiana, you must pass both a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on information from the Indiana Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand road rules and safe riding practices. The knowledge examination consists of 25 questions, and 21 correct answers are required to pass.
1. If you are chased by a dog:
stop until the animal loses interest.
approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
kick it away.
swerve around the animal.
2. When changing lanes on a multi-lane road, always remember to check the lane next to you and:
the far lane.
the rear brake.
the lane behind you.
the lane in front of you.
3. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, you should position your motorcycle:
with your rear wheel touching the curb.
parallel to the roadside.
at an angle.
with the rear wheel locked.
4. In slow tight turns, counterbalance the motorcycle by:
leaning in the opposite direction of the motorcycle.
keeping your body straight.
leaning forward.
leaning with the motorcycle.
5. When riding in a group, motoryclists should ride in a single-file formation:
at all times.
when entering a highway.
in school zones.
on highways.
6. You can help other drivers notice that you are slowing down by:
using low beams.
grabbing at the front brake.
flashing your brake light.
jamming down on the rear brake.
7. When you carry cargo, make sure to:
keep it low.
secure the load.
distribute the weight evenly.
All of the above.
8. Because operation of a motorcycle is more tiring than the operation of a car, you should:
avoid drinking water.
eat foods high in carbohydrate.
take frequent breaks.
drink a lot of coffee.
9. Shifting to a lower gear to slow down is known as:
engine braking.
shift braking.
Anti-Lock Braking.
None of the above.
10. If your motorcycle starts to wobble:
Downshift.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Accelerate out of the wobble.
Use the brakes gradually.
 
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IN DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:21
Passing score:84%
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