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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. When you are being passed from behind, you should:
swerve as soon as you can.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
2. Surfaces that provide poor traction include:
exit lanes.
multi-lane roads.
roads in residential areas.
pavement after it starts to rain.
3. What is a benefit of riding in the center lane position?
Your space cushion is maximized.
It prevents others from sharing your lane.
It helps you maintain a constant speed.
It allows you to go faster.
4. Distances are harder to judge at night than in daylight. When you ride at night you should:
use your high beam whenever you are not following or meeting a car.
use another vehicle's tail lights to help judge the road ahead.
All the other answers are correct.
allow more distance to pass and be passed.
5. You should adjust your side mirrors:
at a designated service center.
while riding your motorcycle.
before starting your motorcycle.
before mounting your motorcycle.
6. If you are chased by a dog:
stop until the animal loses interest.
kick it away.
approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
swerve around the animal.
7. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:
fight the wobble.
grip the handlebars firmly and roll off the throttle.
try to accelerate out of the wobble.
apply the brakes.
8. To swerve properly, brake:
before swerving.
before or after swerving.
while swerving.
after swerving.
9. Turning to take railroad tracks at a 90-degree angle can be more dangerous because:
could catch your tires and throw you off balance.
your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.
All the other answers are correct.
it may cause a motorcycle to weave.
10. The front brake supplies __________ of the potential stopping power.
all
about 70%
about 40%
about 20%
 
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IN DMV Motorcycle Test

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