Indiana Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is At all times

You should have your headlight on at all times. This will increase your visibility to other road users. (Note: Motorcycles manufactured since 1978 are designed to turn on the headlight whenever the engine is running.)

Not quite. The answer is Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves.

You can ride safely on slippery surfaces by slowing down and avoiding sudden moves that could result in loss of control.

Not quite. The answer is Behind the leader

When riding in a group, an inexperienced rider should be positioned right behind the leader. The inexperienced rider won't have to chase after the group, and more experienced riders will be able to keep an eye on the inexperienced rider from behind.

Not quite. The answer is sit as far forward as possible.

Your passenger should sit as far forward as possible to help balance the motorcycle.

Not quite. The answer is before entering the turn.

When you approach a turn, if you need to shift gears, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is left handgrip.

The clutch is the lever attached to the left handgrip.

Not quite. The answer is the same distance to stop as a car does.

Motorcycles typically require the same distance to stop as cars do. Make sure to leave an adequate space cushion.

Not quite. The answer is slow, tight

During slow, tight turns, you should lean your motorcycle while keeping your body straight.

Not quite. The answer is Relax and maintain your speed.

If you experience a weaving feeling while riding over a metal grating, you should relax, maintain your speed, and ride straight across. Trying to compensate for the weaving feeling is hazardous.

Not quite. The answer is Before the turn

You should slow down before you enter a turn. Hard braking in a turn increases the chance of a skid, particularly in bad weather.

Not quite. The answer is lean together at the same angle.

In normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle should lean together at the same angle.

Not quite. The answer is reducing your speed and increasing your following distance.

Ride more safely at night by reducing your speed and increasing your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is straight

To cross railroad tracks, you should ride straight within your lane.

Not quite. The answer is in front of the left footrest.

The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footrest.

Not quite. The answer is The tail rider

When motorcyclists ride in a group, the tail rider sets the pace. If the motorcyclist behind you slows down, you must also slow down to stay in a group.

Not quite. The answer is do all of the above.

You can increase your safety at night by reducing your speed, using your high-beam headlight, and increasing your following distance.

Not quite. The answer is will change throughout the curve.

When you ride a curve, the most effective lane position will change throughout the curve. Use lane positions to your advantage.

Not quite. The answer is keeping both knees against the gas tank.

You can help keep your balance while riding by keeping your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and the motorcycle move together.

Not quite. The answer is When your throttle is stuck

If the throttle is stuck and twisting it back and forth does not free it, immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time. This will cut power to the rear wheel.

Not quite. The answer is avoid braking and press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve.

The best way to swerve is to press the handgrip on the side of the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean in that direction. Never brake and swerve at the same time.