Indiana Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is is not a guarantee that they will yield to you.

Eye contact is not a guarantee that drivers will yield to you. Often, they don't notice motorcyclists even when they are looking directly at them.

Not quite. The answer is cars turning left in front of you.

At an intersection, you must especially watch out for cars turning left across your path. Car drivers often do not see oncoming motorcycles.

Not quite. The answer is When you are descending a large hill

It is least important to check your mirrors when you are descending a large hill.

Not quite. The answer is using both brakes every time you stop.

Using your brakes properly means using both brakes every time you stop. This is the most effective braking method.

Not quite. The answer is Fully apply both brakes.

Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by fully applying both the front and rear brakes without locking either of them.

Not quite. The answer is avoid the left lane position.

When another vehicle is passing you on the left, ride in the center lane position to keep away from the hazard. Riding in the right lane position could encourage the driver of that vehicle to move back into your lane too soon. Also, in the right lane position, you would have less room for error on your right side if you were hit by a blast of wind from the passing vehicle that affected your control.

Not quite. The answer is 500

To avoid receiving a traffic citation and 2 points on your driving record, you must use headlights between sunset and sunrise and whenever visibility is less than 500 feet.

Not quite. The answer is license suspension.

An Indiana judge has the authority to substitute mandatory completion of a BMV-approved defensive driving course for license suspension.

Not quite. The answer is Gravel roads

Of the four choices, gravel roads are the most hazardous for a motorcycle to ride on because they provide the least amount of traction.

Not quite. The answer is Use the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you.

To identify bumps in the road at night, watch the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you. If the vehicle's taillights seem to bounce up and down, it is likely driving over bumps.

Not quite. The answer is in the tire tracks of other vehicles.

In the rain, the safest place to ride is in the tire tracks of other vehicles. These are less likely to be slippery.

Not quite. The answer is 4

For driving between 16 and 25 mph over the posted speed limit, 4 points will be added to your driving record.

Not quite. The answer is behind you and part of the lane beside you.

Adjust your side mirrors so you will be able to see behind you and as much of the lane beside you as possible. A motorcycle still has blind spots, so make sure you check over your shoulder when necessary.

Not quite. The answer is G

Restriction G on your driver's license means that you are allowed to operate vehicles only during daylight hours.

Not quite. The answer is The right part of the lane behind motorcycle A and in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. After the first rider passes safely, the second rider moves up to the left portion of the lane and watches for a safe chance to pass. After passing, this rider returns to the right portion of the lane and opens up room for the next rider.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above are correct.

You should do everything you safely can to avoid hitting an animal. If you are in traffic, however, remain in your lane. Hitting something small is less dangerous to you than hitting something big – like a car. If you are being chased by a dog, downshift and approach the animal slowly. As you approach it, accelerate away and leave the animal behind. Don't kick at an animal. Keep control of your motorcycle. For larger animals (deer, elk, cattle), brake and prepare to stop; they are unpredictable.

Not quite. The answer is the front brake.

Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by the front brake.

Not quite. The answer is other vehicles will have difficulty seeing you in certain areas.

Blind intersections are dangerous because other vehicles will have difficulty seeing you from certain areas.

Not quite. The answer is 45 days.

You may register a newly purchased vehicle online within 45 days. After that, you will need to visit a BMV office in person to register the vehicle.