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Indiana Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

The course is about 5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours of riding on a closed range, with a motorcycle provided. Practice with 940+ questions for the Indiana motorcycle knowledge test, written from the Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual.

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Control and lane position

Besides room to maneuver, what does keeping space around you help with?

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How the Indiana motorcycle test works

  1. Two ways to the endorsement

    Indiana riders with a valid driver's license either finish an entry-level Ride Safe Indiana safety course, or pass the motorcycle knowledge test at a BMV branch for a learner's permit and then pass a riding skills exam with an approved provider.

  2. The course route

    The course is about 5 hours in the classroom and 10 hours of riding on a closed range, with a motorcycle provided. It ends with a knowledge exam and a skills evaluation; pass both and your results go to the BMV, valid for one year. You can be 16 for the endorsement this way.

  3. The permit route

    The BMV's motorcycle knowledge test and a vision screening get you a one-year learner's permit. The riding skills exam needs the permit, your own street-legal motorcycle and a DOT-approved helmet, and you must be at least 16 years and 270 days old.

  4. Riding on a learner's permit

    With a learner's permit you must wear a DOT-compliant helmet, ride only in daylight and carry no passengers. The permit can be renewed once; after that, wait a year before applying again, or take the course.

Source: Ride Safe Indiana: Motorcycle endorsements and permits

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Riding in Indiana

  • Does an Indiana motorcycle endorsement expire on its own?

    No. It stays valid for as long as your driver's license does and is renewed along with it.

  • Do I need insurance and registration for a motorcycle in Indiana?

    Yes. Indiana requires liability insurance for every motorcyclist, and the motorcycle must be registered with plates at a BMV branch before you ride.

Sources: Ride Safe Indiana: Motorcycle endorsements and permits · Ride Safe Indiana: New rider basics

Rules from the Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual

From the 21st Edition edition.

Gear and pre-ride checks

Practice Gear and pre-ride checks
  • p. 1
    The Rider and the Motorcycle

    Riding takes more than driving a car: strength, coordination, balance and sharp awareness.

  • p. 2
    Wear the Right Gear

    A DOT-compliant helmet still lets you see as far to the sides as you need, and studies show helmets don't stop riders from spotting danger.

  • p. 43
    Earning Your License

    Licensing tests measure the basic skills needed to ride safely in traffic. Judging your own skills isn't enough, because people often overestimate their abilities and friends and relatives find it hard to be fully honest; licensing exams are more complete and scored objectively.

  • p. 44
    On-Motorcycle Skill Test

    On-motorcycle skill tests include basic control and crash-avoidance skills.

  • p. 53
    T-CLOCS: Pre-Ride Inspection Checklist

    The T-CLOCS checklist starts with tires and wheels: tread depth and wear, bulges and embedded objects; air pressure checked cold and adjusted to the load; spokes and rims; bearings and seals; and brakes, where each brake alone should keep the motorcycle from rolling.

Control and lane position

Practice Control and lane position
  • p. 8
    Body Position

    Body position: sit so you can reach every control and steer well, far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent on the grips, so you can press on the handlebars without stretching.

  • p. 10
    Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS)

    ABS is meant to stop the wheels locking and skidding in panic stops. It works when too much pressure is put on either the front or rear brake control: sensors detect a possible lock, and pressure is released and reapplied, more than 15 times a second, while the controls stay applied.

  • p. 11
    Keeping Your Distance

    Keep a cushion of space between you and other vehicles: it gives a clear view of traffic, and if someone makes a mistake you have more time to react and more room to maneuver, including a way out.

Intersections and being seen

Practice Intersections and being seen
  • p. 15-16
    See

    The manual names three lead times: keep at least a 2-second following distance.

  • p. 19
    Parked Cars

    Cars making a sudden U-turn are dangerous: they can block the whole road and leave you nowhere to go. Since you can't tell what the driver will do, slow down, get the driver's attention with your horn and go on with caution.

Alcohol, drugs and fatigue

Practice Alcohol, drugs and fatigue
  • p. 38
    Why This Information Is Important

    Alcohol is a major factor in motorcycle crashes, especially fatal ones: nearly a third of fatally injured riders had a BAC above the 0.08% limit, and another 8% had lower levels (0.01 to 0.07%), which shows a drink or two can impair riding skills.

  • p. 41
    Cannabis & Motorcycle Operation

    Even where cannabis is legal, riding while impaired by it is illegal, unsafe and unwise: it distorts your sense of time, space and speed.

Indiana motorcycle license questions and answers

15 questions

The knowledge test

Do I have to take the motorcycle knowledge test at the Indiana BMV?

Only on the permit route. Riders who finish an entry-level Ride Safe Indiana course take a knowledge exam and a riding evaluation at the end of the course instead, and the passing results are sent to the BMV for them.

What does this Indiana motorcycle practice test cover?

The Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual (the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's 21st edition): gear and pre-ride checks, control and lane position, SEE and intersections, being seen, crash avoidance, passengers and group riding, alcohol, cannabis and fatigue, and three-wheel motorcycles. The manual says knowledge test questions come from the information and practices in it. Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual p. 43

What if I fail the Indiana motorcycle skills exam?

You can try again from the next business day, one attempt per day. After three failed attempts you must wait two months from the last one. A passed skills exam counts only while your learner's permit is valid.

What score do I need to pass the Indiana motorcycle permit test?

You need 21 of the 25 questions right (84%). Always confirm the current test with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV). Compare every state

How many questions can I miss on the Indiana motorcycle permit test?

You can miss up to 4 of the 25 questions: you need 21 right (84%) to pass.

Getting your endorsement

How old do you have to be for a motorcycle endorsement in Indiana?

At least 16 through a Ride Safe Indiana course (you can enroll in the course from 15 with a parent's permission), or at least 16 years and 270 days on the permit and skills exam route. Under 18, a parent or guardian signs an Agreement of Financial Liability.

What are the rules on an Indiana motorcycle learner's permit?

You must hold a valid Indiana driver's license, wear a helmet that meets the federal DOT standard, ride only during daylight hours and carry no passengers. The permit lasts one year.

How many times can I renew an Indiana motorcycle permit?

Once. If you don't get the endorsement before the renewed permit expires, you wait one year before applying for a new permit, though you can take a Ride Safe Indiana course at any time instead.

How long is a Ride Safe Indiana course completion good for?

One year from the date it is issued. Add the endorsement within that time; you can usually do it online at myBMV.com or at any branch.

I'm moving to Indiana with a motorcycle endorsement. What do I need?

A valid, unexpired endorsement from another state can be moved to your Indiana driver's license after you pass the motorcycle knowledge exam.

Can I get an endorsement for a three-wheel motorcycle in Indiana?

Yes. Ride Safe Indiana runs a three-wheel entry-level course, on your own three-wheeler. An endorsement earned on a three-wheel motorcycle or with a sidecar carries a restriction until you pass the skills exam on a standard motorcycle.

How much does a Indiana motorcycle permit and license cost?

Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) lists the current fees for the motorcycle permit, tests and license on its official fee page.

What do I need for the Indiana motorcycle skills exam on the permit route?

A valid motorcycle learner's permit, a street-legal motorcycle of your own and a DOT-certified helmet; a vision screening may also be required. After passing with an RSI-approved exam provider, take your signed and stamped permit to a BMV branch to get the endorsement.

How do I get my Indiana motorcycle endorsement back after dropping it?

It depends on how long ago you removed it. Between 180 days and three years: pass the motorcycle knowledge exam only. More than three years: pass the knowledge exam, skills exam and vision screening again, or show that you completed a motorcycle safety course.

I have a motorcycle-only license from another state. How do I get licensed in Indiana?

A motorcycle-only license can't simply be transferred. You get a learner's permit, log 50 hours of driving, pass a driving exam and the motorcycle knowledge exam, and then receive an Indiana operator's license with the motorcycle endorsement.

Sources: Ride Safe Indiana: Motorcycle endorsements and permits · Ride Safe Indiana: Motorcycle safety courses · Indiana BMV: Fee Chart