Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

12 sample Traffic Laws questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. A new Indiana resident who already holds a motorcycle endorsement from another state can transfer it after:

   Correct answer: Passing an Indiana motorcycle knowledge exam

   New residents with a valid out-of-state endorsement may transfer it to an Indiana license once they pass the motorcycle knowledge exam.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: New Indiana Residents

2. 2. To legally operate a motorcycle on an Indiana public road, a rider must hold:

   Correct answer: A driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement or a motorcycle learner's permit

   Indiana law requires either a valid driver's license carrying a motorcycle endorsement or a valid motorcycle learner's permit before riding on public roadways.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Endorsement

3. 3. How many times may an Indiana motorcycle learner's permit be renewed?

   Correct answer: Only one time

   A motorcycle learner's permit may be renewed only once; failing to earn the endorsement before the second permit expires triggers a one-year wait.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Learner's Permit

4. 4. A person riding on an Indiana motorcycle learner's permit is prohibited from:

   Correct answer: Carrying any passengers

   The law bars learner's permit holders from carrying passengers.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Learner's Permit

5. 5. Indiana restricts a motorcycle learner's permit holder to riding only:

   Correct answer: During daylight hours

   Permit holders may operate only in daylight and are not allowed to ride after dark.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Learner's Permit

6. 6. The manual says a rider should use turn signals:

   Correct answer: Any time they plan to turn or change lanes, even if no one seems near

   Signals should be used whenever you plan to change lanes or turn, even when you think no one else is around.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Increasing Conspicuity: Signals

7. 7. While riding on a motorcycle learner's permit in Indiana, the rider must always:

   Correct answer: Wear a helmet meeting U.S. DOT standards

   A permit holder is required by law to wear a helmet that meets the U.S. DOT standard under 49 CFR 571.218.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Learner's Permit

8. 8. At a minimum, the manual says a street-legal motorcycle must be equipped with:

   Correct answer: A headlight, taillight, brake light, two brakes, turn signals, a horn, and two mirrors

   The manual lists a headlight, taillight and brake light, front and rear brakes, turn signals, a horn, and two mirrors as the minimum for a street-legal machine.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Know Your Motorcycle: The Right Motorcycle For You

9. 9. An Indiana motorcycle learner's permit is valid for a period of:

   Correct answer: One year

   The permit allows riding on public roads for the duration of the one-year permit under its restrictions.

   Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Learner's Permit

10. 10. Under Indiana definitions, a machine qualifies as a motorcycle when its cylinder capacity:

    Correct answer: Is greater than 50 cc

    A motorcycle is defined as having a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc and being registered as a motorcycle.

    Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Indiana Licensing: Motorcycle Definition

11. 11. A legal pass on a motorcycle must be:

    Correct answer: Completed within the posted speed limit and only where passing is allowed

    Passes have to be completed within the speed limit and only where signs and markings permit passing.

    Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Keeping Your Distance: Passing

12. 12. Riding a motorcycle between rows of stopped or moving cars in the same lane is:

    Correct answer: Usually against the law

    Cars and motorcycles each need a full lane, and sharing a lane this way is generally prohibited and leaves you exposed.

    Source: Indiana Motorcycle Operator Manual — Keeping Your Distance: Lane Sharing