How Many Questions Are on the Indiana Motorcycle Test?
Indiana's motorcycle knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions, and you need to answer at least 21 of them correctly (84%) to pass — a higher threshold than the state's regular permit test.
The official test format
Unlike the two-section, sign-versus-rules split of Indiana's regular permit test, the motorcycle exam is a single 25-question test with one 84% threshold.
The test is drawn from the state's official Motorcycle Operator Manual, covering everything from Indiana's universal helmet law to the restrictions that apply to a motorcycle learner's permit.
Because BMV procedures can change, always confirm the current requirements on the official Indiana BMV website before your appointment.
How the questions are distributed by topic
The official exam covers motorcycle controls, braking, cornering technique, and the specific restrictions on a motorcycle learner's permit, like daylight-only riding.
Our free Indiana motorcycle practice tests cover 15 topic areas, including braking, cornering, and road hazards, so you can see which areas need more review before test day.
How our practice tests are structured
Rather than mirroring the exact 25-question format, dmvwrittenexam.com splits its 100+ original Indiana motorcycle questions into full-length practice tests, giving you more total repetitions across more topics.
Each question includes an explanation and a source reference, so you learn the reasoning behind the correct answer, not just which letter to pick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the motorcycle test the same two-section format as the regular permit test?
No. Indiana's regular permit test splits into a sign section and a rules section, each scored separately; the motorcycle test is a single 25-question test with one 84% threshold.
What restrictions apply to an Indiana motorcycle learner's permit?
A DOT-approved helmet, riding only between roughly a half hour before sunrise and a half hour after sunset, and no passengers — all covered on the written test.
What happens if I don't pass the motorcycle written test?
Retake policies, including any waiting period, are set by the BMV. Check with your local BMV branch for current retake rules.
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Start a free Indiana motorcycle practice testLast reviewed: 2026-07-21