Indiana BMV Motorcycle Handbook 2024
The Hoosier State lies at the crossroads of the nation and can offer the motorcycle tourist a varied amount of scenery as well as amenities. The northern part of the state is like a step back in time to the 19th Century with picturesque farming communities among hardwood forests. Moving south you’ll find hillier terrain with forests that span down to the mighty Ohio River.
But before you can explore the state on two wheels, you’ll need a valid motorcycle license and that means passing the state required motorcycle written test. And the first stop on the road towards passing the test begins with becoming familiar with the information found in the Indiana Motorcycle Manual .
Preparing With the IN Motorcycle Manual
If you’re one who likes to stack the deck in his favor, you can do so before you take your test by checking out our Indiana motorcycle practice tests. When used in combination with the handbook, you greatly increase your chances of passing the license test the very first time, saving yourself time as well as money. Get your adventure started today!
Topics Covered in the Manual
The Indiana Motorcycle Manual is a publication of the Indiana Department of Transportation and covers the following topics:
- All licensing procedures
- Pre-ride checklists
- Using mirrors and head checks
- Passengers and cargo
- Riding in groups
- Proper equipment and maintenance
- Hazardous surfaces to be aware of
- Night riding
- Helping motorists to better see you
- Avoiding collisions
- Mechanical failures
- Special situations – animals,hills, getting off the road
- State laws and best practices on distances between vehicles