If you would like to get your motorcycle license without taking a motorcycle rider course, you are required to get your motorcycle permit from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles, and pass a riding test.
Below are ABATE of Indiana's testing locations, dates and times. There is no pre-registration for license testing at our locations. For other testing locations, please check RideSafeIndiana.com.
NOTE: Tests are given first come, first served. You must provide your own vehicle for testing (motorcycle or trike).
Bring $40 cash (exact change), photo id, valid permit, and a DOT approved motorcycle helmet (eye protection if you are under 18). Parent/guardian signature required for applicants under 18. Dates, times and locations subject to change without notification. Questions? Call (800) 232-2283 or (317) 422-8040.
There is no pre-registration for license testing.
2022 ABATE Motorcycle Testing Schedule Applicants must have a valid Indiana Motorcycle learners permit as well as a photocopy of that permit, their drivers license, a signed waiver for the BMV, a signed waiver for ABATE (both available on this page) and $40 cash. Applicants should write their phone number and email address on the photocopy of the permit. Applicants must wear a DOT approved helmet and provide their own registered, street legal motorcycle capable of passing a safety inspection. Riders may be asked to show proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
All motorcycle license examination applicants will receive a complimentary one year membership in ABATE of Indiana.
IMPORTANT! These locations are private property and practicing is prohibited. |
||
Testing Site & Location | Notes |
Testing Dates & Times
|
Clarksville CC Powersports |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign up at 12:30 pm
April: 9; 23 May: 21 June: 25 July: 23 August: 20 September: 17 October: 8
(Updated 4/11/22) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Evansville Roberts Park |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign in starts at 1 pm
April: 10; 24 May: 8; 22 June: 12; 26 July: 10; 24 August: 14; 28
|
Fort Wayne Coliseum Bingo |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign in starts at 1 pm
April: 9; 16; 30 May: 7; 21; 28 June: 18 July: 2; 22 August: 6; 20
(Updated 5/15/22) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Granger Indiana Toll Road Concession Building 52551 Ash Road |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign in starts at 1:30 pm
April: 30 May: 7; 14; 21; 29 June: 4; 11; 18; 25 July: 9; 16; 23; 30 August: 6; 20; 27 September: 10; 17; 24 October: 1
(updated 08/02/22) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Kendallville Kendallville Powersports (previously Hayden Honda Powerhouse) 619 Westgate Ave Kendallville, IN 46755 |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Friday sign in starts at 3:00 pm Saturday sign in starts at 9:00 am
April: 8; 15; 30 May: 6; 14; 20; 21 June: 17; 25 July: 8; 16; 22; 30 August: 13; 26 September: 9; 17; 23 October: 1
(updated 8/19/22) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Kokomo Inventrek Technology Park |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign in time 4 pm
May: 1, 15 June: 5, 19 July: 17 August: 7, 21 September: 18 October: 2, 16
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Merrillville IUOE Local 150
|
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign in time 12 pm CST
October: 8; 15; 22
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Terre Haute Thompsons Motorsports 250 W Honey Creek Pkwy Terre Haute, IN |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sunday sign in 2 pm Saturday sign in 10 am Tuesday sign in 5 pm
April: 19; 23; 24; 26 May: 22; 24; 28 June: 25; 26; 28 July: 5; 9; 10 August: 20; 21; 23 September: 13; 17; 18 October: 1; 2; 4
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Versailles Southeastern Career Center |
Sign up for skills tests begins at the posted time and will remain open for one hour. All applicants that are signed in will be tested. |
Sign in time 3 pm
April: 23; 30 June: 25 July: 30 August: 13 September: 10 October: 8
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
|
|
|
|
||
|
Testing Requirements:
• Fee: $40.00 CASH, payable to examiner at the time of testing.
• You must provide an Indiana Drivers License.
• You must have a valid (unexpired) Motorcycle Learner Permit (permit test administered by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and based on questions from the Motorcycle Operators Manual.)
• Applicant must provide their own vehicle (motorcycle or trike).
• Motorcycle used for skills examination to obtain an endorsement or license must be street-legal, currently registered, with proof of insurance.
• Motorcycles are subject to a vehicle safety inspection performed by the examiner.
• Applicant must wear a DOT approved motorcycle helmet.
Important BMV links:
Indiana Motorcycle Endorsement
Indiana Motorcycle Learners Permit