If you would like to get your motorcycle endorsement without taking a motorcycle rider course, you are required to get your motorcycle learner's 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.
2024 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. |
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Testing Site & Location | Notes |
Testing Dates & Times
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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-in time: 5:30 pm
April 29, Monday
June 3, Monday June 24, Monday
July 29, Monday
August 26, Monday
September 30, Monday
October 28, Monday
(Revised 05/17/25)
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Evansville Roberts Park |
Testing begins at 2 pm. All those signed up by 2 pm will be tested. |
Sign-in time: 1-2 pm (central time)
May 12, Sunday
May 26, Sunday
June 9, Sunday
June 23, Sunday
July 14, Sunday
July 28, Sunday
August 11, Sunday
August 25, Sunday
September 8, Sunday
September 22, Sunday
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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-up time: 4 pm – 5 pm April 12, Friday April 26, Friday May 17, Friday June 7, Friday June 21, Friday July 12, Friday July 26, Friday August 9, Friday August 23, Friday September 20, Friday October 4, Friday
(revised 072824)
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 time: 2 pm April 27, Saturday May 4, Saturday May 18, Saturday June 1, Saturday June 8, Saturday June 29, Saturday July 13, Saturday July 27, Saturday August 10, Saturday August 24, Saturday September 7, Saturday September 14, Saturday September 28, Saturday October 5, Saturday
(Revised 02/29/24) SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Indianapolis Marine Corps League |
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 4, Saturday May 11, Saturday May 12, Sunday May 18, Saturday June 8, Saturday June 9, Sunday June 22, Saturday June 23, Saturday July 6, Saturday July 13, Saturday July 14, Sunday July 27, Saturday August 3, Saturday August 10, Saturday August 11, Sunday August 24, Saturday September 14, Saturday September 15, Sunday September 21, Saturday September 28, Saturday
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 April 21, Sunday May 5, Sunday May 19, Sunday
June 9, Sunday
June 23, Sunday
July 7, Sunday
August 4, Sunday
August 18, Sunday
September 8, Sunday
September 22, Sunday
October 6, Sunday
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Merrillville IUOE Local 150
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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 (Saturdays): 1 pm (central)
Sign-in time (Tuesdays): 4 pm (central)
April 20, Saturday
May 21, Tuesday
July 16, Tuesday
June 29, Saturday
August 3, Saturday
August 13, Tuesday
September 21, Saturday
September 28, Saturday
October 5, Saturday
October 12, Saturday
October 19, Saturday
October 26, Saturday
(Revised 10/14/24)
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
Terre Haute Thompson's Motorsports 250 W Honey Creek Pkwy Terre Haute IN 47802
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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 (Saturdays) 10 am Sign-in time (Sundays): 2 pm
May 18, Saturday
May 19, Sunday
June 22, Saturday
June 23, Sunday
July 6, Saturday
July 7, Sunday
August 17, Saturday
August 18, Sunday
September 21, Saturday
September 22, Sunday
October 12, Saturday
October 13, Sunday
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: 10:00 am
March 23, Saturday March 30, Saturday May 11, Saturday July 6, Saturday July 14, Sunday July 21, Sunday August 3, Saturday August 11, Sunday August 18, Sunday September 8, Sunday September 22, Sunday
(Revised 08/09/24)
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE |
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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's 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.
• Minors MUST be accompanied by a parent to test.
Important BMV links:
Indiana Motorcycle Endorsement
Indiana Motorcycle Learners Permit