Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because The pavement is poor quality near the edge. Of dirt and gravel buildup. The road edge markings are often inaccurate You cannot be seen when riding near the edge.

2. When making a slow, tight turn, how can you maintain balance? Keep your feet on the foot pegs. Keep your body straight while leaning only the motorcycle. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Lean the same direction as the motorcycle.

3. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

4. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Warm pavement.

5. Use your horn when You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

6. When being passed on the left, it is best to Ride on the shoulder of the road. Keep closer to the passing vehicle. Avoid the center of the lane Avoid the left lane position.

7. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Stay in the same lane position. Ride in a group. Reduce your speed Do not wear a helmet.

8. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Riding only in the left of the lane position. Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing. Wearing a full-face helmet.

9. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch? Once per trip. Every five hours. Every 50 miles. Every two hours.

10. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the rear brake only. Use either brake while swerving. Use the front brake only Use both brakes at the same time.

11. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common? They are present on all roads. They are the safest places to ride. They are areas where motorcycles cannot ride They provide poor traction for motorcycles.

12. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is In school zones. On freeways. At intersections On rural roads.

13. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be? Whichever lane position you are currently in. Center or right. Left, closer to the hazard. Whichever lane position you generally prefer.

14. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if The passenger has special shoes. Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. They are wearing protective clothing All of the above conditions are met.

15. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: Should only be worn while riding at night. Can make motorcycle riders easier to see. Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

16. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Leather clothing. Colorful clothing. Fluorescent clothing. Any type of clothing.

17. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

18. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

19. When following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen. Left or right. Right. Left. Center.

20. Use your feet to maintain balance by Pointing your toes downward. Holding them away from the motorcycle. Skimming them above the ground Keeping them on the footrests.

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To operate a motorcycle in Illinois, you must have a valid Class M or Class L license. You can receive a license from a Secretary of State (SOS) facility. A Class L license permits you to drive motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, and scooters that are 150cc or less. A Class M license allows to you operate any type of motorcycle. Minors can apply for a 24-month motorcycle instruction permit to operate motorbikes that are 150cc or less. If you are 18 or older, you may apply for a 12-month instruction permit for any type of motorcycle.

To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge test, and pay the fees. Minors must also successfully complete a driver's education course. To receive a Class L or M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees. Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 must complete an approved motorcycle training course. Applicants who are over the age of 18 may complete the state's Motorcycle Rider Education Course in lieu of the written and driving exams.

The written exam can be taken at your local SOS office. The test contains 25 questions about how to safely operate a motorcycle. You must answer 20 questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test assesses your on-cycle abilities. If you fail either test, you must wait seven days to retest.