Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

2. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed? Ride in the most slippery part of the lane. Walk your motorcycle across it. Stay relaxed and maintain speed Travel as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface.

3. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

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

5. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle? Ride slower. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster Only ride in the center of the lane position.

6. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should Use both brakes. Use the rear brake only. Always coast in neutral Use the front brake only.

7. What is the best way to prevent fatigue while riding? Take frequent rest breaks. Do not wear a face shield. Drive only during the day. Drink lots of fluids.

8. 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.

9. Riding between lanes of traffic is Prohibited at all times. Permitted only when traffic is not moving. Prohibited at night Allowed in designated areas.

10. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be placed firmly on the foot pegs. Be against the gas tank. Skim the ground during turns Point down toward the road.

11. Under illinois law, motorcycle riders are Are required to wear a helmet at all times. Are required to wear a helmet at night only. Required to wear a helmet in designated areas Not required to wear a helmet.

12. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? On long stretches of road. In rural areas. When entering a highway. At all times.

13. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift When you need more power to accelerate. While riding on a multilane road. Whenever you pull in the clutch When you are descending a hill.

14. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ seconds Three. One. 4 Two.

15. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet. Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket.

16. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

17. If either of your motorcycle tires goes flat while riding, you should Hold handgrips firmly. Increase your speed. Change your direction Apply the brakes quickly.

18. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Permitted only in designated areas. Permitted during heavy traffic Never permitted.

19. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are parking your motorcycle. You are making a right turn. You are passing a row of parked cars You are riding through a school zone.

20. The best formation when riding in a group is In pairs. The staggered formation. Single file Motorcycles should not ride in groups.

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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.