Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Drag your outside foot for support. Drag your inside foot for support. Decrease or maintain your speed Maintain or increase your speed.

2. 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.

3. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 10-degree. 30-degree. 45-degree.

4. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Alcohol and drugs. All these answers are correct. Over the counter medication. Prescription medication.

5. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is Any lane. The right. The center The left.

6. 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.

7. The front brake is controlled by The left hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal The right hand lever.

8. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters? Increase your speed. Call the police. Pull over and stop. Encourage them to pass you.

9. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, look, press, roll. Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll. Look, press, roll, slow.

10. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you. You must yield the right-of-way It means they will yield the right-of-way.

11. How many positions are available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic? 4 2 3 1

12. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down? Wave your arms. Turn around and make eye contact. Slam on the brakes Flash your brake light.

13. To help absorb the shock of riding over large obstacles, you should Increase the throttle. Lift yourself slightly off the seat. Apply the front brake Pull in the clutch.

14. 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.

15. Most motorcycle crashes occur With drivers that have been riding for more than 6 months. When changing lanes. With drivers who have been riding for less than 6 months On multilane highways.

16. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Quick, sharp turns. Slow, tight turns. All these answers are correct Normal turns.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch? When being followed by a tailgater. When you need to stop quickly. When you need to avoid slipping on slippery surfaces. When your throttle is stuck.

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

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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.