Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 20-degree. 180-degree. 90-degree.

2. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have had at least one drink. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more You had one drink and are over the age of 21.

3. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Changing your lane position. Decreasing your speed. Passing slower vehicles. Wearing reflective coating.

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

5. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In single file. In a staggered formation. In an alternate formation In pairs.

6. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

7. When should you only use the front brakes? On surfaces with low traction. At all times. If the back tire is flat. When stopping quickly.

8. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because Someone may open his or her door into your path. Traction is poor beside parked cars. It decreases visibility You may collide with a car.

9. Your motorcycle fits you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the handlegrips. You can reach the foot pegs You can do all of the above.

10. The best position for traction when it is raining is In the tracks left by other drivers. The shoulder of the road. The center lane position The left lane position.

11. 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.

12. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake.

13. What controls the front brake? The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal. The right hand lever. The left hand lever.

14. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Skidding. Fire. Hitting other vehicles. A serious head and neck injury.

15. 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.

16. When should the staggered formation be used? Long stretches of road. Merging onto the highway. When passing as a group. Through curves and turns.

17. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only. Front brake only.

18. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Yellow. Orange. Green. All of these colors.

19. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Avoid using the brakes. Lean back as far as possible Increase your speed to minimize bumps.

20. 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.

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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.