Pass the Illinois Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Illinois DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.
1. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations.
2. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is
3. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to
4. If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in?
5. You should adjust your side mirrors
6. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders.
7. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you
8. The front brake is controlled by
9. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
10. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears?
11. To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first:
12. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is
13. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be?
14. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch?
15. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is
16. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is
17. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands
18. When choosing a lane position, the best position
19. You can be charged with riding while under the influence of alcohol if
20. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
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.