Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A button on the handgrip. A foot pedal. The right hand lever The left hand lever.

3. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position Is the center of the lane position.

4. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are Orange, red, yellow, and green. Red, green, and yellow. White, red, and orange Orange, yellow, and white.

5. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. At a designated service center. Before starting your motorcycle While riding your motorcycle.

6. If you must carry a load it should be: Either over or in front of the rear axle. Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver. Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The center position is always the safest option. The left and right positions are safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings Only the left position is the safest.

10. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Never try to start on an upward hill. Start in second gear Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb.

11. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Not lean at all. Lean at different angles None of the above.

12. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Riding on a multilane road. Riding in a residential area. Approaching a blind intersection Being followed.

13. 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.

14. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. Three-quarters. All. One-quarter. One-half.

15. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The center. The right. The left. The center or the right.

16. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Making eye contact. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Using hand signals.

17. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

18. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Wet pavement. Metal gratings. Uneven surfaces. All of these.

19. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Speeding up too quickly. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Turning too fast. Driving over gravel roads.

20. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands You can only ride in first gear. Ride under 30 mph. You must not ride the motorcycle Ride in residential areas only.

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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.