Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if The passenger has special shoes. Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. They are wearing protective clothing All of the above conditions are met.

2. To keep a safe space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you, you should leave at least ____ seconds of space. 5 4 3 2

3. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is Gravel roads. Snow. Wet pavement All of these.

4. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Riding while under the influence. Faulty traffic signals Not wearing proper gear.

5. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Applying the brakes. Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle Making arm signals.

6. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should Use your front brake only. Use the left lane position only. Flash your brake light Use your signal lights.

7. Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean right, and go right. Press left, lean left, go right. Press left, lean left, go left.

8. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Will change throughout the curve.

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. 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.

11. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night? Use your low beam headlight. Change your lane position. Wear reflective clothing Increase your following distance.

12. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a staggered formation. In pairs. Single file In a v-formation.

13. 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.

14. The x-marked rr sign warns that

You are approaching a dead-end. You are approaching an intersection. You are approaching a construction zone You are approaching a railroad crossing.

15. Accelerating in a curve Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should not be done. Should be done only in small curves Is for experienced riders only.

16. You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with Saddlebags. Tank bags. Ropes Elastic cords.

17. You should check your mirrors when All these answers are correct. You are stopped at an intersection. You are about to change lanes You're going to slow down.

18. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for children only. Never permitted. Permitted for passengers only Permitted only if you are carrying large items.

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. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for Applying the brakes. Hand signals. Holding yourself up Steering the motorcycle.

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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.