Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Pulling in the clutch.

3. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you Should brake before swerving. Should brake after swerving. Must brake before or after swerving Must brake while swerving.

4. 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.

5. Motorcycle passengers should Put their feet down when stopped. Sit as far forward as possible. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Get on before you start the engine.

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

7. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Use your high beam. Increase your following distance Reduce your speed.

8. What does the left hand lever control? The front brake. The gear shifter. The clutch. The rear brake.

9. 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.

10. What is the best way to prevent fatigue while riding? Take frequent rest breaks. Do not wear a face shield. Drive only during the day. Drink lots of fluids.

11. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? On long stretches of road. In rural areas. When entering a highway. At all times.

12. If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should ____ to avoid a crash. Swerve around the object. Lean your motorcycle. Swerve and apply the brakes. Apply the front brake gently.

13. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. Below your elbows At or below elbow height.

14. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. 4 One. Three. Two.

15. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Prevents others from sharing your lane. Allows you to turn easily. Keeps you hidden from other drivers Helps you maintain a consistent speed.

16. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Cover the clutch and brakes. Decrease your following distance. Hover your feet above the ground Lock your elbows when riding.

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

18. You are considered legally intoxicated if you BAC level is ____ or higher. 0.09 0.08 0.01 0.05

19. 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.

20. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Increase your speed and pass quickly. Reduce your following distance. Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators Do all of the above.

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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.