Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Use your horn when You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Reflective clothing is important for safety At night. During day and night. In urban areas In rural areas only.

5. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle. Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful.

6. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when They want to pass you. They know you are a beginner rider. You are in the left of the lane position You are riding on a multi-lane highway.

7. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Pulling into oncoming traffic. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the center of the lane position Riding in the right of the lane position.

8. How is the rear brake controlled? By the left foot pedal. By the right hand lever. By the left hand lever. By the right foot pedal.

9. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. On the right only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. On the left only.

10. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to skid. Help stop the motorcycle. Help stabilize the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

11. 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.

12. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Brake while shifting. Never shift below second gear Only downshift if you are an experienced rider.

13. You should increase your following distance On single-lane roads. In heavy traffic. During the day When it is windy.

14. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane? No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle. No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver. Yes, because you can communicate with each other better Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.

15. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for Rows of parked cars. Cars turning left in front of you. Irregular traffic signals People trying to share your lane.

16. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Stay on the left side of the lane. Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay on the right side of the lane Stay in the center of your lane.

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

18. When passing another vehicle, you should Move as far left as possible. Move quickly through the driver's blind spot. Make eye contact with the driver Begin your pass from the center lane position.

19. A ____ second following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 1 5 2 3

20. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Making turns. Taking curves Doing any of these.

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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.