Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when There is heavy traffic. It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Riding with other motorcycles Riding in a designated area only.

3. If the rear wheel locks, you should Grab the front brake. Increase the throttle. Not release the brake Release the brake.

4. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

5. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely? A full lane width. A quarter of a lane width. A third of a lane width. Half a lane width.

6. 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.

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

8. Most motorcycle crashes happen On long trips. In parking lots. On short trips On gravel roads.

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

10. 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.

11. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Identifying multiple hazards. Wearing bright clothing Doing all of the above.

12. What is the proper way to swerve? Pull the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve. Press the handgrip in the opposite direction you want to swerve. Pull the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve Press the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve.

13. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Accelerating. Decelerating. Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Leaning with the motorcycle.

14. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? At an intersection. On a hill. On a one-way road. On a curve.

15. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are parking your motorcycle. You are making a right turn. You are passing a row of parked cars You are riding through a school zone.

16. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Reduce your reaction time. Slow down. Change lanes Alert others to your actions.

17. When you ride in a group Never ride in groups of more than three. Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible Don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

18. 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.

19. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Warm pavement.

20. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first. Always ride in the center lane position. Flash your brake light Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen.

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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.