Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You can initiate a swerve by Applying the rear brake. Downshifting gears. Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.

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

3. 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.

4. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at close drivers Speeding up when approached by tailgaters.

5. 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

6. 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.

7. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

8. 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.

9. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless riding over a slippery surface. While the motorcycle is moving. At all times Unless being stopped at an intersection.

10. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned Away from the gas tank and pointing down. Away from the gas tank and on the foot pegs. Against the gas tank and pointing down Against the gas tank and firmly on the foot pegs.

11. When should you only use the front brakes? On surfaces with low traction. At all times. If the back tire is flat. When stopping quickly.

12. When carrying a load, you should Only use approved luggage holders. Keep it high. Distribute the load evenly Secure it as far back as possible.

13. Which brake is most powerful? Both front and rear brake are equal. Front brake. Rear brake. Foot brake.

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

17. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when Riding at night. Approaching intersections. Motorcycles should never ride in pairs Turning sharp corners.

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

19. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is In school zones. On freeways. At intersections On rural roads.

20. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

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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.