Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you. You must yield the right-of-way It means they will yield the right-of-way.

3. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Apply the front brake only. Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly Open the throttle slowly.

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

5. When being passed on the left, it is best to Ride on the shoulder of the road. Keep closer to the passing vehicle. Avoid the center of the lane Avoid the left lane position.

6. Before each ride, you should adjust The side mirrors. The clutch. Your seat The throttle.

7. When riding in a group, where should a beginner rider be positioned? In the middle of the group. At the end of the group. At the front of the group. Behind the leader.

8. While riding, your feet should be positioned Pointing down for easy shifting. Hovering above the ground in case you tip. As far forward as possible Firmly on the footrests.

9. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a curve. At an intersection. On a hill In a parking lot.

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. When should the staggered formation be used? Long stretches of road. Merging onto the highway. When passing as a group. Through curves and turns.

12. 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.

13. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Tap your brake to flash your brake light. Accelerate to make it through the light. Move into another lane Beep your horn to warn the driver.

14. 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.

15. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Apply the front brake. Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip Apply the rear brake.

16. What controls the front brake? The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal. The right hand lever. The left hand lever.

17. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Lane markings. Wet pavement. All of the above.

18. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the rear brake only. Use either brake while swerving. Use the front brake only Use both brakes at the same time.

19. Pavement is likely to be slippery On multilane roads. On a windy day. In rural areas Soon after it has started to rain.

20. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

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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.