Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Avoid using the brakes. Lean back as far as possible Increase your speed to minimize bumps.

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

4. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

5. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Two blocks. One-half block. One block. Three blocks.

6. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle With your rear wheel on the curb. Within two feet of the curb. Whenever there are parking meters With your rear tire touching the curb.

7. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only. Front brake only.

8. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? Two. One or two. One. Three.

9. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

10. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Will change throughout the curve.

11. 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.

12. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down? Wave your arms. Turn around and make eye contact. Slam on the brakes Flash your brake light.

13. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. They do not have posted speed limits. Gravel provides less traction than pavement Lane markings are not present.

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

15. 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.

16. If either of your motorcycle tires goes flat while riding, you should Hold handgrips firmly. Increase your speed. Change your direction Apply the brakes quickly.

17. 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.

18. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by Avoiding driving on narrow roads. Maintaining a center of the lane position. Beeping your horn Changing lanes periodically.

19. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable.

20. Tinted eye protection Should not be worn at night. Is mandatory for drivers only. Is mandatory during the day Should be worn at all times.

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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.