Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Parallel to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road. Perpendicular to the roadside.

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

3. 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.

4. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should Slow down as much as possible. Maintain the same speed. Come to a complete stop Increase your speed.

5. You are considered legally intoxicated if you BAC level is ____ or higher. 0.09 0.08 0.01 0.05

6. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In single file. In a staggered formation. In an alternate formation In pairs.

7. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Cover the clutch and brakes. Decrease your following distance. Hover your feet above the ground Lock your elbows when riding.

8. How many positions are available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic? 4 2 3 1

9. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have had at least one drink. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more You had one drink and are over the age of 21.

10. A motorcycle mini-lane is A special lane designated for motorcycles only. A full traffic lane width. Approximately one-third the width of a traffic lane Half a traffic lane.

11. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Use your headlight. Choose the best lane position. Wear bright clothing All these answers are correct.

12. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Pulling in the clutch.

13. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by The front and rear brake equally. The rear brake. The front brake The clutch.

14. If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should ____ to avoid a crash. Swerve around the object. Lean your motorcycle. Swerve and apply the brakes. Apply the front brake gently.

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

16. Riding between lanes of traffic is Prohibited at all times. Permitted only when traffic is not moving. Prohibited at night Allowed in designated areas.

17. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Leave a larger space cushion Flash your headlights when accelerating.

18. Generally, motorcycles require More distance than a car to stop. The same amount of distance as a car to stop. Less distance than a car to stop More room to operate safely than cars.

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

20. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: Should only be worn while riding at night. Can make motorcycle riders easier to see. Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

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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.