Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When looking where you want to turn, you should Turn your head, not your shoulders, in the direction of the intended turn. Reduce your speed before the turn. Keep your eyes level with the horizon Do all of the above.

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

3. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Riding only in the left of the lane position. Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing. Wearing a full-face helmet.

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

5. Why is maintaining a space cushion important? It gives you space to maneuver. It gives you time to react. It gives you time to correct your mistakes It does all of these.

6. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when They want to pass you. They know you are a beginner rider. You are in the left of the lane position You are riding on a multi-lane highway.

7. 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.

8. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Seven. Six. Two.

9. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking The lane beside you and the far lane. The size of the vehicles that are close to you. The traction of the road surface Areas of vision blocked by your helmet.

10. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Increase your speed and pass quickly. Reduce your following distance. Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators Do all of the above.

11. 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.

12. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Ride faster than the speed limit. Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

13. Weaving when riding over a metal grating Is not hazardous. Is dangerous to motorcycle riders. Is caused by poor motorcycle skills Is harmful to the motorcycle.

14. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Beeping your horn. Using signal lights. Flashing your brake light Swerving from side to side.

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

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

17. 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.

18. 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.

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

20. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

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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.