Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Leather clothing. Colorful clothing. Fluorescent clothing. Any type of clothing.

2. Grabbing the front brake could result in A front wheel lock. Popping a tire. A rear wheel lock Stopping quickly.

3. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Prevents others from sharing your lane. Allows you to turn easily. Keeps you hidden from other drivers Helps you maintain a consistent speed.

4. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Make a u-turn only. Turn left. Stay straight on course Turn right.

5. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane. Increase your speed to maintain balance Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns.

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

7. 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.

8. Under illinois law, motorcycle riders are Are required to wear a helmet at all times. Are required to wear a helmet at night only. Required to wear a helmet in designated areas Not required to wear a helmet.

9. 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.

10. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? While you are driving. Before you start driving. The mirrors are not adjustable At the first stop after you start driving.

11. 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.

12. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Trying to accelerate out of it. Closing the throttle gradually Riding beside another vehicle.

13. When passing another vehicle, you should Move as far left as possible. Move quickly through the driver's blind spot. Make eye contact with the driver Begin your pass from the center lane position.

14. Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean right, and go right. Press left, lean left, go right. Press left, lean left, go left.

15. 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.

16. The best clothing for making yourself visible is Bright and reflective. Colorful and big. Dark and durable Leather and tough.

17. 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.

18. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead? 4 seconds. Two seconds. One second. Three seconds.

19. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method? Use the front brake only. Use the rear brake only. Alternately apply the front and rear brakes Use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

20. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely? A full lane width. A quarter of a lane width. A third of a lane width. Half a lane width.

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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.