Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? Before entering the turn. After entering the turn. During the turn. At any point before, after, or during the turn.

2. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Grip the handlebars tightly. Adjust your weight. Accelerate out of the wobble Close the throttle.

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

4. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because A larger angle would be unsafe. It allows you to cross the tracks quickly. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains At a smaller angle you may catch your tires.

5. 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.

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

7. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position Is the center of the lane position.

8. 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.

9. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position. Swerve from side to side Use hand signals.

10. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake before or after swerving. Brake while swerving. Brake after swerving Brake before swerving.

11. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Making eye contact. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Using hand signals.

12. When making a slow, tight turn, how can you maintain balance? Keep your feet on the foot pegs. Keep your body straight while leaning only the motorcycle. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Lean the same direction as the motorcycle.

13. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Everyday. Illegal. Prescription. All of the above.

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

15. If there are hazards on your left, what lane position should you ride in? Two. Two or three. One or two. Three.

16. Which of the following should not be done at night? Use your high beam. Increase your speed. Increase your following distance Adjust your lane position when necessary.

17. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should Avoid drinking water. Drink caffeinated beverages. Take frequent breaks Avoid wearing dark eyewear.

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.