Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following does not increase your safety when riding at night? Changing your lane position. Decreasing your speed. Passing slower vehicles. Wearing reflective coating.

2. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Applying the brakes. Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle Making arm signals.

3. 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.

4. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for Applying the brakes. Hand signals. Holding yourself up Steering the motorcycle.

5. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Wet pavement. Metal gratings. Uneven surfaces. All of these.

6. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is On a curve. At an intersection. On a hill In a parking lot.

7. The most likely place for a collision is A residential area. A multilane highway. A school zone An intersection.

8. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you. You must yield the right-of-way It means they will yield the right-of-way.

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

10. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Riding in the staggered formation. Coming to a complete stop. Choosing the most visible lane position Looking in your mirrors.

11. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Call the police. Flash your brake lights. Increase your following distance Pull over and stop.

12. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A button on the handgrip. A foot pedal. The right hand lever The left hand lever.

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

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

17. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Pulling into oncoming traffic. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the center of the lane position Riding in the right of the lane position.

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

19. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Warm pavement.

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.