Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for All these answers are correct. Traffic controls. Other vehicles Road characteristics.

3. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to Put your feet down for support. Walk your motorcycle across them. Cross them at a 45-degree angle Cross them at a 90-degree angle.

4. How is the rear brake controlled? By the left foot pedal. By the right hand lever. By the left hand lever. By the right foot pedal.

5. 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.

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

7. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Two blocks. One-half block. One block. Three blocks.

8. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when There is heavy traffic. It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Riding with other motorcycles Riding in a designated area only.

9. During normal turns The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle The rider should lean with the motorcycle.

10. Generally, what is the best lane position for being seen? The left. The right. The center. No single best lane position.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Not lean at all. Lean at different angles None of the above.

15. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, look, press, roll. Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll. Look, press, roll, slow.

16. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 20-degree. 180-degree. 90-degree.

17. 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.

18. Before each ride, you should adjust The side mirrors. The clutch. Your seat The throttle.

19. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns? Remain straight while leaning the motorcycle. Lean with the motorcycle. Accelerate or maintain speed Lean forward as much as possible.

20. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle? Ride slower. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster Only ride in the center of the lane position.

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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.