Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

5. 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.

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. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake.

8. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should Apply the front brake. Press the left handgrip. Press the right handgrip Apply the rear brake.

9. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Use your low beam headlight. Wear reflective clothing Stay in low gears.

10. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations. Skidding. Fire. Hitting other vehicles. A serious head and neck injury.

11. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Two. Six. Five. Three.

12. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when You are parking your motorcycle. You are making a right turn. You are passing a row of parked cars You are riding through a school zone.

13. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear Protective clothing. A motorcycle safety helmet that is U.S. dot compliant. Face or eye protection All of the above.

14. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by Avoiding driving on narrow roads. Maintaining a center of the lane position. Beeping your horn Changing lanes periodically.

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

16. Use your horn when You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

17. Motorcycle passengers should Put their feet down when stopped. Sit as far forward as possible. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Get on before you start the engine.

18. On slippery surfaces you should Use both brakes . Use the rear brake only. Avoid using brakes Use the front brake only.

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

20. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common? They are present on all roads. They are the safest places to ride. They are areas where motorcycles cannot ride They provide poor traction for motorcycles.

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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.