Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? One. Three. Two. 4

3. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 130-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree. 25-degree.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. When riding in a group, where should a beginner rider be positioned? In the middle of the group. At the end of the group. At the front of the group. Behind the leader.

7. 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.

8. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Use your headlight. Choose the best lane position. Wear bright clothing All these answers are correct.

9. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

10. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Neither wheel. The rear. The front. Both wheels.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. What is engine braking? Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle. Where your engine stops working. Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Upshifting to gain speed on hills.

14. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because The pavement is poor quality near the edge. Of dirt and gravel buildup. The road edge markings are often inaccurate You cannot be seen when riding near the edge.

15. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

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

17. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because Someone may open his or her door into your path. Traction is poor beside parked cars. It decreases visibility You may collide with a car.

18. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Using both brakes. Riding in the right of the lane position. Riding in the left of the lane position Only using one brake.

19. 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.

20. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you looking for? Traffic markings and signals. Possibly hazardous road conditions. Vehicles that may move into your path. All of these things.

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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.