Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should Apply the front brake only. Apply the rear brake only. Close the throttle slowly Open the throttle slowly.

2. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you Should brake before swerving. Should brake after swerving. Must brake before or after swerving Must brake while swerving.

3. 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.

4. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The center. The right. The left. The center or the right.

5. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

6. The front brake is controlled by The left hand lever. The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal The right hand lever.

7. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Stopping and sliding. Sliding and skidding. Sliding and swerving. Stopping and swerving.

8. 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.

9. A ____ second following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 1 5 2 3

10. Accelerating in a curve Helps stabilize the motorcycle. Should not be done. Should be done only in small curves Is for experienced riders only.

11. 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.

12. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to Raise off the seat. Avoid using the brakes. Lean back as far as possible Increase your speed to minimize bumps.

13. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift When you need more power to accelerate. While riding on a multilane road. Whenever you pull in the clutch When you are descending a hill.

14. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

15. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. 4 One. Three. Two.

16. 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.

17. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly Continue applying the brake.

18. Which of the following is not true? The center of the lane position is safe to ride in. Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

19. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

20. 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.

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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.