Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in Quick, sharp turns. Slow, tight turns. All these answers are correct Normal turns.

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

5. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Increase your speed and pass quickly. Reduce your following distance. Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators Do all of the above.

6. You can initiate a swerve by Applying the rear brake. Downshifting gears. Pressing the handgrip of the direction you want to swerve Pressing the handgrip of the opposite direction you want to swerve.

7. What does the left hand lever control? The front brake. The gear shifter. The clutch. The rear brake.

8. Before taking trip with your motorcycle, you should check your Tires. All these answers are correct. Fluids Mirrors.

9. 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.

10. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

11. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn Is safer because you complete the turn quickly. Should never be done. Helps stabilize the motorcycle Should only be done when passing others.

12. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because A larger angle would be unsafe. It allows you to cross the tracks quickly. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains At a smaller angle you may catch your tires.

13. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should Slow down as much as possible. Maintain the same speed. Come to a complete stop Increase your speed.

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

15. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Will change throughout the curve.

16. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters? Increase your speed. Call the police. Pull over and stop. Encourage them to pass you.

17. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless riding over a slippery surface. While the motorcycle is moving. At all times Unless being stopped at an intersection.

18. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Prevents others from sharing your lane. Allows you to turn easily. Keeps you hidden from other drivers Helps you maintain a consistent speed.

19. To stop as quickly as possible, you should Use the rear brake only. Use either brake while swerving. Use the front brake only Use both brakes at the same time.

20. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

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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.