Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

3. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Parallel to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road. Perpendicular to the roadside.

4. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for Applying the brakes. Holding yourself up. Steering the motorcycle Making arm signals.

5. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In single file. In a staggered formation. In an alternate formation In pairs.

6. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Leave a larger space cushion Flash your headlights when accelerating.

7. You can increase your safety when riding at night by Riding in the center of the lane position. Following vehicles closely so you can see better. Increasing your following distance Skimming the road with your feet as you ride.

8. 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.

9. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Elastic cords. Strong rope. Strips of cloth. The sissy bar.

10. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections? Ride in the lane portion in which you will be seen first. Always ride in the center lane position. Flash your brake light Stop beyond the stop line so you will be seen.

11. Your motorcycle fits you if Both of your feet can reach the ground while you are seated. You can reach the handlegrips. You can reach the foot pegs You can do all of the above.

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

13. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at close drivers Speeding up when approached by tailgaters.

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

15. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are Orange, red, yellow, and green. Red, green, and yellow. White, red, and orange Orange, yellow, and white.

16. Riding between lanes of traffic is Prohibited at all times. Permitted only when traffic is not moving. Prohibited at night Allowed in designated areas.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed? After waiting two light cycles. When it is safe to do so. After waiting for 120 seconds. All of these.

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

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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.