Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Making eye contact. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Using hand signals.

3. The best way to cross unavoidable obstacles on the road is to Put your feet down for support. Walk your motorcycle across them. Cross them at a 45-degree angle Cross them at a 90-degree angle.

4. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. They do not have posted speed limits. Gravel provides less traction than pavement Lane markings are not present.

5. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Everyday. Illegal. Prescription. All of the above.

6. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Permitted only in designated areas. Permitted during heavy traffic Never permitted.

7. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see That it is a well-lit area. That the surface is firm enough to ride on. That it is a designated area That your brakes are working.

8. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? Before entering the turn. After entering the turn. During the turn. At any point before, after, or during the turn.

9. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when Entering or leaving the highway. Making turns. Taking curves Doing any of these.

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

11. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Two blocks. One-half block. One block. Three blocks.

12. Most motorcycle crashes occur With drivers that have been riding for more than 6 months. When changing lanes. With drivers who have been riding for less than 6 months On multilane highways.

13. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane? No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle. No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver. Yes, because you can communicate with each other better Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.

14. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to Distribute the load evenly. Keep the load forward. Secure the load with elastic cords Do all of these.

15. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only. Front brake only.

16. 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.

17. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Never try to start on an upward hill. Start in second gear Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb.

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

19. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Speeding up too quickly. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Turning too fast. Driving over gravel roads.

20. Generally, motorcycles require More distance than a car to stop. The same amount of distance as a car to stop. Less distance than a car to stop More room to operate safely than cars.

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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.