Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed? Ride in the most slippery part of the lane. Walk your motorcycle across it. Stay relaxed and maintain speed Travel as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface.

2. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but the first effect is to your Balance. Judgment. Vision Reaction time.

3. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Pulling in the clutch.

4. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do? Make sure the motorcycle is traveling slow enough for the gear. Brake while shifting. Never shift below second gear Only downshift if you are an experienced rider.

5. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle? Center. Center or right. Left or right. Center or left.

6. 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.

7. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when There is heavy traffic. It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Riding with other motorcycles Riding in a designated area only.

8. When you ride in a group Never ride in groups of more than three. Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible Don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

9. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for Applying the brakes. Hand signals. Holding yourself up Steering the motorcycle.

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

11. 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.

12. Reflective clothing is important for safety At night. During day and night. In urban areas In rural areas only.

13. During normal turns The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle The rider should lean with the motorcycle.

14. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking The lane beside you and the far lane. The size of the vehicles that are close to you. The traction of the road surface Areas of vision blocked by your helmet.

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

16. When should you only use the front brakes? On surfaces with low traction. At all times. If the back tire is flat. When stopping quickly.

17. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Lean over as much as possible Increase your speed before stopping.

18. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Call the police. Flash your brake lights. Increase your following distance Pull over and stop.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.