Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Stay in the same lane position. Ride in a group. Reduce your speed Do not wear a helmet.

2. How many positions are available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic? 4 2 3 1

3. Most motorcycle crashes happen On long trips. In parking lots. On short trips On gravel roads.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Cover the clutch and brakes. Decrease your following distance. Hover your feet above the ground Lock your elbows when riding.

6. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because You could be in a blind spot. The car driver cannot make a turn. Your bike may skid None of the above.

7. 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.

8. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car Special lights are required. It is faster. It is less visible Shoulder checks are not required.

9. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before changing lanes. Before you slow down. All of the above.

10. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should Use both brakes. Use the rear brake only. Always coast in neutral Use the front brake only.

11. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Two. Six. Five. Three.

12. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch? Once per trip. Every five hours. Every 50 miles. Every two hours.

13. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Stay on the left side of the lane. Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay on the right side of the lane Stay in the center of your lane.

14. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you In periods of heavy traffic. At all times. When riding through school zones Unless you are stopped.

15. Which of the following is not a way to increase your visibility at night? Use your low beam headlight. Change your lane position. Wear reflective clothing Increase your following distance.

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. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Ride faster than the speed limit. Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

18. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand. The foot brake. Either the hand brake or foot brake. Both brakes. The hand brake.

19. 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.

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

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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.