Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Seven. Six. Two.

2. You should check your mirrors when All these answers are correct. You are stopped at an intersection. You are about to change lanes You're going to slow down.

3. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision? At an intersection. On a hill. On a one-way road. On a curve.

4. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because Someone may open his or her door into your path. Traction is poor beside parked cars. It decreases visibility You may collide with a car.

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

6. 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.

7. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by Beeping your horn. Using signal lights. Flashing your brake light Swerving from side to side.

8. When being passed on the left, it is best to Ride on the shoulder of the road. Keep closer to the passing vehicle. Avoid the center of the lane Avoid the left lane position.

9. 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.

10. To help maintain balance, your feet should Be placed firmly on the foot pegs. Be against the gas tank. Skim the ground during turns Point down toward the road.

11. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

12. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

13. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common? They are present on all roads. They are the safest places to ride. They are areas where motorcycles cannot ride They provide poor traction for motorcycles.

14. A motorcycle mini-lane is A special lane designated for motorcycles only. A full traffic lane width. Approximately one-third the width of a traffic lane Half a traffic lane.

15. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ seconds Three. One. 4 Two.

16. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? One. Three. Two. 4

17. Motorcycle cargo should not be secured with Rope. Saddlebags. Elastic cords Tank bags.

18. 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.

19. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions. Seasonal changes are. Bad drivers are. Traffic signals are. Not being seen is.

20. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Warm pavement.

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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.