Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. 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.

2. 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.

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

4. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: Should only be worn while riding at night. Can make motorcycle riders easier to see. Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

5. The best formation when riding in a group is In pairs. The staggered formation. Single file Motorcycles should not ride in groups.

6. The clutch is located at the Left handgrip. Right foot pedal. Right handgrip Left foot pedal.

7. If the rear wheel locks, you should Grab the front brake. Increase the throttle. Not release the brake Release the brake.

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

9. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Riding while under the influence. Faulty traffic signals Not wearing proper gear.

10. 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.

11. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests Unless riding over a slippery surface. While the motorcycle is moving. At all times Unless being stopped at an intersection.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. At a designated service center. Before starting your motorcycle While riding your motorcycle.

15. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur? After completing the turn. After entering the turn. Before entering the turn. At any time.

16. 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.

17. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A full. A third of a. Half of a. A quarter of a.

18. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Will change throughout the curve.

19. Tinted eye protection Should not be worn at night. Is mandatory for drivers only. Is mandatory during the day Should be worn at all times.

20. 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.

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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.