Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will Cause the motorcycle to skid. Help stop the motorcycle. Help stabilize the motorcycle Cause the motorcycle to tip over.

2. What is the best way to protect your eyes while riding a motorcycle? A helmet. Protective glasses. Goggles. A plastic face shield.

3. Which of the following should not be done at night? Use your high beam. Increase your speed. Increase your following distance Adjust your lane position when necessary.

4. What are the 4 steps to making a proper turn? Slow, look, press, roll. Slow, press, look, roll. Press, look, slow, roll. Look, press, roll, slow.

5. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when They want to pass you. They know you are a beginner rider. You are in the left of the lane position You are riding on a multi-lane highway.

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

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

8. 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.

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

10. 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.

11. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Leave a larger space cushion Flash your headlights when accelerating.

12. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle With your rear wheel on the curb. Within two feet of the curb. Whenever there are parking meters With your rear tire touching the curb.

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

14. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Use your low beam headlight. Wear reflective clothing Stay in low gears.

15. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Identifying multiple hazards. Wearing bright clothing Doing all of the above.

16. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Pulling into oncoming traffic. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the center of the lane position Riding in the right of the lane position.

17. If the throttle is stuck, what should you do? Pull in the clutch. Jump off the motorcycle. Flip the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time Stop the motorcycle using the rear brake only.

18. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be? Whichever lane position you are currently in. Center or right. Left, closer to the hazard. Whichever lane position you generally prefer.

19. 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.

20. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake.

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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.