Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Illinois Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Illinois DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should
2. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
3. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely?
4. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles?
5. While riding, your feet should be positioned
6. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations.
7. You should adjust your side mirrors
8. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
9. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file?
10. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing?
11. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle?
12. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers?
13. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride
14. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by
15. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
16. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
17. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because:
18. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane?
19. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
20. Most motorcycle crashes happen
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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.