Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are Orange, red, yellow, and green. Red, green, and yellow. White, red, and orange Orange, yellow, and white.

2. If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should ____ to avoid a crash. Swerve around the object. Lean your motorcycle. Swerve and apply the brakes. Apply the front brake gently.

3. You are considered legally intoxicated if you BAC level is ____ or higher. 0.09 0.08 0.01 0.05

4. When should you use both front and rear brakes to stop? In emergencies only. At all times, unless you have a flat tire. Never at the same time. On hills and curves.

5. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Parallel to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road. Perpendicular to the roadside.

6. The front brake is more important because It is used most often. It provides all of the stopping power. It provides most of the stopping power It provides less of the stopping power.

7. 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.

8. Because riding a motorcycle is more tiring than driving a car, you should Avoid drinking water. Drink caffeinated beverages. Take frequent breaks Avoid wearing dark eyewear.

9. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. 4 One. Three. Two.

10. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should Drag your outside foot for support. Drag your inside foot for support. Decrease or maintain your speed Maintain or increase your speed.

11. When should the staggered formation be used? Long stretches of road. Merging onto the highway. When passing as a group. Through curves and turns.

12. It may be important to change your lane position if you are Riding on a multilane road. Riding in a residential area. Approaching a blind intersection Being followed.

13. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Alcohol and drugs. All these answers are correct. Over the counter medication. Prescription medication.

14. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? Two. One or two. One. Three.

15. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. They do not have posted speed limits. Gravel provides less traction than pavement Lane markings are not present.

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

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

18. 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.

19. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Trying to accelerate out of it. Closing the throttle gradually Riding beside another vehicle.

20. 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.

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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.