Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned Away from the gas tank and pointing down. Away from the gas tank and on the foot pegs. Against the gas tank and pointing down Against the gas tank and firmly on the foot pegs.

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

3. When you ride in a group Never ride in groups of more than three. Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible Don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

4. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Use your high beam. Increase your following distance Reduce your speed.

5. Which brake is most powerful? Both front and rear brake are equal. Front brake. Rear brake. Foot brake.

6. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle? Ride faster than the speed limit. Find a place without traffic on either side. Only ride in the left of the lane position Ride at the same speed as vehicles you are beside.

7. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to Make a u-turn only. Turn left. Stay straight on course Turn right.

8. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you. You must yield the right-of-way It means they will yield the right-of-way.

9. If you must carry a load it should be: Either over or in front of the rear axle. Carried on the gas tank in front of the driver. Piled up against a sissy bar or frame on the back of the seat.

10. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for Applying the brakes. Hand signals. Holding yourself up Steering the motorcycle.

11. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Two blocks. One-half block. One block. Three blocks.

12. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 20-degree. 180-degree. 90-degree.

13. 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.

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

15. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

16. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it Is mandatory for drivers only. Should be worn at all times. Is mandatory during the day Should not be worn at night.

17. 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.

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

19. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but the first effect is to your Balance. Judgment. Vision Reaction time.

20. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Stopping and sliding. Sliding and skidding. Sliding and swerving. Stopping and swerving.

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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.