Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should: Downshift immediately to a lower gear to improve traction. Proceed in a zig-zag pattern until you cross the bridge. Relax, stay on course and ride straight across.

2. When carrying loads: Keep the load low and as far forward as possible. Keep the load to the rear of the motorcycle. Fasten the load against the frame on the back of the seat.

3. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Riding only in the left of the lane position. Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing. Wearing a full-face helmet.

4. Pavement is likely to be slippery On multilane roads. On a windy day. In rural areas Soon after it has started to rain.

5. If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in? Left or center. Center or right. Center only. Right or left.

6. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is In school zones. On freeways. At intersections On rural roads.

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

8. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in? The center. The right. The left. The center or the right.

9. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by Avoiding driving on narrow roads. Maintaining a center of the lane position. Beeping your horn Changing lanes periodically.

10. You can be charged with riding while under the influence of alcohol if Your BAC is 0.08% or above. Your driving ability is impaired. Neither of the above. Either or both of the above.

11. A ____ second following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 1 5 2 3

12. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car Special lights are required. It is faster. It is less visible Shoulder checks are not required.

13. 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.

14. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing? Boots, shorts, and a leather jacket. Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Jeans, t-shirt, and a helmet. Gloves, bright shoes, and a denim jacket.

15. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Speeding up too quickly. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Turning too fast. Driving over gravel roads.

16. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Elastic cords. Strong rope. Strips of cloth. The sissy bar.

17. What is engine braking? Using the engine kill switch to stop the motorcycle. Where your engine stops working. Downshifting through gears to slow the motorcycle. Upshifting to gain speed on hills.

18. In order to swerve properly, you must Brake before or after swerving. Brake while swerving. Brake after swerving Brake before swerving.

19. Use your horn when You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

20. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file? On long stretches of road. In rural areas. When entering a highway. At all times.

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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.