Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time? Cover the clutch and brakes. Decrease your following distance. Hover your feet above the ground Lock your elbows when riding.

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

3. You should increase your following distance On single-lane roads. In heavy traffic. During the day When it is windy.

4. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position Is the center of the lane position.

5. Who can share a lane with motorcycles? Motorcycles and small cars. No one. Other motorcycles only. All other vehicles.

6. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle? Denim shorts and a leather jacket. Long pants and a t-shirt. Sturdy clothing that covers your arms and legs completely. Whatever feels most comfortable.

7. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle? Center. Center or right. Left or right. Center or left.

8. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Stay in the same lane position. Ride in a group. Reduce your speed Do not wear a helmet.

9. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 130-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree. 25-degree.

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

11. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted? While you are driving. Before you start driving. The mirrors are not adjustable At the first stop after you start driving.

12. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. Below your elbows At or below elbow height.

13. In which of these scenarios is it the least important to check your mirrors? When stopped at an intersection. When beginning to slow down. Before you change lanes. When descending a large hill.

14. What type of clothing is best for daytime riding? Leather clothing. Colorful clothing. Fluorescent clothing. Any type of clothing.

15. On slippery surfaces you should Use both brakes . Use the rear brake only. Avoid using brakes Use the front brake only.

16. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Permitted only in designated areas. Permitted during heavy traffic Never permitted.

17. A motorcycle can be ridden between lanes of traffic Only if all traffic is headed in the same direction. When traffic is at a standstill. In designated areas At no time.

18. When following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen. Left or right. Right. Left. Center.

19. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because You could be in a blind spot. The car driver cannot make a turn. Your bike may skid None of the above.

20. Before taking trip with your motorcycle, you should check your Tires. All these answers are correct. Fluids Mirrors.

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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.