Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? One. Three. Two. 4

2. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when There is heavy traffic. It is never safe to share a lane with a car. Riding with other motorcycles Riding in a designated area only.

3. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Yellow. Orange. Green. All of these colors.

4. Weaving when riding over a metal grating Is not hazardous. Is dangerous to motorcycle riders. Is caused by poor motorcycle skills Is harmful to the motorcycle.

5. You can increase your safety when riding at night by Riding in the center of the lane position. Following vehicles closely so you can see better. Increasing your following distance Skimming the road with your feet as you ride.

6. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 10-degree. 30-degree. 45-degree.

7. 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.

8. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection? Motorcycles not yielding to traffic in the intersection. Drivers entering the motorcycle's right-of-way. Drivers following too closely. Motorcycles exceeding the speed limit.

9. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles? Snow. Wet pavement. Gravel roads. Warm pavement.

10. Motorcycle passengers should Put their feet down when stopped. Sit as far forward as possible. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle Get on before you start the engine.

11. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must Make eye contact with other drivers. Be careful not to run into the vehicle in front of you. Leave a larger space cushion Flash your headlights when accelerating.

12. What is the best way to prevent fatigue while riding? Take frequent rest breaks. Do not wear a face shield. Drive only during the day. Drink lots of fluids.

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

14. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always: Lean the motorcycle in the direction of the curve or turn. Slow down in the turn. Turn using the handle bars only.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. What does the left hand lever control? The front brake. The gear shifter. The clutch. The rear brake.

18. 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.

19. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do? Flash your brake light. Ride in the center lane position. Swerve from side to side Use hand signals.

20. To help absorb the shock of riding over large obstacles, you should Increase the throttle. Lift yourself slightly off the seat. Apply the front brake Pull in the clutch.

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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.