Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. What is the best way to protect your eyes while riding a motorcycle? A helmet. Protective glasses. Goggles. A plastic face shield.

2. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters? Increase your speed. Call the police. Pull over and stop. Encourage them to pass you.

3. 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.

4. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should Stay on the left side of the lane. Change constantly to give you the best view. Stay on the right side of the lane Stay in the center of your lane.

5. 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.

6. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Identifying multiple hazards. Wearing bright clothing Doing all of the above.

7. 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.

8. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Using both brakes. Riding in the right of the lane position. Riding in the left of the lane position Only using one brake.

9. When conducting the evaluate step of the see procedure, what are you looking for? Traffic markings and signals. Possibly hazardous road conditions. Vehicles that may move into your path. All of these things.

10. You should cover the clutch and brake whenever you want to Reduce your reaction time. Slow down. Change lanes Alert others to your actions.

11. Under illinois law, motorcycle riders are Are required to wear a helmet at all times. Are required to wear a helmet at night only. Required to wear a helmet in designated areas Not required to wear a helmet.

12. 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.

13. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions? Clothing choice does not prevent collisions. Wear extra clothing to get the attention of drivers. Wear durable clothing Wear bright clothing.

14. 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.

15. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake.

16. 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.

17. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles? The center position is always the safest option. The left and right positions are safest. The safest position will depend on the surroundings Only the left position is the safest.

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

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

20. Motorcycles are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because Large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles. Their drivers are often tired from working long hours. Large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane Large blasts of wind can affect your control.

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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.