Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do? Avoid driving at night. Flash your brake light. Use your high beam Install extra lights.

2. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears? Before entering the turn. After entering the turn. During the turn. At any point before, after, or during the turn.

3. During normal turns The rider should lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Both rider and motorcycle should remain upright. The rider should remain upright while leaning the motorcycle The rider should lean with the motorcycle.

4. In which of these situations would you use the engine cut-off switch? When being followed by a tailgater. When you need to stop quickly. When you need to avoid slipping on slippery surfaces. When your throttle is stuck.

5. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should Watch other vehicles. Be able to swerve. Avoid carrying passengers Search the road ahead.

6. Generally, what is the best lane position for being seen? The left. The right. The center. No single best lane position.

7. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. They do not have posted speed limits. Gravel provides less traction than pavement Lane markings are not present.

8. If you are riding with a group of motorcycles, is it safe to share a lane? No, because it is illegal to share a lane with another vehicle. No, because sharing a lane will not leave enough room for you to maneuver. Yes, because you can communicate with each other better Yes, because motorcycles are smaller than cars.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. For an adequate space cushion, maintain a following distance of at least ____ seconds Three. One. 4 Two.

12. If your front wheel locks, you should Use the rear brake only. Release the rear brake only. Release the brake and reapply it smoothly Continue applying the brake.

13. The rear brake on a motorcycle is operated by A button on the handgrip. A foot pedal. The right hand lever The left hand lever.

14. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

15. 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.

16. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces? Reduce your speed and avoid sudden moves. Ride on the slipperiest portion of the lane. Increase your speed to maintain balance Lean opposite to the motorcycle during turns.

17. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your Saddlebags. Suspension. Handlebars Helmet.

18. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle? Ride slower. Only ride in the left of the lane position. Ride faster Only ride in the center of the lane position.

19. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment? Headlight, taillight, brake light, and turn signals. Horn and two mirrors. Front and rear brakes. All of the above.

20. 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.

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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.