Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

Pass the Illinois Motorcycle Permit test the first time with FREE Illinois DMV Practice Tests. Study real motorcycle permit questions from the DMV handbook!.

1. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
2. When carrying loads:
3. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility?
4. Pavement is likely to be slippery
5. If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in?
6. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is
7. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
8. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
9. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by
10. You can be charged with riding while under the influence of alcohol if
11. A ____ second following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding.
12. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car
13. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
14. Which of the following is acceptable to wear on a motorcycle as protective clothing?
15. What causes your motorcycle to lurch?
16. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle.
17. What is engine braking?
18. In order to swerve properly, you must
19. Use your horn when
20. When riding in a group, when should you ride single file?
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About Motorcycle Permit Practice Tests

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.