Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb? Neither wheel. The rear. The front. Both wheels.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely? A full lane width. A quarter of a lane width. A third of a lane width. Half a lane width.

6. What controls the front brake? The right foot pedal. The left foot pedal. The right hand lever. The left hand lever.

7. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle With your rear wheel on the curb. Within two feet of the curb. Whenever there are parking meters With your rear tire touching the curb.

8. 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.

9. You are being closely followed, and as you approach an intersection, the light turns yellow. what should you do? Tap your brake to flash your brake light. Accelerate to make it through the light. Move into another lane Beep your horn to warn the driver.

10. You should avoid attaching cargo to a motorcycle with Saddlebags. Tank bags. Ropes Elastic cords.

11. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead? 4 seconds. Two seconds. One second. Three seconds.

12. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots? Motorcycles do not have blind spots. On the right only. On the right and left of the motorcycle. On the left only.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Maximum straight-line braking is achieved by Applying only the front brake. Applying both brakes without locking the wheels. Applying both brakes until the wheels lock Pulling in the clutch.

16. Your motorcycle has two brakes. use both brakes: Only for normal stops. Only for emergency stops. Every time you slow or stop.

17. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle? Parallel to the roadside. At an angle. With the rear tire off the road. Perpendicular to the roadside.

18. Most motorcycle crashes occur With drivers that have been riding for more than 6 months. When changing lanes. With drivers who have been riding for less than 6 months On multilane highways.

19. It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars because Someone may open his or her door into your path. Traction is poor beside parked cars. It decreases visibility You may collide with a car.

20. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should Call the police. Flash your brake lights. Increase your following distance Pull over and stop.

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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.