Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When riding in a group, group members should communicate by Making eye contact. Changing lane positions. Riding in pairs Using hand signals.

3. When slowing down, which brake should you use? Both front and rear brakes at the same time. Front or rear brakes. Rear brake only. Front brake only.

4. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups. Two. Six. Five. Three.

5. 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.

6. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see That it is a well-lit area. That the surface is firm enough to ride on. That it is a designated area That your brakes are working.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ____ drink(s). 4 Two. Six. One.

10. 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.

11. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down? Wave your arms. Turn around and make eye contact. Slam on the brakes Flash your brake light.

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. In slow, tight turns: Lean the motorcycle only and keep your body straight. Lean your body more than the motorcycle. Do not lean.

14. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns? Remain straight while leaning the motorcycle. Lean with the motorcycle. Accelerate or maintain speed Lean forward as much as possible.

15. How many positions are available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic? 4 2 3 1

16. 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.

17. You are considered legally intoxicated if you BAC level is ____ or higher. 0.09 0.08 0.01 0.05

18. What causes your motorcycle to lurch? Speeding up too quickly. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Turning too fast. Driving over gravel roads.

19. Which of the following is not a strategy to increase your safety at night? Shift gears quickly. Use your high beam. Increase your following distance Reduce your speed.

20. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride In single file. In a staggered formation. In an alternate formation In pairs.

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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.