Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned In the most comfortable position. Flat, so you won't use too much throttle. Low down, to increase control High, to use the throttle the most.

3. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles. Using a higher gear. Rising slightly off the seat. Rolling on the throttle. Pulling in the clutch.

4. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by Pulling into oncoming traffic. Riding in the left of the lane position. Riding in the center of the lane position Riding in the right of the lane position.

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

6. When should you only use the front brakes? On surfaces with low traction. At all times. If the back tire is flat. When stopping quickly.

7. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are Orange, red, yellow, and green. Red, green, and yellow. White, red, and orange Orange, yellow, and white.

8. What can you do to help keep your balance in turns? Crouch down low. Pull in the clutch and coast. Keep your knees against the gas tank Slow down before the turn.

9. What does the left hand lever control? The front brake. The gear shifter. The clutch. The rear brake.

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

11. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if The passenger has special shoes. Your motorcycle is designed to carry another person. They are wearing protective clothing All of the above conditions are met.

12. 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.

13. To keep a safe space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you, you should leave at least ____ seconds of space. 5 4 3 2

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. Cross railroad tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees because A larger angle would be unsafe. It allows you to cross the tracks quickly. It gives you the best view of oncoming trains At a smaller angle you may catch your tires.

16. 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.

17. Use your horn when You think someone may enter your lane without seeing you. You are making a left turn. You are crossing rail tracks You pull the kill engine switch.

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

19. When making a slow, tight turn, how can you maintain balance? Keep your feet on the foot pegs. Keep your body straight while leaning only the motorcycle. Lean the opposite direction of the motorcycle. Lean the same direction as the motorcycle.

20. If you make eye contact with a driver at an intersection It suggests they are an aggressive driver. It does not mean the driver has seen you. You must yield the right-of-way It means they will yield the right-of-way.

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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.