Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who Did not separate braking from swerving or who did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so. Underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear. Lacked one of the above skills Lacked none of the above skills.

3. Before each ride, you should adjust The side mirrors. The clutch. Your seat The throttle.

4. Head checks while riding motorcycles Are not required because motorcycles do not have blind spots. Only need to be done when preparing for a left turn. Only need to be done at night Should be performed before changing lanes.

5. 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.

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

7. 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.

8. Which brake control should you use when you need to stop? The rear brake. The emergency brake. Both front and rear brake. The front brake.

9. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride In a staggered formation. In pairs. Single file In a v-formation.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for Rows of parked cars. Cars turning left in front of you. Irregular traffic signals People trying to share your lane.

13. When following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen. Left or right. Right. Left. Center.

14. You should check your mirrors when All these answers are correct. You are stopped at an intersection. You are about to change lanes You're going to slow down.

15. A ____ second following distance is the minimum space cushion for safe riding. 1 5 2 3

16. What is the best way to stay out of trouble while riding a motorcycle? To see it coming by looking well ahead. By avoiding high density traffic areas. By increasing the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you.

17. A motorcycle rider has an advantage over an automobile driver when passing parked vehicles because: A motorcycle can accelerate faster than a car. A motorcycle rider can avoid the problems of opening doors and people stepping out from between vehicles by driving in the left part of the lane. Motorcycles have a shorter stopping distance.

18. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by Always riding in the center of the lane position. Adjusting your lane position as you ride. Beeping your horn at close drivers Speeding up when approached by tailgaters.

19. If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in? Left or center. Center or right. Center only. Right or left.

20. When approaching an intersection, you should select a lane position to Increase your speed and pass quickly. Reduce your following distance. Increase your visibility to other vehicle operators Do all of the above.

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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.