Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid? Accelerating. Decelerating. Turning your whole head to see where you are going. Leaning with the motorcycle.

2. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night? Watch the taillights of the car ahead of you. Use your low beam headlight. Wear reflective clothing Stay in low gears.

3. Which one of the following statements is correct? Press left, lean right, and go right. Press left, lean left, go right. Press left, lean left, go left.

4. Generally, motorcycles require More distance than a car to stop. The same amount of distance as a car to stop. Less distance than a car to stop More room to operate safely than cars.

5. The best way to carry cargo on a motorcycle is to Distribute the load evenly. Keep the load forward. Secure the load with elastic cords Do all of these.

6. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders. Five. Seven. Six. Two.

7. When passing another vehicle, you should Move as far left as possible. Move quickly through the driver's blind spot. Make eye contact with the driver Begin your pass from the center lane position.

8. Which of the following surfaces provides poor traction for motorcycles? Gravel roads. Lane markings. Wet pavement. All of the above.

9. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if You have had at least one drink. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more. You have a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05% or more You had one drink and are over the age of 21.

10. You can be charged with riding while under the influence of alcohol if Your BAC is 0.08% or above. Your driving ability is impaired. Neither of the above. Either or both of the above.

11. 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.

12. Increase your visibility at an intersection by Riding in the staggered formation. Coming to a complete stop. Choosing the most visible lane position Looking in your mirrors.

13. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by Drivers entering the rider's right-of-way. Riding while under the influence. Faulty traffic signals Not wearing proper gear.

14. Which of the following can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle? Alcohol and drugs. All these answers are correct. Over the counter medication. Prescription medication.

15. 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.

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

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

18. Use your feet to maintain balance by Pointing your toes downward. Holding them away from the motorcycle. Skimming them above the ground Keeping them on the footrests.

19. 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.

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.