Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride. Everyday. Illegal. Prescription. All of the above.

2. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by The rear brake. The clutch. The front and rear brakes equally The front brake.

3. When you turn: Keep your hear and eyes straight to maintain balance. Look through the turn to where you want to go. Always lean at the same angle as the motorcycle.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is Any lane. The right. The center The left.

7. 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.

8. The front brake is more important because It is used most often. It provides all of the stopping power. It provides most of the stopping power It provides less of the stopping power.

9. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers? Yellow. Orange. Green. All of these colors.

10. When is it important to use your side mirrors? When you are stopped at an intersection. Before changing lanes. Before you slow down. All of the above.

11. Under illinois law, motorcycle riders are Are required to wear a helmet at all times. Are required to wear a helmet at night only. Required to wear a helmet in designated areas Not required to wear a helmet.

12. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in? Two. One or two. One. Three.

13. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes? Motorcycles can't stay in one lane position while moving through a turn. It is difficult to steer a motorcycle. Leaning in curves causes motorcycles to tip over Motorcycles tend to run wide in a curve if not careful.

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

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

16. If your motorcycle begins to wobble, it is important not to Grip the handlebars tightly. Adjust your weight. Accelerate out of the wobble Close the throttle.

17. 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.

18. What causes a motorcycle engine to lug? Leaning while turning. Shifting into a lower gear too soon. Carrying cargo on the sissy bar. Shifting to a higher gear too soon.

19. Because a motorcycle has a smaller profile than a car Special lights are required. It is faster. It is less visible Shoulder checks are not required.

20. If you lock the rear brake on a surface with good traction You can keep it locked until you come to a complete stop. Release the rear brake and use only the front brake. Release both brakes and coast to a stop You should release the rear brake and reapply it.

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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.