Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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

2. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle. Elastic cords. Strong rope. Strips of cloth. The sissy bar.

3. Why are gravel roads potentially dangerous for motorcycle riders? Other drivers are known to drive recklessly. They do not have posted speed limits. Gravel provides less traction than pavement Lane markings are not present.

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

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

6. A wobble is likely to be made worse by Unpaved roads. Trying to accelerate out of it. Closing the throttle gradually Riding beside another vehicle.

7. What are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path? Stopping and sliding. Sliding and skidding. Sliding and swerving. Stopping and swerving.

8. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position Is in the center of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position. Is any lane position as long as you maintain it Will change throughout the curve.

9. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is Gravel roads. Snow. Wet pavement All of these.

10. 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.

11. To avoid confusing other drivers you should: Increase the following distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you if you are being tailgated. Make sure your turn signal turns off after you finish a turn. Use your horn only in emergency situations.

12. 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.

13. Which of the following is not true? The center of the lane position is safe to ride in. Saddlebags should be filled with evenly distributed weight. You must be in good physical condition to ride a motorcycle Motorcycles do not have blind spots.

14. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is Not permitted when riding in a group. Permitted only in designated areas. Permitted during heavy traffic Never permitted.

15. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for All these answers are correct. Traffic controls. Other vehicles Road characteristics.

16. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility? Riding only in the left of the lane position. Decreasing your speed. Wearing reflective clothing. Wearing a full-face helmet.

17. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane? One. Three. Two. 4

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

19. When stopping in a curve, what should you do? Grab the rear brake only. Try to get the motorcycle perpendicular to the road. Lean over as much as possible Increase your speed before stopping.

20. If you think your throttle is sticking, you should immediately Twist it back and forth. Pull off the road. Apply both brakes smoothly Pull the engine cut-off switch.

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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.