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. 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.

3. 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.

4. How is the rear brake controlled? By the left foot pedal. By the right hand lever. By the left hand lever. By the right foot pedal.

5. Which of the following is true about starting while on an upward hill? Use the foot brake to hold you until the engine takes hold. Never try to start on an upward hill. Start in second gear Position yourself at a 90-degree angle against the curb.

6. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing: Should only be worn while riding at night. Can make motorcycle riders easier to see. Do not increase a motorcycle rider's safety.

7. 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.

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. You should adjust your side mirrors Before mounting your motorcycle. At a designated service center. Before starting your motorcycle While riding your motorcycle.

10. Most motorcycle crashes occur With drivers that have been riding for more than 6 months. When changing lanes. With drivers who have been riding for less than 6 months On multilane highways.

11. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power. Three-quarters. All. One-quarter. One-half.

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

13. The clutch is located at the Left handgrip. Right foot pedal. Right handgrip Left foot pedal.

14. How can you increase your chances of being seen? Use your headlight. Choose the best lane position. Wear bright clothing All these answers are correct.

15. The best way to swerve is to Avoid braking and press the handlegrip on the side of the direction in which you want to turn. Press the handlegrip on the side opposite to the direction in which you want to turn. Brake while you are swerving Pull in the clutch and apply the rear brake.

16. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions? Wet pavement. Metal gratings. Uneven surfaces. All of these.

17. 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.

18. To help absorb the shock of riding over large obstacles, you should Increase the throttle. Lift yourself slightly off the seat. Apply the front brake Pull in the clutch.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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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.