Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it Prevents others from sharing your lane. Allows you to turn easily. Keeps you hidden from other drivers Helps you maintain a consistent speed.

2. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 45-degree. 20-degree. 180-degree. 90-degree.

3. 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.

4. While riding, your feet should be positioned Pointing down for easy shifting. Hovering above the ground in case you tip. As far forward as possible Firmly on the footrests.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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

9. 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.

10. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead. Two blocks. One-half block. One block. Three blocks.

11. 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.

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

13. While making normal turns, the rider and the motorcycle must Lean together at the same angle. Not lean at all. Lean at different angles None of the above.

14. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ____ angle. 130-degree. 45-degree. 90-degree. 25-degree.

15. What is the safest braking method? Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake. Using both front and rear brakes at the same time. Using only the front brake. Using only the rear brake.

16. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should Decrease your speed and ride in the left lane position. Try to pass the vehicle as soon as possible. Increase your following distance to 5 seconds. Move into the center lane position to increase your visibility.

17. Slippery surfaces can be even more dangerous if you are Using both brakes. Riding in the right of the lane position. Riding in the left of the lane position Only using one brake.

18. 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.

19. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because You could be in a blind spot. The car driver cannot make a turn. Your bike may skid None of the above.

20. 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.

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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.