Illinois DMV Motorcycle Test

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1. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should Watch other vehicles. Be able to swerve. Avoid carrying passengers Search the road ahead.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night? Stay in the same lane position. Ride in a group. Reduce your speed Do not wear a helmet.

6. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely. A full. A third of a. Half of a. A quarter of a.

7. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect? Your motorcycle will take longer to stop. You will be unable to carry cargo. You will be unable to pass other vehicles You will get better gas mileage.

8. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed? Ride in the most slippery part of the lane. Walk your motorcycle across it. Stay relaxed and maintain speed Travel as slowly as possible and let your feet skim the surface.

9. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle. 90-degree. 10-degree. 30-degree. 45-degree.

10. For most effective steering while riding a motorcycle, your hands should be positioned Above your elbows. With elbows locked. Below your elbows At or below elbow height.

11. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see That it is a well-lit area. That the surface is firm enough to ride on. That it is a designated area That your brakes are working.

12. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but the first effect is to your Balance. Judgment. Vision Reaction time.

13. Riding with both legs on the same side of the motorcycle is Permitted for children only. Never permitted. Permitted for passengers only Permitted only if you are carrying large items.

14. You should increase your following distance On single-lane roads. In heavy traffic. During the day When it is windy.

15. When choosing a lane position, the best position Is the one where you are most likely to be seen. Is the left of the lane position. Is the right of the lane position Is the center of the lane position.

16. Each lane of traffic has ____ position(s) for a motorcycle to travel. 4 One. Three. Two.

17. Lower your chances of being involved in a collision by Choosing an effective lane position. Identifying multiple hazards. Wearing bright clothing Doing all of the above.

18. You should check your mirrors when All these answers are correct. You are stopped at an intersection. You are about to change lanes You're going to slow down.

19. What is the best way to protect your eyes while riding a motorcycle? A helmet. Protective glasses. Goggles. A plastic face shield.

20. When you ride in a group Never ride in groups of more than three. Put the newest riders at the rear. Ride in pairs whenever possible Don't tailgate the rider in front of you.

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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.