Illinois Motorcycle Permit Test Questions
With Correct Answers
The most common cause of motorcycle crashes at intersections is:
car drivers following too closely.
motorcyclists driving too fast.
motorcyclists not yielding to other drivers.
drivers entering the motorcyclist's right of way.
A group of motorcyclists should be no larger than ______ riders.
12
5
7
2
When riding long distances, you should stop and get off the motorcycle at least
every:
30 miles.
four hours.
round trip.
two hours.
Passengers should get on the motorcycle:
before the motorcyclist.
after the motorcycle has stopped.
before the engine has been started.
after the engine has been started.
Knowing when and how to stop or swerve are two critical skills in avoiding a
crash. Most riders involved in a crash:
underbrake the rear tire and overbrake the front.
underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
, overbrake the rear tire and pull in the clutch.
separate braking from swerving.
Convex mirrors:
make cars seem farther away than they really are.
should never be used.
make cars seem closer than they really are.
make cars seem bigger than they really are.
You should cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your course at an angle of at
least _____ degrees.
45
90
25
20
When you are being passed from behind, you should:
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
If the throttle remains stuck after twisting it back and forth several times:
immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same
time.
apply both brakes firmly.
immediately pull off and stop.
operate the engine cut-off switch, then pull in the clutch.
When riding, motoryclists should wear clothing that:
is sufficiently tight.
is made of approved materials.
completely covers arms and legs.
is comfortable.
Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
With Correct Answers
The most common cause of motorcycle crashes at intersections is:
car drivers following too closely.
motorcyclists driving too fast.
motorcyclists not yielding to other drivers.
drivers entering the motorcyclist's right of way.
A group of motorcyclists should be no larger than ______ riders.
12
5
7
2
When riding long distances, you should stop and get off the motorcycle at least
every:
30 miles.
four hours.
round trip.
two hours.
Passengers should get on the motorcycle:
before the motorcyclist.
after the motorcycle has stopped.
before the engine has been started.
after the engine has been started.
Knowing when and how to stop or swerve are two critical skills in avoiding a
crash. Most riders involved in a crash:
underbrake the rear tire and overbrake the front.
underbrake the front tire and overbrake the rear.
, overbrake the rear tire and pull in the clutch.
separate braking from swerving.
Convex mirrors:
make cars seem farther away than they really are.
should never be used.
make cars seem closer than they really are.
make cars seem bigger than they really are.
You should cross railroad tracks that are parallel to your course at an angle of at
least _____ degrees.
45
90
25
20
When you are being passed from behind, you should:
avoid riding in the center of the lane.
ride on the shoulder of the road.
swerve as soon as you can.
avoid moving into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle.
If the throttle remains stuck after twisting it back and forth several times:
immediately operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same
time.
apply both brakes firmly.
immediately pull off and stop.
operate the engine cut-off switch, then pull in the clutch.
When riding, motoryclists should wear clothing that:
is sufficiently tight.
is made of approved materials.
completely covers arms and legs.
is comfortable.
Riding ___________ reduces your chances of being seen.
