Illinois Motorcycle Test 02

Remember, riding a motorcycle is a privilege that comes with responsibilities. Approach this test and your future riding adventures with the seriousness they deserve, while enjoying the freedom and thrill of being a motorcyclist.

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Illinois Motorcycle Practice Test 02

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Which of these presents the biggest hazard to you?

Vehicles that are stationary

They are all an equal hazard

Vehicles moving away from you

Vehicles moving towards you

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At what angle should your eyes be as you go through a curve?

The same as your lean angle

20° further over than your lean angle

20° more upright than your lean angle

Level with the horizon

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Under Illinois motoring law you may only pass between two vehicles going in the same direction as you if...?

There is a clear unobstructed exit ahead

There is a whole empty lane to do so

They are driving more than 10 mph below the posted speed limit

They are stationary

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The average oily center strip of a lane will usually be safe to ride on unless...?

The road is wet

It's very hot

It's close to freezing

You're going downhill

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What could cause a rear wheel skid when changing gear?

Going too slow

Underbraking

Going too fast

Overbraking

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As you slow down or stop, you should...?

Shift into neutral

Shift down through the gears

Coast on the clutch

Shift up through the gears

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To avoid accidentally using too much throttle, your right wrist should be...?

Resting on your right knee

Well down below the throttle

Level with or below the throttle

Well above the throttle

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You're following a garbage truck which passes a fire hydrant ahead of you. After the rear of the truck clears the hydrant, how long should it be before you reach it?

2 seconds

3 seconds

5 seconds

1 second

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You will make it easiest for a driver to see you if you position yourself...?

Level with their left-hand rear passenger door

In their rearview mirror

In their left hand side view mirror

In their right hand side view mirror

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When is the only time you should not lean at the same angle as your motorcycle?

When there's rain on the road

Negotiating a double curve

In a fast hairpin

In a slow tight turn

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When preparing to pass, you should ride in the left-hand portion of your lane because...?

You've got the best line of sight

You'll be most visible there

You're in the best position to pass

For all of these reasons

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When you come up to a vehicle stopped at an intersection, you should...?

Close up tight

Remain well back

Come up to their right hand rear passenger door and stop

Pass and stop in front of them

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When a large vehicle is passing you, what's the best portion of your lane to occupy?

Gutter

Left

Right

Center

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It's permissible to exceed the posted speed limit when making a pass if...?

You can't make the pass and return safely to your lane without doing so

You need to escape a car coming up behind

The person you're passing increases their speed

It's never permissible

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What should you not ride next to vehicles in other lanes if possible?

You can be buffeted by their draft

They may block your escape route if there is a hazard in your lane

For all of these reasons

You may be riding in their blind spot

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Rolling on the throttle slightly as you go through a turn will help...?

Make it easier to brake

Make you need less lean angle

Keep the motorcycle stable

Get you ready for your exit

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As you scan the road ahead and plan your route, you should split the lane in which you are riding into how many sections?

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When you are being tailgated, if you have an opportunity to switch lanes and let the tailgater past you should do so if...?

You should always do so

You haven't got the speed to stay ahead

You think they might turn aggressive

You're turning off soon anyway

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When you're sitting on your seat and holding the handlebars, your elbows should be...?

Touching your hips

Touching your ribs

Straight out

Slightly bent

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If you are leaning your motorcycle in a curve, you will have...?

Less traction for braking

More traction for braking

More or less traction for braking dependent on conditions

The same amount of traction for braking

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You can see five hazards ahead in your path of travel. How should you deal with them?

One at a time

In two pairs and the last one singly

As one overall group

In two groups

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Which of these is the only factor which should not influence your choice of lane position?

The position which allows the greatest speed

The position which keeps you out of others' blindspots

The position which has the best escape route

The position which gives the greatest visibility

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You should increase your following distance if...?

Any of these

You can't see through the vehicle ahead

The traffic is heavy

The pavement is slippery

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You should scan for hazards...?

In a 360° arc

In a 180° arc

In a 90° arc

In a 45° arc

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Which of these should you not do when faced with a driver merging onto the highway ahead of you?

Move to another lane

Speed up to be past before they arrive

Slow down and let them go first

Sound your horn and flash your lights

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Why should stationary objects such as telephone poles or hedges be included in your scanning?

Because they may block your escape routes

Because they may alter light conditions

Because they can obscure other hazards

For all of these reasons

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Which of these is your more powerful brake?

They are both the same

Rear brake

Front brake

It depends where your weight is

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In normal circumstances, you should try to ride...?

In the left of the lane

In the center of the lane

Wherever you can maintain the largest space cushion

In the right of the lane

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If you go into the curve too fast, you are risking...?

Any of these

Having to brake too hard and skid

Running off the road

Running into oncoming traffic

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You should scan the riding environment particularly carefully in which of these situations?

Intersections

All of these

Shopping areas

School and construction zones

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