Illinois Motorcycle Test 01

The Illinois motorcycle permit test is a significant milestone for every aspiring rider. By studying the Illinois Motorcycle Operator’s Manual, using resources like our free practice test, and committing to a proper study schedule, you’ll set yourself up for success.

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Illinois Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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Most motorcycle crashes occur at less than 30 mph. At this speed, helmets reduce the number and severity of head injuries by...?

A third

A quarter

A tenth

Half

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For how long is an Illinois motorcycle instruction permit valid if you are over 18?

24 months

12 months

6 months

18 months

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On a warm sunny day, you can prevent dehydration by...?

Riding in the shade

Riding fast

Keeping your jacket on

Wearing a minimum of clothing

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Why should a plastic, shatter resistant face shield be your number one choice over goggles or glasses?

It protects your whole face in a crash

It stops road debris hitting your face

It's the best wind protection

For all of these reasons

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Your motorcycle has a large windshield. This means you can leave off face/eye protection when?

Never

Riding slowly

You're making a short trip

The weather is fine

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Any of these are suitable for motorcycle riding except...?

Work safety boots

Hiking boots

Gumboots

Engineer boots

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Where's the best place to adjust your mirrors?

On the road, stationary

On the road, moving

On your driveway

In your garage

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You should be able to find essential controls (turn signals, horn, headlight switch etc.) ...?

Within 5 seconds

By feeling around

Without looking

With only a brief glance

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If you want to pass another vehicle on the right, Illinois law dictates that there must be an unobstructed pavement available at least...?

12 feet wide

6 feet wide

4 feet wide

8 feet wide

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Riders who have had their motorcycle for less than 6 months are involved in...?

40% of crashes

60% of crashes

50% of crashes

30% of crashes

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A good winter jacket should resist wind and fit snugly at...?

The wrists and neck

The neck and waist

The wrists and waist

The wrists, neck and waist

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You should make sure your riding jacket and pants...?

Don't flap in the wind

All of these

Are made of sturdy material

Help you to be visible

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In what percentage of motorcycle crashes does the rider receive a head or neck injury?

10%

15%

25%

20%

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Gloves are essential because...?

They help you grip the controls

For all these reasons

They prevent your hands getting numb

They protect your hands in a crash

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Which of these should NOT cause you concern if you experience it when pulling the clutch?

It feels rough

It's very hard to pull in fully

It feels tight

It feels loose

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You've just borrowed a friend's motorcycle for the day. You should...?

Leave a bigger stopping space than normal

Ride slower than normal

All of these

Accelerate more gently than normal

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For a motorcycle to fit properly, it's essential that you can comfortably get both feet...?

On the ground when your knees are bent at 90°

On the controls

On the ground on tiptoe

Firmly on the ground

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In Illinois, a motorcycle may proceed through a red light that fails to change to green within a reasonable period of time which is not less than...?

90 seconds

60 seconds

180 seconds

120 seconds

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You've just taken delivery of your new motorcycle. Your first action should be...?

To ride round a parking lot

To run the engine

To ride around the block

To read the manual

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Which of these defects is not serious enough for you to reject a motorcycle helmet?

Loose padding

Frayed straps

None of them

Cracks

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Which of these is the only thing on this list which can be checked weekly, rather than every ride?

Hydraulic fluids and coolants

Turn signals

Tire pressure

Brake light

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What are the majority of serious and fatal injuries in motorcycle crashes?

Chest trauma

Loss of blood

Heart attack

Head/neck injury

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If you are wearing a helmet and are involved in a crash at any speed, you are three times more likely to do what, compared to a rider without a helmet?

Walk away

Survive

Avoid hospital treatment

Avoid legal action

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Who is responsible for keeping you out of crashes?

Yourself

The police

The DMV

Other drivers

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A properly fitting motorcycle helmet will obstruct your view to the side only...?

In busy traffic

At night

In bright sunlight

It won't

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If you are aged 16 or 17, you may only ride on your instruction permit under the direct supervision of someone who has...?

A motorcycle license

All of these

At least one year's driving experience

21+ years of age

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Before taking your motorcycle examination, you must successfully complete a motorcycle training course approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation if you are what age?

16 to 19

16 or 17

16 to 21

16 to 18

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The L classification for an Illinois driver's license only allows you to ride a motorcycle up to...?

250 cc

50 cc

150 cc

350 cc

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Why does a motorcycle need more frequent attention than a car?

Because the smallest faults on a motorcycle can cause accidents

Because motorcycles are usually driven harder

Because motorcycles are not built as well as cars

Because a motorcycle is a more complicated machine

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You are most likely to have a crash when making...?

A 1000 mile touring holiday

A 100 mile cross state trip

A 5 mile trip to the grocery store

A 20 mile commute to work

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