Illinois Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

In this completely free practice test for the Illinois Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Illinois Motorcycle Operator’s Manual. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Illinois Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 02

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

a. 4

b. 3

c. 2

d. 5

Question 1 of 30

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

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

b. There is a whole empty lane to do so

c. There is a clear unobstructed exit ahead

d. They are stationary

Question 2 of 30

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

a. The same as your lean angle

b. 20° more upright than your lean angle

c. Level with the horizon

d. 20° further over than your lean angle

Question 3 of 30

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

a. For all of these reasons

b. You'll be most visible there

c. You're in the best position to pass

d. You've got the best line of sight

Question 4 of 30

Which of these is your more powerful brake?

a. They are both the same

b. Front brake

c. It depends where your weight is

d. Rear brake

Question 5 of 30

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

a. In their left hand side view mirror

b. Level with their left-hand rear passenger door

c. In their right hand side view mirror

d. In their rearview mirror

Question 6 of 30

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

a. Having to brake too hard and skid

b. Running into oncoming traffic

c. Running off the road

d. Any of these

Question 7 of 30

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

a. Speed up to be past before they arrive

b. Move to another lane

c. Sound your horn and flash your lights

d. Slow down and let them go first

Question 8 of 30

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

a. It's very hot

b. You're going downhill

c. It's close to freezing

d. The road is wet

Question 9 of 30

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

a. Come up to their right hand rear passenger door and stop

b. Pass and stop in front of them

c. Close up tight

d. Remain well back

Question 10 of 30

Which of these presents the biggest hazard to you?

a. Vehicles moving away from you

b. They are all an equal hazard

c. Vehicles moving towards you

d. Vehicles that are stationary

Question 11 of 30

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

a. Negotiating a double curve

b. In a slow tight turn

c. When there's rain on the road

d. In a fast hairpin

Question 12 of 30

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

a. In two groups

b. One at a time

c. In two pairs and the last one singly

d. As one overall group

Question 13 of 30

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

a. The person you're passing increases their speed

b. It's never permissible

c. You need to escape a car coming up behind

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

Question 14 of 30

You should increase your following distance if...?

a. The traffic is heavy

b. The pavement is slippery

c. You can't see through the vehicle ahead

d. Any of these

Question 15 of 30

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

a. Shopping areas

b. All of these

c. School and construction zones

d. Intersections

Question 16 of 30

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

a. Make it easier to brake

b. Make you need less lean angle

c. Keep the motorcycle stable

d. Get you ready for your exit

Question 17 of 30

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

a. In the left of the lane

b. Wherever you can maintain the largest space cushion

c. In the right of the lane

d. In the center of the lane

Question 18 of 30

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

a. Less traction for braking

b. The same amount of traction for braking

c. More or less traction for braking dependent on conditions

d. More traction for braking

Question 19 of 30

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?

a. 3 seconds

b. 1 second

c. 2 seconds

d. 5 seconds

Question 20 of 30

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

a. Slightly bent

b. Straight out

c. Touching your ribs

d. Touching your hips

Question 21 of 30

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

a. Shift down through the gears

b. Coast on the clutch

c. Shift up through the gears

d. Shift into neutral

Question 22 of 30

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

a. Gutter

b. Left

c. Right

d. Center

Question 23 of 30

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

a. You should always do so

b. You think they might turn aggressive

c. You're turning off soon anyway

d. You haven't got the speed to stay ahead

Question 24 of 30

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

a. Well above the throttle

b. Resting on your right knee

c. Level with or below the throttle

d. Well down below the throttle

Question 25 of 30

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

a. The position which keeps you out of others' blindspots

b. The position which allows the greatest speed

c. The position which gives the greatest visibility

d. The position which has the best escape route

Question 26 of 30

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

a. Because they can obscure other hazards

b. Because they may block your escape routes

c. Because they may alter light conditions

d. For all of these reasons

Question 27 of 30

You should scan for hazards...?

a. In a 90° arc

b. In a 180° arc

c. In a 360° arc

d. In a 45° arc

Question 28 of 30

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

a. You can be buffeted by their draft

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

c. You may be riding in their blind spot

d. For all of these reasons

Question 29 of 30

What could cause a rear wheel skid when changing gear?

a. Going too slow

b. Overbraking

c. Underbraking

d. Going too fast

Question 30 of 30

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Illinois Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 02

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