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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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

It's never permissible

The person you're passing increases their speed

You need to escape a car coming up behind

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

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

You can be buffeted by their draft

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You should scan for hazards...?

In a 45° arc

In a 360° arc

In a 180° arc

In a 90° arc

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Which of these presents the biggest hazard to you?

Vehicles moving towards you

Vehicles moving away from you

Vehicles that are stationary

They are all an equal hazard

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

Right

Left

Center

Gutter

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

Level with or below the throttle

Well above the throttle

Resting on your right knee

Well down below the throttle

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

You're in the best position to pass

You've got the best line of sight

For all of these reasons

You'll be most visible there

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

Shift into neutral

Coast on the clutch

Shift up through the gears

Shift down through the gears

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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 can obscure other hazards

Because they may alter light conditions

For all of these reasons

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

Running off the road

Running into oncoming traffic

Having to brake too hard and skid

Any of these

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

In the center of the lane

Wherever you can maintain the largest space cushion

In the right of the lane

In the left of the lane

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

Touching your ribs

Touching your hips

Slightly bent

Straight out

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

In a fast hairpin

Negotiating a double curve

When there's rain on the road

In a slow tight turn

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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 close to freezing

It's very hot

You're going downhill

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

In two groups

One at a time

In two pairs and the last one singly

As one overall group

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

More or less traction for braking dependent on conditions

More traction for braking

Less traction for braking

The same amount of traction for braking

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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

They are stationary

There is a whole empty lane to do so

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

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

Slow down and let them go first

Move to another lane

Sound your horn and flash your lights

Speed up to be past before they arrive

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

In their rearview mirror

In their right hand side view mirror

In their left hand side view mirror

Level with their left-hand rear passenger door

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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?

3 seconds

5 seconds

1 second

2 seconds

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What could cause a rear wheel skid when changing gear?

Going too fast

Overbraking

Underbraking

Going too slow

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

The same as your lean angle

20° more upright than your lean angle

20° further over than your lean angle

Level with the horizon

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Which of these is your more powerful brake?

Front brake

It depends where your weight is

They are both the same

Rear brake

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

Remain well back

Close up tight

Come up to their right hand rear passenger door and stop

Pass and stop in front of them

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

Get you ready for your exit

Make it easier to brake

Keep the motorcycle stable

Make you need less lean angle

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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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You should increase your following distance if...?

The pavement is slippery

Any of these

The traffic is heavy

You can't see through the vehicle ahead

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

The position which keeps you out of others' blindspots

The position which allows the greatest speed

The position which gives the greatest visibility

The position which has the best escape route

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