Illinois Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 1
20 questions written from the Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
In Illinois, which license classification covers only motor-driven cycles with less than 150cc displacement?
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In Illinois, which license classification covers only motor-driven cycles with less than 150cc displacement?
- A Class D
- B A moped endorsement
- C Class L
- D Class M
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C. Class L
Illinois has two motorcycle classifications. Class L is limited to motor-driven cycles under 150cc, while Class M covers any motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. Remember L for 'little' engines.
A driver waiting to pull out looks right at you. What should you assume?
- A You can speed up to clear the intersection
- B The driver may still not see you or yield
- C The driver has seen you and will wait
- D You now have the right-of-way guaranteed
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B. The driver may still not see you or yield
Never count on eye contact as a sign that a driver will yield. Too often drivers look right at a motorcycle and fail to see it, so if a car can enter your path, assume it will and be ready to react.
You twist the throttle back and forth, but it stays stuck open. What should you do next?
- A Shift into a higher gear to slow the engine down
- B Apply the front brake as hard as possible while the throttle stays held open
- C Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
- D Turn off the headlight to reduce load on the engine
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C. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
If twisting the throttle does not free it, immediately use the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch. That removes power from the rear wheel even if engine noise does not drop right away; then pull off and check the cable before riding again.
During a pre-ride check, how should you test the brake light?
- A Try both brake controls and make sure each one turns it on
- B Check it once a month instead of before each ride
- C Press only the rear pedal, since it controls the light
- D Turn on the headlight and check that the taillight is lit
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A. Try both brake controls and make sure each one turns it on
Before every ride, try the front lever and the rear pedal separately and confirm that each one turns on the brake light. Drivers behind you rely on that light to know you are slowing.