2025 Illinois Motorcycle Permit Test 4
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Illinois when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Illinois please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/illinois/motorcycle.
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1. To be seen in the rearview mirror of the driver ahead of you, you should:
Explanation
If you are following a car, the driver is most likely to notice you if you position yourself behind them in the center of your lane. This lane position places you in the driver's rearview mirror. Most drivers check their rearview mirrors much more frequently than they check their side mirrors.
2. Most motorcycle crashes happen on shorts trips.
Explanation
Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips that are less then five miles long, often within the first few minutes on the road.
3. Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:
Explanation
Like any other vehicle, a motorcycle has blind spots that cannot be seen by a rider using their mirrors. A motorcyclist should always turn their head to check for vehicles or other hazards in their blind spot before changing lanes.
4. When braking, you should use:
Explanation
Always simultaneously use both brakes to stop. The brakes are most effective when used at the same time.
5. When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:
Explanation
In a group of motorcyclists, riders with less experience should be positioned toward the front of the group, just behind the leader. This will allow more experienced riders behind them to keep an eye on them.
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