Illinois Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is an intersection with U.S. Route 22 is ahead.

This sign means that you are approaching a junction of your roadway and U.S. Route 22. The U.S. Routes are a network of roads and highways whose construction began decades before the start of the Interstate Highway System. U.S. Route 22, one of the oldest, runs from Cincinnati OH to Newark NJ.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you will have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury if you are wearing a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; face or eye protection; and protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is a nighttime reflector.

This sign is a nighttime reflector that shows where the road lies.

Not quite. The answer is A traffic signal ahead at an intersection

This sign warns of a traffic signal ahead. Prepare to stop if the light is yellow or red. These signs are placed on roads with higher speed limits or where your view of the traffic signal ahead may be blocked.

Not quite. The answer is vehicles from either direction to make a left turn.

The sign and pavement markings indicate that the middle lane is a two-way left-turn lane, also known as a shared center turning lane. Vehicles from either direction may enter this lane only to make left turns. This lane must never be used for through traffic.

Not quite. The answer is When both a) and b) are true

Bicycles and motorcycles are often too small to trigger light sensors at traffic lights. In Illinois, a recent change to state law allows motorcyclists and bicyclists to proceed past a red light after waiting 120 seconds and yielding to other traffic, if it is safe to do so. This applies only to municipalities whose population is less than 2 million – not to Chicago.

Not quite. The answer is the driver wants to pass you.

A car driver is most likely to try to share your lane when he or she wants to pass you. Choose the center lane position to discourage car drivers from trying to share your lane.

Not quite. The answer is Reflective clothing

During daytime riding, wear bright-colored or reflective clothing to increase your visibility to others.

Not quite. The answer is with riders who have been riding for less than 6 months.

Most motorcycle crashes involve riders who have been riding motorcycles for less than 6 months.

Not quite. The answer is in work zones.

Most US states impose additional penalties for certain traffic violations in work zones under certain conditions, although the conditions and additional penalties vary from one state to another. This sign informs drivers that fines for exceeding the posted speed limit in work zones are doubled.

Not quite. The answer is lacked one of the above skills.

Studies have shown that most riders involved in crashes underbraked the front tire and overbraked the rear, did not separate braking from swerving, or did not swerve when it was appropriate to do so.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the curb with the rear wheel touching the curb.

When possible, back into the parking space to allow you to ride the motorcycle out into traffic. Position the motorcycle at a 90-degree angle to the curb with the rear wheel touching the curb. That way, when you leave your parking space, you will be able to see in both directions without straining or putting the bike in the lane of travel. A clear view is particularly important for turning across a lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is A sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you need to protect yourself in case of an accident or collision.

Not quite. The answer is cross it at a 90-degree angle.

The best way to cross an unavoidable obstacle on the road is to approach it head-on; that is, at a 90-degree angle. If that is not possible, cross it at an angle of at least 45 degrees.

Not quite. The answer is Traffic may flow on both sides.

This sign means that traffic on the road may flow on both sides of the sign.

Not quite. The answer is $20,000

Illinois requires every vehicle driven within the state to be covered by an insurance policy that includes at least $20,000 in property damage coverage.

Not quite. The answer is $500.

If you are involved in an accident involving an uninsured vehicle and which results in at least $500 in property damage, you must file a crash report.

Not quite. The answer is Ride in the lane position that lets you be seen earliest.

Increase your visibility at a blind intersection by riding in the lane position that lets you be seen as early as possible.