Illinois Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Green, yellow, and orange clothing increase your visibility to other vehicle operators.

Not quite. The answer is positioned firmly on the footpegs.

While you are riding, your feet should be positioned firmly on the footpegs.

Not quite. The answer is Three

There are three lane positions available in a single lane of traffic: 1 (left), 2 (center), and 3 (right).

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 when you need more power to accelerate.

In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift when you need more power to accelerate.

Not quite. The answer is doing all of the above.

You can lower your chances of a collision by choosing a suitable lane position, identifying multiple hazards, and wearing bright clothing to let yourself be seen more easily.

Not quite. The answer is move quickly through the vehicle's blind spot.

When passing another vehicle, you should move quickly through the vehicle's blind spot.

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 3

A safe space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead of you is at least 3 seconds.

Not quite. The answer is 3

There are 3 lane positions available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic: 1 (left), 2 (center), and 3 (right).

Not quite. The answer is make all the checks and get familiar with the controls

If you are going to ride an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must make all the checks and get familiar with all the controls before you start riding.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve into the left lane

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, the best course of action would be to swerve into the left lane.

Not quite. The answer is Center or right

If there are hazards on the left side of the lane, choose a center or right lane position to stay away from the hazards.

Not quite. The answer is increasing your following distance.

You can increase your safety at night by increasing your following distance to give yourself more time to react.

Not quite. The answer is The rear wheel

You should park your motorcycle at a 90-degree angle to the curb with the rear wheel touching the curb.

Not quite. The answer is Stopping and swerving

Stopping and swerving are two ways to avoid obstacles in your path. Always brake before or after swerving, never while swerving.

Not quite. The answer is may not follow the curve of the road.

The best path through a curve may not follow the curve of the road. Change your lane position as needed to help you.

Not quite. The answer is one-third the width of a lane.

A motorcycle mini-lane is approximately one-third the width of a regular traffic lane. Therefore, there are three lane positions available to a motorcycle in each lane: left, center, and right.

Not quite. The answer is Keep your knees against the gas tank.

To help balance yourself in turns, you should keep your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and your motorcycle move as one.

Not quite. The answer is The staggered formation

The best formation when riding in a group is the staggered formation. It lets you stay close together while still maintaining an adequate space cushion.