Traffic Laws

Study questions with answers

5 sample Traffic Laws questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. What does Illinois law require regarding a motorcycle's headlight?

   Correct answer: It must be on whenever you ride on streets and highways

   State law in Illinois says the headlight must stay lit any time you ride on public streets or highways, which also helps others see you.

   Source: Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual — Headlight

2. 2. What does Illinois require of a motorcycle's headlight and horn as equipment?

   Correct answer: A headlight visible for 500 feet and a horn heard for 200 feet

   A motorcycle must have at least one white headlight visible for 500 feet and a horn that can be heard for 200 feet.

   Source: Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual — Required Equipment

3. 3. What eye-protection rule applies to a motorcycle's driver and passenger in Illinois?

   Correct answer: Both driver and passenger must have glasses, goggles, or a windshield

   Both the driver and any passenger must be protected by glasses, goggles, or a transparent windshield.

   Source: Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual — Required Equipment

4. 4. Under Illinois law, how does operating a motorcycle on one wheel classify?

   Correct answer: Reckless driving

   Illinois treats riding on a single wheel as reckless driving, also called aggravated operation of a cycle on one wheel.

   Source: Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual — Motorcycle Traffic Laws

5. 5. A motorcyclist is prohibited from passing on the right unless what is true?

   Correct answer: There is at least eight feet of clear pavement to the right of that vehicle

   You may pass on the right only when clear pavement of at least eight feet lies alongside, to the right of the vehicle you are overtaking.

   Source: Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual — Motorcycle Traffic Laws