Illinois Motorcycle Practice Test 2

1.Traveling at 65 mph, roughly how far do you cover in a single second?

About 45 feetAbout 66 feetAbout 96 feetAbout 150 feet

2.Which three things play the largest part in determining a rider's blood-alcohol concentration?

How much you drink, how quickly you drink it, and what you weighThe brand of drink, the time of day, and your ageYour height, the outside temperature, and how long you sleptYour riding experience, your mood, and your engine size

3.Some riders skip a helmet believing it blocks their view. What does the handbook say about this?

Helmets do noticeably narrow side visionAn approved helmet still allows you to see as far to each side as necessaryA helmet only limits vision at nightSide vision is only a concern above 50 mph

4.When is a quick beep of the horn a good idea?

Only in a full emergencyNever, because it startles driversOnly to greet other ridersWhen someone, such as an occupied parked car, may move into your lane

5.How should mirrors be adjusted before you start riding?

Aim them at your own shouldersSet each to show the lane behind and as much of the next lane as possibleLeave them, and adjust while ridingPoint both straight down at the road

6.Why is it important to make sure your turn signal is off after you complete a turn?

A blinking signal drains the battery quicklyA driver may think you will turn again and pull into your pathIt is illegal to leave it on for any timeIt has no effect on other drivers

7.What equipment does a motorcycle need to carry a passenger safely?

A seat big enough for two and passenger footrestsA larger fuel tankA second set of handlebarsA trailer hitch

8.A moped satisfies all four of the criteria Illinois lists. What license does the operator need?

A Class L classification is still requiredA Class M classification is still requiredAny valid Illinois-recognized driver's license, whatever its classNo license at all is needed for a moped

9.What mistakes do most crash-involved riders make with braking and swerving?

They under-brake the front, over-brake the rear, and mix braking with swervingThey over-brake the front and never use the rearThey only ever swerve and never brakeThey rely too much on the front brake in curves

10.Before leaving the road onto a soft or grassy shoulder, what should you do?

Maintain speed and turn off sharplyBrake hard once you are on the grassCheck that the surface is firm and slow down before turning onto itTurn off without signaling to save time