Illinois Motorcycle Practice Test 4

1.How should you adjust your speed when riding at night?

Ride faster to spend less time in the darkRide slower than you would during the dayKeep the same speed as in daylightTurn off your headlight to see contrasts

2.Which formation lets a group ride close together while keeping a space cushion?

Side-by-side pairsA single-file line at all timesA tight bumper-to-bumper packA staggered formation

3.What does a flashing yellow arrow permit a rider to do?

Turn without stopping and without yieldingStop and wait for a green arrow before turningGo straight through only, never turnTurn in the direction shown after yielding to pedestrians and traffic already there

4.In a normal turn, how should the rider and motorcycle lean?

The rider leans while the bike stays uprightBoth stay perfectly uprightThe bike leans one way and the rider the otherThe rider and motorcycle lean together at the same angle

5.Even when a driver does see you coming, why can a motorcycle still be misjudged?

Drivers assume every motorcycle will yieldA small vehicle looks farther away and slower than it really isHeadlights make a motorcycle look wider than it isMotorcycles are hidden by their own exhaust

6.If a car could possibly enter your path, what assumption should you make?

Assume it will stay putAssume it will enter your path, and be readyAssume the driver already saw youAssume it will only move if you honk

7.What happens to the distance needed to stop if you double your speed?

It stays about the sameIt roughly doublesIt grows about four times longerIt grows about ten times longer

8.When the engine starts to seize, what should you do first?

Grab both brakes and stop instantlySqueeze the clutch to disengage the engine, then pull offRev the engine to clear itShift into a higher gear

9.If an insect or flying object strikes you while riding, what is most important?

Let go of one grip to brush it awayKeep your eyes on the road and hands on the barsClose your eyes until it passesBrake hard immediately

10.What are orange traffic signs used to tell riders?

Road work or maintenance activity is aheadA recreation area lies just off the highwayThe lane ahead is set aside for bicyclesFuel and food services are available nearby