2025 Illinois Motorcycle Permit Test 5
The following questions are from real DMV written motorcycle permit tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Illinois when getting your motorcycle learners permit. Each motorcycle theory practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Illinois please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/illinois/motorcycle.
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Passing Score
1. When you are being passed, you should:
Explanation
When being passed, it is generally a good idea to ride in the center portion of your lane. Being on the side nearest the passing vehicle increases your risk of a collision. Being on the side farthest from the passing vehicle may prompt the other driver to merge back into your lane before it is safe.
2. Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Explanation
A number of surfaces can provide poor traction for tires. Wet pavement; roads covered in loose gravel or sand; muddy, snowy, or icy areas; and painted lane markings can be more hazardous for a motorcyclist than dry pavement.
3. When riding a motorcycle under normal conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:
Explanation
In general, you should maintain at least three seconds of distance between your motorcycle and the vehicle in front of you. The more space between your motorcycle and other vehicles, the more time you will have to react to the movements of other drivers.
4. Making eye contact with other drivers:
Explanation
You should never take eye contact as a guarantee that a driver will properly yield to you. It is not uncommon for drivers to look directly at a motorcyclist but fail to register that they are there.
5. If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Explanation