Illinois DMV Written Practice Test | Free Drivers Permit Bike Test 7

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1.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper loading

Unsuitable accessories

Uneven road

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2.When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

Make sure the motorcycle is leaning to one side.

Speed up.

Swerve quickly.

Rise slightly off the seat to allow your legs to absorb the shock.

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3.When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

Reduce your speed.

Avoid sudden moves.

Use both brakes.

Brake quickly.

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4.If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

Kick the dog away.

Ride alongside the dog.

Stop until the dog loses interest.

Approach the dog slowly, then speed up.

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5.You should completely check your motorcycle:

Before every ride.

Once a week.

Once a month.

Once a year.

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6.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

At high speeds.

After riding for a long time.

Far from home.

On short trips.

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7.When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane

The center portion of the lane

The right portion of the lane

Either the left or right portion of the lane

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8.More than half of all crashes:

Involve riders who have operated their motorcycles for less than six months.

Are caused by faulty ignition systems.

Occur because of distractions caused by passengers.

Happen at night.

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9.When going through a curve, you should:

Always stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Always stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Always stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.

Remember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.

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10.A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.

Will never happen.

Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.

Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

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11.Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.

Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.

Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.

Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

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12.When you are being passed from behind, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.

Ride in the left portion of the lane.

Ride in the right portion of the lane.

Ride in any portion of the lane.

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13.If someone is tailgating you, you should:

Ride faster to shake them.

Alert the local police.

Ride on the shoulder of the road.

Allow them to pass.

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14.When riding behind a car, you should ride:

In any part of the lane.

In the part of the lane closest to the shoulder.

In the part of the lane that places your image in the car's rearview mirror.

As close to the car as possible.

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15.Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

Near the left handgrip

Near the right handgrip

Near the left footrest

Near the right footrest

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16.Riding at night is usually:

Easier than riding during the day because you can more easily see the lights of other vehicles.

More difficult than riding during the day because it is harder to see.

Not allowed on highways.

Less distracting than riding during the day.

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17.What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

Tightening the chain

Loosening the chain

Using the throttle more

Applying the rear brake

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18.When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

Fits loosely.

Meets U.S. DOT standards.

Has survived a previous crash.

Provides hearing protection.

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19.What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?

The left position in the lane

The center position in the lane

The right position in the lane

There is no single lane position that is best for all situations.

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20.More than half of all crashes:

Occur at speeds greater than 35 mph.

Happen at night.

Are caused by worn tires.

Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles for less than six months.

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21.If your motorcycle begins to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.

Use the brakes gradually.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Downshift.

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22.To make a quick stop on wet pavement, you should:

Use only the front brake.

Use only the rear brake.

Use both brakes.

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23.To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:

Fits snugly.

Is well-worn and broken in.

Is pretty loose.

Does not have a chinstrap.

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24.When riding under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

One second.

Two seconds.

Three seconds.

Four seconds.

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25.Of the following, which should you not do to improve your safety when riding at night?

Increase your speed.

Reduce your speed.

Use your high beam headlight whenever possible.

Increase your following distance.

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26.A motorcycle needs:

Less frequent attention than a car.

More frequent attention than a car.

To have pre-ride checks performed only by a mechanic.

To be serviced only at a dealer.

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27.More than half of all motorcycle crashes:

Happen at night.

Are caused by bald tires.

Occur at speeds above 55 mph.

Involve inexperienced riders.

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28.Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

A leather jacket

Boots that go over the ankle

A baseball cap that fits snugly

Gloves

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29.Which of the following will protect your eyes from the wind?

Goggles

Windshield

Sunglasses

Eyeglasses

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30.To help other drivers see you, you should wear:

Darkly-colored clothes.

Brightly-colored clothes.

Lights.

A black jacket.

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31.When passing a vehicle:

You may exceed the speed limit until the pass is complete.

You may disregard "No passing zone" markings if the pass was started in a passing zone.

You may pass on the shoulder.

You must complete the pass within the posted speed limits and within a legal passing zone.

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32.If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.

Use the brakes immediately.

Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.

Downshift.

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33.Motorcyclists riding in a group should avoid pairing up because:

A merging driver may not see both riders.

Reflections from both helmets may make it difficult for the riders to see.

Riding in pairs does not allow riders the necessary space to maneuver.

It is too difficult for riders on the left side of a pairing to exit a highway.

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34.Lane sharing is:

Encouraged.

Prohibited.

Allowed in heavy traffic to maximize lane space.

Allowed if there is adequate lane space for both vehicles.

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35.If you are riding in traffic when a small animal enters your lane, you should:

Do whatever you can, including swerving into other lanes, to avoid hitting the animal.

Switch lanes as quickly as possible.

Stay in your lane.

Flash your lights to try to scare the animal.

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36.Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

About 10 percent

About 25 percent

Over 50 percent

About 90 percent

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37.A passenger should never:

Wear a helmet.

Lean when the operator leans.

Wear clothing that is tight.

Ride sidesaddle.

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38.If your rear wheel locks while braking, you should:

Release the brake until the rear tire regains traction, then re-apply the brake.

Release the brake and only engage the front brake.

Keep it locked until the motorcycle comes to a stop.

Release the brake and coast to a stop.

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39.When a group of riders is passing another vehicle on a two-lane road, the riders should:

Pass in pairs.

Pass in a staggered formation with several riders passing at the same time.

Pass one at a time.

Avoid passing.

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40.Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.

One second

Two seconds

Three seconds

Four seconds

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41.If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

Downshift.

Accelerate.

Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.

Gradually apply your brakes.

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42.When crossing angled railroad tracks, it is usually safest to approach the tracks:

By proceeding straight within your lane.

At a 45-degree angle.

At a 90-degree angle.

At a fast speed.

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43.Which of the following is not a piece of protective clothing for a motorcycle rider?

Jacket

Boots

Gloves

Sandals

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44.The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

Change lanes and let them pass.

Use your horn and make obscene gestures.

Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.

Come to a complete stop.

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45.What should a motorcyclist do to prevent possible injury when riding on a slippery surface?

Increase their speed.

Reduce their speed.

Make sudden moves.

Ride on the shoulder.

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1.Which of the following is not a possible cause of a wobble on your motorcycle?

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2.When approaching an object or uneven surface that you cannot avoid, you should:

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3.When riding on a slippery surface, you should not:

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4.If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

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5.You should completely check your motorcycle:

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6.Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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7.When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

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8.More than half of all crashes:

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9.When going through a curve, you should:

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10.A driver making eye contact with you:

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11.Motorcycle riders:

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12.When you are being passed from behind, you should:

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13.If someone is tailgating you, you should:

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14.When riding behind a car, you should ride:

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15.Where is the engine cut-off switch usually located?

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16.Riding at night is usually:

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17.What may help if you experience slippage of your drive chain?

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18.When choosing a helmet, you will get the most protection by using a helmet that:

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19.What is the best lane position for a motorcycle operator?

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