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Illinois motorcycle permit test Flashcards
Making eye contact with other drivers:a. Is a good sign they
see you.b. Is not worth the effort it takes.c. Does not mean the other driver will yield.d. Guarantees that the other driver will yield to you.
- Does not mean the other driver will yield.
A plastic, shatter resistant face shield:a. Is not necessary if
you have a windshield.b. Only protects your eyes.c. Helps protect your whole face.d. Does not protect your face as well as goggles
- Helps protect your whole face.
Usually, a good way to handletailgaters is to:A. Change
lanes and let them pass.B. Use your horn and make obscene gestures.C. Speed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.D. Ignore them.
- Change lanes and let them pass.
If your motorcycle starts to wobble you should:a.
Accelerate out of the wobble.b. Use the brakes gradually.c.Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.d. Downshift.
- Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle
- About three-quarters.
gradually.The FRONT brake supplies how much of the potential stopping power?a. About one-quarter.b. About one-half.c.About three-quarters.d. All the stopping power.
More than half of all crashes:a. Occur at speeds greater
than 35 mph.b. Happen at night.c. Are caused by worn tires.d. Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less than six months
- Involve riders who have ridden their motorcycles less
than six months
When riding you should:a. Turn your head and shoulders.b.
Keep your arms straight.c. Keep your knees away from the gas tank.d. Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are going.
- Turn just your head and eyes to look where you are
going.
It is MOST important to flash your brake light when:a.
Someone is following too closely.b. You will be slowing suddenly.c. There is a stop sign ahead.d. Your signals are not working.
- You will be slowing suddenly.
Passengers should:a. Lean as you lean.b. Hold on to the
motorcycle seat.c. Sit as far back as possible.d. Never hold on to you.
- Lean as you lean.
If you are chased by a dog you should:a. Kick it away.b.
Stop until the animal loses interest.c. Swerve around the animal.d. Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
- Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
When riding in a group, in - experienced riders should
position themselves:a. Just behind the leader.b. In front of
the group.c. At the tail end of the group.d. Beside the leader.
- Just behind the leader.
To reduce your reaction time, youshould:A. Ride slower
than the speed limit.B. Cover the clutch and the brakes.C.Shift into neutral when slowing.D. Pull in the clutch when turning.
- Cover the clutch and the brakes.
To swerve correctly:a. Shift your weight quickly.b. Turn the
handlebars quickly.c. Press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn.d. Press the handlegrip in the opposite direction of the turn.
- Press the handlegrip in the direction of the turn.
If you wait an hour for each drink before riding:a. You
cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.b. Your riding skills will not be affected.c. Effects from drinking may still remain.d. You will be okay as long as you ride slowly.
- Effects from drinking may still remain.
Reflective clothing should:a. Be worn at night.b. Be worn
during the day.c. Not be worn.d. Be worn day and night.
- Be worn day and night.
When it starts raining it is usually best to:a. Ride in the
center of the lane.b. Pull off to the side until the rain stops.c. Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.d. Increase your speed.
- Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
In the illustration at right, the car at left is waiting to enter
the intersection. It is best to:a. Make eye contact with the
driver.b. Reduce speed and be ready to react.c. Maintain speed and position.d. Maintain speed and move right.
- Reduce speed and be ready to react.
The best way to stop quickly is to:a. Use the front brake
only.b. Use the rear brake first.c. Throttle down and use the front brake.d. Use both brakes simultaneously
- Use both brakes simultaneously
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