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  • Updated for January 2025
  • Based on official Illinois 2025 Driver's manual

Free Illinois DMV Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2025

Introducing the free Illinois Motorcycle Classification Practice Test. This motorcycle practice test contains 25 multiple-choice questions about road rules and motorcycle guidelines. All 25 questions is based on the Illinois Motorcycle Operator Manual, and you should take this practice test to see if you are ready for the Illinois state exam. In order to pass this practice exam, you will need to answer 21 of the 25 questions correctly. Each of the questions has four possible answers. Choose the answer that seems to correct to you. If you are unsure, you can use the hint feature for a clue to guide to the answer. There will not be any hints on the official state test. Choosing the right answer will take you the next question. If you choose the wrong answer, the right answer will be shown to you along with an explanation. Remember that passing this exam does not guarantee that you will pass the state exam. Make sure you study any areas of weakness discovered on this practice exam before writing the actual state exam. Good luck!

  • Perfect for learner’s permit, driver’s license, and Senior Refresher Test

What you need to know

5 min to complete
Available in EN, ES, RU
Verified by Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher, Member of ACES. See our detailed commitment to accuracy and quality in our practice tests.

What to expect on the actual IL DMV exam

15

questions

12

correct answers to pass

80%

passing score

18 y/o

minimum age to apply

List of questions (classic view)

  1. Under Illinois law, motorcycle riders are
  2. Most motorcycle crashes occur
  3. When you are sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for
  4. You are entering a turn. If you need to shift gears, you should do it
  5. During normal turns,
  6. Which is the safest braking method?
  7. The rear brake is controlled by
  8. To help maintain balance in a turn, you should
  9. A safe space cushion between you and the vehicle ahead of you is at least ___ seconds.
  10. How many lane positions are available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic?
  11. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters?
  12. What portion of a traffic lane does a motorcycle need to operate safely?
  13. Increase your visibility at an intersection by
  14. When parking against the curb, you should park at a __________ angle.
  15. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should
  16. You should check your mirrors when you are
  17. Reflective clothing is important for safety
  18. The best path through a curve
  19. Which of the following surfaces provide little traction for motorcycles?
  20. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
  21. The best way to cross an unavoidable obstacle on the road is to
  22. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
  23. What is the proper way to swerve?
  24. You are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is _______ or higher.
  25. What is the best formation when riding in a group?
  26. What should you do on Step 3 of passing?
  27. When you are being passed from behind,
  28. Which portion of the lane should you be in before starting to pass?
  29. What should you do to avoid colliding with a vehicle cutting in?
  30. As you are riding, an object appears suddenly in your path. What should you do?
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