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2026 Illinois Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 15
When you are being passed, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.
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QUESTION 2 / 15
Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?
Choose one answer below.
A
Wet pavement
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B
Dry pavement
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C
Lane markings
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D
Snow
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QUESTION 3 / 15
When riding a motorcycle under normal conditions, maintain a following distance of at least:
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A
Two seconds.
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B
Three seconds.
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C
Four seconds.
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D
Five seconds.
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QUESTION 4 / 15
Making eye contact with other drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is the best way to know that they see you.
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B
Is not worth the effort it takes.
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C
Does not mean that they will yield to you when they should.
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D
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
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QUESTION 5 / 15
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 6 / 15
The center portion of a lane usually contains an oily strip. This part of the lane is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Never safe for motorcyclists.
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B
Usually safe, unless the road is wet.
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C
Usually safe, unless it is sunny outside.
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D
Always safe, no matter the weather conditions.
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QUESTION 7 / 15
Someone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs may receive any of the following sentences, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
License suspension.
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B
Installation of a breath-alcohol device required to start their vehicle.
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C
A fine.
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D
A warning.
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QUESTION 8 / 15
When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the front of the group.
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B
Right behind the leader.
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C
At the back of the group.
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D
Wherever they are most comfortable.
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QUESTION 9 / 15
Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:
Choose one answer below.
A
Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.
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B
They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.
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C
Mirrors are not really helpful.
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D
They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.
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QUESTION 10 / 15
How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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B
Make sure you always ride using your headlight.
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C
Wave your arms.
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D
Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.
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QUESTION 11 / 15
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 12 / 15
In a normal turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
The motorcycle and rider should lean together.
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B
The motorcycle and rider should lean in opposite directions.
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C
The motorcycle should lean, but the rider should not.
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D
The rider should lean, but the motorcycle should not.
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QUESTION 13 / 15
The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's stopping power?
Choose one answer below.
A
About one-quarter
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B
About one-half
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C
About three-quarters
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D
All the stopping power
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QUESTION 14 / 15
A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is not necessary if you have a windshield.
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B
Only protects your eyes.
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C
Helps protect your whole face.
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D
Is less effective than goggles.
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QUESTION 15 / 15
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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