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1. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must
2. You can initiate a swerve by
3. What is the best way to prevent fatigue while riding?
4. The best way to lessen your chances of skidding on a slippery surface is to
5. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is
6. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
7. When starting your motorcycle, your right wrist should be positioned
8. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
9. You can increase your safety when riding at night by
10. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
11. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
12. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by
13. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
14. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
15. Increase your visibility at an intersection by
16. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be?
17. When braking on slippery surfaces, you should
18. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
19. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride
20. If there are hazards on the road to your right, which lane position should you ride in?
To operate a motorcycle in Illinois, you must have a valid Class M or Class L license. You can receive a license from a Secretary of State (SOS) facility. A Class L license permits you to drive motorcycles, motorbikes, mopeds, and scooters that are 150cc or less. A Class M license allows to you operate any type of motorcycle. Minors can apply for a 24-month motorcycle instruction permit to operate motorbikes that are 150cc or less. If you are 18 or older, you may apply for a 12-month instruction permit for any type of motorcycle.
To receive a motorcycle instruction permit, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle knowledge test, and pay the fees. Minors must also successfully complete a driver's education course. To receive a Class L or M license, you must apply, submit your documentation, pass the motorcycle skills test, and pay the fees. Additionally, anyone under the age of 18 must complete an approved motorcycle training course. Applicants who are over the age of 18 may complete the state's Motorcycle Rider Education Course in lieu of the written and driving exams.
The written exam can be taken at your local SOS office. The test contains 25 questions about how to safely operate a motorcycle. You must answer 20 questions correctly to pass. The motorcycle skills test assesses your on-cycle abilities. If you fail either test, you must wait seven days to retest.