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1. To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first:
2. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests
3. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
4. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders.
5. Which of the following should not be done at night?
6. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist
7. Generally, motorcycles require
8. If you need to brake and swerve to avoid hitting an obstacle, you
9. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to
10. The front brake is more important because
11. If there are hazards on your left, what lane position should you ride in?
12. The best way to protect your eyes is with
13. Motorcycle brake lights are not as noticeable as car brake lights. what can you do?
14. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is
15. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead?
16. If you can't avoid riding on a slippery surface, how should you proceed?
17. It is important to maintain a space cushion behind the vehicle in front of you
18. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid?
19. You should check your mirrors when
20. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?
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.