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1. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should
2. If you are riding in a staggered formation, you should switch to riding in pairs when
3. When carrying loads:
4. Studies have shown that most crashes involved riders who
5. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned
6. Use your feet to maintain balance by
7. If there are hazards on your left, what lane position should you ride in?
8. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
9. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle.
10. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for
11. The best position for traction when it is raining is
12. If you think your throttle is sticking, you should immediately
13. In any collision, you have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear
14. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
15. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid?
16. Provided you have the right level of motorcycle license, you are permitted to carry a passenger if
17. Before taking trip with your motorcycle, you should check your
18. The majority of your motorcycle brake power is provided by
19. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because
20. It may be important to change your lane position if you are
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.