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1. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur?
2. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
3. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when
4. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters?
5. Most of your motorcycle's stopping power is provided by
6. When slowing down, which brake should you use?
7. ____ a common factor in motorcycle collisions.
8. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when
9. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
10. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
11. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
12. To make good judgments in traffic, you need to first:
13. On a slippery surface, what is the most effective braking method?
14. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are
15. The most likely place for a collision is
16. In slow, tight turns:
17. Accelerating in a curve
18. The best position for traction when it is raining is
19. Why are curves a common place for motorcycle crashes?
20. When following another vehicle, the ____ lane position is the best for being seen.
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.