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1. If you are carrying a lot of cargo, you may need to adjust your
2. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
3. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed?
4. When evaluating potential hazards, you should be looking for
5. When turning a motorcycle, what should you avoid?
6. What is a good strategy for seeing bumps on a road at night?
7. Motorcycle groups larger than ____ people should split into smaller groups.
8. When entering a turn and you need to change gears, when should that change occur?
9. To keep a safe space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you, you should leave at least ____ seconds of space.
10. How can you use your clothing to help prevent collisions?
11. Before each ride, you should adjust
12. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for
13. How can you increase your chances of avoiding hazards at night?
14. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead?
15. You should check your mirrors when
16. When it comes to tinted eye protection, it
17. A wobble is likely to be made worse by
18. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid.
19. During normal turns
20. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for
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.