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1. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
2. What is the best way to prevent fatigue while riding?
3. You should adjust your side mirrors
4. Pavement is likely to be slippery
5. If there are two or more motorcycles riding together, they should ride
6. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by
7. You can be charged with riding while under the influence of alcohol if
8. Which brake is most powerful?
9. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
10. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is
11. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
12. In addition to reflective clothing, the best colors for being seen are
13. The motorcycle and rider should lean at the same angle when in
14. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears?
15. The best clothing for making yourself visible is
16. If you are carrying a package that prevents you from steering with both hands
17. Most motorcycle crashes happen
18. Increase your visibility at an intersection by
19. The side of the road can be dangerous to motorcycles because
20. While you are riding on a curvy road, your motorcycle position should
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.