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1. When parking against a curb, you should park at a ____ angle.
2. How is the rear brake controlled?
3. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
4. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle?
5. How can you ride safely on slippery surfaces?
6. What is the most common type of motorcycle crash at an intersection?
7. A motorcycle mini-lane is
8. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections?
9. When riding in a group, motorcyclists should ride
10. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
11. To execute a turn safely a motorcycle rider should always:
12. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
13. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
14. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should
15. To stop as quickly as possible, you should
16. If you think your throttle is sticking, you should immediately
17. If an obstacle cannot be avoided and you must drive over it, approach it at a ____ angle.
18. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
19. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles?
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.