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1. When starting off on your motorcycle, you should start with your right wrist
2. How can you stabilize the motorcycle in slow, tight turns?
3. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for
4. Your body can be affected by alcohol after as little as ____ drink(s).
5. If you are going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle, you must ____ before you start riding.
6. Riding between rows of stopped vehicles is
7. You should not ride your motorcycle alongside of cars because
8. The best way to discourage other vehicles from trying to share a lane with you is by
9. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests
10. Which brake is most powerful?
11. In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should
12. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:
13. Generally, motorcycles require
14. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride.
15. When preparing to pass the vehicle in front of you, you can increase your line of sight by
16. When being passed on the left, it is best to
17. Using ____ is the best way to fasten cargo to a motorcycle.
18. When you head check before changing lanes, you're checking
19. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should
20. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle?
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.