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1. When stopping in a curve, what should you do?
2. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be?
3. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
4. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do?
5. On slippery surfaces you should
6. If you are about to slow down where others may not expect it, you should
7. The best path through a curve
8. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
9. When should your motorcycle side mirrors be adjusted?
10. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is
11. What is engine braking?
12. A wobble is likely to be made worse by
13. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid.
14. You are considered legally intoxicated if you BAC level is ____ or higher.
15. You should increase your following distance
16. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers?
17. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle
18. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position
19. A hazardous place for motorcycles to travel is
20. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by
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.