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1. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots?
2. Most motorcycle crashes occur
3. When sitting properly on a motorcycle, your arms are used mostly for
4. In slow, tight turns:
5. Motorcycles should share lanes with cars when
6. When stopping in a curve, what should you do?
7. When carrying a load, you should
8. What causes your motorcycle to lurch?
9. When parked in a parallel parking space, you should park at an angle
10. The safest formation when riding in a group is
11. Which surface provides less traction than normal road conditions?
12. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
13. When parking against the curb, you should park at a ____ angle.
14. When being passed on the left, it is best to
15. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
16. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is
17. When at an intersection, you must especially watch for
18. Motorcycle cargo should not be secured with
19. When passing a row of parked cars, you must be alert because of
20. What color of clothing increases riders' visibility to other drivers?
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.