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1. If you believe that your motorcycle has not triggered a light sensor while stopped at a traffic light, when can you proceed?
2. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
3. Where are a motorcycle's blind spots?
4. You can be charged with riding while under the influence of alcohol if
5. When riding with a passenger, what should you expect?
6. Your motorcycle fits you if
7. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid.
8. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
9. If you are being followed by a tailgater and he or she is not able to pass you, you should
10. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
11. Which of the following is a way to reduce your reaction time?
12. Which brake is most powerful?
13. A surface which provides little traction for motorcycles is
14. Motorcycle cargo should not be secured with
15. What is the best way to deal with tailgaters?
16. Which one of the following statements is correct?
17. If an object suddenly appears in your riding path, you should ____ to avoid a crash.
18. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
19. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle?
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.