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1. How can you avoid riding in the blind spot of another vehicle?
2. Before each ride, you should adjust
3. The best clothing for making yourself visible is
4. The best way to protect your eyes is with
5. Weaving when riding over a metal grating
6. While riding, you notice there are hazards on the left side of the lane. what should your lane position be?
7. In countersteering to initiate a turn, pushing the right handgrip will allow the motorcycle to
8. ____ drugs can affect your ability to ride.
9. You can maintain an adequate space cushion by
10. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down?
11. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch?
12. An approved helmet can save a motorcycle rider from ____ in most collision situations.
13. The best formation when riding in a group is
14. As you approach an obstacle that you will need to ride over, you should
15. When making a slow, tight turn, how can you maintain balance?
16. When riding a motorcycle, your arms are primarily used for
17. The clutch is located at the
18. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
19. The rear brake provides ____ of the motorcycle's stopping power.
20. If your motorcycle starts to wander back and forth while riding over metal bridge gratings you should:
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.