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1. What do gravel, lane markings, and road edges have in common?
2. When passing a row of parked cars, you must be alert because of
3. When traveling in heavy congested traffic, what is an adequate space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead?
4. Tinted eye protection
5. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb?
6. When preparing to enter the roadway from the roadside, how should you position your motorcycle?
7. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when
8. When riding with a passenger, how should you adjust your control of the motorcycle?
9. ____ helps you absorb shock when riding over obstacles.
10. How is the rear brake controlled?
11. Cars are most likely to try and share your lane when
12. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
13. You are approaching a turn and need to change gears. when should you change gears?
14. While riding, your feet should be positioned
15. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should
16. When slowing down, which brake should you use?
17. Help other vehicles notice that you are slowing down by
18. Which of the following is the most likely place for a collision?
19. When riding in a group, where should a beginner rider be positioned?
20. To avoid lurching while downshifting, what should you do?
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.