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1. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles?
2. Brightly colored, reflective helmets and clothing:
3. For the most stable riding, your knees and feet should be positioned
4. In hot weather, what type of clothing should you wear while riding your motorcycle?
5. Rolling on the throttle through a turn will
6. If oncoming traffic is present and you are passing a lane of parked cars, which portion of the lane should you ride in?
7. At minimum, a street-legal motorcycle should have which of the following equipment?
8. When you ride a motorcycle on slippery pavement, you should ____ to avoid a skid.
9. How can you increase your visibility at blind intersections?
10. The best clothing for making yourself visible is
11. Groups of motorcycle riders should be no larger than ____ riders.
12. A benefit of riding in the center lane position is it
13. How can you warn the driver behind you that you are about to slow down?
14. Which lane position(s) are safest for motorcycles?
15. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
16. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
17. In order for the driver of the vehicle ahead of you to see you easily, the best lane position is
18. When starting a motorcycle facing uphill, you should change to ____ to hold the cycle while operating the throttle with the right hand.
19. When riding in a group, the staggered formation should be avoided when
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.