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1. Half of all motorcycle crashes are caused by
2. Other than wearing bright clothing, how can you increase your visibility?
3. Why is maintaining a space cushion important?
4. When you park, which wheel should be touching the curb?
5. To help maintain balance during a turn, you should
6. When you feel like a driver might try to share your lane, what should you do?
7. If an unexpected obstacle requires you to turn left quickly, you should
8. When passing a row of parked cars, you must be alert because of
9. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
10. If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, you must
11. The greatest chance of a collision with another vehicle is
12. Maintaining or increasing your speed while making a turn
13. When riding through a curve, the most effective lane position
14. To keep a safe space cushion between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you, you should leave at least ____ seconds of space.
15. How many positions are available to a motorcycle in one lane of traffic?
16. If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in?
17. In addition to downshifting when you slow or stop, you should also downshift
18. If you suspect the driver ahead of you does not know you are behind his or her vehicle, you should
19. Passengers should keep their feet on the footrests
20. When pulling off to the side of the road, you must check to see
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.