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1. While riding a motorcycle, you are considered legally intoxicated if
2. Because motorcycles accelerate faster than other vehicles on the road, you must
3. Which of the following provide(s) the best traction for motorcycles?
4. While driving in the city and looking ahead for hazards, you should be checking at least ____ ahead.
5. If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb shock is to
6. Motorcycles require ____ lane width to operate safely.
7. When it is raining, what is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
8. As a motorcycle rider, how many positions do you have available in a single traffic lane?
9. If there is a hazard on the right side of the road, which lane position should you ride in?
10. How is the rear brake controlled?
11. The clutch is located at the
12. How can you increase your chances of being seen?
13. If it is not possible to ride straight while crossing railroad tracks, you should cross them at a ____ angle.
14. Drivers in other vehicles present a particular hazard when
15. To stop as quickly as possible, you should
16. When stopping in a curve, what should you do?
17. When riding long distances, how often should you stop and stretch?
18. Which of the following should not be done at night?
19. When should the staggered formation be used?
20. Which one of the following statements is correct?
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.