Take 2026 Utah Motorcycle Permit Test 16

QUESTION 1 / 25

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

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AShould always ride in the same part of the lane.✓BShould vary their lane position according to riding conditions.✓CShould always ride in the center of the lane.✓DShould always ride in the left part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When riding, you should:

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ATurn your head and shoulders to look through turns.✓BKeep your arms straight.✓CKeep your knees away from the gas tank.✓DTurn just your head and eyes to look through turns.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

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ACounterbalance the leaning motorcycle by keeping their body upright.✓BLean at the same angle as the motorcycle.✓CLean in the opposite direction of the motorcycle and the turn.✓DCounterbalance their leaning body by keeping the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

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ATraffic is light.✓BTraffic is heavy.✓CYou are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.✓DThere is pleasant and clear weather.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BJust behind the lead rider.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DAnywhere within the group.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

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ADress warmly.✓BLimit the distance traveled in a day.✓CTake frequent rest breaks.✓DTake artificial stimulants.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

An integrated braking system:

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AApplies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.✓BApplies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.✓CApplies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.✓DLearns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

To swerve, you should:

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ATurn the handlebars quickly.✓BShift your weight quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the opposite direction of the turn.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

To swerve correctly:

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AShift your weight quickly.✓BTurn the handlebars quickly.✓CPress the handgrip in the direction of the turn.✓DPress the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Hearing protection is:

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ANot needed if you wear a helmet.✓BNeeded in addition to a helmet.✓COnly needed on windy days.✓DNot needed if you are carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

How often must a motorcycle pass a safety inspection?

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AOnce a year✓BOnce every two years✓COnce every four years✓DOnce every five years✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

If the road is wet, you should avoid:

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AThe left portion of a lane.✓BThe center portion of the lane.✓CThe right portion of the lane.✓DAll areas of the lane.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

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AParked at a 90-degree angle with the rear wheel touching the curb.✓BParked at a 45-degree angle with the front tire touching the curb.✓CParked like a car, with the front and rear wheels the same distance from the curb.✓DParked at the left edge of the parking space so approaching drivers can more easily see the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.

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AFarther away, more slowly✓BFarther away, faster✓CCloser, more slowly✓DCloser, faster✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

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ATurn just your head.✓BTurn your head and shoulders.✓CTurn just your shoulders.✓DTurn your entire body.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

When riding at night you should:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BDecrease your following distance.✓CUse the vehicle in front of you to help see.✓DWear tinted glasses.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

A child passenger:

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AShould be placed in front of the operator.✓BShould be placed behind the operator.✓CDoes not have to be able to reach the footrests.✓DShould hold onto the motorcycle frame.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

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AReduce their speed when riding at night.✓BSound their horn repeatedly when riding at night.✓CNot ride at night.✓DStay directly in front of another vehicle to be seen in their headlights when riding at night.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When going through a curve, you should:

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AAlways stay in the same portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓BAlways stay in the left portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓CAlways stay in the right portion of the lane throughout the entire curve.✓DRemember that the best path may not follow the curve of the road.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

The center portion of a lane:

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AIs always the best part of the lane for a motorcycle.✓BOften contains oil and grease, but is usually safe for riding.✓COften contains oil and grease, and is never safe for riding.✓DIs the smoothest part of the lane.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When you are being passed from behind, you should:

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ARide in the center portion of the lane.✓BRide in the left portion of the lane.✓CRide in the right portion of the lane.✓DRide in any portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

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AMove to the center portion of the lane.✓BMove to the left portion of the lane.✓CMove to the right portion of the lane.✓DNot be concerned about which portion of the lane you are using.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When deciding on a lane position, you should:

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AAlways ride in the center portion of the lane.✓BAlways ride in the left portion of the lane.✓CAlways ride in the right portion of the lane.✓DBe flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.✓

When riding in a lane of traffic, a motorcycle operator:

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

When riding, you should:

In a slow, tight turn, the rider should:

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

An integrated braking system:

To swerve, you should:

To swerve correctly:

Hearing protection is:

How often must a motorcycle pass a safety inspection?

If the road is wet, you should avoid:

When you park a motorcycle next to a curb, it should be:

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

Small vehicles can appear ______ and seem to be traveling ______ than they actually are.

When looking through a turn to see where you are going, you should:

When riding at night you should:

A child passenger:

It is difficult for other motorists to see motorcycles at night. To make up for that, a motorcycle rider should:

When going through a curve, you should:

The center portion of a lane:

When you are being passed from behind, you should:

When a vehicle attempts to pass you from behind, you should:

When deciding on a lane position, you should:

Small vehicles can appear and seem to be traveling than they actually are.