Take 2026 Utah Motorcycle Permit Test 3

QUESTION 1 / 25

The front brake is:

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ASafe, if used properly.✓BSafe, even if used improperly.✓COnly to be used if the rear brake fails.✓DNot to be used regularly.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The shortest and safest stops are accomplished:

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ABy using only the rear brake.✓BBy using only the front brake.✓CBy allowing the front tire to lock up.✓DBy using both the front and rear brakes.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

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AAssume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.✓BConduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.✓CConduct a pre-ride inspection each month.✓DConduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

When riding a motorcycle:

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AIt is a good idea to drag your feet.✓BYour toes should be pointed downward.✓CYou should keep your feet firmly on the footrests.✓DYou should try to keep your feet away from the controls.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Reflective clothing should:

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ABe worn only at night.✓BBe worn only during the day.✓CNot be worn.✓DBe worn day and night.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Which of the following should you inspect during a pre-ride check?

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AThe general wear and tread of your tires✓BThe amount of cushion your seat has✓CThe shine of your paint✓DThe wind direction✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Which of the following is a good color to wear to be seen?

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AOrange✓BBlack✓CBrown✓DDeep blue✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Maintain an adequate following distance behind other vehicles:

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ATo allow you time and space to identify and react to hazards.✓BSo you can tailgate.✓CTo allow for traffic counters to accurately count you as a vehicle.✓DTo encourage other drivers to cut you off.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When carrying a passenger, you should:

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AEquip and adjust your motorcycle to carry the passenger.✓BRide as you would without a passenger.✓CEnsure that footrests are available for only you, the operator.✓DInstruct the passenger after you begin your trip.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

A three-wheeled motorcycle:

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AHandles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓BHandles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.✓CShould not be operated in curves.✓DShould use the shoulder when taking a curve.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

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AGuarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BGuarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.✓CShould be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓DMay not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

If you wait an hour per alcoholic drink before you ride your motorcycle:

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AYou cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BYour skills will not be affected.✓CSide effects may still remain.✓DYou will be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

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AThe motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.✓BThe maintenance check will take a lot of time.✓CMaintenance will be costly.✓DMaintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

How is the accelerator controlled?

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AWith the right hand✓BWith the left hand✓CWith the right foot✓DWith the left foot✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

A motorcyclist should:

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APick a favorite portion of the lane and stay in that portion all the time.✓BContinually weave among the lane positions to keep other drivers out of their lane.✓CChoose a lane position based on road and traffic conditions.✓DNot worry about lane position.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Intersections are usually:

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ASafe since there is so much traffic there.✓BA dangerous spot for riders.✓CDifficult to figure out.✓DSafer than the open road.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Under normal conditions, maintain a minimum following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

To help other drivers see you, you should wear:

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ADarkly-colored clothes.✓BBrightly-colored clothes.✓CLights.✓DA black jacket.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, a jacket should be worn:

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ANo matter the weather conditions.✓BOnly on cool days.✓COnly on warm days.✓DOnly if the ride will be longer than half an hour.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

A face shield:

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AProvides protection for the eyes and face.✓BIs not recommended.✓CIs required.✓DDoes not protect the face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If in a no passing zone:

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AA motorcycle may still pass another vehicle.✓BA motorcycle is not allowed to pass another vehicle.✓CA motorcycle may pass another vehicle if the pass can be completed before another vehicle approaches.✓DA motorcycle may pass on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Before changing lanes, motorcycle riders should turn their heads to look over their shoulders because:

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AMotorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.✓BThey can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.✓CMirrors are not really helpful.✓DThey should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

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AWearing darkly-colored clothing.✓BTurning off their headlight.✓CFollowing another vehicle very closely.✓DWearing brightly-colored clothing.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Taking corners too fast:

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ACan cause the rider to go into another lane.✓BIs better than going too slowly.✓COften causes the rider to stay in their lane.✓DIs acceptable because motorcycles are smaller than other types of vehicles.✓