Take 2026 Utah Motorcycle Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 25

When checking tire pressure:

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AEyeballing the tire is a good method.✓BUse a tire gauge.✓CIt is best to squeeze the tire.✓DCompare the height of the tire to another tire.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

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AThe owner’s manual.✓BA general book about motorcycles.✓CSomeone who has a different type of motorcycle.✓DA television show about motorcycle riding.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

You have been drinking alcohol. If you wait an hour for each drink before riding your motorcycle:

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

QUESTION 4 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

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AInsects.✓BHeadlight glare.✓CNoise.✓DSunshine.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

For the best protection, riding gloves should be made of:

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ALeather.✓BWool.✓CPolyester.✓DSilk.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Mirror checks:

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AShould be part of your normal scanning routine.✓BShould be avoided because they will distract you.✓CShould be avoided since other drivers will see you easily.✓DAre only recommended in bad weather.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When consuming alcohol:

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AThe body is largely unaffected until the point of legal intoxication.✓BThe body may experience some negative effects, but they are usually minimal until the point of legal intoxication.✓CDriving and riding abilities are affected long before the point of legal intoxication.✓DThere is nothing to be concerned about if consuming only a drink or two.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When riding on slippery surfaces, you should:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BAvoid making any sudden changes in speed or direction.✓CUse only the front brake when stopping.✓DUse only the rear brake when stopping.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

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AWithin minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.✓BThe alcohol never gets removed from the body.✓CIt takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.✓DOnce it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

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ARide faster than usual.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CReduce your speed.✓DUse only the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A motorcycle operator can slow down by:

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ADownshifting.✓BUpshfting.✓CCross-shifting.✓DRolling on the throttle.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

You should check your tires for all of the following, except:

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AAir pressure.✓BTread.✓CGeneral wear.✓DFlexibility.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Most crashes occur in broad daylight. To be more visible, you should:

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AWear brightly-colored clothing.✓BWear darkly-clothing.✓CRide without your headlight.✓DRide in a weaving pattern.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When riding, a cushion of space is helpful to:

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AGive you space to react to hazards.✓BHide you from other drivers.✓CPrevent you from avoiding hazards.✓DAllow you to look at road signs.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

When checking tires before a ride, you should look at all of the following except:

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AAir pressure✓BGeneral wear✓CGeneral tread✓DShininess✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Which of the following does not offer protection to a motorcycle rider?

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AA leather jacket✓BBoots that go over the ankle✓CA baseball cap that fits snugly✓DGloves✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Crashes are more likely to occur among:

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AExperienced riders.✓BBeginning riders.✓CThose familiar with their motorcycle.✓DThose who have completed a safety course.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

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AMeets Department of Transportation guidelines.✓BLooks sturdy.✓CIs inexpensive.✓DIs in your favorite color.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If you think stopping your motorcycle will take longer than usual, you should:

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ALengthen your following distance.✓BShorten your following distance.✓CLeave the road.✓DSpeed up.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

You should completely check your motorcycle:

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ABefore every ride.✓BOnce a week.✓COnce a month.✓DOnce a year.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

To get the best possible protection, wear a helmet that:

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AFits snugly.✓BIs well-worn and broken in.✓CIs pretty loose.✓DDoes not have a chinstrap.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

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ABe visible to other drivers.✓BKeep your intentions unknown from other drivers.✓CAlways stay within a foot of another vehicle.✓DRide on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When carrying a passenger on a motorcycle, you must:

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AHave a seat that is large enough for two riders.✓BOnly have one set of footrests.✓CNot encourage the passenger to wear protective clothing.✓DPut a sticker on the brake light to warn other motorists that a passenger is on the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

The best way to handle tailgaters is to:

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AChange lanes and let them pass.✓BUse your horn and make obscene gestures.✓CSpeed up to put distance between you and the tailgater.✓DCome to a complete stop.✓