Utah Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-12 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

To adjust for added weight when riding with a passenger, you should:

Operate at a slower speed than usual.
Maintain a shorter following distance that you would if riding without a passenger.
Operate at a faster speed than usual.
Brake a little later than you would if riding without a passenger.

Q.2

When passing a row of parked cars, a motorcycle operator should be prepared for:

Open parking spaces.
A motorist to unexpectedly pull out of a parking space and into traffic.
Parking meters.
Other motorists to see the motorcycle and stay out of its way.

Q.3

At a minimum, how often should a motorcycle's hydraulic fluid be checked?

Once a day
Once a week
Once a year
Before every ride

Q.4

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

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

Q.5

When approaching a blind intersection, you should:

Ride in the portion of the lane that will bring you into other drivers' fields of vision at the earliest possible moment.
Always be in the left lane to be the farthest from oncoming traffic.
Slowly sneak up to the intersection.
Weave slightly in your lane so your headlight has a better chance of being spotted.

Q.6

Shifting to a lower gear produces an effect similar to:

Accelerating.
Braking.
Swerving.
Turning.

Q.7

If you are riding in the right side of your lane while following a car:

You are likely riding in the best position to be seen.
You may not be seen unless the driver uses their side mirror.
The driver will most likely assume you are there.
You are discouraging other drivers from sharing your lane.

Q.8

The faster you drink:

The more the alcohol will accumulate in your body.
The faster the alcohol is removed from your body.
The more minimal the effects of the alcohol will be.
The more likely you will be able to evade being pulled over.

Q.9

When stopped behind another vehicle, you should:

Get as close as possible to the vehicle.
Maintain a space cushion between your motorcycle and the other vehicle.
Not use your rearview mirrors to monitor traffic behind you.
Look for opportunities to squeeze through the stopped traffic.

Q.10

How is the accelerator controlled?

With the right hand
With the left hand
With the right foot
With the left foot

Q.11

When riding on slippery surfaces, you should:

Increase your speed.
Avoid making any sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use only the front brake when stopping.
Use only the rear brake when stopping.

Q.12

When it comes to motorcycle safety, you should:

Assume everything on your motorcycle will work properly.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection before every ride.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection each month.
Conduct a pre-ride inspection twice a week.

Q.13

When deciding on a lane position, you should:

Always ride in the center portion of the lane.
Always ride in the left portion of the lane.
Always ride in the right portion of the lane.
Be flexible and base your decision off of numerous factors.

Q.14

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

Downshift.
Accelerate.
Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.
Gradually apply your brakes.

Q.15

Which of the following is not a type of protective riding gear?

A leather jacket
Boots that go above the ankle
Hearing protection
Pants made of a soft material

Q.16

Which of the following is a poor reason to sound your horn?

A driver in the lane next to you is too close to the vehicle ahead of them.
A parked car has a person in the driver’s seat.
You want people to look at your motorcycle.
You are passing someone who is in the street.

Q.17

A driver making eye contact with you:

Means that they see you.
Will never happen.
Does not mean that they will properly yield to you.
Guarantees that they will properly yield to you.

Q.18

Signals on a motorcycle:

Are not very important.
Are even more important than signals on larger vehicles.
Should not be used unless another vehicle is right next to the motorcycle.
Are less important than signals on larger vehicles.

Q.19

To help other drivers see you, you should wear:

Darkly-colored clothes.
Brightly-colored clothes.
Lights.
A black jacket.

Q.20

Passing and being passed when riding a motorcycle is not much different than when driving a car. However:

A motorcycle's visibility is more critical than that of a car.
A motorcycle's visibility is not as important as that of a car.
Passing should be done on the shoulder instead of on the main roadway.
It is critical to make eye contact with the other driver when riding a motorcycle.

Q.21

In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.

One drink
Two drinks
Three drinks
Four drinks

Q.22

When selecting footwear, you should choose:

Shoes with long heels.
Shoes with long laces that cannot be tucked in.
Shoes that cover your ankles.
Shoes that are made from flimsy materials.

Q.23

The front brake supplies how much of a motorcycle's potential stopping power?

About 25 percent
About 50 percent
About 70 percent
100 percent

Q.24

An integrated braking system:

Applies partial rear braking when the front brake is applied.
Applies partial front braking when the rear brake is applied.
Applies even braking for both the front and rear brakes when either is applied.
Learns and remembers the approximate braking force used by the rider.

Q.25

The best way to stop quickly is to:

Use the front brake only.
Use the front brake first.
Throttle down and use the front brake.
Use both brakes at the same time.

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