Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.

Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.

Should only be done in the city.

Provides protection for the eyes and face.

Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Utah Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-8 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

A pre-ride inspection usually takes:

A few minutes and should be done no more than once a month.
A few minutes and should be done before every ride.
Over an hour and should be performed by a mechanic.
Over an hour and must only be done if you will be carrying a passenger.

Q.2

What can help reduce the risk of a head or neck injury in the event of a crash?

Riding on the shoulder
Riding under the speed limit
Wearing a helmet
Not allowing a passenger on the motorcycle

Q.3

Making eye contact with other drivers:

Means that they see you.
Guarantees that they will yield to you.
Doesn’t mean that they see you.
Is not worth the effort it takes.

Q.4

To lessen your chances of being involved in an accident, you should:

Try to blend into traffic and not be noticed by other drivers.
Not use turn signals unless you are traveling at night.
Use your turn signals when changing lanes and making turns.
Ride closely to the vehicle ahead of you.

Q.5

When you are being passed, you should:

Ride in the center portion of the lane.
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
Weave among the three portions of the lane as the vehicle passes.

Q.6

What does this signal mean?

Follow me
Slow down
Speed up
Exit

Q.7

When being passed, do not move into the portion of the lane farthest from the passing vehicle because:

The passing vehicle may re-enter your lane too early.
You may prevent another vehicle from passing you.
The portion of the lane nearest the passing vehicle is better.
You are more likely to experience a wind blast from the passing vehicle on the far side of the lane.

Q.8

It is important to flash your brake light when:

You are tired while riding.
You will be slowing where other drivers won't expect it.
There is a stop sign ahead.
Your signals are not working.

Q.9

A three-wheeled motorcycle:

Handles curves about the same as a two-wheeled motorcycle.
Handles curves differently than a two-wheeled motorcycle.
Should not be operated in curves.
Should use the shoulder when taking a curve.

Q.10

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

Allows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.
Has a seat even with the rider's waist.
Has a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.
Has a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.

Q.11

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

Motorcycles have blind spots, just like other vehicles.
They can catch the attention of other drivers by turning their heads.
Mirrors are not really helpful.
They should try to make eye contact with surrounding drivers.

Q.12

When it starts to rain, it is usually best to:

Increase your speed.
Exit the road.
Ride in the tire tracks left by cars.
Ride in the center of the lane.

Q.13

Smoothly downshifting on motorcycles:

Is a useless action.
Can allow the rider to engine brake.
Is illegal.
Should not be done if other vehicles are around.

Q.14

Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:

Sound your horn.
Flash your lights.
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
Move into another lane, if necessary.

Q.15

To be effective, a face shield should not:

Be free of scratches.
Allow clear views to both sides.
Be airtight.
Fasten securely.

Q.16

Riding at night:

Is discouraged.
Is made safer by wearing reflective clothing.
Is not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.
Should only be done in the city.

Q.17

To reduce your reaction time, you should:

Ride slower than the speed limit.
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
Shift into neutral when slowing.
Pull in the clutch when turning.

Q.18

A pre-ride inspection should:

Only take a few minutes.
Take more than an hour.
Be complicated to perform.
Not be done before every ride.

Q.19

Increase your following distance if:

The pavement is dry.
Riding conditions are normal.
The roadway is wet.
You can see through the vehicle in front of you.

Q.20

When approaching an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
Never assume other drivers see you.
Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
Speed up to make others notice you.

Q.21

Motorcycle headlights are:

Usually more powerful than a car’s headlights.
Usually just as powerful as a car’s headlights.
Usually not as powerful as a car’s headlights.
Usually larger than a car’s headlights.

Q.22

A face shield:

Provides protection for the eyes and face.
Is not recommended.
Is required.
Does not protect the face as well as goggles.

Q.23

Before carrying a passenger in traffic for the first time, you should:

Read books about carrying passengers.
Practice riding on an empty road.
Flash your lights so others can see you.
Practice riding on the shoulder of a road.

Q.24

If the road is wet, you should avoid:

The left portion of a lane.
The center portion of the lane.
The right portion of the lane.
All areas of the lane.

Q.25

Many over-the-counter drugs:

Increase the danger of riding.
Decrease the danger of riding.
Only affect your riding if you drink along with taking the medication.
Have the same effect on everyone.