Utah Motorcycle Permit: Protective Gear & Passenger Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is respond slower than normal.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle, causing it to respond more slowly. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is footrests for the passenger.

Under Utah law, to carry a passenger on your motorcycle, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger.

Not quite. The answer is At all times

Federal law allows a motorcycle to travel in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane at all times, even without a passenger. It is believed safer for a motorcyclist to ride smoothly in an HOV lane than to get stuck in stop-and-go highway traffic.

Not quite. The answer is slower

When riding with a passenger, you should ride slower around curves. The added weight will cause your motorcycle to react slower.

Not quite. The answer is Every motorcyclist and passenger under the age of 21

Under Utah law, every motorcyclist under 21 years of age and every passenger under 21 years of age must wear an approved helmet while riding a motorcycle. (This was raised from 18 years of age, effective May 1, 2017.) However, the DPS encourages everyone regardless of age to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle. In crashes, helmeted riders are three times more likely to survive head injuries than non-helmeted riders.

Source: UT Code § 41-6a-1505

Not quite. The answer is to maintain an adequate space cushion.

The best protection from other vehicles is to maintain an adequate space cushion between you and the other vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is all of the above.

In any collision, you'll have a far better chance of avoiding serious injury when you wear 1) a motorcycle safety helmet that is US DOT compliant; 2) face or eye protection; and 3) protective clothing such as a leather or long-sleeve jacket, long, heavy pants over ankle boots, and full-fingered leather gloves.

Not quite. The answer is firmly on the footrests.

While riding a motorcycle, you should position your feet firmly on the footrests. This helps maintain balance. Pointing your feet downward could cause them to catch on something.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best protection against flying objects while you're riding is a shatter-resistant face shield. It will protect your whole face from flying objects, not just your eyes.

Not quite. The answer is load them evenly with the same weight.

When loading saddlebags, you should load them evenly with the same weight to help keep your motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is The motorcycle will take longer to react to changes.

A passenger increases the weight on the motorcycle. Therefore, it will take the motorcycle longer to react to changes like slowing down and stopping.

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the footrests.

Not quite. The answer is your motorcycle is designed to carry another person.

Under Utah law, you may carry a passenger only if your motorcycle is equipped to carry another person. That is, it must have a set of footrests for the person. Also, the seat must be big enough for two people, or else there must be a separate seat for the passenger.

Not quite. The answer is Improper loading of cargo

Improper loading of cargo can cause your motorcycle to wobble. Make sure you load cargo evenly to help keep the motorcycle balanced.

Not quite. The answer is Sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves

While riding a motorcycle, you should wear a sturdy jacket, boots, and gloves. Even in hot weather, you must protect yourself in case of an accident or a collision.

Not quite. The answer is a face shield.

The best way to protect your eyes is with a shatter-resistant face shield. Choose a helmet with a face shield.

Not quite. The answer is completely cover your arms and legs.

When you ride a motorcycle, your clothing should be protective and cover your arms and legs completely. This is very important in case of a collision.

Not quite. The answer is Fastening excess cargo to the sissy bar

Fastening cargo to the sissy bar can make the motorcycle unstable because it raises the center of gravity. Keep cargo low and balanced for safety.

Not quite. The answer is the lane next to you and the far lane.

Before changing lanes, you should do a head check of the lane next to you and the far lane to see whether vehicles in the far lane are planning to move into the lane next to you.