Utah Motorcycle Permit: Riding Technique Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is change your lane position as needed.

When you are riding through a curve, you should change your lane position as needed to increase your line of sight and give you the best view of what lies ahead.

Not quite. The answer is flashing your brake light.

Help other vehicle operators notice that you are slowing down by flashing your brake light. This is especially important when you are slowing quickly or in unusual areas.

Not quite. The answer is If the other vehicle is a motorcycle

In Utah, a motorcycle is entitled to the full use of a lane, and no other vehicle may deprive a motorcycle of the full use of a lane. However, motorcycles may legally travel two abreast (pair up) in the same lane. Still, a staggered formation is a safer choice. You shouldn't share your lane with any other vehicles. Each motorcycle requires a full lane width to operate safely. To avoid a hazard, each motorcycle may need the full width of the lane to maneuver.

Source: UT Code § 41-6a-1502

Not quite. The answer is brake before or after swerving.

If you need to brake and swerve, you should brake before or after swerving. Never brake while swerving; to do so risks a skid.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is keeping your knees against the gas tank.

Help keep your balance in turns by keeping your knees against the gas tank. It helps you and the motorcycle move together.

Not quite. The answer is Three

There are three lane positions for a motorcycle in each lane of traffic: one (left), two (center), and three (right).

Not quite. The answer is shoulder height.

In Utah, handlebars that would place your hands above shoulder height ("ape hangers") are prohibited.

Not quite. The answer is twist it back and forth to free it.

If your throttle sticks while riding, you should twist it back and forth to free it. If that doesn't work, pull the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch. This will cut power to the rear wheel.

Not quite. The answer is will change throughout the curve.

When you ride through a curve, the most effective lane position will change throughout the curve. Use lane positions to your advantage.

Not quite. The answer is will change throughout the curve.

When you ride through a curve, the most effective lane position will change throughout the curve. Use lane positions to your advantage.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Before every ride, you should check your motorcycle's tires, lights, and chassis.

Not quite. The answer is Before the turn

When you approach a turn, if you need to shift gears, you should do it before the turn if possible. This will help keep the turn smooth and stable. A sudden change in power to the rear wheel during a turn can cause a skid.

Not quite. The answer is The center portion of the lane

To make a right turn, stay in the center portion of the lane. This will provide a space cushion around the motorcycle that permits you to take evasive action, in case another driver enters your right of way.

Not quite. The answer is Swerve onto the shoulder of the road

Sometimes you may not have enough room to stop, even if you use both brakes properly. An object might appear suddenly in your path or the vehicle ahead might stop abruptly. The only way to avoid a collision may be to turn quickly or swerve around it. In this situation, since there is traffic in the left lane, the safest option would be to swerve onto the shoulder of the road.

Not quite. The answer is Press the handgrip in the direction in which you want to swerve.

The proper way to swerve is to press the handgrip in the direction in which you want to swerve. This will cause the motorcycle to lean quickly in that direction.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

The best colors of clothing for increasing your visibility to others are bright colors such as orange, red, yellow, and green.

Not quite. The answer is Center

Position yourself in the lane that allows the most visibility and space around you. Change your lane position as traffic situations change. If vehicles are on both sides of you, the center of the lane is usually the best option. Riding closer to the center portion of your lane helps to keep other vehicles from sharing the lane.

Not quite. The answer is in front of the left footrest.

The gearshift lever is located in front of the left footrest. The pedal in front of the right footrest controls the rear brake.

Not quite. The answer is On long stretches of road

The staggered formation should be used on long stretches of road. In curves or turns or anywhere else that motorcyclists may need to change their lane position, they should ride single file.