Utah Motorcycle Permit: Safety & Hazards Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is someone may open his or her door into your path.

It is dangerous to ride beside a line of parked cars. Someone inside a car may not notice you and may open his or her door into your path.

Not quite. The answer is Never

You can never be sure that a car driver will yield to you, even if he or she makes eye contact with you or appears to be slowing down.

Not quite. The answer is approaching a blind intersection.

Increase your visibility at blind intersections by riding in whichever lane position lets you be seen as soon as possible. This may be different for each intersection.

Not quite. The answer is use the rear brake, and move to the side of the road.

If your front tire fails while you're riding, you should ease off the throttle and use the rear brake to move to the side of the road. Never use the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is on the right and left of the motorcycle.

A motorcycle has blind spots just as a car does. The blind spots are located on the left and right of the motorcycle, so always do a shoulder check before changing lanes.

Not quite. The answer is 3 years.

You may have points removed from your driving record each time that you successfully complete an approved Defensive Driving Course, but only once every three years.

Source: How to Clear Points From Your Record; Appendix F: License Revocation & Suspension, Alcohol, Point System, Driving Records; Utah Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is If the rear tire is flat

Normally, you should always use both the front and rear brakes to stop. However, if the rear tire is flat, apply only the front brake. Never apply the brake of a flat tire.

Not quite. The answer is on short trips.

Most motorcycle crashes happen on short trips.

Not quite. The answer is Applying too much brake

If you apply too much brake in a turn, the wheel may lock and the motorcycle may skid.

Not quite. The answer is stay in the center portion of your lane.

When you are being passed from behind, stay in the center portion of your lane. Riding close to the passing vehicle could put you in a hazardous situation.

Not quite. The answer is Watch the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you.

When you're riding at night, the best way to identify bumps in the road is to watch the taillights of the vehicle ahead of you. If the vehicle's taillights appear to be bouncing up and down, it is likely traveling over bumps.

Not quite. The answer is dirt and gravel provide little traction.

The edge of the road is dangerous for motorcycles because the dirt and gravel that build up there provide little traction.

Not quite. The answer is has a smaller profile.

A motorcycle is less visible than a car because it has a smaller profile. Take extra care to stay visible while riding.

Not quite. The answer is The rear brake

The right hand lever controls the front brake. The right foot pedal controls the rear brake.

Not quite. The answer is can cause the front wheel to lock.

Grabbing the front brake can cause the front wheel to lock. Apply the brake with steady pressure.

Not quite. The answer is 8 years.

Your Utah driver's license will expire eight years after it was issued to you. You may renew it up to six months before it expires.

Source: Driver License Renewal; Section 3: Driver License; Utah Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is The clutch is on the left and the front brake lever is on the right.

The clutch is on the left handlebar, and the front brake lever is on the right handlebar.

Not quite. The answer is The left part of the lane in front of the slower vehicle

Riders in a staggered formation should pass one at a time. First, the lead rider pulls out and passes when safe. After passing, the leader returns to the left portion of the lane and continues riding at “passing speed” to open room for the next rider. Some people suggest the leader should move to the right portion of the lane after passing a vehicle. This is not a good idea. It encourages the second rider to pass and return to the lane before there is a large enough space cushion in front of the passed vehicle. It is simpler and safer to wait until there is enough room ahead of the passed vehicle to allow each rider to move into the same position held before the pass.

Not quite. The answer is You can stop quickly by using both the front and rear brakes.

For the most effective braking, always use both the front and rear brakes.

Not quite. The answer is An intersection

The most likely place for a collision is an intersection. Car drivers often fail to notice motorcycles.