Utah Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Übungstest 3

1. Frage 1 von 25

   Why might you tap your brake to flash the brake light before slowing?

   • ATo test the bulb
   • BTo warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow
   • CTo signal a lane change
   • DBecause it is required at every stop
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: B. To warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow

   Flashing your brake light helps before a sharp turn off a fast road or before pulling off the road.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

   • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
   • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
   • CCross them at full speed at any angle
   • DRide along on top of them
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

   Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

   • AAssume the driver has seen you
   • BSpeed up to get through first
   • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
   • DRide close behind a truck
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

   Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   Why can the center of a lane be slippery near intersections?

   • AIt is cooler than the rest of the road
   • BIt is always painted
   • COil and grease drip from cars that stop there
   • DWater collects only in the center
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: C. Oil and grease drip from cars that stop there

   Oil drips build up in the center of the lane where cars stop. The strip is usually narrow, so you can ride to one side of it.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   What does SEE stand for?

   • ASearch, Evaluate, Execute
   • BScan, Examine, Exit
   • CSignal, Enter, Exit
   • DSee, Estimate, Escape
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: A. Search, Evaluate, Execute

   SEE is a three-step way to handle traffic: Search, Evaluate, Execute.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   What is a swerve?

   • AA slow lane change
   • BA skid caused by braking
   • CA U-turn
   • DTwo quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: D. Two quick countersteers: one to go around, one to recover

   Press the grip on the side you want to go, then press the other grip to straighten out.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   In heavy traffic, drivers sometimes try to squeeze into your lane. How can you discourage this?

   • ARide on the shoulder
   • BRide in the center portion of the lane
   • CRide very close to the car ahead
   • DRide on the lane line
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: B. Ride in the center portion of the lane

   Keeping a center position makes it harder for drivers to share your lane.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   Which tire problems should you check for before you ride?

   • ALow air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges
   • BThe age of the rims' paint
   • CThe brand name
   • DThe color of the valve caps
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: A. Low air pressure, worn tread, cuts and bulges

   Tires are your only contact with the road. Check pressure and look for wear and damage.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

   • AHalf a second
   • BExactly five seconds
   • CAt least two seconds
   • DOne second
   Antwort anzeigen

   Antwort: C. At least two seconds

   Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

    • AUpside down
    • BExactly as far as they are
    • CCloser than they really are
    • DFarther away than they really are
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: D. Farther away than they really are

    Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    How should you park a motorcycle at a curb?

    • AParallel to the curb
    • BOn the sidewalk
    • CAt a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb
    • DIn the middle of the lane
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: C. At a 90-degree angle, with the rear wheel touching the curb

    Parking at an angle with the rear wheel at the curb takes little space and lets you ride out forward.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    Where should you look as you go through a turn?

    • AAt the center line
    • BThrough the turn, toward where you want to go
    • CDown at your front wheel
    • DStraight ahead, not into the turn
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: B. Through the turn, toward where you want to go

    Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    When should a riding group switch to single file?

    • AOnly in parking lots
    • BOn long straight roads
    • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
    • DNever
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

    Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    What kind of gloves should a rider wear?

    • ANo gloves, for better grip
    • BFull-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material
    • CThin cotton gloves
    • DFingerless gloves
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: B. Full-fingered gloves made of leather or a similar tough material

    Full-fingered gloves protect your hands and help you grip the controls.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    How should you load saddlebags?

    • AWith the heaviest items on the left
    • BFull on one side and empty on the other
    • CWith all the weight on one side
    • DWith about the same weight on each side
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: D. With about the same weight on each side

    Uneven saddlebags can make the motorcycle pull to one side.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    What should you do before changing lanes?

    • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
    • BOnly sound your horn
    • COnly check your mirrors
    • DSpeed up first
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

    Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

    • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
    • BSpeed up a lot
    • CStop in your lane
    • DBrake hard to warn them
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

    Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    Your throttle sticks and twisting it back and forth does not free it. What should you do?

    • AOperate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time
    • BShift to a higher gear
    • CUse only the rear brake
    • DJump off the motorcycle
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. Operate the engine cut-off switch and pull in the clutch at the same time

    This removes power from the rear wheel. Then pull off and stop.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    How should a passenger lean in turns?

    • AWith the rider, staying directly behind
    • BAgainst the turn
    • CBack, away from the rider
    • DStraight up, no matter what
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. With the rider, staying directly behind

    The passenger should stay directly behind the rider and lean as the rider leans.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    When should you shift to a lower gear for a turn?

    • ABefore you enter the turn
    • BAfter you leave the turn
    • CNever; stay in top gear
    • DIn the middle of the turn
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. Before you enter the turn

    Shift before the turn when you can. A sudden change in power during a turn can make the rear wheel skid.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?

    • AWatch the driver's brake lights
    • BWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
    • CLook at your speedometer
    • DCount car lengths
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    Marker 1 in the diagram shows the rider's head. What should you do with your head in a turn?

    • AKeep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon
    • BKeep it turned to the side
    • CTilt it with the motorcycle
    • DLook down at the road just ahead
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. Keep it level, with your eyes in line with the horizon

    Turn just your head to look through the turn, and keep your eyes level with the horizon.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    How does alcohol affect a rider?

    • AIt slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts
    • BIt has no effect if you eat first
    • CIt only matters after five drinks
    • DIt improves focus
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. It slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts

    Riding takes balance and quick decisions. Alcohol harms both, so the safest choice is not to drink and ride.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    Besides a knowledge test, what test do most riders pass to earn a motorcycle license?

    • AA written essay
    • BA yearly medical exam
    • CAn on-cycle skills test
    • DA parking test in a car
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: C. An on-cycle skills test

    Most states require a knowledge test and an on-cycle skills test. An approved rider course can often replace the skills test.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?

    • ALearn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
    • BAssume it is just like yours
    • CRide fast to test it
    • DSkip the pre-ride check
    Antwort anzeigen

    Antwort: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it

    Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.

Tastatur: 1–4 zum Antworten, Eingabetaste für die nächste Frage.