Motorcycle Written Flashcards
Does a motorcycle require a rear reflector in the state of Utah?
Yes. It must be red.
Does a motorcycle require a horn or warning device in the state of Utah?
Yes
How many mirrors must a motorcycle have in the state of Utah?
At least one.
How high can the handle bars be in the state of Utah?
Up to shoulder height.
What manufacturing year requires turn signals?
1973 and beyond.
At what age is a helmet required by law in Utah while driving a motorcycle?
Under 21.
What are the motorcycle size licensing tier size cutoffs?
90cc, 249cc, 649cc.
How long before turning must you signal your turn?
2 seconds.
What must the speed limit be on the road to lane filter?
45 mph or less.
What are the odds of a head or neck injury in a motorcycle accident?
1 out of 5
How far ahead should you be searching along your path of travel?
12 seconds
Should your arms be straight while driving a motorcycle?
No. Straight arms require leaning forward to manipulate the handle bars.
Should you start with your right wrist flat on the throttle.
Yes. Doing so prevents the use of too much throttle.
Handlebar height should be adjusted to what height?
Till hands are level or below elbow height.
Should you keep your knees away from the motorcycle?
No. Use your knees to steer the motorcycle with the tank between them.
Should you downshift to slow down or brake to slow down more quickly often?
Downshift.
How much of your braking power can the front brake provide?
70% or more.
When should you use both brakes to stop?
Always.
How do you properly apply your front brake?
Progressively. Don’t squeeze all at once.
As weight transfers forward during braking do you apply more or less front brake?
More.
As weight transfers forward should the rear brake be applied more or less?
Less, since less traction becomes available.
How should you deal with braking on a curve?
Drive as straight as possible as soon as possible and don’t brake as hard as normal.
As you begin a turn should you throttle up or down?
Up. Doing so stabilizes the bike.
In slow turns should the rider and bike lean at the same angle?
No. Only at higher speeds. The rider should remain upright in slow turns.
How many lanes within a lane are there for a motorcyclist?
3
Where should you ride within a lane when the road is wet?
Not the middle.
What absolute determines where within the lane you should drive?
Stay out of vehicle blind spots.
When following another vehicle where is the best place to drive within a lane?
The center so you are visible from the rear view mirror.
How should you react to a tailgater?
Slow down to give room ahead of you for them to pass and allow extra reaction time for you both to stop if they don’t pass.
Can you exceed speed limits to pass?
Not lawfully.
To reduce reaction time what should a motorcyclist do?
Cover the clutch and brakes.
What should a motorcyclist do to increase their visibility?
Leave headlights on always.
How should you warn vehicles behind you that you are braking?
Flash brake lights before braking.
What should your following distance be at night?
3 seconds or more.
Should you use the headlights of the car ahead of you?
Yes.
When should reflective clothing be worn?
Day and night.
Does most effective evasive maneuvers involve braking and swerving simultaneously?
No. Braking and swerving should be separated when possible.
What should a rider do when the front brake locks?
Fully release the brake and reapply it softer.
What is the result of a rear brake lockup?
High side crash. The motorcycle snaps up right and ejects the rider into the motorcycles path.
What should you do when you have to cross a small obstacle?
Approach as close to 90 degrees while crossing as possible and throttle up to reduce weight on the front.
How should you cross train tracks?
Ride straight within your lane but cross the tracks at at least a 45 degree.
What does it feel like for a front tire to go flat?
The steering becomes “heavy”.
What happens when a rear tire goes flat?
The motorcycle may jerk or sway side to side.
What should you do in rain?
Follow other vehicles tire tracks.
What should you do if your motorcycle begins to wobble?
Slow, but do not brake. Move your weight forward.
How should a passenger mount?
After the bike is started, in neutral, and has the front brake applied.
Should passengers lean through turns?
Yes
How often should you take breaks on long trips?
At least every 2 hours.
At what rate is alcohol eliminated from the body?
Almost one drink per hour.
What is the BAC limit?
0.05% in Utah (0.08% everywhere else)
