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1
Q

Does a motorcycle require a rear reflector in the state of Utah?

A

Yes. It must be red.

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2
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Does a motorcycle require a horn or warning device in the state of Utah?

A

Yes

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How many mirrors must a motorcycle have in the state of Utah?

A

At least one.

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4
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How high can the handle bars be in the state of Utah?

A

Up to shoulder height.

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5
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What manufacturing year requires turn signals?

A

1973 and beyond.

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6
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At what age is a helmet required by law in Utah while driving a motorcycle?

A

Under 21.

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7
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What are the motorcycle size licensing tier size cutoffs?

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90cc, 249cc, 649cc.

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8
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How long before turning must you signal your turn?

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2 seconds.

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9
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What must the speed limit be on the road to lane filter?

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45 mph or less.

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10
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What are the odds of a head or neck injury in a motorcycle accident?

A

1 out of 5

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11
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How far ahead should you be searching along your path of travel?

A

12 seconds

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12
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Should your arms be straight while driving a motorcycle?

A

No. Straight arms require leaning forward to manipulate the handle bars.

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13
Q

Should you start with your right wrist flat on the throttle.

A

Yes. Doing so prevents the use of too much throttle.

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14
Q

Handlebar height should be adjusted to what height?

A

Till hands are level or below elbow height.

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15
Q

Should you keep your knees away from the motorcycle?

A

No. Use your knees to steer the motorcycle with the tank between them.

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16
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Should you downshift to slow down or brake to slow down more quickly often?

A

Downshift.

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17
Q

How much of your braking power can the front brake provide?

A

70% or more.

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18
Q

When should you use both brakes to stop?

A

Always.

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19
Q

How do you properly apply your front brake?

A

Progressively. Don’t squeeze all at once.

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20
Q

As weight transfers forward during braking do you apply more or less front brake?

A

More.

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21
Q

As weight transfers forward should the rear brake be applied more or less?

A

Less, since less traction becomes available.

22
Q

How should you deal with braking on a curve?

A

Drive as straight as possible as soon as possible and don’t brake as hard as normal.

23
Q

As you begin a turn should you throttle up or down?

A

Up. Doing so stabilizes the bike.

24
Q

In slow turns should the rider and bike lean at the same angle?

A

No. Only at higher speeds. The rider should remain upright in slow turns.

25
Q

How many lanes within a lane are there for a motorcyclist?

A

3

26
Q

Where should you ride within a lane when the road is wet?

A

Not the middle.

27
Q

What absolute determines where within the lane you should drive?

A

Stay out of vehicle blind spots.

28
Q

When following another vehicle where is the best place to drive within a lane?

A

The center so you are visible from the rear view mirror.

29
Q

How should you react to a tailgater?

A

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.

30
Q

Can you exceed speed limits to pass?

A

Not lawfully.

31
Q

To reduce reaction time what should a motorcyclist do?

A

Cover the clutch and brakes.

32
Q

What should a motorcyclist do to increase their visibility?

A

Leave headlights on always.

33
Q

How should you warn vehicles behind you that you are braking?

A

Flash brake lights before braking.

34
Q

What should your following distance be at night?

A

3 seconds or more.

35
Q

Should you use the headlights of the car ahead of you?

A

Yes.

36
Q

When should reflective clothing be worn?

A

Day and night.

37
Q

Does most effective evasive maneuvers involve braking and swerving simultaneously?

A

No. Braking and swerving should be separated when possible.

38
Q

What should a rider do when the front brake locks?

A

Fully release the brake and reapply it softer.

39
Q

What is the result of a rear brake lockup?

A

High side crash. The motorcycle snaps up right and ejects the rider into the motorcycles path.

40
Q

What should you do when you have to cross a small obstacle?

A

Approach as close to 90 degrees while crossing as possible and throttle up to reduce weight on the front.

41
Q

How should you cross train tracks?

A

Ride straight within your lane but cross the tracks at at least a 45 degree.

42
Q

What does it feel like for a front tire to go flat?

A

The steering becomes “heavy”.

43
Q

What happens when a rear tire goes flat?

A

The motorcycle may jerk or sway side to side.

44
Q

What should you do in rain?

A

Follow other vehicles tire tracks.

45
Q

What should you do if your motorcycle begins to wobble?

A

Slow, but do not brake. Move your weight forward.

46
Q

How should a passenger mount?

A

After the bike is started, in neutral, and has the front brake applied.

47
Q

Should passengers lean through turns?

A

Yes

48
Q

How often should you take breaks on long trips?

A

At least every 2 hours.

49
Q

At what rate is alcohol eliminated from the body?

A

Almost one drink per hour.

50
Q

What is the BAC limit?

A

0.05% in Utah (0.08% everywhere else)

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