UTAH DMV MOTORCYCLE PRACTICE TEST

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To earn your motorcycle license in Utah, you must pass a knowledge test and on-cycle skill test. Knowledge test questions are based on the information from the Utah Motorcycle Manual. They require that you know and understand driving laws, road rules and safe riding practices, as well as information specific to two-wheeled vehicles. The written motorcycle test consists of 25 questions, and you'll need at least 20 correct answers to pass.
1. If railroad tracks run parallel to your lane and you need to cross them, you should:
edge across the tracks.
cross the tracks at an angle of at least 45 degrees.
cross the tracks at an angle of at least 90 degrees.
cross the tracks at an angle of 180 degrees.
2. You can increase your visibility to ther drivers by:
Wearing reflective clothing
Keeping both feet on the pegs.
Increasing your following distance
Rising slightly off the seat with your weight on the foot pegs
3. Tinted eye protection:
is mandatory for all motorcyle riders.
is prohibited by law.
should not be worn at night.
should be worn at all times.
4. You are especially in danger when being passed by large vehicles because:
large vehicles tend to swerve into your lane.
large blasts of wind can affect your control.
their drivers are often tired from working long hours.
large vehicles cannot accelerate as fast as motorcycles.
5. When you make a turn you should:
maintain steady speed or accelerate gradually.
look through the turn to where you want to go.
roll on the throttle through the turn.
All the other answers are correct.
6. Which of the following statements about riding downhill is false?
Motorcycles tend to pick up speed.
Start slowing early.
The amount of braking force required to stop increases.
Increase your speed when riding downhill.
7. The front brake is operated by:
the left-foot pedal.
the left-hand lever.
the right-hand lever.
the right-foot pedal.
8. ______ can affect your ability to ride a motorcycle.
Prescription medication
Alcohol
Illegal drugs
All of the above.
9. Which is the safest braking method?
Using both the front and rear brakes at the same time
Using only the front brake
Alternating between using the front brake and the rear brake
Using only the rear brake
10. When riding in traffic, motoryclists must not share the same lane with other vehicles because:
cars are faster than motorcycles.
motorcycles need a full lane to operate safely.
most roads are too narrow.
dirt and gravel collect along the sides of the road.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

To obtain an entry-level learner permit in Utah, you must be 15 years old. After obtaining the permit, you can apply for a class D driver license. Here are the requirements:
  • If you are 17 or younger, it’s mandatory to complete a driver education course and hold the permit for six months.
  • If you're 18, driver education is mandatory, but the six-month waiting period with the learner permit is not required.
  • If you're over 19, driver education is not obligatory, but you must hold your learner permit for 90 days if you don’t complete a driver education course.
Your license will be provisional until you turn 21 years old.


Once you've completed the learner permit application, you can schedule an appointment for your visit at any Utah Driver License office. If you are under 19, please note that you are required to complete 27 hours of high school classroom instruction, or 18 hours of private school instruction, or 30 hours of a Utah-approved online course to prepare for the written test.

When visiting the driver license office, ensure you bring:
  • One proof of identity (if your name has changed, bring legal documentation)
  • Two proofs of Utah residency
  • Proof of your Social Security number
  • One proof of legal presence (if you are not a U.S. citizen)
Check the list of acceptable documents before your appointment.

The DMV written test for obtaining a driver's license in Utah is available in multiple languages, including English, Arabic, Swahili, Dari, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin Chinese, Vietnamese, Somali, Tongan, Ukrainian, Korean, French, and Tagalog. Additionally, if you are deaf or hearing impaired, you can require assistance from an ASL interpreter.

To prepare for the DMV written test, you can refer to the official Utah Driver's Handbook. The manual covers various information about road rules, traffic signs, and safe driving practices. Study carefully the different sections and test your knowledge with our free practice tests!

Restrictions with a learner permit:
  • If you are 15, 16, or 17 years old, you can drive only if accompanied by an approved driving instructor, parent, or legal guardian who is a licensed driver, occupying the seat beside you. You can also transport other passengers.
  • If you are 18 years or older, you can drive only if accompanied by a person 21 years or older, who is a licensed driver and occupies the seat beside you. You can also transport other passengers.
Restrictions with a driver license:
  • If you are under 17 years old, you can drive alone except from 12 am to 5 am unless:
- accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old, occupying the seat beside you;
- for agricultural, work, or school activities;
- in emergency situations.
  • If you are under 18, for the first six months after obtaining your driver's license, you can transport only family members unless accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 years or older, or for agricultural assignments or emergencies.

The Utah permit remains valid for a duration of 18 months. If you need to renew your permit or if it expires, you have to pay a fee, complete the application process again, and retake the DMV written test.

If you fail your DMV written test in Utah, you have three chances to pass the exam within six months. If you don't pass after three attempts, you must pay another fee for three additional attempts within six months.

UT DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:20
Passing score:80%
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