Utah DLD Motorcycle Practice Test 45

1. Halfway through a curve you realize you are going too fast. What is the best response?

• A Brake as hard as you can while holding the steering wheel dead straight
• B Steer sharply toward the inside edge and hold the speed you already have
• C Ease off the gas gently and look where you want to go
• D Pull the parking brake to tighten the line the vehicle is taking

2. A sign at the curb reads Tow-Away Zone. What does it mean for you?

• A That your vehicle may be towed only once it has stood there for a full day
• B That the towing rule applies to commercial vehicles but not to private cars
• C That a vehicle left there can be removed at the owner's expense
• D That the space is reserved for tow trucks that are waiting for a call out

3. A tractor-trailer is backing slowly across the roadway to enter a loading dock. What should you do?

• A Drive around the front of the truck while the trailer is still moving
• B Pass behind the trailer, where the driver can see you in the mirror
• C Stop and wait until the truck has finished the maneuver
• D Flash your headlights so the driver stops and lets you through

4. What is the role of the sweep rider in a group?

• A To ride out ahead of the group and warn the other riders about hazards on the road
• B To ride last, watch the group, and notice when a rider drops back or has trouble
• C To lead the group through unfamiliar roads and decide the route it will take
• D To ride alongside the leader and act as a second navigator for the group

5. You are stopped at a red light ready to turn right when a person pushing a stroller steps into the crosswalk. What should you do?

• A Stay stopped until they have crossed your path
• B Turn quickly in front of them before the stroller reaches your lane
• C Turn behind them as soon as the stroller has passed the center line
• D Edge forward so that they wait

6. How does alcohol typically affect a driver's vision?

• A It improves night vision by widening the pupils of the eyes
• B It has no measurable effect on the eyes or on what the driver sees
• C It sharpens depth perception and makes distances much easier to judge at night
• D It blurs vision, weakens night vision and narrows attention to the sides

7. How long should a glance at a mirror or an instrument take?

• A A brief glance of about a second, returning your eyes to the road at once
• B Around four seconds, long enough to read every gauge carefully
• C As long as necessary, provided the road ahead looked clear when you last checked
• D About three seconds, the same as your following distance

8. May you exceed the posted speed limit in order to complete a pass?

• A Yes, as long as you return to the limit as soon as the pass is finished
• B Yes, but only on a road that has two or more lanes in your direction
• C No, the posted limit applies while you are passing too
• D Yes, provided the vehicle you are passing is traveling below the limit

9. You will leave your vehicle for several hours after dark. Where is the best place to park it?

• A In the darkest corner of the lot, where it will draw the least attention
• B Beside a large van, which shields the vehicle from view on one whole side
• C As close as possible to the exit ramp of the parking structure
• D In a well-lit spot with people and cameras nearby

10. A sign at the intersection prohibits U-turns, but the opening looks wide and clear. What may you do?

• A Make the turn slowly, since a sign like that is aimed at peak hours
• B Obey the sign and turn around somewhere else
• C Make the turn if no vehicle at all is in sight in either direction
• D Make the turn from the far lane, which the sign does not cover

11. When should a rider avoid a tinted face shield or tinted goggles?

• A On bright, sunny afternoons
• B On any divided highway
• C At night and in other low light conditions
• D When riding behind a large vehicle

12. What is the safest way to deal with a vehicle sitting in your blind spot?

• A Slow a little or move ahead so that it is no longer beside you
• B Change lanes quickly, since the other driver will see you coming
• C Keep your speed exactly the same until the other driver moves away
• D Sound your horn so that the other vehicle drops back behind you

13. Which feature matters most in clothing meant to keep a rider warm?

• A A dark color, because dark fabric absorbs heat from the sun while riding
• B A loose fit, so that plenty of air can circulate under the outer layer
• C A windproof outer layer, since moving air strips body heat fast
• D A heavy weight, because the weight of the fabric is what holds heat in

14. Where do the greatest number of collisions involving motorcycles occur?

• A On the shoulder of divided highways, where riders pull off to rest
• B In parking areas and driveways, where speeds are lowest of all
• C On long open curves outside built-up areas, where speeds are highest
• D At intersections

15. You have shut the engine off with the kill switch because the throttle stuck open. What comes next?

• A Restart the engine immediately so you have power to reach the shoulder
• B Coast in gear with the clutch out so engine braking slows the machine
• C Turn the fuel tap off and continue riding until the carburetor runs dry
• D Keep the clutch in, brake to a stop off the road, and find the cause

16. There is a driveway and a side street between you and the corner where you will turn right. When should you signal?

• A Before the driveway, so that nobody at all is surprised by the turn
• B Only after you have passed the corner and begun to slow down
• C After passing the openings, so nobody pulls out in front of you
• D At the same moment that you begin to turn the steering wheel

17. What most often leads to an engine seizure on a motorcycle?

• A Loss of engine oil or coolant, so the moving parts overheat and grip
• B Running the engine at low revolutions for long periods in a high gear
• C Riding through deep water, which cools the cylinder head too quickly
• D Filling the tank with fuel of a higher octane than the maker specifies

18. You are stopped at a stop sign where your road ends at a two-way through street and you plan to turn left. What must you yield to?

• A Traffic coming from your right only, because you cross that lane
• B Traffic from both directions and any pedestrians crossing
• C Traffic coming from your left only, since you will join that lane
• D Only vehicles that are close by

19. A Utah rider of 16 or older stops at a traffic signal that never detects the motorcycle. What does the law allow?

• A After a full stop and a wait of at least 90 seconds, the rider may proceed if no other vehicles or pedestrians are near the intersection
• B The rider must wait indefinitely
• C The rider may turn right only
• D The rider may proceed after 30 seconds in any circumstances

20. Why is repeatedly changing lanes to work through heavy traffic a poor idea?

• A It raises the crash risk and saves almost no time
• B It is allowed only on roads with three or more lanes in the same direction
• C It makes the engine work harder and shortens the life of the transmission
• D It is safe as long as you signal each change and check the mirrors first

21. You are waiting to turn left and an oncoming vehicle stopped in the near lane to turn left blocks your view of the far lane. What should you do?

• A Wait where you are until you can see that the far lane is completely clear
• B Turn quickly while the stopped vehicle shields your car from view
• C Move out beside the stopped vehicle and then look before turning
• D Turn, because a vehicle waiting to turn left protects the whole lane

22. You stop behind another vehicle at a traffic light. How much space should you leave?

• A As little as possible so the line moves faster when the light changes
• B About one foot, so nobody can cut in between you
• C Enough to fit two full vehicles between you
• D Enough to see where its rear tires touch the pavement

23. Yellow signs each showing one large black arrowhead, installed in a row along the outside of a curve, are

• A detour route markers guiding traffic around a closed section
• B lane closure signs warning that the outside lane is blocked
• C no-passing zone markers repeated along the length of the restricted section
• D chevron alignment signs marking the change of direction of the curve

24. A flagger in a work zone turns a paddle so that the red octagonal face reading STOP is toward you. What must you do?

• A Stop completely and wait for the flagger to signal you forward
• B Slow to about half the posted speed and keep moving past the flagger
• C Stop only if workers are actually standing in the roadway
• D Change lanes and drive past the flagger without stopping

25. Snow has covered the pavement markings on a two-lane road. How should a driver judge lane position?

• A By following the vehicle ahead as closely as it can be done
• B By the tracks of other traffic and the roadside features
• C By staying in the middle of the cleared width of the road
• D By keeping the left wheels where the center line should be