Traffic Laws & Signals

Study questions with answers

12 sample Traffic Laws & Signals questions with the correct answer, a short explanation, and the official handbook reference. Read through them, then take the quiz above.

1. 1. When an emergency vehicle approaches using its siren and lights, what must a motorcyclist do?

   Correct answer: Move to the right edge, stop, and wait for it to pass

   Yield the right of way, move to the right edge or curb, stop, and stay stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

   Source: Traffic Rules and Regulations

2. 2. In Utah, how far in advance must you signal before making a turn or changing lanes?

   Correct answer: At least two seconds

   Utah requires signaling a turn or lane change no less than two seconds ahead of starting the maneuver.

   Source: Traffic Rules and Regulations

3. 3. How soon must a Utah driver notify the Driver License Division after a change of address?

   Correct answer: Within ten days

   A change of address must be reported to the division within ten days, online or in person.

   Source: Traffic Rules and Regulations

4. 4. Under Utah's tiered licensing, if you take the skills test on a 249 cc motorcycle, you will be:

   Correct answer: Restricted to motorcycles of 249 cc or less

   Testing on a motorcycle of 249 cc or less restricts you to riding motorcycles of 249 cc or less.

   Source: Tiered Licensing

5. 5. Utah's required-equipment list limits handlebar height so that the handlebars are:

   Correct answer: No higher than the rider's shoulders

   Handlebars may not be higher than shoulder height.

   Source: Required Equipment

6. 6. What is the minimum age to be issued a Utah motorcycle learner permit?

   Correct answer: 16 years old

   A temporary learner permit can be issued to an applicant who is at least 16 years old, holds a valid Class D or CDL, and passes the vision and motorcycle written tests.

   Source: License — Learner Permit

7. 7. If a traffic signal fails to detect a stopped motorcycle, a rider 16 or older may proceed after waiting a reasonable time of not less than:

   Correct answer: 90 seconds

   After a complete stop, if the signal has not detected the rider, they may wait a reasonable period of not less than 90 seconds, then cross if no other traffic or pedestrians are near.

   Source: Traffic Rules and Regulations

8. 8. How long is a Utah motorcycle learner permit valid?

   Correct answer: Six months

   A motorcycle learner permit is valid for six months.

   Source: License — Learner Permit

9. 9. Turn signals became required equipment on Utah motorcycles manufactured after what date?

   Correct answer: After January 1, 1973

   Turn signals are mandatory on any Utah motorcycle built after January 1, 1973.

   Source: Required Equipment

10. 10. Under Utah's required-equipment rules, the minimum legal depth of tire tread is:

    Correct answer: No less than 2/32 of an inch

    A motorcycle's tires must have tread depth of no less than 2/32 of an inch.

    Source: Required Equipment

11. 11. During the first two months a motorcycle learner permit is held, the rider may NOT:

    Correct answer: Ride on a highway posted at 60 mph or more

    In the first two months, the permit holder may not ride on highways posted at 60 mph or more, carry passengers, or ride between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

    Source: License — Learner Permit

12. 12. Utah law says a motorcycle may not carry a passenger unless:

    Correct answer: The motorcycle is designed to carry more than one person

    A passenger is allowed only if the motorcycle is designed for more than one person, with the passenger on a proper permanent or approved seat and footrests provided.

    Source: Traffic Rules and Regulations