Utah: Sharing the road — Motor-Assisted Scooters and Motorcycles Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “A motor-assisted scooter must follow the same rules as which of these?” · “What is Utah law on lane splitting, riding between cars moving at higher speeds?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Utah Driver Handbook" (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division.
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A motor-assisted scooter must follow the same rules as which of these?
- A passenger car and nothing else
- A pedestrian only
- A bicycle, moped, or motorcycle
- A farm tractor
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Correct answer: A bicycle, moped, or motorcycle
Motor-assisted scooters follow the same rules as a bicycle, moped or motorcycle.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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A person under age 15 can ride a motor-assisted scooter only with what?
- A signed note from the school district
- Parent supervision or a course certificate
- A learner permit and a signed school form
- A motorcycle endorsement
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Correct answer: Parent supervision or a course certificate
Riders under 15 may use a motor-assisted scooter only with a parent supervising or with a course certificate.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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A person of any age may not operate a motor-assisted scooter on a highway with a posted speed limit greater than what?
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
- 45 mph
- 15 mph
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Correct answer: 15 mph
A motor-assisted scooter may not be used on a highway whose posted speed limit is above 15 mph.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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A person of any age may not operate a motor-assisted scooter on a highway with at least how many lanes?
- Two
- Three
- Six
- Four
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Correct answer: Four
Motor-assisted scooters are not allowed on a highway with four or more lanes.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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How much of a lane should you give a motorcycle?
- Half of the lane
- An entire lane
- Whatever is left beside your car
- The part of the lane next to the center line
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Correct answer: An entire lane
Motorcycles need space to react to other traffic, so you should not share a lane with one.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Why should you always check your mirrors and blind spots for motorcycles?
- They always ride in the blind spot
- They cannot use turn signals
- They are small and can be challenging to see
- They travel faster than other vehicles
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Correct answer: They are small and can be challenging to see
Motorcycles are small and hard to see, so a careful check of mirrors and blind spots is needed.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Before turning left, where should you look carefully for motorcycles?
- At the front and sides
- Only in the rear-view mirror
- Only behind you
- Only at the road shoulder
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Correct answer: At the front and sides
Before a left turn you should look carefully at the front and sides of your vehicle for motorcycles.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Why should you not assume a motorcycle is turning just because its turn signal is flashing?
- Motorcycles cannot turn while a signal flashes
- Many motorcycle turn signals do not self-cancel
- Motorcycle signals flash for braking
- Riders must signal for a full block before a turn
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Correct answer: Many motorcycle turn signals do not self-cancel
The rider may have forgotten to cancel the signal because many motorcycle turn signals do not turn off by themselves.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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Why might a motorcycle rider suddenly change speed or lane position?
- To make room for passing cars and large trucks
- To warm up the engine
- To avoid potholes, gravel, or wet or slick places
- To signal a driver behind to pass
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Correct answer: To avoid potholes, gravel, or wet or slick places
Riders adjust speed or position to avoid road hazards like potholes, gravel and slick spots, which can be deadly to them.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 81 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 81)
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How does the speed of scooters and mopeds compare with motorcycles?
- They travel at the same speed
- They travel at a slightly higher speed
- They travel at a much lower speed
- They travel faster on wet roads
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Correct answer: They travel at a much lower speed
Drivers are reminded that scooters and mopeds travel much slower than motorcycles.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What is Utah law on lane splitting, riding between cars moving at higher speeds?
- It is illegal
- It is legal on any road with two or more lanes
- It is legal only on freeways
- It is legal only in daylight
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Correct answer: It is illegal
Lane splitting between cars moving at higher speeds is illegal in Utah and considered dangerous.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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A motorcycle may legally lane filter only when it is traveling at what speed?
- 25 mph or less
- 35 mph or less
- 45 mph or less
- 15 mph or less
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Correct answer: 15 mph or less
One condition of legal lane filtering is that the motorcycle travels at 15 mph or less.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What is the highest speed limit on a roadway where lane filtering is legal (an off-ramp is also allowed)?
- 25 mph or less
- 45 mph or less
- 35 mph or less
- 55 mph or less
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Correct answer: 45 mph or less
Lane filtering is allowed on a roadway with a speed limit of 45 mph or less, or on an off-ramp.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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Where is lane filtering not permitted?
- On an on-ramp
- On an off-ramp
- On a roadway with two lanes in the same direction
- On a roadway with a speed limit of 40 mph
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Correct answer: On an on-ramp
Lane filtering is not permitted on an on-ramp.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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For legal lane filtering, what must be true of the vehicle the motorcycle overtakes in the same lane?
- It is moving slower than 15 mph
- It has its turn signal on
- It is stopped
- It is a commercial vehicle
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Correct answer: It is stopped
A motorcycle may filter past a vehicle only when that vehicle is stopped in the same lane.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What does the handbook say to do because rules for motorcycles, e-bikes, mopeds and scooters vary from city to city?
- Follow the state rules only
- Assume all cities use the same rules
- Ask the Driver License Division in each city
- Check local laws and ordinances
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Correct answer: Check local laws and ordinances
Rules for these vehicles differ by city, so check the local laws and ordinances.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 82 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 82)
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What should riders of motorcycles and bicycles avoid doing when approaching a railroad crossing?
- Approaching the crossing with caution
- Slowing down before the tracks
- Looking both ways for a train
- Swerving to get a better angle for crossing
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Correct answer: Swerving to get a better angle for crossing
Riders should approach with caution and must not swerve to find a better crossing angle.
Source: Utah Driver Handbook (2026 edition (new 2026 laws effective May 6, 2026)), page 87 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 87)