Utah motorcycle permit practice test
The Utah DLD motorcycle knowledge test has 25 questions and you need 20 right. It's based on Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook). Practise Utah's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.
Utah motorcycle rules
| Knowledge test | 25 questions, 20 correct to pass |
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| Permit | Motorcycle learner permit after the 25-question test (requires a current Utah driver license; endorsement at 16+ with Class D). First two months: no passengers, no riding 10 p.m.-6 a.m. except to/from home, work, agricultural operation or emergency, no highways posted over 60 mph; no restrictions months 3-6. Riders under 19 must hold it at least two months unless they completed the MSF Basic Rider course. |
| Skills test or course | Rider skills test at the Driver License Division, or a BRC (15 hours, 10 on the motorcycle) / ERC (5 hours, 2,000+ miles experience) completion card shown within six months. Displacement restrictions by test bike size (none at 650cc+); three-wheel test restricts to three-wheelers. |
| Helmet law | Partial: operators and passengers under 21 must wear an approved DOT helmet (UCA 41-6a-1505; Driver Handbook p. 81). |
| Passengers | No passengers during the first two months of the learner permit. |
| Lane splitting or filtering | Lane filtering legal: only on roads (or off-ramps) with two or more same-direction lanes and a speed limit of 45 mph or less, at 15 mph or less, past stopped vehicles; not on on-ramps (DLD page). Lane splitting at speed is not authorized. |
Utah motorcycle law questions
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Question 1What letter on a Utah license shows a motorcycle endorsement?
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C: M. In Utah you must have a motorcycle endorsement, shown as an 'M' on your license. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Endorsement Required.
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Question 2What do you need to apply for a Utah motorcycle endorsement?
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D: Be at least 16 and hold a Class D driver license. You must be at least 16 years old and hold a Class D driver license. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Age Requirements.
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Question 3How many questions are on Utah's closed-book motorcycle knowledge test?
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D: 25. Utah requires passing a 25-question closed-book motorcycle knowledge test. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Written Knowledge Test.
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Question 4What score is needed to pass a Utah written knowledge test?
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A: 80% or better. Utah written knowledge tests must be passed with a score of 80% or better. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): Section 6A: Written Knowledge Test, page 23.
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Question 5Who must wear a helmet on a motorcycle in Utah?
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B: Operators and passengers under 21. Any motorcycle operator or passenger under 21 must wear an approved DOT helmet (UCA 41-6a-1505). Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): Section F: Motorcycles, page 81.
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Question 6What must every Utah motorcycle licensed for street use have?
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B: Liability insurance coverage. All motorcycles licensed for street use must have liability insurance coverage. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): Section F: Motorcycles, page 81.
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Question 7How can a Utah applicant have the rider skills test waived?
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B: Complete a division-approved course (BRC or ERC) and present the waiver card. Completing the BRC or ERC gives a skills test waiver card for the Driver License Division. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Motorcycle Course.
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Question 8Within what time must a Utah course completion card be shown to the Driver License Division to waive the skills test?
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D: Six months of course completion. You must show the BRC or ERC completion card within six months of completing the course. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Motorcycle Course.
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Question 9How long is Utah's Beginning Rider Course (BRC)?
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D: 15 hours, with 10 hours on the motorcycle. The BRC is 15 hours, 10 of which are on the motorcycle; schools provide motorcycles and helmets. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Motorcycle Course.
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Question 10Who may take Utah's 5-hour Experienced Rider Course and test on their own motorcycle?
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C: Riders with recent riding experience and over 2,000 miles. Riders with recent experience and over 2,000 miles may take the ERC and ask to be tested on their motorcycle. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Motorcycle Course.
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Question 11If you test in a Utah course on a 250cc motorcycle, what happens?
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C: You are restricted to that size motorcycle unless you re-test on a larger one. Schools use 150cc and 250cc motorcycles; you'll be restricted to that size unless you re-test on a larger bike. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Motorcycle Course.
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Question 12Testing on what engine size gives a Utah rider no displacement restriction?
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B: 650cc or more. Restrictions apply for bikes 649cc or less; testing on 650cc or more gives no size restriction. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions.
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Question 13What restriction applies if you test on a three-wheeled motorcycle in Utah?
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A: You may ride only three-wheeled motorcycles. Testing on a three-wheeled motorcycle restricts you to three-wheeled motorcycles. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions.
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Question 14During the first two months of a Utah motorcycle learner permit, which is a restriction?
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C: No riding on highways posted above 60 mph. For the first two months: no passengers, no riding 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (with exceptions) and no highways posted over 60 mph. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions.
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Question 15During the first two months of a Utah motorcycle learner permit, when may you NOT ride (except to/from home, work, agricultural work or emergencies)?
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B: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.. Riding between 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. is not allowed in the first two months, except for listed purposes. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions.
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Question 16What restrictions apply in months three through six of a Utah motorcycle learner permit?
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D: None. There are no restrictions for the third through sixth months. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions.
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Question 17How long must a Utah rider under 19 hold a motorcycle learner permit?
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D: At least two months, unless they completed the MSF Basic Rider course. Riders under 19 must hold the permit at least two months unless they show completion of the MSF Basic Rider course. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions.
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Question 18At what age may a Utah resident with a valid learner permit or license enroll in a motorcycle rider course?
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D: 15 years and six months. If you are 15½ and hold a valid learner permit or license, you may enroll in a motorcycle rider course. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Restrictions (Note).
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Question 19In Utah, lane filtering is allowed only on roads with a speed limit of:
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C: 45 mph or less (or an off-ramp). Filtering is allowed only on roads with a speed limit of 45 mph or less, or on an off-ramp, with two or more lanes in the same direction. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Lane Filtering.
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Question 20What is the maximum speed for a Utah motorcyclist while lane filtering?
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D: 15 mph. Your traveling speed must be 15 mph or less, and the vehicle you pass must be stopped. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Lane Filtering.
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Question 21Where is lane filtering NOT permitted in Utah?
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A: On an on-ramp. Lane filtering is not permitted on an on-ramp; it is allowed on qualifying roads and off-ramps. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Lane Filtering.
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Question 22In Utah, the vehicle a motorcyclist passes while lane filtering must be:
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B: Stopped. The vehicle you are overtaking in the same lane must be stopped. Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: Lane Filtering.
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Question 23Under the Utah Driver License Division's definition, which of these is included in the term 'motorcycle'?
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C: A moped. The DLD page says a motorcycle includes motorcycles, mini motorcycles, mopeds, electric motorcycles and high-powered electric devices (whether each needs an endorsement is listed separately). Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook): DLD Motorcycle Endorsement: What is a motorcycle?.
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Full motorcycle practice tests
300 questions on riding skills and safety from the Motorcycle Operator Manual, which most states use.
Manual: Utah Motorcycle Operator Manual (2024 Motorcycle Handbook). Source: Utah Driver License Division (Utah Department of Public Safety), checked 2026-10-27.