Wyoming Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3
20 questions written from the Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
Wyoming law requires one piece of equipment on any motorcycle carrying a passenger (other than in a sidecar). What is it?
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Wyoming law requires one piece of equipment on any motorcycle carrying a passenger (other than in a sidecar). What is it?
- A A second mirror for the passenger
- B A backrest or sissy bar
- C Footrests for the passenger
- D A passenger grab strap
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C. Footrests for the passenger
Any Wyoming motorcycle carrying a passenger, other than in a sidecar or enclosed cab, must have footrests for the passenger. Firm footing keeps the passenger from falling off and pulling you off too.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle, page 44
Most motorcycle crashes happen at under 30 mph. At these speeds, what can a helmet do?
- A Help only at highway speeds
- B Block enough of your side vision to cause more crashes
- C Cut the number and severity of head injuries by half
- D Prevent nearly all head injuries
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C. Cut the number and severity of head injuries by half
Most riders are going slower than 30 mph when they crash, and at those speeds a helmet can cut both the number and severity of head injuries by half. Helmeted riders are also three times more likely to survive head injuries.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle, page 46
Under Wyoming law, when may a motorcycle carry a passenger?
- A Any time the passenger is wearing a helmet
- B Any time the passenger is over 18
- C Only if it is designed to carry more than one person
- D Only on roads that have posted speed limits under 55 mph
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C. Only if it is designed to carry more than one person
A Wyoming motorcycle may carry another person only if it is designed to carry more than one, with a two-person seat or a seat firmly attached at the rear or side. A bike without a proper seat cannot carry a passenger safely.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle, page 44
Which helmet gives you the best protection?
- A Any helmet, as long as it covers the top of your head
- B A used helmet with a cracked shell but new straps
- C One that sits loosely so it stays comfortable on very long rides
- D One that meets DOT standards and fits snugly all the way around
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D. One that meets DOT standards and fits snugly all the way around
Choose a helmet that meets U.S. Department of Transportation and state standards, fits snugly all the way around, and has no cracks, loose padding or frayed straps. Then keep it fastened, or it may fly off before it can protect you.
Source: Rules of the Road - State of Wyoming Driver License Manual, Motorcycle, page 46