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2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 10
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Riders who do not wear helmets while riding are ________ to die in a crash than riders who do wear helmets.
Choose one answer below.
A
Half as likely
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B
Twice as likely
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C
Three times as likely
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D
Just as likely
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Riding directly alongside another vehicle is discouraged because:
Choose one answer below.
A
You may have a difficult time getting to a highway exit.
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B
You may be in the other vehicle’s blind spot.
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C
You may block the driver's view.
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D
It prevents other drivers from passing both of you.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When someone follows you too closely, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Not worry about them and just focus on the road in front of you.
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C
Change lanes and let them pass.
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D
Ride on the shoulder and let them pass.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
To reduce your reaction time, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride slower than the speed limit.
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B
Cover the clutch and the brakes.
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C
Shift into neutral when slowing.
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D
Pull in the clutch when turning.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Why should you use both the front and rear brakes every time you slow or stop?
Choose one answer below.
A
Using only one brake will cause the brakes to wear unevenly.
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B
It develops good braking habits for emergency situations.
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C
Using both brakes is the only way to slow down a motorcycle.
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D
The brakes only work when both are applied.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
A motorcyclist can discourage other vehicles from lane sharing by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Riding in the left portion of a lane.
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B
Riding in the center portion of a lane.
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C
Giving dirty looks if another driver moves into their lane.
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D
Riding in a zigzag pattern to fill up a lane.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
The control for the rear brake is usually located:
Choose one answer below.
A
On the right handlebar.
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B
On the left handlebar.
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C
Near the left foot.
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D
Near the right foot.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
To increase your line of sight when preparing to pass another vehicle on its left, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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D
Try to stand up on your motorcycle.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
For routine braking:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should only use the front brake.
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B
You should only use the rear brake.
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C
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
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D
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Experienced riders use the acronym "SIPDE" as a way to remain aware of conditions around them. What does the "E" stand for in "SIPDE?"
Choose one answer below.
A
Explain
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B
Error
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C
Execute
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D
Early
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QUESTION 11 / 25
To lean the motorcycle for a turn, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press the handgrip in the direction of the turn.
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B
Press the handgrip in the direction opposite of the turn.
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C
Apply the front brake.
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D
Apply the rear brake.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Where is the horn button usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
By the left handgrip
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B
By the right handgrip
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C
By the left footrest
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D
By the right footrest
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QUESTION 13 / 25
To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your turn signals to indicate that you plan to change lanes.
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B
Tailgate other drivers.
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C
Keep your eyes focused no more than 15 feet in front of your motorcycle.
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D
Not use a headlight during the day.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
When making a turn:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is less traction available for stopping.
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B
There is more traction available for stopping.
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C
Stopping is no different than making a stop on a straightaway.
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D
Stopping should never be attempted.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When making an ordinary stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use both the front and rear brakes.
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B
Use only the rear brake to save the front brake for special situations.
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C
Use only the front brake to save the rear brake for special situations.
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D
Sharply squeeze the front brake only.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Be flexible about your lane position and adjust to changing conditions.
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B
Travel at a faster speed than usual to get to your destination more quickly.
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C
Always use your low beam headlight to see better.
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D
Decrease your following distance so you can be as close as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:
Choose one answer below.
A
In pairs.
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B
In a staggered formation.
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C
In a single-file line.
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D
In a passing formation.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
When entering a highway or curve, motorcyclists riding in a group should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride single-file.
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B
Ride in a staggered formation.
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C
Ride in pairs.
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D
Ride in the far right portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
A group of riders should pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a staggered formation.
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B
In a pyramid formation.
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C
One at a time.
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D
In a splintered formation.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To control a motorcycle properly, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit so you can use your arms to steer, not to hold yourself up.
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B
Sit far enough back on the seat that you can keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Drag your feet on the ground.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When approaching railroad tracks that cross your lane at an angle, it is usually:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safest to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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B
Dangerous to ride straight within your lane to cross the tracks.
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C
Not safe to cross tracks on a motorcycle.
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D
Safest to cross the tracks by riding on the shoulder of the road.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Successful motorcyclists know they are safest when they are:
Choose one answer below.
A
Seen by other motorists.
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B
Faster than other vehicles.
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C
On the side of the road.
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D
In the left side of the lane.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?
Choose one answer below.
A
Warning
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B
Service
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C
Regulatory
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D
Speed limit
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where is the rear brake pedal usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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QUESTION 25 / 25
Where is the clutch lever usually located?
Choose one answer below.
A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
Near the left footrest
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D
Near the right footrest
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