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2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 11
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You should use a larger cushion of space:
Choose one answer below.
A
When roads are slippery.
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B
When it is sunny outside.
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C
When it is colder than usual.
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D
When you are following other motorcycles.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Face shields and goggles:
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A
Will likely never need to be replaced.
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B
Will develop scratches and become brittle, requiring regular replacement.
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C
Should be made of breakable materials so they can break away in the event of a crash.
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D
Should not allow air to pass through.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
When riding at night, you should:
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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 4 / 25
How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?
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A
Ride in the middle of your lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Swerve from side to side in your lane.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A potential danger of braking too hard is:
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A
Losing traction on one or both wheels.
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B
Coming to a complete stop before you expect to.
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C
Popping a tire.
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D
Taking too long to stop.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
When being followed too closely by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Move onto the shoulder.
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C
Allow the other driver to pass you.
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D
Exit the roadway.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
If the front wheel locks, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue to hold the brake and the skid should end.
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B
Release the front brake and not use the front brake.
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C
Release the front brake and then quickly squeeze the front brake.
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D
Release the front brake immediately and re-apply the front brake smoothly.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
When slowing or stopping, you should use both brakes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only if the pavement is wet.
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B
Infrequently.
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C
Only when riding in the city.
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D
Every time.
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QUESTION 9 / 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 10 / 25
What should you do to maintain proper control of your motorcycle while turning?
Choose one answer below.
A
Increase your speed before entering the turn.
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B
Keep the motorcycle from leaning.
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C
Look through the turn to anticipate the best course of action.
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D
Come to a complete stop before entering the turn.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
The gear shift lever is located:
Choose one answer below.
A
In front of the left footrest.
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B
In front of the right footrest.
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C
Behind the left footrest.
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D
Behind the right footrest.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
An advantage to keeping a cushion of space between your motorcycle and other vehicles is that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You can pass danger more quickly.
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B
You will have a more narrow view of the road so you can stay focused.
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C
You will have more time to react to the movements of others.
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D
You can more easily follow the path of the next vehicle.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Riding alongside a car:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is encouraged.
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B
Can place you in a blind spot.
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C
Is not an issue unless the roadway is wet.
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D
Can make driving easier for the other motorist.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Incorrect tire pressure.
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B
Brakes that are not working properly.
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C
A balanced load.
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D
Excessive wind.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
The front brake is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Too dangerous to be used by inexperienced operators.
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B
Best when used by itself.
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C
Meant to occasionally assist the rear brake.
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D
To be used with the rear brake.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When an operator's left arm is extended straight out to the left, it means the operator: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-2.png
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A
Plans to turn left.
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B
Is about to stop.
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C
Plans to turn right.
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D
Is about to slow down.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
You will ______ hear a tire going flat.
Choose one answer below.
A
Always
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B
Usually
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C
Frequently
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D
Seldom
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QUESTION 18 / 25
How often should a motorcycle operator check their mirrors?
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A
Never
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B
Occasionally
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C
Frequently
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D
More often than the amount time spent looking ahead
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Where is the front brake lever usually located?
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A
On the left handgrip
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B
On the right handgrip
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C
By the left foot peg
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D
By the right foot peg
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If you are not traveling slowly enough when shifting into a lower gear, what could happen?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your motorcycle may lurch and the rear tire may skid.
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B
The horn may go off.
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C
Your motorcycle may lurch and the front tire may skid.
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D
Your motorcycle may lurch and a warning light will go on.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When approaching a blind intersection with a stop sign, riders should:
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A
Stop at the stop sign then proceed through the intersection.
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B
Ignore the stop sign and move forward to get a better look.
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C
Stop at the stop sign before moving forward to improve their view of cross traffic.
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D
Proceed through the intersection without stopping.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
Choose one answer below.
A
To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
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B
To look for vehicles changing lanes.
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C
To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
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D
To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding in a group while passing another vehicle, it is best to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow one rider to fully pass the other vehicle before another rider begins to pass.
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B
Allow several members of the group to pass the other vehicle at once.
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C
Have the last rider in the group wave to the driver being passed to signal that no other motorcycles are approaching.
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D
Pass in a staggered formation.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:
Choose one answer below.
A
The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
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B
Your arms.
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C
The road in front of your motorcycle.
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D
The side of the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
More than half of all motorcycle crashes:
Choose one answer below.
A
Happen at night.
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B
Are caused by bald tires.
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C
Occur at speeds above 55 mph.
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D
Involve inexperienced riders.
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