Take 2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 13

QUESTION 1 / 25

When braking, you should:

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AFirst apply the front brake, then the rear.✓BFirst apply the rear brake, then the front.✓CUse both brakes at the same time.✓DUse brakes in any order.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which factor does not play a role in a person’s blood alcohol content (BAC)?

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AThe amount of alcohol consumed✓BBody weight✓CHow quickly the alcohol was consumed✓DHow often alcohol is consumed✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When loading cargo onto a motorcycle, you should:

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APack heavier items in front of the tank bag.✓BPack lighter items near the front.✓CTry to not place items over the rear axle.✓DPlace items behind the rear axle.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Riding on the far side of a lane when following another vehicle:

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AIs recommended because you will be seen easily.✓BIs not recommended because drivers seldom use their side mirrors and may not see you.✓CIs recommended because a passenger in the vehicle may tell the driver that you are there.✓DIs illegal because you have to ride in the center portion of the lane.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Normally, you should maintain a following distance of:

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AOne second.✓BTwo seconds.✓CThree seconds.✓DFour seconds.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When looking through a turn, you should:

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ATurn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.✓BTurn just your head, not your shoulders.✓CUse only your mirrors.✓DOnly move your eyes, not your head.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?

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AAbout 10 percent✓BAbout 25 percent✓COver 50 percent✓DAbout 90 percent✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Hearing protection is:

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ANot needed if you wear a helmet.✓BNeeded in addition to a helmet.✓COnly needed on windy days.✓DNot needed if you are carrying a passenger.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

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AThe left portion of the lane✓BThe center portion of the lane✓CThe right portion of the lane✓DEither the left or right portion of the lane✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Without a helmet, a motorcycle rider is ________ more likely to suffer a critical head injury in a crash.

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AThree times✓BFour times✓CFive times✓DSix times✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When making normal stops, you should:

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AUse only the rear brake.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CUse both the front and rear brakes.✓DAlternate between the front and rear brakes.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Your lane position should do all of the following, except:

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AIncrease your ability to see and be seen.✓BAvoid other drivers' blind spots.✓CAvoid surface hazards.✓DPrevent access to an escape route.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

In which of the following situations should you increase your following distance?

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ATraffic is light.✓BTraffic is heavy.✓CYou are able to see the roadway through vehicles in front of you.✓DThere is pleasant and clear weather.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When turning left, you should:

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APress the right handgrip.✓BPress the left handgrip.✓CPress both handgrips at the same time.✓DNot press either handgrip.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Usually, a minimum following distance of _____ should be maintained.

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AOne second✓BTwo seconds✓CThree seconds✓DFour seconds✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Most motorcycle crashes happen:

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AAt high speeds.✓BAfter riding for a long time.✓CFar from home.✓DOn short trips.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

If a driver is following you too closely, you should:

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AFlash your brake light before you slow to warn the other driver.✓BAccelerate.✓CPull over to the side of the road.✓DSlow down.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If your motorcycle is being chased by a dog, you should:

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AKick the dog away.✓BRide alongside the dog.✓CStop until the dog loses interest.✓DApproach the dog slowly, then speed up.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Pairing up while riding in a group is:

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AEncouraged to save space.✓BEncouraged to keep the group together.✓CDiscouraged because it limits riders' escape routes.✓DDiscouraged because it makes the motorcycles look like a car to oncoming traffic.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

To prevent getting fatigued on a long ride, you should do all of the following, except:

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ADress warmly.✓BLimit the distance traveled in a day.✓CTake frequent rest breaks.✓DTake artificial stimulants.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which type of sign is yellow with black lettering or symbols?

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

To be effective, an eye or face shield must:

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AFasten securely.✓BPrevent air from passing through.✓CNot allow for eyeglasses to fit underneath.✓DRestrict your vision to the sides.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Proper clothing for riding offers all of the following, except:

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AComfort.✓BProtection in a collision.✓CProtection from the cold.✓DDiscomfort.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If braking in a curve:

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AOnly use the front brake.✓BIt will be the same as braking on a straightaway.✓CYou will have more traction as you lean into the curve.✓DYou may have less traction as you lean into the curve.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

As the motorcycle’s weight moves forward while braking, you:

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ACan apply the front brake harder.✓BShould lessen the amount of pressure on the front brake.✓CCan apply the rear brake harder.✓DLose traction.✓