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2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 14
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QUESTION 1 / 25
If you are hit by a wind blast caused by a passing vehicle, you will have the most room for error if you are riding:
Choose one answer below.
A
In the left portion of the lane.
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B
In the center portion of the lane.
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C
In the right portion of the lane.
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D
On the shoulder.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Who must wear a helmet while riding in Colorado?
Choose one answer below.
A
All passengers
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B
Passengers under the age of 18
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C
Passengers riding with an operator under age 18
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D
Helmets are not required to be worn by any passengers.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What does this hand signal mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/handsignal2.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Slow or stop
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B
Left turn
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C
Right turn
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D
Backing up
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When being passed by another vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the left portion of your lane.
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B
Ride in the center portion of your lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of your lane.
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D
Try to get onto the shoulder.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
If your front tire locks while braking, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
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B
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
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C
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
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D
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.
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QUESTION 6 / 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 7 / 25
When you are being passed from behind, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride in the center portion of the lane.
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B
Ride in the left portion of the lane.
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C
Ride in the right portion of the lane.
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D
Ride in any portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 8 / 25
During the day, your headlight should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not be used.
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B
Be used on its high beam setting.
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C
Be used on its low beam setting.
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D
Alternate between high beam and low beam settings.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
If you are unable to avoid hitting an object in the roadway, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up before contact.
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B
Slow down before contact.
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C
Lean the motorcycle.
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D
Stay seated on the motorcycle.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If the throttle is stuck, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Jump off the motorcycle.
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B
Apply the brakes.
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C
Twist the throttle back and forth several times.
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D
Not try to twist the throttle.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your head and shoulders to look through turns.
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B
Keep your arms straight.
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C
Keep your knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Turn just your head and eyes to look through turns.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
It is important to flash your brake light when:
Choose one answer below.
A
Approaching a police officer.
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B
Someone is following too closely.
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C
There is a stop sign ahead.
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D
Your signals are not working.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When preparing to pass a vehicle on the left, it is important to ride on the left side of your lane because:
Choose one answer below.
A
The right side could be slippery.
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B
It will give you the best chance of spotting hazards in the next lane.
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C
People don’t usually expect to be passed on their left.
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D
It will place you in the rearview mirror of the car in front of you.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
The middle portion of the lane usually contains an oily strip. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Try to avoid the oily strip when it is raining.
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B
Ride only on the oily strip, as it provides increased traction.
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C
Avoid the entire center portion of the lane.
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D
Not worry about oil or other items in a lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
When stopping behind a vehicle, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop far behind the vehicle, then slowly creep up.
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B
Stay well behind the vehicle.
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C
Make a quick stop right behind the vehicle.
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D
Stay about four car lengths behind the vehicle.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
If the road is wet, you should avoid:
Choose one answer below.
A
The left portion of a lane.
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B
The center portion of the lane.
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C
The right portion of the lane.
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D
All areas of the lane.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
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B
Brake and swerve at the same time.
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C
Choose to either brake or swerve.
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D
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
______ is a guarantee that another driver sees you.
Choose one answer below.
A
Eye contact
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B
Using a turn signal
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C
Following another vehicle
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D
Nothing
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Which of the following is true?
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A
The front and rear brakes provide equal braking power.
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B
The front brake provides more braking power than the rear brake.
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C
The rear brake provides more braking power than the front brake.
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D
Only the front brake should be used when braking.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What is the best lane position for a motorcycle?
Choose one answer below.
A
The left position
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B
The center position
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C
The right position
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D
There is no single best lane position.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
The proper footwear for riding a motorcycle:
Choose one answer below.
A
Has long, loose laces.
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B
Has short heels.
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C
Has tall heels.
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D
Is always sneakers.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Who should set the pace in a group of riders?
Choose one answer below.
A
The leader
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B
The riders just behind the leader
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C
The rider in back
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D
The oldest rider
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Ride more slowly than you would normally.
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B
Start slowing earlier than you would normally.
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C
Increase your following distance.
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D
Not communicate with the passenger while riding.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
When riding in rain or fog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your high beam headlight.
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B
Use your low beam headlight.
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C
Not use your headlight.
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D
Alternate between your headlight's low and high beam settings.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
If you lock the rear tire on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Release and re-apply the rear brake.
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B
Keep it locked until you completely stop.
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C
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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D
Release the rear brake and use both brakes to stop.
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