Take 2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

Of the following, which clothing item will not reduce injuries in a crash?

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AHeavy shoes✓BFull-length pants✓CShorts✓DFull-fingered gloves✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When looking for a protective jacket or pair of pants, you should look for:

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AItems made of leather.✓BItems made of polyester.✓CItems made of light materials.✓DItems that are darkly-colored.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If you can’t avoid a dangerously slippery surface, you should:

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ASpeed up and lean the motorcycle.✓BSpeed up and keep the motorcycle upright.✓CSlow down and lean the motorcycle.✓DSlow down and keep the motorcycle upright.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Which of the following surfaces does not provide poor traction?

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AWet pavement✓BDry pavement✓CLane markings✓DSnow✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When choosing clothes for riding, which of the following is not a good choice?

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AA jacket and pants that cover your arms and legs completely✓BBoots or shoes that cover your ankles✓CGloves made of leather✓DA baseball cap to cover your hair✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

A DOT-approved helmet:

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ARestricts the wearer's vision to the sides.✓BCan greatly reduce the severity of a head injury.✓CIs usually uncomfortable.✓DMakes it more difficult for the wearer to control their motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

A leather jacket:

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ACan make a rider look cool.✓BIs usually too warm to wear when riding.✓CProvides protection in a crash.✓DShould not be worn when riding.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

When riding a motorcycle, clothing:

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AShould be loose enough to flap in the wind.✓BShould not cover your arms or legs completely.✓CShould not include a jacket if the weather is warm.✓DCan provide protection in the event of a crash.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

The best source of information for your motorcycle is:

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AThe owner’s manual.✓BA general book about motorcycles.✓CSomeone who has a different type of motorcycle.✓DA television show about motorcycle riding.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

How is the accelerator controlled?

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AWith the right hand✓BWith the left hand✓CWith the right foot✓DWith the left foot✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

An approved helmet:

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AAllows the wearer to see as far to the sides as is necessary for safe riding.✓BLooks good.✓CDoes not have a chin strap.✓DProtects the wearer's hearing.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Reflective material on your helmet:

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AHelps you to be seen.✓BIs not allowed.✓CShould only be used at night.✓DDoes not help you to be seen.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When passing parked vehicles, motorcycle riders should be especially cautious of:

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AMotorists looking for a place to park.✓BCars leaving their parking spaces.✓COncoming traffic.✓DNoise.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

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APrevent skidding and wheel lock-up.✓BPrevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.✓CApply brakes automatically.✓DWarn you when your brake pad needs replacing.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Riding with a passenger:

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AUsually results in no difference in handling a motorcycle.✓BIs usually safe for beginning riders.✓CCan affect the handling of a motorcycle.✓DIs encouraged to get operators used to different riding situations.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Waiting for one hour to ride after having one drink:

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AGuarantees that you cannot be arrested for drinking and riding.✓BGuarantees that your riding skills will not be affected.✓CShould be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓DMay not entirely remove the effects of alcohol from your body.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

A way to lower the risk of being involved in a crash is to:

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ACommunicate your intentions to other road users.✓BNot look ahead while riding.✓CWear dark clothes.✓DRide in the parts of a lane that make it difficult to be seen.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

It is a good idea to wear reflective clothing:

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AAt night.✓BDuring the day.✓CAt dusk.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Before changing lanes, you should:

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ATurn your head to check for vehicles in your blind spot.✓BRely on your mirrors to show you all of your surroundings.✓CPoint in the direction of the lane change.✓DSpeed up to get ahead of other vehicles.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

To lessen your chances of being involved in a crash, you should:

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ABe visible to other drivers.✓BKeep your intentions unknown from other drivers.✓CAlways stay within a foot of another vehicle.✓DRide on the shoulder.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

When using a motorcycle with which you are unfamiliar, you should:

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ATest the seat to make sure it is comfortable.✓BAssume the motorcycle is in good riding condition.✓CWork the throttle, clutch, and brakes a few times before riding.✓DRide as you usually do, since most bikes are similar.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

A danger of riding next to a row of parked cars is:

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AYou may not find a parking spot.✓BA driver may unexpectedly pull out from the row into your path.✓COthers may be driving slowly while looking for a parking spot.✓DThe road may be uneven.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When consumed together, the effects of alcohol and drugs:

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ACan be more pronounced than when either is consumed alone.✓BAre less dangerous than when either is consumed alone.✓CAre usually minimal.✓DOften balance out.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When riding with a passenger, you should:

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AAssume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before.✓BNot assume the passenger has traveled by motorcycle before and explain the process.✓CNot let them ask questions.✓DNot bother with explaining anything since they are only a passenger and not in control of the motorcycle.✓