Take 2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 3

QUESTION 1 / 25

A face shield:

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AProvides protection for the eyes and face.✓BIs not recommended.✓CIs required.✓DDoes not protect the face as well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

One of the benefits of performing regular maintenance on your motorcycle is that:

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AThe motorcycle will ride well for a long period of time.✓BThe maintenance check will take a lot of time.✓CMaintenance will be costly.✓DMaintenance checks can often prevent parking tickets.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

What is the primary psychoactive component in marijuana?

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ATHC✓BTMJ✓CMRT✓DAAP✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If you are feeling tired while riding, you should:

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AKeep going and hope to wake up.✓BRide faster.✓CRide on the shoulder.✓DGet off the road and rest.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Riding at night:

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AIs discouraged.✓BIs made safer by wearing reflective clothing.✓CIs not safe because other drivers cannot see your turn signals.✓DShould only be done in the city.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When operating a motorcycle on a slippery surface, you should:

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ARide faster than usual.✓BUse only the front brake.✓CReduce your speed.✓DUse only the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Unlike most food and drinks, alcohol does not need to be digested. This means that:

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AWithin minutes of being consumed, the alcohol reaches the brain and begins to affect the drinker.✓BThe alcohol never gets removed from the body.✓CIt takes a long time to feel the effects of alcohol.✓DOnce it is in your system, your body gets rid of the alcohol quickly.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

To carry a passenger, you must have:

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AAn extra set of foot pegs for the passenger.✓BA seat that accommodates two people.✓CProper gear for both yourself and the passenger.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

If you are using an unfamiliar motorcycle, what should you do before riding?

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ARide like you would on your bike, since all bikes are about the same.✓BCheck the controls and shift pattern.✓CTake the owner’s word that everything is in working order.✓DAssume you know where all the controls are located.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

As a motorcycle operator, you can help others see you by:

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ARiding with your headlight off.✓BWearing bright clothing.✓CFollowing other vehicles closely.✓DNot using turn signals.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

A motorcycle operator can improve their visibility by:

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AWearing darkly-colored clothing.✓BTurning off their headlight.✓CFollowing another vehicle very closely.✓DWearing brightly-colored clothing.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield:

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AIs not necessary if you have a windshield.✓BOnly protects your eyes.✓CHelps protect your whole face.✓DDoes not protect your face as effectively as goggles.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Before mounting a motorcycle, you should check all of the following, except:

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AThe air pressure in the tires.✓BFluid levels.✓CThe turn signals.✓DDamage to the paint.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

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

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AWarning✓BService✓CRegulatory✓DSpeed limit✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

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ADry pavement✓BGravel✓CSnow✓DLeaves✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

To get the best protection, be sure that your helmet:

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AMeets Department of Transportation guidelines.✓BLooks sturdy.✓CIs inexpensive.✓DIs in your favorite color.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Generally, the body eliminates one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumed eight alcoholic drinks four hours ago, how many drinks likely remain in their body?

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ATwo✓BThree✓CFour✓DFive✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

If you wait one hour to ride after having one alcoholic drink:

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AYou cannot be arrested for drinking and driving.✓BYour riding skills will not be affected by the alcohol.✓CEffects from the alcohol may still remain.✓DYou will be fine as long as you ride slowly.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

If another driver is following you too closely, it is best to:

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ANot worry about them.✓BChange lanes and let them pass.✓CSpeed up.✓DGet off the roadway.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When braking, you should use:

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AOnly the front brake.✓BOnly the rear brake.✓CBoth brakes.✓DEither brake, but never both at the same time.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Which of the following is not an example of a slippery surface?

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AA dirt or gravel road✓BA strip of oil in the center of a lane✓CMud on pavement✓DDry pavement✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

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AInsects.✓BHeadlight glare.✓CNoise.✓DSunshine.✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

Switching to a lower gear is also known as:

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AEngine braking.✓BAcceleration.✓CUpshifting.✓DCoasting.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

Which of the following is not considered protective clothing for a motorcyclist?

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AA jacket✓BBoots✓CGloves✓DA stocking cap✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

A simple way to make your motorcycle easier to see is to:

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ARide with a large flag attached to its frame.✓BRide with the headlight turned on.✓CWave at other drivers.✓DRide on the shoulder whenever possible.✓