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2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 5
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Why should a load be placed low on a motorcycle?
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A
If a load is too high, it raises the center of gravity.
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B
If a load is too high, it may interfere with the turn signals.
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C
It may be difficult to see over a load that is placed too high.
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D
Others can't see your load if it is low.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
If you accidentally lock your rear wheel while braking on a good traction surface, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep it locked until you come to a complete stop.
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B
Release the rear brake and only use the front brake.
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C
Release the rear brake, then quickly re-apply it.
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D
Release the rear brake and down shift.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A face shield should:
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A
Allow a clear view to both sides.
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B
Prevent air from passing through it.
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C
Be tight enough to prevent glasses from fitting underneath it.
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D
Should not fasten too tightly.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
In general, the body gets rid of almost ______ per hour.
Choose one answer below.
A
One drink
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B
Two drinks
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C
Three drinks
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D
Four drinks
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Under ideal conditions, you should maintain a minimum following distance of:
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A
One second.
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B
Two seconds.
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C
Three seconds.
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D
Four seconds.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
The best lane position:
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A
Is always the right portion of the lane.
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B
Is always the center portion of the lane.
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C
Is always the left portion of the lane.
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D
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.
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QUESTION 7 / 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 8 / 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 9 / 25
When riding with a passenger, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Maintain your usual space cushion.
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B
Brake later than usual.
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C
Ride a little more slowly than usual.
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D
Ride a little faster than usual.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
As you slow or stop, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shift up through the gears.
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B
Shift down through the gears.
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C
Take the bike out of gear.
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D
Stay in the same gear.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
When riding downhill on a motorcycle with a sidecar:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stopping will be easier than when riding without a sidecar.
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B
Stopping will take longer than when riding without a sidecar.
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C
You cannot stop.
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D
Stopping is about as easy as it is when riding without the sidecar.
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QUESTION 12 / 25
If you are riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings and your motorcycle begins to weave, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Brake suddenly.
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B
Steer in a weaving pattern.
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C
Relax, maintain a steady speed, and ride straight across the grooves.
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D
Move to the leftmost portion of the lane.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
If you are being chased by a dog, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kick it away.
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B
Stop until the animal loses interest.
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C
Swerve around the animal.
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D
Approach the animal slowly, then speed up.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A major effect of alcohol consumption is:
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A
Heightened riding abilities.
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B
The slowing down of bodily functions.
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C
Increasing nervousness.
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D
Increasing alertness.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
A motorcyclist's cushion of space:
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A
Should always stay the same.
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B
Should vary according to riding conditions.
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C
Is not necessary in most situations.
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D
Should be avoided to keep traffic moving safely.
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QUESTION 16 / 25
In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean? Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-motorcycle/vt-sig.png
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up.
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B
Danger ahead.
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C
Stop.
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D
Merge.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Rain suits:
Choose one answer below.
A
Should not be used.
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B
Should not balloon when riding.
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C
Are not needed since motorcycles shouldn't be operated in the rain.
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D
Should tear easily.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Motorists entering a highway from an entrance ramp to your right may not see your motorcycle. To help the entering drivers, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sound your horn.
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B
Flash your lights.
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C
Move to the left portion of your lane so they can share the lane, if necessary.
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D
Move into another lane, if necessary.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
If your friend has been drinking alcohol, it is a good idea to do any of the following, except:
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A
Arrange for a safe ride home for your friend.
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B
Occupy your friend with activities to distract them from drinking.
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C
Keep your friend from leaving until they are sober.
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D
Allow your friend to ride their motorcycle.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
If only one alcoholic drink is consumed:
Choose one answer below.
A
Judgment and riding abilities can still be affected.
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B
There is usually no effect on the body.
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C
There is an effect on the body, but it only lasts for a short time.
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D
There is an effect on the body, but it can be eliminated by drinking coffee.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Most crashes happen:
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At speeds greater than 55 mph.
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B
After several hours of riding.
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C
On short trips.
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D
On long trips.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn your headlight off.
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B
Ride with your headlight on.
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C
Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
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D
Ride as closely as possible to the vehicle ahead.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When riding in a group, motorcyclists:
Choose one answer below.
A
Do not need space cushions.
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B
Should increase their space cushions.
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C
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
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D
Should maintain adequate space cushions.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
To best control a motorcycle, a rider should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Sit with their arms fully extended.
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B
Use their arms to hold their body up.
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C
Keep their knees away from the gas tank.
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D
Keep their feet firmly on the footrests.
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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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