Take 2026 Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test 8

QUESTION 1 / 25

If taking a long trip, you should:

Choose one answer below.

ATry to minimize the number of rest breaks.✓BUse artificial stimulants, like caffeine, if you feel drowsy.✓CDress warmly to avoid getting too cold during the ride.✓DSchedule more than 12 hours of riding a day.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

How can a motorcycle operator discourage lane sharing by other drivers?

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ABy giving dirty looks to other drivers✓BBy riding in the center portion of the lane✓CBy riding in the left portion of the lane✓DBy riding in a zigzag pattern✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should ride:

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AIn the front of the group.✓BRight behind the leader.✓CAt the back of the group.✓DWherever they are most comfortable.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

How many alcoholic drinks need to be consumed before a rider may begin to feel the effects?

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AOne✓BThree to four✓CSix✓DMore than eight✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Usually, a good way to handle a tailgater is to:

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AMove onto the shoulder to get out of their way.✓BSpeed up and put distance between you and the tailgater.✓CIgnore them.✓DChange lanes and let them pass.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:

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ATo see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.✓BTo look for vehicles changing lanes.✓CTo watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.✓DTo see if someone is planning to turn behind you.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, it is best to:

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ADownshift.✓BAccelerate.✓CGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually.✓DGradually apply your brakes.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

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AThe road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.✓BYour arms.✓CThe road in front of your motorcycle.✓DThe side of the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

How can you discourage another vehicle from sharing your lane?

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ARide in the middle of your lane.✓BRide in the left portion of your lane.✓CRide in the right portion of your lane.✓DSwerve from side to side in your lane.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should position themselves:

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AJust behind the leader.✓BIn front of the group.✓CAt the tail end of the group.✓DBeside the leader.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

When riding at night, you should travel:

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AMore slowly than you would during the day under similar conditions.✓BAt the speed you would travel during the day under similar conditions.✓CFaster than you would during the day under similar conditions.✓DOn the shoulder of the road so other vehicles can see you.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

When riding through a curve, a group of motorcyclists should:

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ARide in a staggered formation.✓BRide in a single-file formation.✓CRide in a side-by-side formation.✓DUse both lanes if possible.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Choose one answer below.

AIncorrect tire pressure.✓BBrakes that are not working properly.✓CA balanced load.✓DExcessive wind.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

If attempting to brake in a curve, you should:

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ABrake more gradually than you would on a straightaway.✓BBrake as hard as you would on a straightaway.✓CWait until you are not in the curve to brake.✓DOnly use the rear brake.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

When riding at night, how should your following distance compare to your following distance during the day?

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AYou should allow a longer following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓BYou should allow a shorter following distance when following another vehicle at night.✓CYou should always maintain the same following distance regardless of the time of day.✓DFollowing distance really doesn’t matter.✓

QUESTION 16 / 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 well as goggles.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A properly-fitted motorcycle:

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AAllows the rider to touch the ground with their feet while seated.✓BHas a seat even with the rider's waist.✓CHas a seat that is 10 inches above the rider's waist.✓DHas a seat that is 10 inches below the rider's waist.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Which of the following will best protect your eyes from wind?

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AEyeglasses✓BSunglasses✓CA windshield✓DGoggles✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When entering a turn, a rider should:

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ASpeed up.✓BReduce their speed.✓CMove their shoulders to match the angle of the turn.✓DSit up as high as possible.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

A passenger should never:

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AWear a helmet.✓BLean when the operator leans.✓CWear clothing that is tight.✓DRide sidesaddle.✓

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

The human body rids itself of about one alcoholic drink per hour. If a person consumes seven drinks in three hours, how many drinks likely remain in that person’s system three hours after their final drink?

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ATwo✓BThree✓CFour✓DFive✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When securing a load, you should place the load:

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AAs high as possible.✓BAs low as possible.✓COn a sissy bar.✓DOnly on one side of the motorcycle.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

When riding in fog, you should:

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AUse your high beam headlight.✓BUse your low beam headlight.✓CUse no lights.✓DAlternate between the low and high beams.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Engine braking:

Choose one answer below.

AIs illegal.✓BIs slowing down by turning the engine off.✓CIs slowing down by downshifting.✓DIs not encouraged because of the damage it does to the engine.✓