Take Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test Practice Questions - Colorado Motorcycle Endorsement Written Knowledge Test Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

How many questions are on the Colorado DMV motorcycle written knowledge test?

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A20 questions✓B25 questions✓C30 questions✓D46 questions✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

What is the passing score on the Colorado motorcycle knowledge test?

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A70% (18 of 25)✓B80% (20 of 25)✓C84% (21 of 25)✓D92% (23 of 25)✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Under Colorado's MOST (Motorcycle Operator Safety Training) program, completion of an approved MOST course allows a rider to:

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ASkip the written knowledge test only, but still take the skills test✓BSkip the on-cycle skills test at the DMV when applying for an endorsement✓CRenew an expired motorcycle endorsement without any testing✓DRide without a motorcycle endorsement for one year✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Colorado law requires which of the following riders to wear a DOT-approved helmet?

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AAll motorcycle riders and passengers regardless of age✓BOnly operators and passengers under 18 years of age✓COnly operators of motorcycles with engines over 600cc✓DOnly operators on freeways with speed limits above 55 mph✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

Colorado law requires every motorcycle operator to wear eye protection that meets which standard?

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AA clear windshield is sufficient eye protection✓BAny sunglasses, regardless of construction✓CA helmet visor, goggles, or eyeglasses with safety-glass lenses✓DEye protection is recommended but not required in Colorado✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a Colorado motorcycle rider 21 or older?

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A0.05%✓B0.08%✓C0.10%✓D0.04%✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Colorado has a zero-tolerance law for motorcycle riders under 21. At what BAC can an underage rider be charged?

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A0.01% or higher✓B0.02% or higher✓C0.05% or higher✓D0.08% or higher✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Colorado generally prohibits lane splitting between moving vehicles, but as of August 2024, what limited form of lane movement is legal?

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ARiding side-by-side with another motorcycle in the same lane✓BLane filtering between stopped vehicles at low speed in the same direction✓CPassing on the right shoulder of any highway✓DRiding on the painted lane line at highway speed✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Although other vehicles cannot share a lane, Colorado law allows one specific exception. Which is it?

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AA motorcycle may share a lane with a passenger car if going the same speed✓BTwo motorcycles may ride side-by-side in the same lane✓CThree or more motorcycles may share a lane on highways✓DMotorcycles may share a lane with bicycles at any time✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Colorado law requires that a passenger on a motorcycle must:

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ASit in front of the operator✓BRide on a seat behind the operator or in an attached sidecar, with their feet on footrests✓CBe at least 21 years old✓DWear earplugs at all times✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

Before every ride, riders are taught to use a T-CLOCS pre-ride inspection. The "T" in T-CLOCS stands for:

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AThrottle✓BTires and wheels✓CTurn signals✓DTransmission✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

On most motorcycles, the front brake is controlled by:

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AThe left handgrip lever✓BThe right handgrip lever✓CThe left foot pedal✓DThe right foot pedal✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Which brake provides the majority of a motorcycle's stopping power in a straight-line stop?

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AThe front brake✓BThe rear brake✓CThe engine brake only✓DBoth brakes contribute equally✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which left-hand control on a motorcycle disconnects power from the engine to the rear wheel?

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AThrottle✓BClutch lever✓CChoke✓DFront brake lever✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

On a standard motorcycle, the gear pattern from neutral going up through the gears is:

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A1 down, then all up — neutral is between 1st and 2nd✓BAll gears go up from neutral✓CAll gears go down from neutral✓DNeutral is at the top of the pattern✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

The best way to take a turn on a motorcycle is to:

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ABrake hard during the turn✓BSlow before entering, look through the turn, press the handgrip to lean, then roll on the throttle through the turn✓CLean only with your shoulders and keep speed constant✓DAccelerate hard while entering the turn✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

Counter-steering on a motorcycle traveling faster than about 15 mph means:

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ATurning the handlebars in the same direction you want to go✓BPressing the handgrip on the side you want to lean toward — press left, lean left, go left✓CUsing your body weight only to steer✓DUsing the rear brake to change direction✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

Where should you look while taking a curve on a motorcycle?

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AAt the front tire✓BAt the painted center line✓CThrough the curve to where you want to exit✓DDown at the road just in front of the bike✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is the safest body position for high-speed riding on a motorcycle?

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ALeaning back to relax✓BArms locked straight to brace against wind✓CKnees slightly squeezing the tank, elbows relaxed and bent, weight slightly forward✓DStanding on the footpegs✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

When stopping quickly in a straight line, you should:

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AUse only the rear brake to avoid a front-wheel skid✓BSqueeze the front brake progressively while applying the rear brake; keep the bike straight✓CSlam both brakes as hard as possible at once✓DPull in the clutch first and coast to a stop✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

If your front wheel begins to skid during hard braking, you should:

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AHold the lever harder until the wheel locks completely✓BRelease the front brake immediately, then reapply it more gently✓CPull in the clutch and grab the rear brake✓DTurn the handlebars sharply to redirect the bike✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

If the rear wheel locks during braking and skids, the best response is to:

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ARelease the rear brake only if the rear is not severely out of line, otherwise keep it locked until stopped✓BRelease both brakes at once✓CTwist the throttle to spin the rear wheel free✓DLean the motorcycle harder into the slide✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

To swerve quickly around an obstacle on a motorcycle, you should:

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ABrake hard before and during the swerve✓BPress the handgrip in the direction you want to swerve, then immediately press the other to recover✓CLean your body but keep the bike vertical✓DPull in the clutch and coast through the swerve✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

If you must swerve and brake to avoid a hazard, you should:

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ABrake first, then swerve — or swerve first, then brake; never do both at the same time✓BBrake and swerve simultaneously to save time✓CLock both brakes during the swerve✓DDrop the bike to avoid a collision✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

The SIPDE strategy used by motorcyclists stands for:

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AStop, Inspect, Press, Drive, Exit✓BScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute✓CSignal, Indicate, Pass, Decelerate, Engage✓DSearch, Inspect, Plan, Drive, Evaluate✓