COLORADO MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST

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Riding a motorcycle requires special skills and knowledge beyond those required for driving a car. To earn your motorcycle license in Colorado, you must pass a knowledge test and an on-cycle skill test. In the Basic Rider Course you will learn motorcycling skills through on-cycle training as well as in the classroom. Knowledge test questions are based on information and practices from the Colorado Motorcycle Handbook, which is a supplement to the Colorado Driver Handbook. The test consists of 25 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 21 questions (84%).
1. What lane position should you ride in when you are being passed from behind?
Left or right
Left
Center or left
Center
2. When riding in a group, motoryclists should ride in a single-file formation:
on highways.
at all times.
in school zones.
when entering a highway.
3. When riding in a group, ensure the group stays together by:
riding in a single-file formation.
checking your mirrors frequently.
pairing up.
placing beginners in the middle of the group.
4. When making a turn, it is best to change gears ___________ the turn.
after
while in
before, during, or after
before you enter
5. You should adjust your side mirrors:
at a designated service center.
before mounting your motorcycle.
before starting your motorcycle.
while riding your motorcycle.
6. When the engine locks, you should:
squeeze the clutch lever to disengage the engine from the rear wheel.
pull off the road and stop.
check the oil.
Take the steps described in all the other answers, in the appropriate order.
7. If the front wheel locks:
grab at the front brake.
roll on the throttle.
release the front brake immediately, then reapply it.
keep it locked.
8. When it starts to rain, it's better to avoid riding in the _______ lane position.
wet
left
left or right
center
9. You should increase your following distance:
in heavy traffic.
on single-lane roads.
during the day.
when it is windy.
10. You should check your mirrors when you are:
stopped at an intersection.
about to change lanes.
about to slow down.
in any of the above situations.
 
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CO DMV Motorcycle Test

Number of questions: 25
Correct answers to pass:21
Passing score:84%
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