COLORADO MOTORCYCLE LICENSE 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. Remind your passenger to tighten his or her hold when you:
All the other answers are correct.
approach surface hazards.
are about to turn sharply.
are about to start from a stop.
2. The front brake is operated by ________________ .
the right hand lever
the right foot pedal
the left hand lever
the left foot pedal
3. Before riding a motorcycle, it's important to check:
tires and wheels.
controls.
chassis.
All of the above.
4. You should roll on the throttle:
when descending a hill.
when preparing to stop.
to help stabilize your bike in a turn.
when passing a row of parked cars.
5. When riding over rain grooves or bridge gratings that cause the motorcycle to weave, you should:
relax, maintain a steady speed and ride straight across.
apply the rear brake.
roll on the throttle
pull in the clutch.
6. Convex mirrors:
None of the other answers is correct.
make cars seem bigger than they are.
make cars seem closer than they really are.
provide a wider view of the road behind than do flat mirrors.
7. Eye protection:
is only needed when riding in bad weather.
None of the other answers is correct.
is only needed if your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield.
should give a clear view to either side.
8. Before changing lanes:
Check your blind spots.
Check your mirrors.
Look over your shoulder.
All of the above.
9. Handlebars should be adjusted so:
your hands are above your elbows.
you can keep your arms straight.
your hands are even with or below your elbows.
you can lock the rear brake more easily.
10. The edge of the road can be extremely dangerous because:
it's where tire tracks left by cars collect.
dirt and gravel provide little traction.
it's where most oil, anti-freeze, and other vehicle fluids collect.
there is poor visibility.
 
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CO Motorcycle Test

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