COLORADO DMV MOTORCYCLE 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. When you ride over an obstacle on the road, you can absorb shock by:
slightly lifting yourself out of the motorcycle seat by standing on the foot pegs.
shifting your weight to the front.
trying to hit the object with the front wheel on an angle.
increasing your speed to maximize bumps.
2. Where is a crash most likely to occur?
At intersections.
In residential areas.
On multi-lane roads.
In school zones.
3. When are motorcycles permitted to ride side by side in a single lane?
Never.
When riding on a one-way street.
When riding at night.
Always.
4. Motorcycle passengers must have their own:
seat.
helmet.
footrests.
All of the above.
5. When riding in a group, ____________ is the best way to keep ranks close and maintain an adequate space cushion.
pairing up
the staggered formation
the single-file formation
None of the above.
6. Which of the following is the best way to secure cargo?
Metal chains
Cable ties
Elastic cords
Nylon rope
7. When you need to swerve, remember to:
never swerve in a turn.
always brake before swerving.
brake while swerving.
brake before or after – never while swerving.
8. To turn your motorcycle, press on the handgrip in the direction of the turn and:
keep your body straight.
lean in the same direction.
look straight ahead.
pull in the clutch.
9. For railroad tracks that run parallel to your course, move far enough away from the tracks to cross at an angle of at least:
45°
180°
90°
30°
10. Before changing lanes:
Look over your shoulder.
Check your blind spots.
Check your mirrors.
All of the above.
 
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CO Motorcycle Test

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