COLORADO DMV 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. When traveling behind a car, ride ______, where the driver is most likely to see you.
in the left part of the lane
in the driver's blind spot
in the center portion of the lane
in the right part of the lane
2. When the engine “locks”, it is usually:
out of balance.
broken.
wobbling.
low on oil.
3. What is a benefit of riding in the center lane position?
Your space cushion is maximized.
It prevents others from sharing your lane.
It allows you to go faster.
It helps you maintain a constant speed.
4. The best lane position to ride in is:
the right lane position.
the left lane position.
the one where you are most likely to be seen.
the center lane position.
5. If you take a turn too fast:
you should keep your arms straight and apply both brakes.
other drivers may overreact and brake too hard.
you should shift into a higher hear to improve stability.
you may end up crossing into another lane of traffic.
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