Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

In this completely free practice test for the Colorado Motorcycle License, you’ll find 30 multiple choice questions designed to assess your knowledge of motorcycle driving, road rules, and traffic signs, all of which are explained in the Colorado Motorcycle Operator’s Handbook. If you are unable to obtain a passing score on this test, review the operator’s handbook until you feel confident that you know the material.

Colorado Motorcycle Permit Test - Quiz 01

A good winter motorcycle jacket should?

a. Be waterproof

b. Be wind resistant

c. All of these

d. Fit snugly at neck, wrists and waist

Question 1 of 30

Where do the majority of motorcycle crashes occur?

a. In 50 mph zones

b. On Interstate highways

c. More than 20 miles from home

d. Within 5 miles of setting out

Question 2 of 30

For how long must you have held your motorcycle instruction permit before you can qualify for the 'M' endorsement if under 18 years of age?

a. 6 months

b. 2 years

c. One year

d. 18 months

Question 3 of 30

If you crash going less than 30 mph, wearing a helmet reduces the likelihood of head injury by how much?

a. A half

b. A quarter

c. Three quarters

d. An eighth

Question 4 of 30

What is the largest two wheeled vehicle you can ride in Colorado without an 'M' endorsement on your license?

a. 40 cc or lower

b. 75 cc or lower

c. 50 cc or lower

d. 100 cc or lower

Question 5 of 30

If you're not wearing a helmet in a crash, how much more likely are you to die from head injuries?

a. 3 times

b. 4 times

c. It's about the same

d. Twice

Question 6 of 30

What's the most important reason for always fastening your helmet straps when you ride?

a. They stop your helmet moving from side to side

b. They prevent your helmet falling off in a crash

c. Otherwise they could catch on something in a crash

d. They can distract you by blowing around

Question 7 of 30

Under Colorado law, an approved motorcycle helmet must be worn by all operators and passengers of motorcycles if they are under what age?

a. 16

b. 17

c. 21

d. 18

Question 8 of 30

Over 50% of riders in accidents have been using their motorcycle for less than?

a. 1 year

b. 6 months

c. 18 months

d. 3 months

Question 9 of 30

If you are in a motorcycle crash, what is the chance of you receiving a head or neck injury?

a. 15%

b. 25%

c. 10%

d. 20%

Question 10 of 30

Which of these must you pass to achieve a Colorado 'M' endorsement on your license?

a. Vision test

b. Driving record review

c. All of these

d. Written test

Question 11 of 30

When you release your throttle, what should happen?

a. It should stay where you left it

b. It should snap back to closed

c. It should slowly return to closed

d. It should snap to halfway closed

Question 12 of 30

Why should you check underneath your motorcycle before you ride?

a. To check for debris

b. To look for oil and fuel leaks

c. To check road conditions

d. To see if it's been raining

Question 13 of 30

Why won't any normal set of waterproof overalls do for a rain suit?

a. They won't be the right color

b. They may tear apart at high speeds

c. The legs will be too short

d. They don't provide any crash protection

Question 14 of 30

What's the best way to gain experience on a motorcycle?

a. Ride at the top end of your ability

b. Push the limits as far as you dare

c. Ride within your limits

d. Practice getting every ounce you can out of your motorcycle

Question 15 of 30

In Colorado, if you are under the age of 18, you can only ride on your motorcycle instruction permit without a MOST instructor or the person who signed your affidavit of liability if?

a. You are accompanied by a person over 25 years of age

b. You are accompanied by someone approved by your parent/guardian

c. You are accompanied by a person who has held a motorcycle license in Colorado for 10 years or more

d. You are accompanied by a person on a motorcycle in excess of 500 cc

Question 16 of 30

When you try to push your motorcycle forward, you should be able to hold it stationary with?

a. Front and rear brake together

b. Rear brake

c. Any of these

d. Front brake

Question 17 of 30

What problems can wearing a helmet cause for your visibility?

a. They stop you seeing the road in front of you

b. They can prevent you seeing behind

c. They can restrict your vision on each side

d. Helmets do not cause visibility problems

Question 18 of 30

An approved motorcycle helmet is one which, as a minimum, meets what standard?

a. British Standards Institute approved

b. Snell Memorial Foundation approved

c. American National Standards Institute approved

d. US Department of Transportation approved

Question 19 of 30

Where can you find the engine cut-off switch on a normal motorcycle?

a. On the gas tank

b. By the left-hand handle grip

c. Next to the fuel cut-off switch

d. By the right-hand handle grip

Question 20 of 30

If you have a '3' endorsement on your Colorado driving license, but no 'M', you are only entitled to ride?

a. Three wheeled motorcycles

b. Motorcycles less than 300 cc

c. Motorcycles during daylight hours

d. Quad bikes

Question 21 of 30

If you have to wear eyeglasses to ride, you should?

a. Buy prescription ground goggles

b. Fit them under your eye protection

c. Wear them instead of eye protection

d. Exchange them for eye protection at high speed

Question 22 of 30

Which of these materials will NOT give you adequate protection when riding?

a. Wool

b. Heavy denim

c. Leather

d. Synthetic

Question 23 of 30

When you are riding on your motorcycle instruction permit, the person supervising you must be at least?

a. 18 years old

b. 21 years old

c. 17 years old

d. 19 years old

Question 24 of 30

What does the tachometer on a motorcycle show?

a. Your engine revolutions

b. Total distance travelled

c. Your oil temperature

d. What gear you're in

Question 25 of 30

Which of these helmets gives you the highest level of protection?

a. Fullface helmet

b. Three-quarter face helmet

c. Half shell helmet

d. They are all the same

Question 26 of 30

Where on a normal motorcycle would you find the turn signal switch?

a. On the right hand mirror

b. On the right handlebar

c. On the left handlebar

d. On the front brake lever

Question 27 of 30

What is the minimum in terms of turn signals you should have?

a. All four must be working

b. Both front must be working

c. Both rear must be working

d. Both left must be working

Question 28 of 30

Was the only way to protect your whole face and eyes when riding?

a. Goggles and bandanna

b. Wraparound sunglasses and breathing mask

c. Plastic face shield

d. Large windshield

Question 29 of 30

Which of these should be an essential consideration when choosing your motorcycle boots?

a. That they reach right up to your knees

b. That they have steel toe caps

c. That they provide good ankle protection

d. That they are made of leather

Question 30 of 30

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Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 01

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