Colorado Motorcycle Test 01

Obtaining a motorcycle permit is an exciting step towards becoming a licensed rider. Studying the manual and practicing regularly before taking your permit test is essential. Using our practice test and other resources, you can ensure that you have a solid understanding of the material and increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

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Colorado Motorcycle Practice Test 01

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When you release your throttle, what should happen?

It should stay where you left it

It should slowly return to closed

It should snap to halfway closed

It should snap back to closed

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

75 cc or lower

100 cc or lower

50 cc or lower

40 cc or lower

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

Exchange them for eye protection at high speed

Wear them instead of eye protection

Buy prescription ground goggles

Fit them under your eye protection

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

Three wheeled motorcycles

Motorcycles during daylight hours

Quad bikes

Motorcycles less than 300 cc

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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?

You are accompanied by someone approved by your parent/guardian

You are accompanied by a person over 25 years of age

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

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

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What problems can wearing a helmet cause for your visibility?

They can restrict your vision on each side

They stop you seeing the road in front of you

They can prevent you seeing behind

Helmets do not cause visibility problems

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

18 years old

17 years old

19 years old

21 years old

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Why should you check underneath your motorcycle before you ride?

To look for oil and fuel leaks

To see if it's been raining

To check road conditions

To check for debris

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

That they provide good ankle protection

That they are made of leather

That they have steel toe caps

That they reach right up to your knees

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

On the right handlebar

On the left handlebar

On the front brake lever

On the right hand mirror

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

6 months

3 months

1 year

18 months

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Where do the majority of motorcycle crashes occur?

More than 20 miles from home

In 50 mph zones

On Interstate highways

Within 5 miles of setting out

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

Wraparound sunglasses and breathing mask

Large windshield

Plastic face shield

Goggles and bandanna

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

Ride within your limits

Ride at the top end of your ability

Practice getting every ounce you can out of your motorcycle

Push the limits as far as you dare

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

25%

20%

15%

10%

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

Driving record review

All of these

Vision test

Written test

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

On the gas tank

By the right-hand handle grip

By the left-hand handle grip

Next to the fuel cut-off switch

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

Snell Memorial Foundation approved

US Department of Transportation approved

American National Standards Institute approved

British Standards Institute approved

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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?

18 months

2 years

6 months

One year

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

Rear brake

Front and rear brake together

Any of these

Front brake

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

Both left must be working

All four must be working

Both front must be working

Both rear must be working

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

Wool

Synthetic

Heavy denim

Leather

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

It's about the same

3 times

Twice

4 times

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A good winter motorcycle jacket should?

Be waterproof

All of these

Fit snugly at neck, wrists and waist

Be wind resistant

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

Three quarters

A half

A quarter

An eighth

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

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

They don't provide any crash protection

The legs will be too short

They may tear apart at high speeds

They won't be the right color

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

They are all the same

Three-quarter face helmet

Half shell helmet

Fullface helmet

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What does the tachometer on a motorcycle show?

Your engine revolutions

What gear you're in

Total distance travelled

Your oil temperature

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

They can distract you by blowing around

Otherwise they could catch on something in a crash

They prevent your helmet falling off in a crash

They stop your helmet moving from side to side

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Prepare for your Colorado motorcycle permit test

Welcome to our Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test! This prep course will help you ace your motorcycle permit test and safely get you on the road. Whether you’re a new rider or need a refresher, this resource will provide you with all the necessary information and practice questions to pass your exam.

Why Take a Practice Test?

A practice test before your permit exam can significantly increase your chances of passing. Not only does it familiarize you with the format and content of the test, but it also helps identify any knowledge gaps or areas that may require additional studying. Taking multiple practice tests can improve your confidence and reduce test anxiety.

What’s Included in Our Practice Test?

Our practice test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions similar to the ones you’ll encounter on your motorcycle permit exam. These questions cover various topics such as road rules, traffic signs and signals, and safe riding techniques. The best part? There’s no timer—practice at your own pace and review the answers as often as needed.

How to Use This Practice Test

Start by familiarizing yourself with the Colorado Motorcycle Operator Manual. This manual contains all the information you need for your permit test.
Once you feel confident with the material, take our practice test without help or reference materials. This will give you a baseline of your knowledge and areas requiring further study.
After completing the test, review your answers and read the explanations for any questions you got wrong. Please take note of these topics and go back to the manual to study them in more depth.
Repeat this process until you consistently score 90% or higher on our practice test. This indicates that you’re ready to take your permit exam!