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Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Free, full Colorado motorcycle permit test practice right here in your browser — real exam format (25 questions, 80% to pass), diagnostic and adaptive modes, spaced-repetition review, and a readiness dashboard. No signup, no paywall — your progress is saved automatically on this device.

25
Real exam questions
80%
Passing score
495+
Motorcycle questions

Sample Colorado motorcycle permit test questions

  1. The right third of the lane is best when:

    • A. Passing vehicles in the left lane or oncoming traffic
    • B. Making left turns
    • C. On all highways
    • D. In construction zones
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    A. Passing vehicles in the left lane or oncoming traffic — Use the right third when you need to create space from vehicles on your left, like when being passed.

  2. The phrase 'Slow, Look, Press, Roll' describes the steps to:

    • A. Park on a hill
    • B. Negotiate a turn or curve safely
    • C. Check your oil level
    • D. Start the engine when cold
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    B. Negotiate a turn or curve safely — Slow before the turn, look through it, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle to stabilize through the curve.

  3. When should a group of motorcycles switch to single-file formation?

    • A. Only in city traffic
    • B. Only on highways
    • C. When turning, entering curves, or when road or traffic conditions require more space
    • D. Never — staggered is always safer
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    C. When turning, entering curves, or when road or traffic conditions require more space — Switch to single file when turning (each rider can use their ideal line), in curves, in heavy traffic, entering/exiting highways, on narrow roads, or when visibility is reduced.

  4. Wearing earplugs while riding at highway speeds:

    • A. Reduces harmful wind noise while still letting you hear horns and sirens
    • B. Blocks all sound, which is dangerous
    • C. Is illegal in every state
    • D. Improves your fuel economy
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    A. Reduces harmful wind noise while still letting you hear horns and sirens — Properly fitted earplugs cut damaging wind roar but still let important sounds like horns and sirens through.

  5. A decreasing-radius curve is especially dangerous because:

    • A. It always has a blind apex
    • B. The turn tightens as you go through it, requiring more lean than anticipated
    • C. It requires braking mid-turn
    • D. Visibility improves unexpectedly
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    B. The turn tightens as you go through it, requiring more lean than anticipated — A decreasing-radius curve becomes tighter as you proceed, requiring progressively more lean angle. Riders who enter at normal speed may find themselves running wide. Enter blind curves conservatively.

  6. A wobble (tank slapper) is best handled by:

    • A. Fighting it with steering
    • B. Applying front brake hard
    • C. Gripping firmly, easing off throttle, and letting bike stabilize
    • D. Accelerating quickly
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    C. Gripping firmly, easing off throttle, and letting bike stabilize — Don't fight the handlebars. Grip firmly, ease off throttle gradually, keep your weight low, and let the bike settle. Do not brake.

  7. To turn right at higher speeds, you should:

    • A. Push the left handlebar forward
    • B. Keep the handlebars straight
    • C. Pull both handlebars back
    • D. Push the right handlebar forward
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    D. Push the right handlebar forward — Push right, go right. Push left, go left. This is counter-steering—essential for controlling a motorcycle at normal speeds.

  8. If your motorcycle starts to feel unstable or weave at speed, you should first check:

    • A. The radio volume
    • B. The mirror tint
    • C. The color of the fuel tank
    • D. Tire pressure and how the load is distributed
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    D. Tire pressure and how the load is distributed — Underinflated tires or an unevenly distributed load are common causes of weaving, so check both before riding further.

  9. To make yourself more visible at night, you should:

    • A. Only ride in urban areas with streetlights
    • B. Ride with hazard lights flashing
    • C. Slow to 20 mph
    • D. Use high beams when no oncoming traffic is present, wear reflective gear, and ride in the tire tracks
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    D. Use high beams when no oncoming traffic is present, wear reflective gear, and ride in the tire tracks — At night, use high beams (except when oncoming traffic is present), wear reflective gear, and ride in wheel tracks where road reflectors are positioned. Reduce speed to stay within your headlight distance.

  10. When riding a motorcycle, your lane position should:

    • A. Vary based on road conditions and traffic
    • B. Always be in the center
    • C. Always be on the left
    • D. Always be on the right
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    A. Vary based on road conditions and traffic — Adjust your lane position based on traffic, road conditions, and visibility to maximize safety.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Colorado motorcycle permit test?

The Colorado motorcycle permit test has 25 questions, and you need 80% to pass — at least 20 correct answers. The practice tests on this page use the same format.

What score do I need to pass the Colorado motorcycle permit test?

80%. You can miss at most 5 of the 25 questions. The readiness dashboard on this page tracks whether you're consistently scoring above that bar.

Is this Colorado motorcycle permit test practice really free?

Yes. Every practice test on this page and everything in the DMVPrep iPhone app is free — no ads, no paywall, no account.

Where do these motorcycle permit test questions come from?

The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) curriculum and state motorcycle manuals — the same sources the real exams are drawn from. Every question in the DMVPrep app cites its source.

Can I study for the Colorado motorcycle permit test in Spanish?

Yes — the DMVPrep app includes all 3,745+ questions in Spanish, and the whole app works in Spanish.

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