Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2
20 questions written from the Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
When is wet pavement especially slippery?
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When is wet pavement especially slippery?
- A Just after it starts to rain, before oil washes away
- B Only when temperatures are below freezing
- C Only on gravel roads
- D After several hours of steady, heavy rain have soaked the road
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A. Just after it starts to rain, before oil washes away
Pavement is most slippery just after it starts to rain, before surface oil washes to the side of the road. Slow down, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes smoothly.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 11
Under Colorado's helmet law, who must wear an approved motorcycle helmet?
- A Only passengers under 16
- B Every operator and passenger of any age
- C Only operators with an instruction permit
- D Every operator and passenger under 18
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D. Every operator and passenger under 18
C.R.S. 42-4-1502 (4.5) says no one may operate or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle or low-power scooter unless each person under 18 is wearing an approved helmet. Adults are not required by this law but a helmet is still the best protection.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 5
During a pre-ride check of the turn signals, what should you confirm?
- A The signals cancel by themselves
- B The signals are brighter than the brake light
- C Only the front signals flash, since the rear ones are hidden by you
- D Both right and left signals work and all four lights flash
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D. Both right and left signals work and all four lights flash
Turn on both the right and left turn signals and make sure all four lights flash. Signals are one of your main ways to tell drivers what you plan to do.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 6
You pass the Colorado motorcycle skills test on a three-wheel motorcycle. What will your license show?
- A The general "M" endorsement for all motorcycles
- B The "3" endorsement, for 3-wheel motorcycles only
- C An instruction permit until you retest on two wheels
- D A separate motorcycle-only license class
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B. The "3" endorsement, for 3-wheel motorcycles only
The skill test you pass decides which endorsement you get. If you pass on a three-wheel motorcycle, the "3" endorsement appears, which allows 3-wheel motorcycles only. To ride a 2-wheel motorcycle you would need the general M endorsement.
Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 5