Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 3

20 questions written from the Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), with an explanation and page citation for every answer.

Question 1 of 20
Basic vehicle control

Why should you start riding with your right wrist down?

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  1. Why should you start riding with your right wrist down?

    • A To keep the front brake lever out of easy reach of your fingers
    • B To reduce wind pressure on your arm
    • C To let you shift gears with your hand
    • D To avoid accidentally using too much throttle
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    D. To avoid accidentally using too much throttle

    Holding the grips with your right wrist down helps keep you from accidentally adding too much throttle, especially if you reach for the front brake suddenly.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 7

  2. How will a motorcycle feel if the front tire goes flat?

    • A The engine will lose power
    • B The brakes will grab suddenly
    • C The back will jerk from side to side
    • D The steering will feel heavy
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    D. The steering will feel heavy

    You will seldom hear a tire go flat, so learn the feel. A flat front tire makes the steering feel heavy; a flat rear tire makes the back of the motorcycle jerk from side to side.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 14

  3. Where do most motorcycle/automobile collisions occur?

    • A On interstate highways
    • B In parking lots
    • C On rural curves
    • D At intersections
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    D. At intersections

    Most motorcycle/automobile collisions occur at intersections. An intersection can be anywhere other traffic may cross your path, so using SIPDE there is critical.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 11

  4. When it starts to rain, where in the lane should you ride?

    • A On the painted lane markings
    • B Along the very edge of the road
    • C In the center of the lane
    • D In the tire tracks left by cars
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    D. In the tire tracks left by cars

    The center of a lane can become dangerous when wet. When it starts to rain, ride in the tire tracks left by cars; often the left tire track is the best position.

    Source: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336), page 12