Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is (a) keeping them on the footrests.

Use your feet to maintain balance by keeping them on the foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is down.

To avoid using too much throttle, you should start with your right wrist down.

Not quite. The answer is Stop and wait for the pedestrian to cross the road.

If you approach a crosswalk that a pedestrian has just stepped into, you should stop before the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing the road.

Not quite. The answer is Low clearance ahead

This sign indicates that this roadway's vertical clearance here is 12'6" (twelve feet six inches). Vehicles taller than this should not proceed on this roadway. In the United States, trucks can legally be over 13 feet tall.

Not quite. The answer is a front wheel lock.

Grabbing the front brake can result in a front wheel lock. Apply the brake with steady pressure.

Not quite. The answer is must not exceed the speed limit.

When passing another vehicle, you must not exceed the speed limit.

Not quite. The answer is raise yourself off the seat to absorb the shock.

If you are riding over an obstacle on the road, the best way to absorb the shock is to raise yourself slightly off the seat and let your knees and elbows absorb the shock.

Not quite. The answer is Straight within your lane as shown in image A

Usually it is safer to ride straight within your lane to cross tracks, as shown in image A. Turning to take tracks head-on (at a 90-degree angle) can be more dangerous because your path may carry you into another lane of traffic.

Not quite. The answer is be placed firmly on the foot pegs.

To help maintain balance, your feet should be placed firmly on the foot pegs.

Not quite. The answer is wear safety goggles or a face shield.

If your motorcycle is not equipped with a windshield, both you and any passenger must wear safety goggles or face shields.

Not quite. The answer is When you are descending a large hill

Checking your mirrors is least important when descending a large hill.

Not quite. The answer is increase your following distance.

If your motorcycle will take longer to stop, you should increase your following distance so that you will have more time to stop.

Not quite. The answer is an upcoming side road.

This sign shows a side road ahead. Watch for vehicles entering from that direction.

Not quite. The answer is guide drivers into certain traffic lanes.

Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones in both day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and inform them that part of the road or street ahead is closed.

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Upon an adult Colorado driver's first conviction of DWAI, his or her sentence will include no less than the following: 8 points added to his or her driving record, a $200 fine, 2 days in jail, and 24 hours of community service.

Source: Possible Penalties for Drinking and Driving and/or Drugs and Driving, Alcohol and Driving, Driving Under the Influence, Colorado Driver Handbook

Not quite. The answer is twist it back and forth to free it.

If your throttle sticks while riding, try to twist it back and forth to free it.

Not quite. The answer is search the road ahead.

In order to avoid hazardous situations, you should search the road ahead for possible hazards and dangers you might be approaching.

Not quite. The answer is Over-the-counter drugs do not impair your ability to drive safely.

Besides alcohol, there are many substances that can affect your ability to safely operate a vehicle. These include many prescription drugs (such as tranquilizers) and many over-the-counter medications for allergies and colds, which can make you drowsy. If you are taking any medication, be sure to check the label for warnings about the medication’s effects before you start to drive. If you are not sure it is safe to take the drug and drive, you should ask your doctor or pharmacist about any side effects.

Not quite. The answer is shift gears

When making turns, it is best to shift gears before entering a turn.

Not quite. The answer is When you are riding on ice

To maintain balance and safety on ice, skim the surface of the road with your feet. If the motorcycle starts to fall, you can steady it with your feet.