MOTORCYCLE PERMIT TEST COLORADO QUESTIONS
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Before taking a trip, a safe rider makes a point to: correct answer • Wear the right
gear.
• Check the motorcycle equipment.
• Become familiar with the motorcycle.
BRAKE LIGHT correct answer Try both controls and make sure each one turns on
the brake light.
BRAKE LIGHT SAFETY: correct answer Your motorcycle's brake light is usually not
as noticeable as the brake lights on a car. Help othersnotice you by flashing the
foot brake lightly before youslow down, especially, when slowing more quickly
than others expect (e.g. turning off a highway, turning into driveways, when
others are following too closely).
BREAKS: correct answer Try the front and rear brake one at a time. Makesure
each one feels firm and holds the motorcycle whenthe brake is fully applied.
CLOTHING: correct answer Most crashes occur in daylight. Wear bright clothing to
increase your chances of being seen. Remember, your body is half the visible
surface area of the rider/cycle unit.
CLUTCH AND THROTTLE correct answer Make sure they work smoothly. The
throttle should snap back when you let go.
, DECIDE correct answer Decide when, where, and how to act based on types of
hazards you encounter: • Single Hazard
• Multiple Hazards
• Stationary • Moving
EXECUTE correct answer In high potential risk situations, such as in-
tersections, cover the clutch and both brakes to reduce the time you need to
react. To create more space and minimize risk from any hazard:
• Communicate your presence with Lights and/or horn. • Adjust your speed by
accelerating, stopping or slowing. • Adjust your position and/or direction.
FEET: correct answer Keep your feet firmly on the foot pegs to main- tain balance.
Don't drag your feet. If your foot catches on something, you could lose control of
the motorcycle. Keep your feet near the controls so you can get to the controls
quickly if needed. Also, don't let your toes point downward - they may get caught
between the road and foot peg.
FLUIDS: correct answer Oil and fuel levels. Look under the motorcycle for signs of
oil and gas leaks.
HANDS: correct answer Hold the handle grips firmly. Keep your gripover rough
surfaces. Start with your right wrist down. This will help you keep from
accidentally using too much throttle - especially if you need to reach for the brake
suddenly. Also, adjust the handlebars so your hands are even with, or below your
elbows. This allows you to use the proper muscles for precision steering.
HEADLIGHT AND TAILIGHT correct answer Test your dimmer switch to make sure
both high and low beams are working.
WITH ACCURATE ANSWERS
Before taking a trip, a safe rider makes a point to: correct answer • Wear the right
gear.
• Check the motorcycle equipment.
• Become familiar with the motorcycle.
BRAKE LIGHT correct answer Try both controls and make sure each one turns on
the brake light.
BRAKE LIGHT SAFETY: correct answer Your motorcycle's brake light is usually not
as noticeable as the brake lights on a car. Help othersnotice you by flashing the
foot brake lightly before youslow down, especially, when slowing more quickly
than others expect (e.g. turning off a highway, turning into driveways, when
others are following too closely).
BREAKS: correct answer Try the front and rear brake one at a time. Makesure
each one feels firm and holds the motorcycle whenthe brake is fully applied.
CLOTHING: correct answer Most crashes occur in daylight. Wear bright clothing to
increase your chances of being seen. Remember, your body is half the visible
surface area of the rider/cycle unit.
CLUTCH AND THROTTLE correct answer Make sure they work smoothly. The
throttle should snap back when you let go.
, DECIDE correct answer Decide when, where, and how to act based on types of
hazards you encounter: • Single Hazard
• Multiple Hazards
• Stationary • Moving
EXECUTE correct answer In high potential risk situations, such as in-
tersections, cover the clutch and both brakes to reduce the time you need to
react. To create more space and minimize risk from any hazard:
• Communicate your presence with Lights and/or horn. • Adjust your speed by
accelerating, stopping or slowing. • Adjust your position and/or direction.
FEET: correct answer Keep your feet firmly on the foot pegs to main- tain balance.
Don't drag your feet. If your foot catches on something, you could lose control of
the motorcycle. Keep your feet near the controls so you can get to the controls
quickly if needed. Also, don't let your toes point downward - they may get caught
between the road and foot peg.
FLUIDS: correct answer Oil and fuel levels. Look under the motorcycle for signs of
oil and gas leaks.
HANDS: correct answer Hold the handle grips firmly. Keep your gripover rough
surfaces. Start with your right wrist down. This will help you keep from
accidentally using too much throttle - especially if you need to reach for the brake
suddenly. Also, adjust the handlebars so your hands are even with, or below your
elbows. This allows you to use the proper muscles for precision steering.
HEADLIGHT AND TAILIGHT correct answer Test your dimmer switch to make sure
both high and low beams are working.
