Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026
Practice for the Colorado motorcycle knowledge test for a motorcycle license or endorsement. These questions cover Colorado's lane filtering law, rider training and helmet rules, plus the safe riding skills from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.
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It is run by Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). Practise here for free with 130 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 10, 2026.
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Question 1 of 10
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Answer: B. Filter past vehicles that are stopped in the same direction
Senate Bill 24-079 made lane filtering past stopped traffic legal starting August 7, 2024.
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Question 2 of 10
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Answer: B. 15 mph
You must ride 15 mph or less while filtering.
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Question 3 of 10
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Answer: A. Stopped and going in your direction
Vehicles must be stopped, such as at a red light. Slow-moving traffic does not count.
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Question 4 of 10
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Answer: A. The left side
Filtering is done on the left of the stopped vehicle, without crossing into oncoming traffic.
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Question 5 of 10
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Answer: B. No
Filtering on the right shoulder is not allowed.
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Question 6 of 10
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Answer: B. No, it is still illegal
Only filtering past stopped traffic is legal. Riding between lanes of moving traffic is not.
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Question 7 of 10
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Answer: D. Rejoin traffic
The law requires you to rejoin traffic once the stopped vehicles begin to move.
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Question 8 of 10
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Answer: D. No
The filtering law covers motorcycles, not e-bikes or electric scooters.
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Question 9 of 10
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Answer: C. Get an endorsement at a driver license office without further testing
MOST completion cards can be taken to a driver license office to receive an endorsement without more tests.
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Question 10 of 10
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Answer: B. Operators and passengers 17 and under
Colorado's helmet law covers operators and passengers 17 and under.
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What to know before the test
- Since August 7, 2024 (Senate Bill 24-079), motorcyclists may filter past vehicles that are stopped in the same direction.
- When filtering, you must ride 15 mph or less, pass on the left of the stopped vehicle, and rejoin traffic when it starts moving.
- Filtering is not allowed on the right shoulder or across the center line. Lane splitting between moving vehicles is still illegal.
- Colorado State Patrol MOST course completion cards can be taken to a driver license office to get an endorsement without further testing.
- Colorado requires helmets for operators and passengers 17 and under.
Frequently asked questions
Is lane splitting legal in Colorado?
No. Lane splitting between moving vehicles is illegal. Since August 2024, lane filtering past stopped traffic is legal at 15 mph or less.
What are the lane filtering rules in Colorado?
Traffic must be stopped and going your way, you ride at 15 mph or less, you pass on the left of the stopped vehicle, and you never use the shoulder or cross the center line.
Can I skip the Colorado motorcycle tests?
Completing a Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) course gives you a card you can take to a driver license office to get your endorsement without further testing.
Who must wear a helmet in Colorado?
Operators and passengers 17 and under.