Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 25

   What does "Slow, Look, Press, Roll" describe?

   • AThe steps for making a turn
   • BHow to park on a hill
   • CHow to start the engine
   • DHow to pass a car
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. The steps for making a turn

   To turn: slow before the turn, look through it, press the handgrip to lean, and roll on the throttle.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   Why might you tap your brake to flash the brake light before slowing?

   • ATo test the bulb
   • BTo warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow
   • CTo signal a lane change
   • DBecause it is required at every stop
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. To warn drivers behind you who may not expect you to slow

   Flashing your brake light helps before a sharp turn off a fast road or before pulling off the road.

3. Question 3 sur 25

   How should you brake on a slippery surface?

   • AUse both brakes gently
   • BUse only the front brake, hard
   • CUse only the rear brake, hard
   • DDo not brake at all
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Use both brakes gently

   On slippery roads, reduce speed, avoid sudden moves and use both brakes gently.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   When should your headlight be on?

   • AOnly at night
   • BAt all times, day and night
   • COnly in the rain
   • DOnly in tunnels
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. At all times, day and night

   A headlight that is on in daylight makes a motorcycle much easier to notice.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   Your front wheel starts to wobble. What should you do?

   • AGrip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking
   • BBrake hard
   • CFight the wobble with sharp steering
   • DSpeed up to stop the wobble
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Grip the handlebars firmly and close the throttle gradually, without braking

   Do not fight the wobble or brake. Ease off the throttle, move your weight forward and down, and pull off when you can.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Item 1 in the diagram is a full-face helmet. Which type of helmet gives the most protection?

   • AA half helmet
   • BA full-face helmet
   • CA three-quarter (open-face) helmet
   • DA cap with a sun visor
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. A full-face helmet

   A full-face helmet covers your face and chin as well as your head, so it protects the most.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   On a wet road, which part of the lane is usually best?

   • AThe shoulder
   • BOver the painted lines
   • CThe tire tracks left by cars
   • DThe oily center strip
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The tire tracks left by cars

   Car tire tracks are often the driest and cleanest part of the lane.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   Just before your front wheel hits an object, what should you do?

   • ABrake hard
   • BPull in the clutch
   • CRoll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end
   • DLean back and stiffen your arms
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Roll on the throttle slightly to lighten the front end

   A little throttle just before impact lightens the front wheel so it rides over the object more easily.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   When should a riding group switch to single file?

   • AOnly in parking lots
   • BOn long straight roads
   • CIn curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway
   • DNever
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. In curves, in turns, and when entering or leaving a highway

   Single file gives each rider room to choose a line in curves and turns.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What should you do before changing lanes?

    • ACheck your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot
    • BOnly sound your horn
    • COnly check your mirrors
    • DSpeed up first
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot

    Mirrors do not show everything. A head check covers your blind spots.

11. Question 11 sur 25

    How do you measure your following distance, as shown in the diagram?

    • AWatch the driver's brake lights
    • BWhen the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it
    • CLook at your speedometer
    • DCount car lengths
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. When the vehicle ahead passes a fixed point, count seconds until you reach it

    Pick a fixed point. When the vehicle ahead passes it, count. If you reach it before two seconds, you are too close.

12. Question 12 sur 25

    Where should you carry cargo on a motorcycle?

    • ABehind the rear axle
    • BLow and forward, over or in front of the rear axle
    • CHigh on the passenger seat
    • DHanging from the handlebars
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Low and forward, over or in front of the rear axle

    Keeping weight low and forward helps handling. Weight high or far back can make the motorcycle unstable.

13. Question 13 sur 25

    How does alcohol affect a rider?

    • AIt slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts
    • BIt has no effect if you eat first
    • CIt only matters after five drinks
    • DIt improves focus
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. It slows reactions and weakens judgment, even in small amounts

    Riding takes balance and quick decisions. Alcohol harms both, so the safest choice is not to drink and ride.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    What is T-CLOCS used for?

    • AChecking your motorcycle before you ride
    • BPlanning a group ride
    • CChoosing a lane position
    • DMeasuring following distance
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Checking your motorcycle before you ride

    T-CLOCS is a checklist for inspecting your motorcycle before each ride.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    If you need to brake and swerve, when should you brake?

    • ABefore or after the swerve, never during it
    • BOnly with the front brake during the swerve
    • CYou should never brake at all
    • DDuring the swerve
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Before or after the swerve, never during it

    Braking while swerving can cause a skid. Separate the two actions.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    How should you cross a pavement seam or tracks that run parallel to your path?

    • AEdge across slowly at a slight angle
    • BMove away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees
    • CCross them at full speed at any angle
    • DRide along on top of them
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Move away from them, then cross at an angle of at least 45 degrees

    Edging across a parallel seam can catch your tires. Cross at 45 degrees or more with a quick, sharp turn.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the T stand for?

    • ATools
    • BThrottle
    • CTurn signals
    • DTires and wheels
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Tires and wheels

    T-CLOCS: Tires and wheels, Controls, Lights and electrics, Oil and other fluids, Chassis, Stands.

18. Question 18 sur 25

    In T-CLOCS, what does the first C stand for?

    • AChain
    • BClothing
    • CControls
    • DCargo
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Controls

    The first C is Controls: levers, pedals, cables, hoses and the throttle.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    How can you tell a helmet meets the US federal safety standard?

    • AIt weighs more than 5 pounds
    • BIt has a visor
    • CIt has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218
    • DIt is painted a bright color
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. It has a DOT label showing it meets FMVSS 218

    Helmets that meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 218 carry the DOT symbol from the maker.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    In the staggered formation shown, where does the leader (rider 1) ride?

    • AIn the right part of the lane
    • BExactly in the center
    • COn the shoulder
    • DIn the left part of the lane
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. In the left part of the lane

    The leader rides in the left part of the lane. The second rider stays in the right part.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Your engine seizes (locks up) while riding. What should you do?

    • ABrake hard and keep the clutch out
    • BTry to restart it while moving
    • CSqueeze the clutch lever and pull off the road
    • DShift down quickly
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Squeeze the clutch lever and pull off the road

    Squeezing the clutch disconnects the locked engine from the rear wheel.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    On most motorcycles, how do you use the rear brake?

    • AWith the pedal at your right foot
    • BWith the lever at your left hand
    • CWith the pedal at your left foot
    • DWith the lever at your right hand
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. With the pedal at your right foot

    The rear brake pedal is usually in front of the right footrest.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    About how far ahead should you scan for hazards?

    • AAbout 2 seconds ahead
    • BAbout 30 seconds ahead
    • CAbout 12 seconds ahead
    • DOnly to the vehicle in front
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. About 12 seconds ahead

    Look about 12 seconds ahead so you have time to spot and avoid hazards.

24. Question 24 sur 25

    A driver is tailgating you and you can't change lanes. What should you do?

    • ASlow down a little to open more space in front of you
    • BSpeed up a lot
    • CStop in your lane
    • DBrake hard to warn them
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Slow down a little to open more space in front of you

    Extra space ahead gives you and the tailgater more time to stop. If you can, change lanes and let them pass.

25. Question 25 sur 25

    When should you use the front brake?

    • AOnly above 30 mph
    • BEvery time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake
    • CNever on wet roads
    • DOnly in an emergency
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Every time you slow down or stop, together with the rear brake

    Use both brakes every time you slow or stop, so using the front brake becomes a habit.

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