Colorado Motorcycle Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 6

1. Vraag 1 van 20

   A car is passing you from behind. Where in your lane should you ride?

   • AOn the shoulder
   • BOn the lane line
   • CClose to the passing car
   • DIn the center portion of your lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. In the center portion of your lane

   The center keeps you away from the passing car, its mirrors, things thrown from windows and blasts of wind.

2. Vraag 2 van 20

   In the diagram, which lane position is the left third of the lane, next to the center line?

   • APosition 2
   • BPosition 1
   • CPosition 3
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Position 1

   Lane position 1 is the left third of the lane.

3. Vraag 3 van 20

   Who should carry passengers or large loads?

   • AOnly experienced riders
   • BAnyone with a permit
   • CNew riders who want practice
   • DAnyone, after one ride
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Only experienced riders

   Extra weight changes how the motorcycle handles, balances, speeds up and slows down.

4. Vraag 4 van 20

   A car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What should you do?

   • AAssume the driver has seen you
   • BSpeed up to get through first
   • CSlow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes
   • DRide close behind a truck
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Slow down, pick a lane position where the driver can see you, and cover your brakes

   Reduce speed, be visible and be ready to stop. Never assume a driver sees you.

5. Vraag 5 van 20

   How should you ride when carrying a passenger?

   • ABrake later than usual
   • BA little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space
   • CFollow other vehicles more closely
   • DFaster, to keep your balance
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. A little slower, start slowing earlier, and leave more space

   With a passenger, the motorcycle takes longer to speed up and to stop.

6. Vraag 6 van 20

   When you follow a car, where should you ride?

   • ARight beside the rear bumper
   • BWhere the driver can see you in the rearview mirror
   • CIn the driver's blind spot
   • DClose to the road edge
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Where the driver can see you in the rearview mirror

   Riding in the center of the lane usually puts you in the middle of the driver's rearview mirror.

7. Vraag 7 van 20

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

   • ACarburetor
   • BClutch
   • CChassis
   • DCargo
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Chassis

   The second C is Chassis: the frame, suspension, chain or belt, and fasteners.

8. Vraag 8 van 20

   You will ride a borrowed motorcycle for the first time. What should you do?

   • ALearn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it
   • BAssume it is just like yours
   • CRide fast to test it
   • DSkip the pre-ride check
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Learn where its controls are and ride carefully until you are used to it

   Controls and handling differ between motorcycles. Get familiar with them in a safe place first.

9. Vraag 9 van 20

   Many motorcycles have convex (curved) mirrors. How do they make other vehicles look?

   • AUpside down
   • BExactly as far as they are
   • CCloser than they really are
   • DFarther away than they really are
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Farther away than they really are

   Convex mirrors show a wider view, but cars look farther away than they are. Judge distances with care.

10. Vraag 10 van 20

    Where should you look as you go through a turn?

    • AAt the center line
    • BThrough the turn, toward where you want to go
    • CDown at your front wheel
    • DStraight ahead, not into the turn
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Through the turn, toward where you want to go

    Turn your head and look through the turn to where you want to go. The motorcycle tends to go where you look.

11. Vraag 11 van 20

    Where should your knees be while you ride?

    • AResting on the handlebars
    • BPointing out to the sides
    • CSpread wide apart
    • DAgainst the gas tank
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Against the gas tank

    Keeping your knees against the tank helps you keep your balance as the motorcycle turns.

12. Vraag 12 van 20

    In the diagram, the car ahead has just passed line A. How long should it take you to reach line A?

    • AHalf a second
    • BExactly five seconds
    • CAt least two seconds
    • DOne second
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second following distance in normal conditions.

13. Vraag 13 van 20

    On a long ride, how often should you stop and get off the motorcycle?

    • AEvery six hours
    • BNever, if you feel fine
    • CAt least every two hours
    • DOnly when you need fuel
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. At least every two hours

    Fatigue affects control and judgment. Take frequent breaks.

14. Vraag 14 van 20

    A dog starts to chase your motorcycle. What should you do?

    • AStop and wait for it to leave
    • BSlow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind
    • CSwerve toward it
    • DKick at the dog
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Slow down as you approach, then speed up and leave it behind

    Downshift and approach slowly. As you reach the dog, accelerate away. Never kick at it.

15. Vraag 15 van 20

    Which is one of the most common motorcycle crashes at intersections?

    • AA car stopping on a railroad crossing
    • BA rear-end crash at a toll booth
    • CA car turning left in front of the motorcycle
    • DA car backing into a parked motorcycle
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A car turning left in front of the motorcycle

    Drivers turning left often fail to see an oncoming motorcycle or misjudge its speed.

16. Vraag 16 van 20

    You are riding past a row of parked cars. Where in your lane should you ride?

    • AOn the shoulder
    • BToward the left side of your lane
    • COn the center line
    • DClose to the parked cars
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Toward the left side of your lane

    Staying left keeps you away from doors opening and people stepping out between cars.

17. Vraag 17 van 20

    How should you sit so you can steer well?

    • ASo your elbows touch your knees
    • BSo your hands are above your shoulders
    • CSo your arms are slightly bent
    • DSo your arms are locked straight
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. So your arms are slightly bent

    Sit far enough forward that your arms are slightly bent. This lets you press on the handlebars without strain.

18. Vraag 18 van 20

    Where should a beginner ride in a group?

    • ANext to another rider
    • BRight behind the leader
    • CAt the very back
    • DIn the lead
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Right behind the leader

    Placing less experienced riders just behind the leader lets more experienced riders watch them from behind.

19. Vraag 19 van 20

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

    • ASignals
    • BSpeed
    • CStands
    • DSeat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Stands

    S is Stands: the side stand and center stand should hold the motorcycle and spring back up.

20. Vraag 20 van 20

    Item 6 in the diagram shows boots. How high should riding boots be?

    • ABelow the ankle
    • BOnly knee-high boots are safe
    • CAny height, if they are leather
    • DHigh enough to cover your ankles
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. High enough to cover your ankles

    Sturdy boots that cover the ankles protect them and give support. Soles should be hard and slip-resistant.

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