Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.

Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.

Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.

Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

Be an equally as effective as a face shield.

Offer the same protection as a windshield.

Provide protection for your entire face.

You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.

You should only use the front brake.

You should only use the rear brake.

You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.

Colorado Motorcycle Driving Permit Test-4 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

In hot weather, wearing a riding jacket:

Can help protect against heat exhaustion and dehydration.
Is discouraged because it can cause heat-related problems.
Should only be done if the jacket is a light color.
Is not important.

Q.2

A plastic, shatter-resistant face shield protects the wearer from:

Insects.
Headlight glare.
Noise.
Sunshine.

Q.3

Motorcycle riders:

Should wear hearing protection at all times to prevent hearing damage.
Should only wear hearing protection during long rides.
Should not wear hearing protection because it will muffle other noises, such as horns and sirens.
Do not need to use hearing protection if they are using a helmet.

Q.4

When an operator's left arm is bent at the elbow and pointing upward, it means the operator:

Plans to turn left.
Is about to stop.
Plans to turn right.
Is about to slow down.

Q.5

If your front tire locks while braking, you should:

Keep the brake engaged until you come to a full stop.
Release both brakes and coast to a stop.
Release the brake lever and use only the rear brake.
Release the brake lever until the tire regains traction.

Q.6

On which of the following surfaces does a motorcycle have the best traction?

Dry pavement
Gravel
Snow
Leaves

Q.7

When in traffic, motorcycles need:

Much less distance to stop than cars.
Less distance to stop than cars.
As much distance to stop as cars.
More distance to stop than cars.

Q.8

When passing parked cars, which part of the lane should you usually use?

The left portion of the lane
The center portion of the lane
The right portion of the lane
Either the left or right portion of the lane

Q.9

Braking in a turn is:

Easier than braking on a straightaway.
More difficult than braking on a straightaway.
Done safely by using the front brake only.
Done safely by using the rear brake only.

Q.10

The best lane position:

Is always the right portion of the lane.
Is always the center portion of the lane.
Is always the left portion of the lane.
Varies based on road, weather, and traffic conditions.

Q.11

When looking through a turn, you should:

Turn both your head and your shoulders to get a better look.
Turn just your head, not your shoulders.
Use only your mirrors.
Only move your eyes, not your head.

Q.12

In the context of group riding, what does the hand signal pictured mean?

Speed up.
Danger ahead.
Stop.
Merge.

Q.13

An experienced rider:

Changes positions within their lane as conditions change.
Stays in one portion of a lane at all times.
Weaves within the lane to be more visible.
Travels only on the oily portion of the lane.

Q.14

When adjusting your mirrors, you should focus on:

The road behind and to the side of your motorcycle.
Your arms.
The road in front of your motorcycle.
The side of the motorcycle.

Q.15

If your motorcycle starts to wobble, you should:

Accelerate out of the wobble.
Use the brakes immediately.
Grip the handlebars firmly and gradually close the throttle.
Downshift.

Q.16

A wobble, or shaking of the front wheel and handlebars, may be caused by:

Incorrect tire pressure.
Brakes that are not working properly.
A balanced load.
Excessive wind.

Q.17

When choosing a lane position, you should consider:

Whether or not other drivers will see you.
How many cars are on the road ahead.
Which portion of the lane will result in a shorter trip.
If you can pass more vehicles in a certain position than in another.

Q.18

When riding in a group, inexperienced riders should be placed:

In the front of the group.
Just behind the lead rider.
At the back of the group.
Anywhere within the group.

Q.19

When riding with a passenger, you should:

Ride faster than usual.
Rider more slowly than usual.
Start slowing later than usual.
Try to squeeze into smaller gaps in traffic.

Q.20

Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) are designed to:

Prevent skidding and wheel lock-up.
Prevent brakes from activating if the roadway is dry.
Apply brakes automatically.
Warn you when your brake pad needs replacing.

Q.21

Goggles will:

Protect only your eyes.
Be an equally as effective as a face shield.
Offer the same protection as a windshield.
Provide protection for your entire face.

Q.22

When riding in a group, motorcyclists:

Do not need space cushions.
Should increase their space cushions.
Should reduce their usual space cushions by half.
Should maintain adequate space cushions.

Q.23

When riding in a group, the best way to keep ranks close while maintaining an adequate safety cushion is to ride:

In pairs.
In a staggered formation.
In a single-file line.
In a passing formation.

Q.24

If you must brake and swerve to avoid a hazard, you should:

Either brake then swerve or swerve then brake.
Brake and swerve at the same time.
Choose to either brake or swerve.
Not swerve and only use the front brake to stop.

Q.25

For routine braking:

You should only use the front brake.
You should only use the rear brake.
You should alternate between the front and rear brakes to maximize the life of the brakes.
You should always use both the front and rear brakes at the same time.