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Colorado motorcycle permit practice test

It's based on Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336). Practise Colorado's own motorcycle rules below, then the full motorcycle manual tests.

Colorado motorcycle rules

PermitAge 15-16 must complete an approved MOST course (Colorado State Patrol program per DMV page) before the permit. Under 18: parent/guardian Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship; hold the permit 12 months and be 16 before adding the endorsement. Supervision: immediate, proximate supervision by an adult 21+ with a Colorado motorcycle-endorsed license (minors need parent permission to ride with someone other than the MOST instructor or signing parent) (handbook p. 3; C.R.S. 42-2-106).
Skills test or courseOption 1: written exam, instruction permit, then the motorcycle skills test (MSF-based, six exercises; registered, insured motorcycle over 50cc; fails on points, unsafe act, four stalls) at a State Driver's License Office or certified third-party tester. Option 2: complete a MOST course and present the waiver card at a driver license office appointment, no further testing. Endorsement M (2- and 3-wheel) or 3 (3-wheel only).
Helmet lawPartial: operators and passengers under 18 must wear an approved helmet (C.R.S. 42-4-1502(4.5), handbook p. 3).
Eye protectionRequired for all operators and passengers (C.R.S. 42-4-232, handbook p. 4).
PassengersNo state-specific passenger rule in the handbook beyond passenger foot pegs advice (p. 14); passengers under 18 need a helmet.
Lane splitting or filteringLane filtering legal (since 2023): a two-wheeled motorcycle may pass a vehicle in the same lane when that vehicle and vehicles in adjacent lanes are stopped and there is room to pass safely at no more than 15 mph (Colorado Driver Handbook DR 2337, 2025, p. 23). Lane splitting in moving traffic is not covered by this allowance. The 2018 motorcycle handbook (p. 9) predates the law and still says not to ride between rows of stopped cars.

Colorado motorcycle law questions

23 questions

  1. Question 1Which Colorado endorsement allows you to ride both 2- and 3-wheel motorcycles?

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    B: M. The general motorcycle endorsement 'M' covers 2- and 3-wheel motorcycles; endorsement '3' is for 3-wheel motorcycles only. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  2. Question 2If you pass the Colorado motorcycle skills test on a three-wheel motorcycle, which endorsement appears on your license?

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    C: 3. Passing the skills test on a three-wheel motorcycle results in endorsement '3', for 3-wheel motorcycles only. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  3. Question 3Does Colorado still issue new 'Motorcycle Only' licenses?

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    A: No; the motorcycle endorsement is added to a regular or CDL license. Colorado no longer issues new Motorcycle Only licenses; the M endorsement is part of a regular or CDL license. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  4. Question 4In Colorado, a low-power scooter (50cc or less) requires:

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    D: At least a basic driver's license. Low-power scooters don't qualify as motorcycles, but you need at least a basic driver's license to ride one on public streets. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  5. Question 5What is the minimum age to add a motorcycle endorsement to a Colorado driver's license?

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    C: 16. You must be at least 16 years old and pass all required examinations. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  6. Question 6How long must a Colorado rider under 18 hold a motorcycle instruction permit before adding the endorsement?

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    C: 12 months. Riders under 18 must hold the motorcycle instruction permit for 12 months and be 16 before adding the endorsement. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  7. Question 7What must a Colorado applicant between 15 and 16 complete before receiving a motorcycle instruction permit?

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    A: An approved Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST) program. Applicants 15 to 16 must complete a MOST program and show proof before the permit is issued. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  8. Question 8Who must sign for a Colorado motorcycle instruction permit for an applicant under 18?

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    C: A parent or guardian, on an Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship. For applicants under 18, a parent or guardian must sign an Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  9. Question 9Who must supervise a Colorado motorcycle instruction permit holder?

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    B: An adult 21 or older with a valid Colorado license endorsed for motorcycles, giving immediate, proximate supervision. The permit allows riding under the immediate, proximate supervision of an adult 21 or older with a valid Colorado motorcycle-endorsed license. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  10. Question 10Is the DR 2324 Drive Time Log Sheet required for a Colorado minor adding an M or 3 endorsement?

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    D: No. The drive time log required for a regular license is not necessary for adding the M or 3 endorsement. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  11. Question 11How can a Colorado rider add a motorcycle endorsement without further testing?

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    A: Complete a MOST course and present the completion (waiver) card at a driver license office. Riders who pass a MOST course take the completion card to a driver license office by appointment and get the endorsement without further testing. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing; DMV I'm a Motorcycle Driver page, page 3.

  12. Question 12Under Colorado law, which motorcycle riders must wear an approved helmet?

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    A: Operators and passengers under 18. C.R.S. 42-4-1502(4.5): no one may operate or ride as a passenger on a motorcycle or low-power scooter unless each person under 18 wears an approved helmet. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 2.1 Wear the Right Gear (Helmet), page 3.

  13. Question 13Under Colorado law, who must use eye protection on a motorcycle?

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    A: Operators and passengers. Eye protection for motorcycle operators and passengers is required by C.R.S. 42-4-232. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): Eye and Face Protection, page 4.

  14. Question 14What must you show before taking the Colorado motorcycle skills test?

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    D: Valid proof of insurance and registration for the test motorcycle. You must show valid proof of insurance and registration, and the motorcycle gets a safety check. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 16. Motorcycle Operator Skills Test, page 16.

  15. Question 15For the Colorado motorcycle skills test, the motorcycle's engine must be rated at:

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    B: Over 50cc. The engine size of the test motorcycle must be rated over 50cc. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 16. Motorcycle Operator Skills Test, page 16.

  16. Question 16How many riding exercises are on the Colorado motorcycle skills test?

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    D: Six. The test consists of six riding exercises measuring vehicle control and hazard response. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 16. Motorcycle Operator Skills Test, page 16.

  17. Question 17Stalling how many times can end the Colorado motorcycle skills test?

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    A: Four. The test may be ended for point accumulation, an unsafe act, stalling four times, or not following instructions. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 16. Motorcycle Operator Skills Test, page 16.

  18. Question 18On the Colorado 2-wheel skills test cone weave, how far apart are the five cones?

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    B: 12 feet. The 2-wheel cone weave has five cones spaced 12 feet apart (the 3-wheel weave uses three cones 18 feet apart). Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 16. Motorcycle Operator Skills Test, page 16.

  19. Question 19At about what speed do you approach the quick stop and obstacle swerve on the Colorado skills test?

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    B: 12 to 18 mph. Both exercises are performed from approximately 12 to 18 mph. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 16. Motorcycle Operator Skills Test, page 16.

  20. Question 20Who may give the Colorado motorcycle driving skills test?

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    D: A State Driver's License Office or a certified third-party tester. You can take the skills test at a State Driver's License Office or with a certified third-party tester. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 1. Motorcycle Operator Licensing, page 3.

  21. Question 21Under Colorado law, when may a two-wheeled motorcycle pass a vehicle in the same lane (lane filtering)?

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    C: When the other vehicle and the vehicles in adjacent lanes are stopped and there is room to pass at no more than 15 mph. Lane filtering is allowed when the vehicle being passed and vehicles in adjacent lanes are stopped and the motorcycle can pass safely at no more than 15 mph. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): Colorado Driver Handbook DR 2337: Sharing the Road with Motorcyclists (Lane Filtering), page 23.

  22. Question 22What is the maximum speed for lane filtering by a motorcycle in Colorado?

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    A: 15 mph. A two-wheeled motorcycle may filter past stopped vehicles at a speed no greater than 15 mph. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): Colorado Driver Handbook DR 2337: Sharing the Road with Motorcyclists (Lane Filtering), page 23.

  23. Question 23What does the Colorado motorcycle handbook say a passenger must have?

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    A: Their own foot pegs. The passenger must have their own foot pegs; without firm footing a passenger can fall off and pull you off too. Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336): 13.1 Passengers, page 14.

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Manual: Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336). Source: Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (Colorado Department of Revenue), checked 2026-10-27.