Colorado motorcycle permit test

Practice for the Colorado motorcycle knowledge test: the state's own motorcycle rules plus national riding-safety questions from the Motorcycle Operator Manual.

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Colorado motorcycle rules

Each rule comes from an official state source. Rules change — check the current manual before your test.

In Colorado, who must wear a DOT-approved helmet on a motorcycle? Operators and passengers under 18
In Colorado, who is legally required to wear some form of eye protection on a motorcycle? All riders: operators and passengers
In Colorado, does a motorcycle windshield satisfy the eye protection requirement? No, a windshield is not considered adequate eye protection
In Colorado, may a motorcyclist pass a car within the same lane (lane splitting)? No, it is illegal
In Colorado, a motorcycle may share a lane ("co-ride") with: One other motorcycle
In Colorado, where may a motorcycle passenger ride? On the seat behind the driver or in a sidecar
In Colorado, a minor under 18 must hold a motorcycle instruction permit for how long? 12 months
In Colorado, which endorsement allows you to drive only three-wheel motorcycles? 3