Free Colorado Motorcycle Practice Test (2026)
Study for the Colorado Motorcycle endorsement (M) on a Colorado driver license knowledge test: a Colorado module on the state's helmet, permit and rider-course rules, core lessons on safe riding, instant explanations and a timed simulation.
Colorado motorcycle license at a glance
A motorcycle written test (plus the basic driver written test if you don't have a license), a vision test, and a motorcycle skills test at a state office or certified third-party tester, unless you present a MOST waiver card. The number of questions and passing score of the motorcycle test are not published.
Colorado motorcycle rules
| Rule | In Colorado |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | A motorcycle instruction permit is available at 15 if you first complete an approved motorcycle safety course (required under 16, and for everyone under 21 starting January 1, 2027). You must be at least 16 to add the M endorsement. |
| Helmet and eye protection | Operators and passengers under 18 must wear an approved motorcycle helmet (C.R.S. 42-4-1502(4.5)); for adults a helmet is recommended but not required. Eye protection is required by law for all motorcycle operators and passengers (C.R.S. 42-4-232). dmv.colorado.gov |
| Rider training course | Motorcycle Operator Safety Training (MOST), approved by the Colorado State Patrol. It is required before a permit for riders under 16, and for all riders under 21 starting January 1, 2027. Passing a MOST course gives you a license waiver card, so you can add the endorsement without the DMV written and skills tests. dmv.colorado.gov |
| Skills test waiver | Yes (req. <16; <21 in 2027) |
Colorado motorcycle permit restrictions
- You may ride only under the immediate supervision of an adult 21 or older who holds a valid Colorado license endorsed for motorcycles.
- Riders under 18 must hold the motorcycle permit for 12 months before adding the endorsement, and a DR 2460M Affidavit of Liability (Motorcycle) must be signed.
- Under 18, if you are not riding with your MOST instructor or the parent or guardian who signed your affidavit, you need their permission to ride with another qualified adult.
How to get a Colorado Motorcycle endorsement (M) on a Colorado driver license
- If you are under 16 (or under 21 starting January 1, 2027), complete a Colorado State Patrol-approved MOST course before applying for the permit.
- Option 1: pass the motorcycle written exam at a DMV office and buy a motorcycle instruction permit ($20 for a REAL ID permit).
- Practice under the supervision of an adult 21 or older with a motorcycle endorsement; riders under 18 hold the permit for 12 months.
- Pass the motorcycle skills test at a state driver license office or with a certified third-party tester.
- Option 2: complete a MOST course and bring your original MOST license waiver card instead of taking the DMV tests.
- At a DMV appointment (not online, by mail or by phone), buy a new driver license with the M endorsement ($2 endorsement fee on top of the license fee).
Tip: Many motorcycle crashes involve a car turning left in front of the rider. Expect questions about being seen, lane position and intersections, in addition to the state rules above.
Sample Colorado motorcycle questions
1. What is the minimum age to add a motorcycle endorsement to a Colorado driver license?
- 15
- 16
- 17
- 18
Show answer
Correct answer: 16. You must be at least 16 and pass the required exams (or present a MOST waiver card) to add the M or 3 endorsement. Source: dmv.colorado.gov
2. If you are under 18, how long must you hold a motorcycle instruction permit before adding the endorsement?
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
Show answer
Correct answer: 12 months. Colorado law requires minors under 18 to hold the motorcycle permit for 12 months before the endorsement is added. Source: dmv.colorado.gov
3. Under Colorado law, who must wear an approved motorcycle helmet?
- Operators and passengers under 18
- All riders of any age
- Only operators under 21
- Only passengers
Show answer
Correct answer: Operators and passengers under 18. C.R.S. 42-4-1502(4.5) says no one may operate or ride as a passenger unless each person under 18 wears an approved helmet. Source: dmv.colorado.gov
Topics covered on the knowledge test
- Protective gear: helmets, eye protection and clothing
- Controls, pre-ride inspection (T-CLOCS) and starting out
- Lane position, following distance and being seen
- Braking, swerving and cornering
- Intersections, blind spots and road hazards
- Carrying passengers and cargo
- Group riding, alcohol and fatigue
Frequently asked questions
Is lane splitting legal in Colorado?
Riding between moving cars is not allowed. Since August 7, 2024, lane filtering is legal: you may pass between stopped vehicles at 15 mph or less when lanes are wide enough, but not on the shoulder, to the right of the rightmost lane or in oncoming lanes. This law is set to expire September 1, 2027.
Does a MOST course replace the DMV tests?
Yes. If you pass a MOST course, you bring your original license waiver card to a DMV appointment and add the endorsement with no further testing. Colorado doesn't accept out-of-state MSF cards, except those earned on a military base.
What does a '3' endorsement mean?
The '3' endorsement allows you to ride only three-wheel motorcycles. You get it if you pass your skills test on a three-wheel motorcycle; the 'M' endorsement covers both two- and three-wheel motorcycles.
Is this motorcycle practice test free?
Yes. Every lesson, practice round and simulation is free, with no sign-up.
More Colorado tests
Colorado DMV practice test Colorado road signs test Colorado CDL test DMV handbooks
Official sources
- Official Colorado Motorcycle Operator's Handbook (DR 2336)
- Colorado rider training
- Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles
The Colorado rules and questions on this page were checked in October 2026 against the official motorcycle manual, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles website or Colorado law. When a detail is not published by an official source, we leave it out instead of guessing. Confirm current rules with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. PracticePermit.us is not affiliated with any government agency. How we write and check our questions.
Leave a Reply
More free practice tests