CO DMV Motorcycle Licensing 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Colorado, are motorcyclists legally allowed to share a lane (lane split) with other vehicles?
- Yes — lane splitting is fully legal
- No — lane splitting is illegal in Colorado (Correct answer)
- Yes — but only on highways above 55 mph
- Only in designated urban zones
Correct answer: No — lane splitting is illegal in Colorado
Lane splitting — riding between lanes of traffic — is illegal in Colorado.
Question 2: What does Colorado law say about carrying a passenger on a motorcycle?
- Passengers are never allowed on motorcycles
- The motorcycle must be designed for a passenger and the rider must have a full endorsement, not just a permit (Correct answer)
- Any rider with a permit can carry a passenger
- Passengers must hold a separate endorsement
Correct answer: The motorcycle must be designed for a passenger and the rider must have a full endorsement, not just a permit
In Colorado, carrying a passenger is only allowed on motorcycles designed for two riders, and the operator must hold a full motorcycle endorsement — not just a permit.
Question 3: In Colorado, what equipment is required for a motorcycle to be street-legal?
- Engine, wheels, and a seat are sufficient
- Headlight, tail light, brake light, mirrors, horn, and muffler among other requirements (Correct answer)
- Only headlights and brakes
- GPS navigation and a roll cage
Correct answer: Headlight, tail light, brake light, mirrors, horn, and muffler among other requirements
Colorado requires street-legal motorcycles to have headlights, tail lights, brake lights, mirrors, a horn, adequate brakes, and a working muffler among other equipment.
Question 4: Are motorcycle riders in Colorado required to use their headlight during daytime hours?
- No — headlights are for nighttime only
- Yes — Colorado requires motorcycle headlights to be on at all times (Correct answer)
- Only on highways
- Only in rain or fog
Correct answer: Yes — Colorado requires motorcycle headlights to be on at all times
Colorado law requires motorcycles to operate with headlights illuminated at all times, day and night, to increase visibility.
Question 5: What is the maximum width of a motorcycle handlebar allowed in Colorado?
- 26 inches
- 30 inches
- 36 inches (Correct answer)
- There is no width restriction
Correct answer: 36 inches
Colorado limits motorcycle handlebar width to no more than 36 inches for safe lane operation.
Question 6: In Colorado, may a licensed motorcyclist operate a three-wheeled motorcycle with their standard motorcycle endorsement?
- No — a separate three-wheel endorsement is required
- Yes — the standard M endorsement covers three-wheeled motorcycles (Correct answer)
- Only if the three-wheeler is under 500cc
- Only with a CDL
Correct answer: Yes — the standard M endorsement covers three-wheeled motorcycles
Colorado's standard motorcycle endorsement covers three-wheeled motorcycles, so no additional endorsement is required.
CO DMV Motorcycle Licensing 2
In Colorado, are motorcyclists legally allowed to share a lane (lane split) with other vehicles?