diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 75fe37fa33..200a90bf69 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ To send us a pull request, please:
 1. Fork the repository.
 2. Modify the source; please focus on the specific change you are contributing.
   If you also reformat all the code, it will be hard for us to focus on your change.
-3. Ensure local tests pass.
+3. Ensure local tests pass. (`colcon test`)
 4. Commit to your fork using clear commit messages.
 5. Send a pull request, answering any default questions in the pull request interface.
 6. Pay attention to any automated CI failures reported in the pull request, and stay involved in the conversation.