Question 1 of 25Licensing and insurance (Colorado)
Practice test 1 of 10 — Colorado permit test
Practice test 1 questions
Question 2 of 25Sharing the road (Colorado)
Under Colorado's 2022 law, what may bicyclists 15 and older do at a stop sign when the way is clear?
Question 3 of 25Road signs
What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?
Question 4 of 25Right of way (Colorado)
You are entering a Colorado roundabout and a bus is coming. What does state law require?
Question 5 of 25Safe driving and hazards
What is the main danger of driving when angry or upset?
Question 6 of 25Turning, passing and lanes
You are waiting to turn left with oncoming traffic. How should you hold your front wheels?
Question 7 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Colorado)
In the Colorado handbook's penalty table for drivers 21 and older, how many points does a first DWAI carry?
Question 8 of 25Road signs
Green signs on a highway show:
Question 9 of 25Safe driving and hazards
Why is driving at night riskier than in the day?
Question 10 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties
You drank a lot late last night. Could you still be impaired the next morning?
Question 11 of 25Licensing and insurance (Colorado)
You fail the drive test in Colorado. When may you take it again?
Question 12 of 25Speed and following distance
Why do you need more following distance behind a motorcycle?
Question 13 of 25Road signs
A round yellow sign is used to warn of:
Question 14 of 25Right of way
You and a driver on your right stop at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?
Question 15 of 25Sharing the road
Why is it dangerous to cut in front of a large truck?
Question 16 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Colorado)
In Colorado, where is it against the law to have an open container of alcohol or marijuana?
Question 17 of 25Right of way
A bus has stopped at a crosswalk to let people cross. You are in the next lane. What should you do?
Question 18 of 25Safe driving and hazards
Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?
Question 19 of 25Sharing the road
You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?
Question 20 of 25Speed and following distance
Why is following too closely dangerous?
Question 21 of 25Speed and following distance
How can you check your following distance?
Question 22 of 25Emergencies and equipment
When should you use your hazard warning lights?
Question 23 of 25Safe driving and hazards
When should you turn on your headlights?
Question 24 of 25Safe driving and hazards
On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?
Question 25 of 25Safe driving and hazards
Why is texting while driving so dangerous?
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Question 1: C. 12 months
Colorado requires minors "to have an instruction permit for 12 months before applying for a driver license."
Handbook: Minor Drivers — Application for driver license
Question 2: A. Treat it as a yield sign
Colorado bicyclists ages 15 and older "may now treat stop signs as yield signs" when the intersection is clear.
Handbook: Bicyclists — Colorado laws regarding motorists and bicyclists
Question 3: B. A median will split the two directions
This sign warns that a divided highway begins, so a median will split the two directions of traffic.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs
Question 4: D. You must yield to the bus
Colorado law requires drivers to yield in a roundabout to "a truck, bus, emergency vehicle or recreational vehicle."
Handbook: Lane Controls — Roundabout lane
Question 5: D. You may take more risks
Strong feelings make you take more risks and pay less attention, so wait until you are calm before you drive.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving
Question 6: A. Straight ahead until you start to turn
Keep the wheels straight. If you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.
Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Turns
Question 7: D. 8 points
A first DWAI in Colorado carries "8" points toward suspension in the penalty table, so 8 points.
Handbook: Driving Under the Influence — Table 1
Question 8: D. Directions, exits and distances
Green guide signs show directions, exits and how far it is to places ahead.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors
Question 9: B. You cannot see as far or as clearly
At night you cannot see as far or as clearly, so it is harder to spot hazards in time.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather
Question 10: A. Yes, alcohol can still be in your blood
Yes. After heavy drinking, alcohol can still be in your blood the next morning, even after sleep.
Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you
Question 11: B. The next business day
If you fail the Colorado drive test, "you must wait until the next business day before retaking the test."
Handbook: Getting a Driver License — Driving Skills Test
Question 12: A. It can often stop in a shorter distance
A motorcycle can often stop in a shorter distance than a car, so leave more space behind it.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance
Question 13: A. A railroad crossing ahead
The round yellow sign is used to give advance warning of a railroad crossing.
Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors
Question 14: B. The driver on your right
When two drivers stop at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections
Question 15: C. It needs much more distance to stop
A loaded truck needs much more distance to stop than a car, so it may not be able to stop for you.
Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Large trucks and buses
Question 16: A. In the passenger area of a car on a public road
Colorado bans an open container of alcohol or marijuana "in the passenger area of a motor vehicle" on a public road.
Handbook: Driving Under the Influence — Driving Under the Influence
Question 17: A. Stop, and do not pass the bus
When a vehicle has stopped at a crosswalk for people crossing, stop too and do not pass it; it can hide people in front of it.
Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians
Question 18: A. Slow down and grip the wheel firmly
Strong crosswinds can push your car. Slow down and keep a firm grip on the wheel.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather
Question 19: A. Let the cyclist pass, then turn
Yield to the cyclist in the bike lane. Let them go by, then make your turn behind them.
Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Bicycles
Question 20: B. You may not be able to stop in time
Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance
Question 21: B. Count the seconds to reach a point it passed
Pick a fixed point such as a sign. When the car ahead passes it, count the seconds until you reach it.
Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance
Question 22: B. When your stopped car could be a hazard
Use hazard lights when your car is stopped or very slow and could be a hazard to others.
Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Breakdowns
Question 23: B. Any time it is hard to see
Turn on your headlights any time it is hard to see, such as at dusk, in rain or in fog.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather
Question 24: C. Take a break and move your eyes often
Long, dull drives can make you drowsy. Take breaks and keep your eyes moving.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Fatigue
Question 25: D. It takes your eyes and mind off the road
Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving, which makes a crash much more likely.
Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving
Practice test 1 of 10 for the Driving Knowledge Test (written permit test) (the Colorado DMV): 25 questions, 20 to pass — the commonly reported format; the Colorado DMV does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice timer: 60 minutes.