Practice test 2 of 10 — Colorado permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: C. At least 3 feet

   Colorado drivers must give "a minimum of three feet" when passing bicyclists, that is 3 feet.

   Handbook: Bicyclists — Colorado laws regarding motorists and bicyclists

2. Question 2: B. When turning or entering a road, driveway or alley

   Colorado says "you may cross a bike lane when turning, entering or leaving another road, driveway or alley," yielding to bicyclists.

   Handbook: Bicyclists — Colorado laws regarding motorists and bicyclists

3. Question 3: D. You may not turn, even after you stop

   This sign means no turn on red. You must stop and wait for a green light before you turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

4. Question 4: C. The flashing lights and gates

   At Colorado quiet-zone crossings train horns do not blow; "the flashing lights and gates warn you" of a train.

   Handbook: Light Rail — Quiet Zone signs

5. Question 5: C. Low beams

   Use low beams in fog. High beams reflect off the fog and make it harder to see.

   Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

6. Question 6: A. You may not see a hazard in time to stop

   If you drive faster than your lights reach, you may not see a hazard in time to stop.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

7. Question 7: A. When it signals and its rear yield sign is lit

   Colorado drivers must yield to a transit bus "signaling to enter a traffic lane" when the yield sign on its rear is lit.

   Handbook: Right-of-Way — Transit buses

8. Question 8: A. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed

   At a merge, both drivers share the job. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed or lane to help them merge.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

9. Question 9: D. No, you must stop

   You must stop after any crash you are in. Leaving the scene is a serious offense.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

10. Question 10: D. It raises the chance of a crash

    Weaving in and out of lanes surprises other drivers and raises the chance of a crash.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Changing lanes

11. Question 11: B. Within 24 hours

    Under Accident Alert Status in Colorado, "you must file an accident report with law enforcement within 24 hours."

    Handbook: Crash Tips — Accident Alert Status

12. Question 12: D. Edge forward until you can see, then go

    After stopping, edge forward slowly until you can see cross traffic, then go only when it is clear.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

13. Question 13: B. A railroad crossing

    The white X-shaped crossbuck marks the place where the road crosses railroad tracks.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

14. Question 14: C. Give a rule you must obey

    Upright white rectangles are regulatory signs, such as speed limits. They give a rule you must obey.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

15. Question 15: D. Move over a lane, or slow down

    Every state has a move over law. Move over a lane if you can, or slow down if you cannot.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Emergency and work vehicles

16. Question 16: A. Within 12 inches

    Where parallel parking is allowed in Colorado, your car "must be within 12 inches of the curb."

    Handbook: Parking — Parallel parking

17. Question 17: C. Which way traffic in that lane may go

    Lane arrows show which way traffic in that lane may go, such as straight or left only.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

18. Question 18: A. It slows your reactions and blurs vision

    Alcohol slows your reactions, blurs vision and weakens coordination, even in small amounts.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

19. Question 19: B. Slowly, with plenty of room and no horn

    Pass a horse slowly and give it plenty of room. Do not honk, as noise can scare it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Slow-moving vehicles

20. Question 20: D. Yield to the oncoming car

    A driver turning left must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a hazard.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Uncontrolled intersections

21. Question 21: B. Yield and do not cut into the line

    In general, yield to a funeral procession and do not cut into it, even if your light is green.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Special situations

22. Question 22: C. Wait until it clearly starts to turn

    A turn signal is not a promise. Wait until the car clearly starts to turn before you pull out in front of it.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

23. Question 23: C. No, it is not allowed

    Disability spaces are only for vehicles with a valid placard or plate. Others may not park there.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

24. Question 24: B. A depressant that slows the brain

    Alcohol is a depressant. It slows the brain and the body's reactions.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

25. Question 25: B. Close to and lined up with the curb

    A parallel-parked car should sit close to the curb and lined up with it, not sticking out into traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Parallel parking