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#1. When you move, you must report your new address to the Motor Vehicle Division within:
You must notify the Motor Vehicle Division in writing within 30 days of a name change or a change of address.
You can change your address at any driver’s license office or by mailing our self-service change of address postcard, available at any driver’s license office or on our Website.
#2. You approach this sign. What should you do?
Traffic signals are ahead. Slow down and be ready to stop.
#3. What parts of a road can be icy in winter even when the rest is dry?
Overpasses, bridges, shaded areas and snow packed portions of the road can be icy even when other pavement is not.
#4. When approaching a stopped school bus with flashing red lights traveling in the opposite direction on an undivided roadway with two lanes, you must:
You must stop your vehicle at least 20 feet before reaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing whether it is on your side of the road, the opposite side of the road, or at an intersection you are approaching.
You are not required to stop if the bus is traveling toward you on a roadway that is separated by a median or other physical barrier.
#5. At a railroad crossing, you must give trains the right-of-way:
Always yield the right-of-way to trains. Remember, trains cannot stop quickly.
#6. The three-second rule refers to how you should:
Remember to stay aware of the vehicle in front of you and to maintain an adequate distance. Under normal conditions, you should use the three-second rule. It is also important to consider weather, road conditions, the amount of traffic and time of day. If the road is slick, the stopping distance required is greatly increased.
#7. When a school bus flashes red lights, you must stop:
If you are traveling on a roadway without a median, traffic in both directions are required to stop.
#8. When driving on a limited-access roadway with several lanes, you should avoid the following:
Do not use the middle or left-hand lane if you are traveling slower than other traffic. It is unsafe and may also be illegal.
Traffic moving at less than the normal speed should always use the right lane.
#9. A broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line means:
If the broken yellow line is on your side, you may pass if it is safe to do so.
#10. When must you use your headlights?
Colorado law requires you to drive with your headlights on from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 1,000 feet. A good piece of advice is to turn on your headlights when you turn on your windshield wipers.
#11. If your car starts to skid, what is the most common cause?
Skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for the conditions. The best way to prevent skids or hydroplaning is to keep your speed down, avoid fast turns and quick stops, and have good tire tread.
#12. As the percentage of alcohol in your blood increases, you become more:
The amount of alcohol absorbed in your bloodstream is what causes you to feel the effects of drinking. As the percentage of alcohol in your blood increases, you become more intoxicated.
#13. Emotions affect your driving. If overly worried, excited, afraid, or angry, it is a good idea to:
Emotions can have a great effect on safe driving. You may not be able to drive well if you are overly worried, excited, afraid, or angry. Keep cool. Do not transfer the anger you may feel from other situations into your driving.
#14. When a traffic signal is showing a steady green arrow, you:
A lighted green arrow, by itself or along with a red, green or yellow light means you may make the turn indicated by the arrow. It is known as a protected turn. If the green arrow goes off, but the circular green is on, you may still turn after yielding to through vehicles, unless prohibited by a sign or red arrow.
#15. What is a suitable restraint system for a child under one year?
Children less than one year of age, and less than 20 pounds, must be fastened in a rear-facing child restraint system in a rear seat of the vehicle. Never place an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat in the front seat of a vehicle with a passenger side airbag.
#16. When can you drive faster than the posted speed limit?
You must comply with speed limits. Almost half of the fatal accidents on Colorado highways involve excessive speed.
You should also remember that the maximum limits are for ideal conditions and you must reduce your speed when conditions require it.
#17. On which side should you pass a barricade like this?
The diagonal stripes on the barricade or vertical panel guide the driver towards the direction to where the traffic is to pass. Stripes sloping downward to the left mean the driver should bear to the left.
Drivers are responsible for knowing how to read and react to work zone directional signs.
#18. Guide or information signshelping you to get off a highway at the correct exit has the following color:
Guide signs have a green background and provide directional and mileage information to specific destinations.
#19. When driving a car with airbags, you should grip the steering wheel by:
You have better vehicle control when you place both hands on the outside of the steering wheel, on opposite sides, at the 3 and 9 o’clock positions or the 4 and 8 o’clock positions. Your grip on the steering wheel should be firm but gentle. Use your fingers instead of the palms of your hands and keep your thumbs up along the face of the steering wheel. Never grip the inside of the steering wheel when turning it.
#20. You approach this sign. What should you expect ahead?
Cross Road Ahead sign. A road crosses the main highway ahead. Look in all directions for other traffic.
#21. Unmarked crosswalks are crosswalks not marked by painted lines. They exist:
Crosswalks define the area where pedestrians are to cross the roadway. They exist whether the lines are marked or unmarked. There is a crosswalk at every intersection, even if it is not marked by painted lines.
When driving, you should yield the right-of-way to pedestrians under all conditions. You must come to a complete stop and let the person pass safely.
#22. You are in the right-hand lane and approach this sign. What should you do?
Lane Ends. The sign warns you that there will fewer lanes ahead.
#23. When you park on a hill headed uphill, and there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels:
Headed either uphill or downhill and there is no curb, turn the wheels to the right so the car will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.
Remember, when you park on a hill, the general rule is to turn your wheels sharply toward the side of the road or curb. This way, if your vehicle starts to roll downhill, it will roll away from traffic. However, when headed uphill at a curb, you should turn the front wheels in the opposite direction, away from the curb and towards the road. Then, let your vehicle roll backwards until the back of your front wheel touches the curb. The curb will stop your car from rolling into traffic.
#24. If you drive in a way that indicates either a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property, you are guilty of:
Any person who drives any motor vehicle, bicycle, or motorized bicycle in such a manner as to indicate either a wanton or willful disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving.
Note the difference between careless and reckless driving.
#25. You should be especially alert for deer on the road:
About 90 percent of deer-vehicle crashes occur between dusk and dawn, at all times of the year. Big game animals can appear in metropolitan areas as well as mountainous regions.
#26. The shape of a Do Not Enter sign is:
Do Not Enter. The sign marks a one-way roadway with traffic coming against you. You must not enter the one-way at this point. Remember, this is a square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball. The sign is not circular.
Facts about Colorado DMV Knowledge Test
| What You Should Know | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 25 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 20 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 60 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | None (2 tests per day) |
| This Practice Test | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on each practice test: | 25 |
| Question pool: | 500+ |
| Each test is random | |
The Colorado Driving Knowlege Test
You can take the official Colorado Driving Knowledge Test online with @Home Driving Knowledge Tests. The test is also available at driving schools or in-office at any DMV office. To take the test at a DMV office, you must make an appointment at DMV.Colorado.gov.
To take the Driving Knowledge Test online, you must pre-register with the Colorado DMV.
Practice Tests for Colorado Instruction Permits
All new drivers must get an instruction permit before being eligible for a Colorado Driver’s license.
DMV can issue the instruction permit after applicants pass the vision exam and a written knowledge test.
This practice test prepares you for that knowledge test. It has 25 random questions, just like the actual written examination.
Each test is multiple-choice, and you will get instant feedback after each question. If your answer needs to be corrected, there will also be a brief explanation to help you look up the corresponding item in the Colorado Driver Handbook.
1 Start by Reading the Colorado Driver Handbook
The latest version of the Colorado Driver Handbook is your best friend when studying for a re-examination or your first instruction permit. Ensure you get a copy from your nearest driver licensing office or download the handbook online.
Answers to exam questions are always taken directly from this booklet.
2 Take Practice Tests to Verify What You Have Learned
After studying the handbook, take many practice tests. They will tell you whether you are ready for the real knowledge exam.
We draw random questions from an extensive question bank, meaning no two tests are identical. Random tests give you many chances to practice.
It is best not to use the practice tests to replace the handbook. You will learn faster if you use both the manual and the practice tests.
Even if you can miss five exam questions and still pass, your best strategy is to aim for a total score when practicing.
Read the question and answer choices all the way through. Don’t jump at the first answer that looks right. Words like “safe,” “slowly,” or “carefully” can easily trick you.
Some alternatives can also be correct statements but have nothing to do with what the question asks.
Always double-check to make sure your answer makes sense.
3 Give it Time
A common mistake is to start studying for your permit just days before the examination.
Even if some people are good at cramming before a test, your new knowledge is less likely to stick, resulting in more mistakes when you drive in traffic.
It is better to start several weeks before the written test and give the handbook and practice tests a lot of time.
Don’t forget Colorado DMV’s purpose with the test! They want to ensure you have studied the handbook and learned the essential driving rules.
How Many Questions are on the Official Examination?
The official knowledge examination consists of 25 multiple-choice questions.
To pass, you must correctly answer at least 20 questions. That is a passing score of 80%.
Languages
Knowledge Tests are available in English and Spanish. The tests have audio support.
What is on the Colorado Written Knowledge Test?
The Colorado DMV test questions cover the most common road signs and traffic signals, safe driving practices, road rules, and the Colorado traffic laws.
Since all tests are random, it is impossible to say which exact questions you will get. Not two tests are the same.
Some items are, however, always on your test. They include road signs described in the Driver Handbook, effects and dangers of driving impaired, right-of-way rules at intersections, and sharing the road with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and trucks.
Is it the Same Questions on the Practice Test?
Is the Colorado Written Exam Hard?
The failure rate in Colorado is about 30%, meaning almost 1 out of 3 test takers fail the exam.
Taking many practice tests is one way of improving your chances.
Who Must Take the Colorado Written Test?
New drivers.
You must always pass the written examination when you apply for your first permit. All new drivers must get a permit before their driver’s license.
Drivers with a revoked or canceled license.
After revocations and cancellations DMV may require a new license, which means you must go through the entire application process again .
Traffic tickets that result in a suspension can also require a new test if the DMV doubts your ability to drive safely.
The letter of revocation or suspension from Colorado DMV will include all your reinstatement requirements.
Drivers who let their license expire more than one year.
If you let your driver’s license (or permit) expire for more than one year, you must apply for a new one and retake all tests.
Drivers with a license from a foreign country.
Drivers with a driver’s license from another country must usually pass the Colorado written knowledge exam and the road test before getting a Colorado license. Remember, you must always show proof of legal presence and current Colorado residency to be eligible for a Colorado license.
Colorado has, however, agreements with Canada, France, Germany, and the Republic of South Korea. The Department waives the test for licensed drivers from these countries.
DMV also waives the test if you are 16 or older and have a valid license issued by another U.S. state, territory, or possession.
What Happens if You Fail the Examination?
You can retake the online test the same day, but only twice in one day.
There is a new fee for each attempt.
If you fail twice on the same day, driversprep.com recommends you wait at least a few days. Try to learn from your mistakes. Which areas did you miss? Look them up in the handbook. Practice some more.
If you misunderstood any of the Colorado rules of the road, discuss them with a teacher, driving instructor, parent, or friend. Talking about your mistakes makes it easier to remember them the next time.
If you think that we missed anything in our practice tests, let us know by using this form: Contact / Or comment below.
What Happens if You Pass the Examination?
DMV will issue a temporary permit if you pass both the vision exam and the knowledge test.
With the permit, you can practice driving. It is best to always carry the permit with you when you drive. A person with a valid state driver’s license must sit in the front seat beside you. The supervising driver must be at least 21 years old and have signed an affidavit of liability.
If you are under 18, you must hold the instruction permit for at least 12 months. You must be at least 16 before obtaining a driver’s license.
You must also submit a driving log showing 50 hours of driving experience (10 of which must have been at night).
If under 16 years and six months, you must complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with an approved driver education instructor or, under some circumstances, 12 additional hours of driving with your supervising driver.
Adults 21 years or older are not required to hold an instruction permit for a specified time before applying for a driver’s license.
License Renewals
You can usually renew your license online. Colorado DMV will use photo, signature, and fingerprints on file for your new license.
renewal webpage.
Summary of Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Colorado permit test?
The official knowledge examination consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. To pass you must correctly answer at least 20 questions. That is a passing score of 80%.
What is the passing score on the Colorado DMV test?
The official knowledge examination consists of 25 multiple-choice questions. To pass you must correctly answer at least 20 questions. That is a passing score of 80%.
What is on the Colorado written knowledge test?
Items on your test on your test include some of the road signs described in the Colorado Driver Handbook, effects and dangers of driving impaired, right-of-way rules at intersections, and sharing the road with pedestrians, bicycles, motorcycles, and trucks.
Is the Colorado written permit test hard?
The failure rate in Colorado is about 30%, which means that almost 1 of 3 test takers fails the exam.
At what age can I get an instruction permit in Colorado?
You can apply for an instruction permit when you are 15 years old. You must successfully complete a 30-hour driver education course and pass the written test before a permit can be issued.
How long must I hold an Instruction Permit in Colorado?
Minors under 18 years must hold an instruction permit for at least 12 months and be at least 16 years before obtaining a driver's license. Adults who are at least 21 years are not required to hold an instruction permit for a specified amount of time.
Is the knowledge test available in any languages other than English?
Colorado DMV offers the written test in English and Spanish only. If you speak any other language, you may bring an interpreter.
Can I renew my Coloroda Driver's License online?
Colorado DMV offers online renewal. Colorado DMV offers online renewal. Many drivers can renew their licenses on the DMV website. Go <a href="https://dmv.colorado.gov/renewals" rel="noopener" target="_blank">online</a> and check if it applies to you. For online renewals, the Colorado DMV will use the photo, signature, and fingerprints on file for your new license.
What is the best way to pass the Colorado driver's license test?
Studies show that the best way to pass the Colorado driver's license test is to carefully study the Driver Handbook and take practice tests over a few weeks.
