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#1. A full, sealed, and unopened container of wine:
It is unlawful for someone to drink from or possess an open alcohol beverage container while in the passenger area of a motor vehicle that is on a public road.
If you are under 21 years of age, you may not possess an alcoholic beverage. Any person under the age of 21 who buys or possesses liquor (including beer) is subject to mandatory revocation of their driving privilege even if driving is not a factor.
#2. When a traffic officer is directing you to drive on the wrong side of the road, you should:
Traffic controls include traffic signals, traffic signs, and pavement markings. Traffic control also can be provided by law enforcement, highway personnel, or school crossing guards. You must obey directions from these persons.
#3. The best way to drive through a sharp curve is:
Always slow down before reaching the curve, and accelerate only after passing the middle of the curve. If you go too fast, the tires will not be able to grip the road, and the vehicle will skid. Braking in a curve can also cause the vehicle to skid.
#4. When two vehicles from different directions arrive at the same time at a four-way stop, which one must yield?
When more than one vehicle reaches the intersection at the same time the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way and allow the vehicle on the right to go first.
#5. Children must ride rear-facing until they reach both:
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.
#6. You should always allow more space than average in front of your vehicle when following:
Allow extra space when following large vehicles that block your view ahead. Trucks and buses have large blind spots behind them. If you tailgate, not only do you make it impossible for the driver to see you, but you also cut off your own view of traffic.
#7. You approach an intersection with a stop sign. Where must you first stop?
Stop at a marked stop line or, if none, at the point just before the intersecting street. If there is a crosswalk, you must come to a complete stop before entering the crosswalk.
#8. You must always stop before a railroad crossing if:
Never start to cross the tracks until there is enough room for your vehicle to clear the tracks on the other side.
#9. You need to drive more slowly at night because:
Drive more slowly at night because you cannot see as far ahead and you will have less time to stop for a hazard.
#10. You approach this road sign. What does it tell you?
Added lane sign. Two roadways come together, but you are not required to merge.
#11. All the following practices are dangerous while driving. Which is also illegal?
Colorado law prohibits drivers less than 18 years of age from using a cell or mobile phone while driving unless it is to contact the police or fire department or it is an emergency. Drivers 18 and older may not use a cell or mobile telephone for text messaging while driving unless it is to contact the police or fire department or it is an emergency.
#12. Orange road signs indicate:
Work zone signs have an orange background with black letters or symbols. They are used with other traffic control devices or flag persons to help direct traffic safely through work areas and to protect highway workers.
#13. What is the speed limit on urban interstates and highways unless otherwise posted?
Unless otherwise posted, Colorado speed limits are as follows:
- 20 mph on narrow, winding mountain highways and blind curves
- 25 mph in any business district
- 30 mph in any residence district
- 40 mph on open mountain highways
- 45 mph for vehicles in the business of hauling trash
- 55 mph on urban interstate and highways
- 65-75 mph on designated rural interstate and highways
#14. 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.
#15. This is the shape and color of a:
A stop sign has eight sides and is red with white letters. It means you must come to a complete stop. Stop at the marked stop line or, if none, at the point just before the intersecting street. If there is a crosswalk, you must come to a complete stop before entering it. You may proceed only after yielding to all pedestrians and vehicles.
#16. What does this sign mean?
Divided Highway Begins. The road is dividing into two separate roadways by a median or divider. Each roadway is one-way. Stay to the right.
Note the difference between divided highway ends and divided highway begins.
#17. Suspension of a driving privilege is the same as:
A suspension is a restraint action that temporarily invalidates the driver’s license and withdraws the driving privilege. This action requires reinstatement.
#18. Crossing a double solid yellow line on your left is:
You may cross a solid yellow line for a left turn into an alley, private road or driveway when such movement can be made safely.
#19. 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.
#20. On highways with several lanes traveling in the same direction, you should use the right-hand lane for:
Traffic moving at less than the normal speed should always use the right lane. If there are two or more lanes of traffic moving in the same direction, the far-left lane should be used as a passing lane. If speed limit is 65 mph or more, the left lane may only be used for passing.
#21. When can you legally park at the entrance of a runaway truck ramp?
It is forbidden to stop or park a vehicle within a runaway truck ramp or on/off ramp.
#22. Which of the following is correct?
Use the low beams when driving in fog, rain, or snow. Driving with high beam lights is like shining your lights on a mirror. Light will reflect, cause glare, and making it more difficult to see ahead.
#23. Which light indicates that you may turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic?
A flashing yellow arrow indicates the driver turning left should proceed with caution and must yield to oncoming traffic. The signal will then switch to solid yellow, telling the driver the light is about to turn red and to not enter the intersection if they can stop safely. Finally the signal will turn red indicating the driver must stop.
Oncoming traffic is not stopped by a red light. This is known as an unprotected turn.
#24. When turning left from the lane closest to the center, you should:
Complete your turn in the lane closest to you on your side of the street. Always follow the solid white lines in intersections using multiple turn lanes.
#25. When you see a sign with this shape, color, and symbol, you must:
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.
