Colorado
Driving Practice Test

The natural beauty of Colorado will take some time to explore, but it's a lot easier with a driver's license. This site offers Colorado driving test practice exams to help you earn your license on the first try. We'll help you practice and build your knowledge of Colorado's driving rules ahead of your Colorado written driving test. In order to qualify for a driver’s test in Colorado, you must pass both a knowledge test and a skills test. In our Colorado driver's license practice tests, you will be presented with questions that are very similar to the official Colorado written driving test. For this practice test, there is no time limit and you may not go back once you answer a question. Click the "Start Test" button below to begin.

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Of the following answers which can you be arrested for driving under the influence?

All of the answers listed.

Alcohol.

A prescription drug.

An over-the-counter medicine.

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You and a bicycle both reach an intersection at the same time, what should you do?

move at the same speed a the bicycle.

change to a lane away from the bicycle.

yield to the bicycle.

move because you have the right-of-way.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

No turning allowed

One-way traffic

Traffic merges from the right

Highway curves ahead

4 / 25

Children weighing under ______ pounds must be fastened in a rear facing child restraint system, and placed in the back seat of the vehicle.

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Why are warning signs placed along the roadways?

control and regulate traffic.

to warn of potentially hazardous conditions ahead.

show high animal crossing zones.

alert when there is a great distance between gas stations.

6 / 25

You must file an accident report with the police _________ of the accident.

Within 12 hours.

Withing 5 hours.

Within 24 hours.

Within 36 hours.

7 / 25

What type of parking is often found in parking lots, shopping centers, and on wide streets?

handicap parking

angle parking

emergency parking

straight parking

8 / 25

A driver smoking or preparing to smoke:

Are not distracting activities

Are distracting activities

Help maintain driver alertness

Help calm your emotions

9 / 25

What should you do if you are stopped on the side of the road at night?

Use your interior lights only.

Turn on your emergency flashers and leave your low beams on.

Use your parking lights only.

Open all your doors so you are more visble.

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A vehicle with their high beams is coming toward you. Where should you look on the road?

The shoulder

Above the car

The left side

The right side

11 / 25

What is the meaning of this sign?

Windy road ahead.

Road curves ahead.

Slippery when wet.

Bumpy road ahead.

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When is it allowed to pass another vehicle on the right side of an unpaved shoulder?

Allowed if the vehicle is having car trouble.

Allowed if the other vehicle is turning left.

It is never allowed.

Allowed if the other vehicle is going too slowly.

13 / 25

When are toy vehicles allowed on the public road?

Allowed in certain situations, if the need is dire.

Allowed if in a rural area.

Prohibited in absolutally all cases.

Allowed all the time.

14 / 25

In general trucks ________, that is important to remember when sharing roads with them.

Pass more often than cars

Require less time getting up to speed

Take longer distances than cars to stop

Require less time to pass on a downgrade than cars

15 / 25

If the driver of a vehicle is less than 18 years of age, where in the car must an adult passenger always wear a seat belt?

The front or back seat.

When in a front seat.

When in a back seat.

An adult passenger is not required to wear a seatbelt.

16 / 25

All the following practices are hazardous while driving, but which one is illegal?

Having large, loose objects inside the car.

Text messaging on your phone.

None of the answers are illegal.

Adjusting your outside mirrors.

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Passing is not allowed if you see:

a solid yellow line next to your lane.

an upcoming hill or curve where there is no visibility.

a school bus ahead with red flashing lights and an extended stop arm.

Any of the answers listed.

18 / 25

If a vehicle has a steering wheel interlock system, do not turn the ignition key to lock position while driving because this will cause:

the engine to shut off.

the accelerator pedal to lock.

the brakes to lock.

the steering wheel to lock.

19 / 25

How should you park uphill with a curb?

keep the front wheel straight; set the parking brake

turn the front wheels towards the curb

it doesn't matter

turn the front wheels away from the curb

20 / 25

He/she must have a permit for______.

At least 10 months.

At least 12 months.

Two to four years.

One to two years.

21 / 25

Of the following statements about parking which is NOT true?

Parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant is legal.

When parking on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb.

In an emergency, it is legal to park on the shoulder of the road, as far away from traffic as possible.

Parking on a freeway is illegal.

22 / 25

If the pavement is wet often it will increase your ______.

Speed.

Braking distance.

Concentration.

Reaction time.

23 / 25

What is the normal rule for a safe following distance when in normal driving conditions?

Twelve second rule.

Nine second rule.

Three second rule.

Five second rule.

24 / 25

With an instruction permit you are NOT allowed to drive:

With any relative 21 years of age or older.

With a stepparent or guardian.

By yourself.

With a parent.

25 / 25

When is it alright to drive on a yellow light?

There are no pedestrians crossing.

You are turning right.

When stopping safely is not possible.

You are turning left into a one-way street.

Your score is

The average score is 0%

5/5 - (3 votes)

Drivers License

How To Get A Colorado Drivers License

In Colorado, driver’s license regulations are established by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles. For those drivers who are under the age of 21, candidates may obtain a Minor Permit, then obtain a Minor’s License before obtaining an Adult Driver’s license upon turning 21 years of age. Drivers who are 15 years to 16 years old may apply for a Minor’s Permit once they have a certificate of a completion of a 30 hour driver education course. For those that are 15 years, 6 months to 16 years old, drivers must complete a 30 hour driver education course or a 4 hour driver awareness class. Minor permits that are issued are good for up to 3 years.For those residents who are under 18 years old, Colorado offers minor licenses. To obtain a minor license, you must provide the proper identification documents and must have held a valid permit for 12 months. Additionally, you must have documented drive time log sheets with 50 hours of drive time, including 10 hours at night. Finally, you will need to complete behind the wheel training with a driver educator instructor. Drivers under the age of 18 are prohbited from driving between midnight and 5 a.m. during the first year of their license, unless you are accompanied by a parent, driving to a school or work activity or have a medical emergency. Additionally in the first 6 months of the license, only those 21 and over may be a passenger. In the second six months of retaining a license, only one passenger 21 and up may ride with you. For those drivers that are 18 year old to 21 years old, they must provide the proper identification documents prior to taking the driver skills test.To obtain an Adult License, drivers that are older than 21 must have the proper identification documents, and then pass a DRIVE TEST. Driver licenses have a $28.00 fee, while instruction permits at $16.80.

Pass The Test

How To Pass the Colorado Driver's License Test

When test day arrives it's critical that you have taken the time to prepare and that you've constructed a gameplan to succeed. These tips can help you on your way:

Use your learner's permit to your advantage. You have to hit your minimum driving time, so use your hours to practice as you expect to be tested. If you live in an area of Colorado that has mountains, be sure to practice driving those types of roads and try to prepare for any conditions as you ride with a parent or legal guardian.

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Spend time taking practice Colorado driving tests like the one on this site. Getting used to the types of questions and formats will make it easier when the big day arrives.
For your driving skills test, be sure your car is ready the night before the test. Inspect your brakes, turn signals, reverse lights and other basics are working correctly.

Additional Information

Information on the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is responsible for testing student drivers and licensing all drivers. To schedule your licensing examination or get more information contact them via:

Website: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/node/44446/
Phone: 303.205.5600

To find the Colorado DMV location nearest you, please visit: https://drivingtestsample.com/dmv-locations/colorado/

Additional Colorado Drivers License Helpful Links

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Even More Colorado Drivers Tests

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Colorado Driving Practice Test