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

Adjusting your outside mirrors.

Text messaging on your phone.

None of the answers are illegal.

Having large, loose objects inside the car.

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When is it alright to drive on a yellow light?

You are turning right.

There are no pedestrians crossing.

When stopping safely is not possible.

You are turning left into a one-way street.

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You are planning to change lanes, enter traffic, or pass another vehicle. You have signaled and checked for traffic in your mirrors. What else should you do?

check your vehicle's blind spot.

check them again.

check the front of your vehicle.

check your speed.

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

move because you have the right-of-way.

move at the same speed a the bicycle.

change to a lane away from the bicycle.

yield to the bicycle.

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A driver can keep aware of what is happening around their vehicle by:

Have a passenger with you to look around for you.

Looking ahead, to the sides of the vehicle, and behind the vehicle.

Keep the interior light off.

Check the rear-view mirror every ten minutes.

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You are driving with a bicyclist on your right and there is a car oncoming, what should you do?

increase your speed and pass the bicyclist.

honk your horn to warn the bicyclist.

slow down and let the car pass.

drive between the car and the bike.

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

Allowed if the other vehicle is turning left.

Allowed if the vehicle is having car trouble.

Allowed if the other vehicle is going too slowly.

It is never allowed.

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If an animal suddenly runs out in front of you what should you do?

pump the brakes quickly.

swerve around the animal.

use the horn and proceed.

concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle.

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You are coming to a railroad crossing and the gate is rising, but the red lights are still flashing, you should?

The lights are malfuntioning, drive across.

Make a complete stop, wait till the lights quit flashing to cross.

Look both ways to make sure no train is coming.

Drive carefully across the crossing.

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

Use your interior lights only.

Open all your doors so you are more visble.

Use your parking lights only.

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

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What is the meaning of this sign?

Cross road

Children crossing

Playground ahead

Pedestrian crossing

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You are driving on a two-lane road without bicycle lanes, a bicyclist comes along side you going the same direction. What is the safest way to pass the bicyclist?

Pass after slowing down and checking that there is no traffic approaching. Remember to leave him/her sufficient space.

Do not pass the bicyclist until you come to a traffic signal or stop sign.

Do not pass the bicyclist.

Honk at the bicyclist to let him or her know you are about to pass.

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When are you allowed to carefully go through a yellow light?

There are no pedestrians crossing

You are already in the intersection

You have made a complete stop

You are turning right

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You're required to stop your vehicle_______.

At an intersection with a stop sign

Where there is a red light

When a traffic officer orders you to stop

All of the answers are correct

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If while driving it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road (hydroplaning), what should you do?

Move to the shoulder to slow down.

Keep speed and go straight.

Slowly remove your foot from the gas.

Brake and turn off the road.

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You are on a multi-lane highway and want to change more than one lane, you should?

re-signal each time.

change them two at a time.

change them one at a time.

change them when it is clear in every lane.

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

Reaction time.

Braking distance.

Speed.

Concentration.

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What should you use if your turning signals go out?

Nothing

Your headlights

Your voice

Hand signals

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It takes ______ for a person with a maximum BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of 0.15% to remove all of the alcohol from their system.

8 hours.

6 hours.

11 hours.

10 hours.

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If your vehicle has no airbags where is the most effective position to place your hands on the wheel?

10 o'clock and 1 o'clock.

8 o'clock and 4 o'clock.

11 o'clock and 1 o'clock.

10 o'clock and 2 o'clock.

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If you are turning right at an intersection in which direction should you make sure no cars are coming?

from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

from your right and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

from all directions.

from your left and no oncoming traffic turning right into your path.

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A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the following distance.

the sum of the reaction distance and following distance.

the sum of the reaction distance and braking distance.

the sum of the braking distance and following distance.

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Partial hydroplaning can begin at ______ in a typical passenger car.

40 mph.

55 mph.

45 mph.

50 mph.

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Remember signs by their standard colors. What is yellow used for?

Alerts on road conditions.

Construction and maintenance warning.

Warning to slow down.

General warning.

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It has started to rain/snow you should ______.

Slow down.

Drive as closely as possible to the center of the road.

Concentrate on driving.

Follow the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you.

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/

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