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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What is the meaning of this sign?

Must turn left or right.

Keep left or right of median.

Two-way left turn lane.

Connection of two one-way streets.

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You are parking on a hill facing uphill and there is a curb, which direction should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

It doesn't matter.

Parallel to and touching the curb.

Into the curb.

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

handicap parking

emergency parking

angle parking

straight parking

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

The left side

The shoulder

Above the car

The right side

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You are at an intersection where the traffic signal is not working, you should:

Assume right of way unless someone else enters the intersection first.

Wait for it to be repaired.

Take a different route.

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.

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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?

Drive carefully across the crossing.

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

Look both ways to make sure no train is coming.

The lights are malfuntioning, drive across.

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You are on an interstate expressway and you miss your exit, what should you do?

roll down your window and ask the driver next to you for help

stop in any lane of the highway

back up on the shoulder till you reach your exit

take the next off ramp and go back to the exit you missed

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You're required to stop your vehicle_______.

Where there is a red light

When a traffic officer orders you to stop

At an intersection with a stop sign

All of the answers are correct

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You must turn the steering wheel by using _____ when turning a corner.

the hand-under-hand technique.

the hand-over-hand technique.

the double-hand technique.

the hand-to-hand technique.

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

swerve around the animal.

pump the brakes quickly.

use the horn and proceed.

concentrate on retaining control of your vehicle.

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A vehicle's stopping distance is equal to:

the sum of the braking distance and following distance.

the following distance.

the sum of the reaction distance and following distance.

the sum of the reaction distance and braking distance.

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What should you do if while on a two-lane road the car ahead of you stops for a pedestrian?

do no pass the stopped vehicle.

pass on the side the pedestrian is not on.

reduce your speed and pass the vehicle slowly.

change lanes and pass the vehicle quickly.

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All of the following practices are hazardous while driving, but which situations is also illegal?

Eating and drinking.

Texting and driving.

A loose dog in the car.

Removing a coat or jacket.

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What is the meaning of this sign?

Highway curves ahead

Traffic merges from the right

No turning allowed

One-way traffic

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Of the following examples which does not affect your ableness to safely operate a motor vehicle, and does not need to be considered before driving?

Your emotional state.

Whether the battery on your cell phone is full or not.

Your health.

The operating condition of the motor vehicle you're about to drive.

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What does it mean when a vehicle is carrying this sign?

Is moving slower than normal.

Is transporting a hazardous load.

It is extra wide.

It is an emergency vehicle.

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You should ________ to be ready for whatever is coming on the road ahead.

Look to the right of the road

Maintain focus toward the middle of the road

Keep one hand on the horn

Continually scan the entire road and roadsides

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Of the following examples which is illegal to make a U-turn?

On highways

Near the crest of a hill or on a curve

All of the answers listed

At railroad crossings

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How many points does it take under the Colorado point system to trigger a suspension for a minor driver under 18 years of age?

8 points in any 12 consecutive months, or 12 or more points for the period of the license.

12 points in any 12 consecutive months, or 15 or more points for the period of the license.

9 points in any 12 consecutive months, or 14 or more points for the period of the license.

6 points in any 12 consecutive months, or 7 or more points for the period of the license.

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You have missed your exit on the freeway, what should you do?

Make a U-turn through the median

Pull onto the shoulder and back your car to the exit

Get off the freeway at the next exit

None of the answers are correct

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

11 o'clock and 1 o'clock.

10 o'clock and 1 o'clock.

10 o'clock and 2 o'clock.

8 o'clock and 4 o'clock.

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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?

Keep speed and go straight.

Slowly remove your foot from the gas.

Move to the shoulder to slow down.

Brake and turn off the road.

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Passing another vehicle is not allowed unless:

when there is a school bus with flashing lights on the same roadway.

next to your lane there is a broken yellow line.

on the right shoulder of the highway.

when you are within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

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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.

6 hours.

8 hours.

11 hours.

10 hours.

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Referring to speed management and curves which of the following answers is the most important to remember?

Before you enter the curve decrease your speed

Drive at the posted speed limit as you enter the curve, then slow down at the sharpest part of the curve

Keep an even speed when approaching the curve

Drive at the posted speed limit of the roadway, before, throughout, and after the curve

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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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