Colorado DMV permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337), covering right of way, speed limits, turns and intersections, parking, lanes, highways and freeways and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1On a steep, narrow road too narrow for two vehicles, which vehicle generally must yield?
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A: The vehicle going downhill. The vehicle going downhill must yield by backing to a wider place or stopping, unless it is more practicable for the uphill vehicle to back to a turnout. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Right-of-Way: Narrow mountain road, page 14.
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Question 2What is the default speed limit on Colorado urban interstates and highways?
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A: 55 mph. Unless posted otherwise: 55 mph on urban interstates and highways. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Speed: Limits, page 15.
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Question 3Where should you complete your turn?
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A: In the center of the correct lane on the new roadway, usually the closest lane on your side. Finish the turn centered in the proper lane of the new road, which is normally the nearest lane on your side. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Turning: Turning in a correct path, page 15.
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Question 4Where parallel parking is permitted, how close to the curb must your vehicle be?
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A: Within 12 inches. A parallel-parked car must be no more than 12 inches from the curb. Without a curb, park as close to the shoulder's outer edge as you can. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Parking, page 17.
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Question 5Where should you slow down when exiting a freeway?
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A: After entering the deceleration lane. Maintain your speed until you enter the deceleration lane, then slow to the speed advised for the exit ramp. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Freeway Driving: Leaving the freeway, page 18.
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Question 6Is it legal to exceed the speed limit while passing in Colorado?
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A: No. It is illegal to exceed the posted speed limit when passing. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Passing, page 19.
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Question 7Under that 2022 Colorado law, how may bicyclists 15 and older treat a red stop light when the intersection is clear?
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A: As a stop sign. Bicyclists 15 and older may treat stop lights as stop signs when the intersection is clear and they have the right-of-way. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Bicyclists: Colorado laws regarding motorists and bicyclists, page 26.
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Question 8Should you use cruise control on wet or icy highways?
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A: No. Turn cruise control off when roads are wet or icy. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Weather, page 19.
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Question 9A tire blows out. What should you do?
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A: Hold the wheel tightly, keep going straight, slow gradually, use brakes lightly, then pull off. Hold the wheel tightly and keep straight as you slow gradually, take your foot off the gas, brake lightly, and pull off in a safe place. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Vehicle Emergencies: Tire blowout, page 29.
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Question 10Who may be in the vehicle during a Colorado drive test?
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A: Only the driver and the examiner. Only the driver and the examiner are allowed; interpreters, family, friends or pets are not allowed. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Driving Skills Test (drive test), page 4.
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Question 11Which factor does NOT affect a person's BAC according to the Colorado handbook?
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A: Whether the drink is beer, wine or liquor. BAC depends on amount consumed, body weight, time period, time since the last drink and sex; it doesn't matter whether it's beer, wine or liquor. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Driving Under the Influence, page 6.
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Question 12When a driver is under 18, how many passengers may ride in the vehicle?
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A: No more than the number of seat belts. In vehicles driven by anyone under 18, passengers must be restrained and their number must not exceed the number of seat belts. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Seat Belt Laws, page 6.
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Question 13At a flashing yellow arrow, a driver turning left must:
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A: Proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow means proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians; never rush through it. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Traffic Signals: Flashing yellow arrow, page 10.
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Question 14What colors are Colorado warning signs?
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A: Yellow or fluorescent green with black symbols. Warning signs are yellow or fluorescent green with black symbols. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Traffic Signs: Warning signs, page 11.
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Question 15An emergency vehicle with siren and lights approaches while you are in an intersection. What should you do?
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A: Drive through the intersection, then pull to the right and stop. Pull to the right edge and stop where possible; if you are in an intersection, drive through it, then pull over. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Right-of-Way: Emergency vehicles, page 14.
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Question 16What speed range applies on designated rural interstates and highways in Colorado?
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A: 65-75 mph. Designated rural interstates and highways have 65-75 mph limits. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Speed: Limits, page 15.
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Question 17While waiting to turn left, which way should your front wheels point?
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A: Straight ahead, never turned left. Never turn the front wheels toward the left while waiting; if rear-ended, you would be pushed into oncoming traffic. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Turning: Left turns, page 16.
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Question 18When parking downhill next to a curb, how should you turn your front wheels?
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A: Toward the curb. Headed downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb and let the car roll until the tire rests against it. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Parking: Downhill, page 17.
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Question 19When changing lanes, how long should your signal stay on before you leave your lane?
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A: At least 3 seconds or 200 feet. Signal for at least 3 seconds or 200 feet before moving over, and turn it off within 3 seconds after the lane change. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Changing Lanes, page 18.
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Question 20How much space must you leave when passing a bicyclist, and from what part of your vehicle is it measured?
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A: At least three feet from the outermost part of your vehicle, including mirrors or trailers. Leave a minimum of three feet between the bicyclist and the outermost part of your vehicle, including projections like mirrors or trailers. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Passing, page 18.
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Question 21A bicyclist extends the left arm straight out. What does it mean?
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A: Left turn. For a left turn, the bicyclist extends the left arm directly out to the left. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Hand signals for bicyclists, page 26.
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Question 22If your car starts to hydroplane, what should you do?
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A: Take your foot off the gas and slowly steer in the direction you are hydroplaning. Take your foot off the gas, slowly steer in the direction you are hydroplaning until you regain control, and don't stop or turn until the tires grip again. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Weather, page 19.
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Question 23Your headlights suddenly fail at night. What should you do?
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A: Pull off the road, try the switch, then use flashers, turn signals or fog lights. Get off the road quickly and flick the headlight switch a few times. If they stay off, use your flashers, turn signals or fog lights. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Vehicle Emergencies: Headlight failure, page 29.
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Question 24If you fail the Colorado drive test, when can you retake it?
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A: The next business day. After a failed drive test you can try again starting the next business day. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Driving Skills Test (drive test), page 4.
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Question 25Is it legal to have an open container of marijuana in the passenger area of a vehicle on a Colorado public road?
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A: No. It is unlawful to possess an open container of alcohol or of marijuana in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public road. Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337): Driving Under the Influence, page 6.
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