Printable CO Permit Practice Test

1. What does Colorado require when no different speed is posted?

1. Follow the default speed limit for the road or district
2. Always drive 10 mph below the posted limit
3. Use the rural interstate limit on every road
4. Choose any speed that feels comfortable

2. For a Colorado driver age 21 or older, which BAC is identified as DUI per se?

1. 0.02%
2. 0.04%
3. 0.05%
4. 0.08%

3. What may happen after a driver younger than 21 is convicted of DUI or DWAI for the first time?

1. The license may be revoked if the driver fails to complete a court-ordered evaluation or program
2. The license is permanently canceled in every first-conviction case
3. The driver receives only a warning and keeps the license without conditions
4. Revocation is possible only after a third conviction

4. At a four-way stop, two vehicles arrive at the same time. Which driver must yield?

1. The driver on the left
2. The driver on the right
3. The driver going straight
4. The driver in the heavier vehicle

5. When entering a Colorado roundabout, what traffic must an ordinary driver yield to?

1. Traffic already inside the roundabout and approaching traffic on the left
2. Only vehicles behind the entrance
3. No traffic, because entering vehicles have priority
4. Only trucks after they exit

6. When stopping quickly with ABS, what does the Colorado handbook advise?

1. Apply hard, firm pressure and keep the brake pedal down
2. Pump the pedal rapidly until the vehicle stops
3. Release the pedal as soon as it pushes back
4. Use the parking brake before touching the service brake

7. What does Colorado law prohibit while a driver is texting on a mobile device?

1. Text messaging while driving, except to contact law enforcement or the fire department or in an emergency
2. Text messaging whenever traffic is below 25 mph
3. Text messaging only when stopped at a red light
4. Text messaging whenever the driver keeps one hand on the wheel

8. When are most deer and elk crashes described in the Colorado handbook as occurring?

1. Between dusk and dawn
2. Only during the middle of the afternoon
3. Only during heavy snowfall at midday
4. Between sunrise and noon on city streets

9. If an emergency vehicle is stopped on the shoulder, what should a driver do when possible?

1. Leave at least one lane between the vehicle and the emergency vehicle
2. Pass immediately beside it at the posted speed
3. Stop in the adjacent lane next to the emergency vehicle
4. Move toward the shoulder to give the emergency vehicle less room

10. What can happen to a Colorado driver younger than 21 after a first DUI or DWAI conviction if the required program is not completed?

1. The driver license can be revoked
2. Only the vehicle registration is canceled
3. The driver automatically receives a lifetime license
4. No licensing action is possible for a first conviction

11. According to the handbook, how quickly does BAC drop on average after alcohol is in the bloodstream?

1. 0.015% per hour
2. 0.005% every ten minutes
3. 0.15% per hour
4. It drops immediately after coffee is consumed

12. What proof must Colorado drivers have while operating a vehicle?

1. Valid evidence of insurance
2. A receipt for the most recent fuel purchase
3. A printed map of every planned trip
4. A mechanic's inspection report from that day

13. What does a WRONG WAY sign tell a driver?

1. The driver is traveling against the permitted direction and must not proceed
2. The pavement is rough but travel may continue normally
3. A truck route begins ahead
4. The next intersection requires a U-turn

14. What direction may a driver follow after seeing a One Way sign?

1. Only the direction indicated by the sign’s arrow
2. Any direction if the street is empty
3. Only toward the nearest service facility
4. The opposite direction during daylight

15. What does a round railroad advance warning sign indicate?

1. A railroad crossing is ahead
2. A bicycle lane begins immediately
3. A roundabout requires a left turn
4. A school entrance is ahead

16. What must a driver do at a Colorado STOP sign?

1. Come to a complete stop
2. Continue if no vehicle is visible
3. Stop only if a train is approaching
4. Slow down without stopping

17. What do the shapes and colors of Colorado traffic signs indicate?

1. The type of information the sign provides
2. The mechanical condition of the vehicle
3. The driver's eligibility for a license
4. Whether a railroad train is approaching

18. What information can Colorado traffic signs provide besides traffic rules and hazards?

1. Current location, directions, and services
2. Only vehicle maintenance instructions
3. Only private business names
4. Permission to ignore signals

19. What does a flashing yellow arrow require from a driver turning left?

1. Proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
2. Stop and wait until a green arrow appears
3. Turn immediately because opposing traffic must yield
4. Use the arrow as permission to pass through the intersection

20. If an emergency vehicle approaches while you are in an intersection, what should you do?

1. Drive through the intersection, then pull over
2. Stop immediately in the intersection
3. Turn left and follow the emergency vehicle
4. Reverse to the edge you just entered from

21. Which color and symbol combination identifies Colorado warning signs?

1. Yellow or fluorescent green with black symbols
2. Green with white mileage numbers
3. Blue with white service symbols
4. Brown with white recreation symbols

22. Before turning left, what traffic must a driver yield to?

1. All oncoming traffic unless protected by a green arrow or first at a four-way stop
2. Only vehicles that are turning right
3. Only pedestrians who are already in the roadway
4. No traffic when the turn signal has been on for three seconds

23. At an uncontrolled intersection, what does the vehicle on the left do when both vehicles arrive together?

1. Yield and allow the vehicle on the right to go first
2. Accelerate so it crosses before the vehicle on the right
3. Stop in the center until the other driver waves
4. Turn left automatically because it has the inside path

24. When visibility is less than 1,000 feet in Colorado, which lighting rule applies?

1. Drive with headlights on
2. Use parking lights only
3. Turn lights off to reduce reflected glare
4. Use hazard flashers instead of headlights

25. What do Colorado regulatory signs usually look like?

1. Black or red on a white background
2. Blue or brown with white symbols
3. Orange with black letters only in rural areas
4. Green with mileage numbers and route arrows

26. If the brake pedal stops slowing the vehicle, what should a Colorado driver try first?

1. Take the foot off the accelerator and pump the brake pedal
2. Pull the parking brake hard and lock the rear wheels
3. Turn off the ignition and coast without steering
4. Continue driving until the brakes cool down

27. If your vehicle is hydroplaning, when should you try to stop or turn?

1. Only after the tires are gripping the road again
2. Immediately, by braking hard and steering sharply
3. Before lifting off the accelerator
4. After shifting to park in the travel lane

28. When may a driver turn in the direction shown by a lighted green arrow?

1. When the arrow points that way, while still yielding as required if it goes off
2. Only after waiting for every nearby vehicle to stop
3. In any direction, because a green arrow cancels lane markings
4. Only after the signal changes to a flashing red light

29. How far ahead should a Colorado driver look to reduce last-minute braking?

1. At least 10 seconds ahead
2. Only one car length ahead
3. Exactly three seconds ahead
4. No farther than the next lane marking

30. During the first six months after a Colorado minor's license is issued, which passenger is generally prohibited?

1. A passenger younger than 21, unless a parent or licensed adult driver is present
2. A sibling younger than 21 under every circumstance
3. One passenger younger than 21, even with a parent present
4. All passengers, regardless of age

31. Under Colorado's DUI per se rule, which blood alcohol concentration can support a conviction?

1. More than 0.08%
2. Exactly 0.02% for every driver
3. More than 0.04% only for a commercial driver
4. Any measurable amount, regardless of driver or conduct

32. According to the Colorado handbook, where should your right foot be before starting the engine?

1. On the brake
2. On the accelerator
3. On the floor beside the pedals
4. On the parking brake handle

33. What do brown backgrounds on service and recreation signs indicate?

1. Recreational, historic, or cultural areas
2. A mandatory reduced-speed zone
3. A railroad crossing emergency phone
4. A route reserved only for trucks

34. When passing an emergency vehicle stopped along the road, what speed applies if the posted limit is 45 mph or less?

1. Slow to 25 mph unless emergency personnel or conditions direct otherwise
2. Continue at the posted limit if you move one lane away
3. Slow to 15 mph in every such location
4. Stop and wait until the emergency vehicle leaves

35. How far before a turn or lane change must a driver signal in an urban area?

1. Continuously for 100 feet
2. Continuously for 25 feet
3. Only for three seconds after beginning the maneuver
4. For 200 feet on every road

36. What does a broken yellow line between opposing traffic lanes tell a driver?

1. Passing is permitted when the maneuver is safe
2. Passing is prohibited until the line becomes white
3. Traffic on both sides must travel in the same direction
4. The lane is reserved for emergency vehicles

37. What does a flashing yellow light warn an approaching driver to do?

1. Slow down and proceed with caution
2. Stop fully and wait for a green signal
3. Accelerate before the light changes
4. Turn around before reaching the warning

38. What does a broken white lane line mean?

1. You may change lanes if it is safe
2. Passing is forbidden in both directions
3. Traffic on each side moves in opposite directions
4. Only emergency vehicles may cross it

39. A circular green light remains on after the green arrow goes off. When may you still turn?

1. After yielding to through vehicles and pedestrians
2. Only if a police officer is standing nearby
3. Without yielding because the arrow was green earlier
4. Never, because the missing arrow always prohibits turns

40. An angry driver is following you aggressively. What response does the handbook recommend?

1. Back off, give way, and let that driver go
2. Match the driver's speed to prevent being passed
3. Make eye contact and confront the driver at the next stop
4. Brake hard whenever the driver gets close