Colorado Permit Practice Test 2026: driving knowledge test
Free Colorado permit practice test: official facts from the Colorado DMV, questions written from the official Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337).
- 25 questions, commonly reported
- 80% pass mark, commonly reported
- $20 fee, REAL ID instruction permit
- 15 minimum age
- Facts checked October 13, 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Practice format (commonly reported): The Colorado DMV does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 25 questions with 20 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
Official facts from the Colorado DMV
| Official exam name | Driving Knowledge Test(written permit test) |
|---|---|
| Run by | Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official page |
| Number of questions | Not published by the Colorado DMV |
| Breakdown | road signs, driving under the influence, driving rules, safety rules and legal items |
| Pass mark | Not published by the Colorado DMV |
| Time limit | None published by the Colorado DMV |
| Fee | $20 — REAL ID instruction permitREAL ID instruction permit $20.00: State DMV fees page 'Instruction Permit (includes motorcycle) $20.00'; Standard (CO-RCSA) instruction permit $23.00. First in-office test attempt has no fee; 'Driving Knowledge (Written) Retest (CRS 42-2-114(2)(e)) $11.50'. @Home online test: 'First attempt: Free + $5 testing fee + $1.50 credit card processing fee = $6.50'; later attempts $6.50 plus the $11.50 state retest fee. Third-party testers may add their own fees. |
| Minimum age | 15 |
| Where to book | Colorado DMV test booking and locations (official site) |
The Colorado DMV does not publish the number of questions or a pass mark for the Colorado Driving Knowledge Test (written permit test); questions come from the official Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (revised 12/05/24).
Source: Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official pages, checked October 13, 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Permits page / Adult Permit FAQ: documents proving 'who you are, your lawful status ..., your date of birth, your social security number (when applicable), and your Colorado address' plus name-change documents; two proofs of Colorado address dated within the last year (minors may use a parent or guardian's); Affidavit of Liability for minors; pre-registration online; proof of passing if the test was taken online or at a third-party school; vision exam. Driver education by age: '15 years to 15 years and 6 months: Complete a 30-hour driver education course'; '15 years and 6 months to 16 years: Complete either a 4-hour driver awareness program OR a 30-hour driver education course'; none required at 16-17. From January 1, 2027 (HB24-1021) ages 15-17 need the 30-hour course and ages 18-20 the course or a 4-hour program. |
|---|---|
| Retake | HB24-1021 page: 'You may only take two tests per day.' @Home FAQ: 'You can take it as many times as needed, but only twice in one day.' Each retest costs $11.50. Handbook: written tests are not given within 30 minutes of an office's scheduled closing time. |
| Attempts | No attempt cap: 'as many times as needed, but only twice in one day' (@Home). 'If you failed the written permit test before passing, you will be required to pay an additional state fee for each retest' ($11.50). Permit 'valid for three years or until your 21st birthday, whichever comes first'; under 18 must hold it 12 months. |
| Languages | Adult Permit FAQ: 'we provide testing in both English and Spanish in the office. We do not have the test in other languages at this time.' Accommodations: exam read aloud by the testing station (bring headphones); 'Have the exam verbally translated to another spoken language (test-taker must provide the translator)'; sign-language translation provided by the DMV. @Home tests 'are available in English and Spanish' and can be read aloud. |
| Road signs | US traffic signs as shown in the Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337); the test covers 'road signs' among other handbook topics. |
| Handbook | Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) — Revised 12/05/24 (DR 2337 (12/05/24); file name DR_2337_Jan2025.pdf) read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | October 13, 2026 |
Colorado road signs test
US traffic signs as shown in the Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337); the test covers 'road signs' among other handbook topics. Practice them in the free Colorado road signs test or browse the United States sign library.
Colorado driving knowledge test: common questions
How many questions are on the Colorado permit test?
The Colorado DMV does not publish the number of questions; the test is commonly reported as 25 questions with 20 correct (80%) to pass, and our practice tests use that format.
What is the pass mark for the Colorado permit test?
The Colorado DMV does not publish a pass mark for the Colorado driving knowledge test. It is commonly reported as 20 of 25 (80%), and our practice tests use that mark.
Is the Colorado permit test hard?
You need 20 of 25 (80%) to pass, so in the commonly reported 25-question format you can get at most 5 wrong. The best preparation is to study the official Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (revised 12/05/24) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the Colorado permit test cost?
$20 — REAL ID instruction permit, per the Colorado DMV.
Is there a free Colorado permit practice test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free Colorado driving knowledge test practice tests for 2026, each with 25 questions and the commonly reported pass mark of 20 of 25 (80%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
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Official handbook
Driving knowledge test questions come from the official Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337). Read the Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) on the official site.
Last updated October 13, 2026. Facts checked against Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by the Colorado DMV.