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Question 1 of 25Licensing and insurance (Colorado)

How long must a Colorado minor hold an instruction permit before applying for a driver license?

1. AA. 3 months
2. BB. 4 months
3. CC. 12 months
4. DD. 18 months

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Question 2 of 25Sharing the road (Colorado)

Under Colorado's 2022 law, what may bicyclists 15 and older do at a stop sign when the way is clear?

1. AA. Treat it as a yield sign
2. BB. Ride through it without slowing
3. CC. Walk the bike across it
4. DD. Treat it as a red light

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Question 3 of 25Road signs

What does this sign tell you about the road ahead?

1. AA. The highway ends just ahead at a stop sign
2. BB. A median will split the two directions
3. CC. Two roads cross just ahead
4. DD. You must keep left of an island

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Question 4 of 25Right of way (Colorado)

You are entering a Colorado roundabout and a bus is coming. What does state law require?

1. AA. The bus must yield to you
2. BB. The driver on the right goes first
3. CC. Enter beside the bus in the next lane
4. DD. You must yield to the bus

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Question 5 of 25Safe driving and hazards

What is the main danger of driving when angry or upset?

1. AA. You may drive too slowly
2. BB. Your car may overheat
3. CC. You may use more fuel
4. DD. You may take more risks

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Question 6 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

You are waiting to turn left with oncoming traffic. How should you hold your front wheels?

1. AA. Straight ahead until you start to turn
2. BB. Turned to the left, ready to go
3. CC. Turned a little to the right
4. DD. It does not matter how they point

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Question 7 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Colorado)

In the Colorado handbook's penalty table for drivers 21 and older, how many points does a first DWAI carry?

1. AA. 2 points
2. BB. 4 points
3. CC. 6 points
4. DD. 8 points

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Question 8 of 25Road signs

Green signs on a highway show:

1. AA. Rules that you must obey
2. BB. Hazards such as sharp curves
3. CC. Work zones, detours and lane closures
4. DD. Directions, exits and distances

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Question 9 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Why is driving at night riskier than in the day?

1. AA. Roads are busier at night than by day
2. BB. You cannot see as far or as clearly
3. CC. Speed limits are higher at night
4. DD. Cars run worse when it is cold

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Question 10 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You drank a lot late last night. Could you still be impaired the next morning?

1. AA. Yes, alcohol can still be in your blood
2. BB. No, sleep removes all of the alcohol
3. CC. No, not if you eat a big breakfast
4. DD. Only if you still feel sick

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Question 11 of 25Licensing and insurance (Colorado)

You fail the drive test in Colorado. When may you take it again?

1. AA. After 7 full days
2. BB. The next business day
3. CC. After 14 full days
4. DD. After 60 full days

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Question 12 of 25Speed and following distance

Why do you need more following distance behind a motorcycle?

1. AA. It can often stop in a shorter distance
2. BB. It takes up more of the lane than a car
3. CC. It has no brake lights to warn you
4. DD. It always drives slower than cars

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Question 13 of 25Road signs

A round yellow sign is used to warn of:

1. AA. A railroad crossing ahead
2. BB. A traffic circle just ahead
3. CC. A sharp curve to the right
4. DD. A stop sign ahead

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Question 14 of 25Right of way

You and a driver on your right stop at a four-way stop at the same time. Who goes first?

1. AA. You do
2. BB. The driver on your right
3. CC. Whoever is going straight
4. DD. Whoever honks first

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Question 15 of 25Sharing the road

Why is it dangerous to cut in front of a large truck?

1. AA. It cannot turn left at lights
2. BB. Its brakes do not work well in rain
3. CC. It needs much more distance to stop
4. DD. It is almost always speeding

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Question 16 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Colorado)

In Colorado, where is it against the law to have an open container of alcohol or marijuana?

1. AA. In the passenger area of a car on a public road
2. BB. Only in the driver's hand while moving
3. CC. Only in cars driven by teens
4. DD. Nowhere; it is always allowed

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Question 17 of 25Right of way

A bus has stopped at a crosswalk to let people cross. You are in the next lane. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop, and do not pass the bus
2. BB. Speed up to pass the bus
3. CC. Change lanes and pass the bus
4. DD. Sound your horn as you pass

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Question 18 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Strong winds are blowing across the road. What should you do?

1. AA. Slow down and grip the wheel firmly
2. BB. Speed up to get through it faster
3. CC. Drive on the shoulder until it stops
4. DD. Follow a truck closely for cover

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Question 19 of 25Sharing the road

You are turning right and a cyclist is riding in the bike lane next to you. What should you do?

1. AA. Let the cyclist pass, then turn
2. BB. Turn in front of the cyclist
3. CC. Honk, then make your turn
4. DD. Speed up so you turn first

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Question 20 of 25Speed and following distance

Why is following too closely dangerous?

1. AA. It uses more fuel than leaving a gap
2. BB. You may not be able to stop in time
3. CC. It makes your car louder inside
4. DD. It is only a problem at night

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Question 21 of 25Speed and following distance

How can you check your following distance?

1. AA. Count the car lengths between you and it
2. BB. Count the seconds to reach a point it passed
3. CC. Watch how often its brake lights come on
4. DD. Check your speed against the posted limit

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Question 22 of 25Emergencies and equipment

When should you use your hazard warning lights?

1. AA. When parking in a no-parking zone
2. BB. When your stopped car could be a hazard
3. CC. When driving in light rain or mist
4. DD. When you are late and driving fast

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Question 23 of 25Safe driving and hazards

When should you turn on your headlights?

1. AA. Only after the sun has fully set
2. BB. Any time it is hard to see
3. CC. Only in cities with streetlights
4. DD. Only on highways

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Question 24 of 25Safe driving and hazards

On a long, dull highway drive, you start to feel drowsy and stare blankly ahead. What should you do?

1. AA. Drive faster so you finish sooner
2. BB. Look only at the road right ahead
3. CC. Take a break and move your eyes often
4. DD. Turn up the heat and the radio

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Question 25 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Why is texting while driving so dangerous?

1. AA. It drains your phone battery faster
2. BB. It is only dangerous when driving at night
3. CC. It is only a problem on busy highways
4. DD. It takes your eyes and mind off the road

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the Driving Knowledge Test (written permit test) (the Colorado DMV): 25 questions, 20 to pass — the commonly reported format; the Colorado DMV does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice timer: 60 minutes.

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