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Question 1 of 25Sharing the road (Colorado)

In Colorado, how much space must you give a bicyclist when you pass?

1. AA. At least 2 feet
2. BB. At least 4 feet
3. CC. At least 3 feet
4. DD. At least 6 feet

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Question 2 of 25Turning, passing and lanes (Colorado)

In Colorado, when may a driver cross a bike lane?

1. AA. To pass slow cars on the right side
2. BB. When turning or entering a road, driveway or alley
3. CC. To wait in it during a traffic jam
4. DD. Never, not even to make a turn

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Question 3 of 25Road signs

What does this sign mean while the light is red?

1. AA. You may turn right after a full stop
2. BB. You may turn only if no one is coming
3. CC. You must turn and may not go straight
4. DD. You may not turn, even after you stop

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Question 4 of 25Road signs (Colorado)

A Colorado railroad crossing in a quiet zone has a "No Train Horn" sign. What warns you of a train there?

1. AA. A bell on the crossbuck post
2. BB. A flagger at the crossing
3. CC. The flashing lights and gates
4. DD. A soft train horn

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Question 5 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Which headlights should you use in fog?

1. AA. High beams
2. BB. Parking lights only
3. CC. Low beams
4. DD. No lights

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Question 6 of 25Speed and following distance

Why is it unsafe to drive faster than your lights can show at night?

1. AA. You may not see a hazard in time to stop
2. BB. Your headlights may burn out sooner
3. CC. Other drivers will flash their lights at you
4. DD. You will use more fuel than usual

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Question 7 of 25Right of way (Colorado)

In Colorado, when must you yield to a transit bus that is pulling into traffic?

1. AA. When it signals and its rear yield sign is lit
2. BB. Only when it is full of riders
3. CC. Only if it is in the left lane
4. DD. Never; it must wait for a gap

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Question 8 of 25Road signs

You are on the main road and see this sign. What is the best thing to do?

1. AA. Watch for cars joining and adjust your speed
2. BB. Speed up so no one can get in front of you
3. CC. Stop and wait until no cars are joining
4. DD. Hold your speed and let them find a gap

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Question 9 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

You are in a crash. Is it legal to drive away without stopping?

1. AA. Yes, if no one is hurt
2. BB. Yes, if it was not your fault
3. CC. Yes, if the damage is small
4. DD. No, you must stop

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Question 10 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

Why is weaving from lane to lane dangerous?

1. AA. It wears out your tires and brakes
2. BB. It is fine on empty roads
3. CC. It is safe if you signal
4. DD. It raises the chance of a crash

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Question 11 of 25Emergencies and equipment (Colorado)

According to the Colorado handbook, during "Accident Alert" status, how soon must a minor no-injury crash be reported to police?

1. AA. Within 2 hours
2. BB. Within 24 hours
3. CC. Within 72 hours
4. DD. Within 10 days

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Question 12 of 25Right of way

You have stopped at a stop line, but your view of the cross street is blocked. What should you do?

1. AA. Go at normal speed and hope it is clear
2. BB. Honk loudly and go straight through
3. CC. Back up to get a better view
4. DD. Edge forward until you can see, then go

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Question 13 of 25Road signs

What does this white X-shaped sign mark?

1. AA. A four-way crossroad
2. BB. A railroad crossing
3. CC. A hospital zone
4. DD. A closed road ahead

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Question 14 of 25Road signs

Signs that are taller than they are wide, in white with black letters, usually:

1. AA. Warn of a hazard ahead
2. BB. Show the way to places
3. CC. Give a rule you must obey
4. DD. Point out parks and sights

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Question 15 of 25Sharing the road

A vehicle is stopped on the shoulder with flashing emergency lights. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your speed and stay in your lane
2. BB. Stop in your lane until it leaves
3. CC. Speed up to pass it quickly
4. DD. Move over a lane, or slow down

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Question 16 of 25Parking and stopping (Colorado)

When you parallel park in Colorado, how close to the curb must your car be?

1. AA. Within 12 inches
2. BB. Within 18 inches
3. CC. Within 24 inches
4. DD. Within 36 inches

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Question 17 of 25Signals and pavement markings

Arrows painted in your lane show:

1. AA. Where you may park along the curb
2. BB. Where people on foot may cross
3. CC. Which way traffic in that lane may go
4. DD. The speed limit for that lane

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Question 18 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

How does alcohol affect your driving?

1. AA. It slows your reactions and blurs vision
2. BB. It makes you more alert and careful
3. CC. It improves your vision at night
4. DD. It has no effect in small amounts

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Question 19 of 25Sharing the road

How should you pass a person riding a horse?

1. AA. Quickly, with a short honk to warn them
2. BB. Slowly, with plenty of room and no horn
3. CC. Close by, so you get past sooner
4. DD. With your high beams on so they see you

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Question 20 of 25Right of way

At an intersection with no signs, you want to turn left. An oncoming car is going straight. What should you do?

1. AA. Turn first, since you got there first
2. BB. Turn while signaling
3. CC. Wave the car through and turn in front of it
4. DD. Yield to the oncoming car

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Question 21 of 25Right of way

In general, how should you treat a funeral procession?

1. AA. Pass through any gaps in the line
2. BB. Yield and do not cut into the line
3. CC. Join the end of the line to follow it
4. DD. Honk to make it move faster

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Question 22 of 25Right of way

You are at a stop sign. A car on the cross street is signaling a turn onto your road but has not slowed down yet. What is safest?

1. AA. Pull out, since it is going to turn
2. BB. Pull out fast before it reaches you
3. CC. Wait until it clearly starts to turn
4. DD. Honk and then pull out in front of it

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Question 23 of 25Parking and stopping

May you park in a disability space without a valid placard or plate?

1. AA. Yes, for a short stop
2. BB. Yes, at night
3. CC. No, it is not allowed
4. DD. Yes, if the lot is full

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Question 24 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

What kind of drug is alcohol?

1. AA. A stimulant that speeds you up
2. BB. A depressant that slows the brain
3. CC. A vitamin that the body needs
4. DD. A pain reliever with no side effects

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Question 25 of 25Parking and stopping

When you finish parallel parking, where should your car be?

1. AA. At an angle, with the back sticking out
2. BB. Close to and lined up with the curb
3. CC. Touching the bumper of the car behind
4. DD. With two wheels up on the sidewalk

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Practice test 2 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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