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2026 Colorado Permit Test 18
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QUESTION 1 / 25
You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
Choose one answer below.
A
There is an emergency vehicle crossing your lane.
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B
There are pedestrians crossing.
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C
You are turning right.
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D
You are already within the intersection when the light changes to yellow.
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QUESTION 2 / 25
You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
As long as an approaching train is not too close.
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B
If your vehicle can do so without damaging the gate.
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C
If you first look carefully in both directions.
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D
Under no circumstances.
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QUESTION 3 / 25
A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
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A
A driver must proceed slowly through the intersection.
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B
A driver must stop and then proceed when the way is clear.
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C
A driver must stop and then proceed when the signal changes to a green light or green arrow.
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D
A driver may turn in the direction that the red arrow is pointing.
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QUESTION 4 / 25
When is it permissible to text while driving?
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At any time when the driver is under age 18.
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B
At any time when the driver is age 18 or older.
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C
If the driver can send a text without looking at their phone.
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D
Only in emergencies.
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QUESTION 5 / 25
While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
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A
Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.
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B
Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.
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C
Slam on your brakes and stop.
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D
Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.
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QUESTION 6 / 25
To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
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A
Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
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B
Ensure that your tires are properly inflated.
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C
Reduce your speed when driving in the rain.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 7 / 25
Who must yield when a driver is turning and a pedestrian is crossing without a traffic light?
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A
Whoever started moving last
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B
The driver
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C
Whoever is slower
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D
The pedestrian
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QUESTION 8 / 25
The best way to deal with tailgaters is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Speed up to increase the distance between you and the tailgater.
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B
Slam on your brakes to get the other driver to back off.
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C
Change lanes or gradually slow down to encourage them to pass.
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D
Ignore them.
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QUESTION 9 / 25
On long trips, you can prevent drowsiness by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turning on your car radio.
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B
Slowing down.
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C
Stopping at regular intervals for a rest.
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D
Moving your eyes from side to side as you drive.
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QUESTION 10 / 25
If you experience a tire blowout:
Choose one answer below.
A
Take your foot of the gas.
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B
Do not immediately use your brakes.
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C
Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Railroad crossings should always be considered:
Choose one answer below.
A
Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
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B
Dangerous.
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C
Safe locations to park a car.
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D
A place where it is required to stop
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QUESTION 12 / 25
You are entering a crowded freeway. What should you do to merge into traffic?
Choose one answer below.
A
Use your side and rearview mirrors and check your blind spots.
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B
Use the acceleration lane to adjust your speed to match the speed of freeway traffic.
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C
Yield to traffic already on the freeway.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 13 / 25
When driving near heavy trucks, other drivers and highway users must make allowances for:
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A
The increased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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B
The decreased stopping distance required by large vehicles.
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C
The decreased noise of larger vehicles.
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D
The increased speed of larger vehicles.
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QUESTION 14 / 25
If you are turning onto a street with more than one lane traveling in your direction, you should:
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A
Turn into the lane closest to your previous lane.
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B
Turn into the lane marked with an arrow.
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C
Turn into the middle lane.
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D
Turn into any lane.
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QUESTION 15 / 25
If someone has consumed alcoholic drinks, what will help the person overcome the influence of those drinks?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tomato juice and lime
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B
Hot coffee
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C
Fresh air
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D
Only time
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Driving at night requires increased caution because:
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A
Traffic moves faster at night.
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B
There is a larger volume of traffic at night.
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C
Drivers cannot see as well at night.
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D
Accidents occur more frequently at night.
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QUESTION 17 / 25
The act of turning your head and checking your blind spot before changing lanes, driving away from a curb, or merging your vehicle into traffic is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A bad driving habit.
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B
A good driving habit.
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C
Unnecessary.
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D
Not necessary if you use the rearview mirror.
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QUESTION 18 / 25
Downward-facing triangular signs:
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A
Indicate school zones.
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B
Tell drivers to yield.
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C
Indicate construction zones.
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D
Indicate railroad crossings.
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QUESTION 19 / 25
This sign is used to prevent: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/new-york-one_way_traffic_do_not_enter.png
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A
Entrance to full parking lots.
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B
Entrance to road construction areas.
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C
Entrance to dead-end streets.
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D
Entrances from the wrong direction on one-way streets and expressway ramps.
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QUESTION 20 / 25
Compared to driving during the day, driving at night is:
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A
Less dangerous.
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B
No more or less dangerous.
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C
More dangerous.
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D
Easier on your eyes.
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QUESTION 21 / 25
You may pass another vehicle:
Choose one answer below.
A
In a curve or on a hill because the chance is small that another vehicle is coming.
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B
By using the shoulder of the highway.
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C
If your lane is next to a solid yellow line and the passing lane is clear ahead.
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D
None of the above.
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QUESTION 22 / 25
On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue to drive in a normal manner.
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B
Stop as quickly as you can.
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C
Speed up to get out of its way.
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D
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When turning left, drivers must yield the right-of-way to:
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A
Other drivers who are already in the intersection.
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B
Oncoming traffic.
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C
Pedestrians who are already in the intersection.
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D
All of the above.
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QUESTION 24 / 25
You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:
Choose one answer below.
A
You are on a two-way road.
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B
You are on a one-way road.
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C
The road is under repair.
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D
You must stay to the left of the broken yellow lines.
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QUESTION 25 / 25
When you see this black and yellow sign, it means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/pennsylvania-directional_arrow_right.png
Choose one answer below.
A
The road to the right is for one-way traffic only.
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B
That due to upcoming roadwork, there is a detour to the right.
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C
Slow down because the road ahead changes direction at an extreme angle.
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D
There is a crossroad to your right.
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