Take 2026 Colorado Permit Test

QUESTION 1 / 24

Stress can affect your driving by:

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ALowing your ability to focus on driving.✓BDecreasing your chances of an accident.✓CCausing you to fall asleep at the wheel.✓DMaking you more aware of others around you.✓

QUESTION 2 / 24

Before switching on the ignition, you should:

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ABe sure only backseat passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓BBe sure only adult passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓CBe sure only child passengers have buckled their seat belts.✓DBe sure all of the vehicle's occupants have buckled their seat belts.✓

QUESTION 3 / 24

You are borrowing an unfamiliar vehicle from a friend. You should:

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ANot put too much thought into it because all vehicles are the same.✓BHide from your friend that you are unfamiliar with the vehicle.✓CDisregard any obvious defects to avoid embarrassing your friend.✓DTake a few minutes before driving to familiarize yourself with the operation and location of all the vehicle’s equipment.✓

QUESTION 4 / 24

To be safe when crossing a railroad, you should:

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ALook both ways, but only when the red light is flashing.✓BListen, look both ways, and then proceed if it is safe to do so.✓CCross especially quickly when a train is approaching.✓DQuickly pass under any lowering gates.✓

QUESTION 5 / 24

This road sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/virginia-left_turn_yield_on_green.png

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AYou are about to enter a one-way street the wrong way.✓BSchool crossing ahead.✓CDo not drive in this lane.✓DTraffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.✓

QUESTION 6 / 24

This sign means: Image: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/images-car/indiana-two_way_traffic.png

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ATwo-way traffic.✓BLane shifting.✓CLow clearance.✓DAdded lane.✓

QUESTION 7 / 24

A driver who is taking a non-prescription drug should:

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ARead the labels on the drug before driving.✓BDrink alcohol instead.✓CContinue to drive regardless of any warning labels.✓DDrive only during daylight hours.✓

QUESTION 8 / 24

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:

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APulling toward or away from a curb.✓BTurning left or right.✓CChanging lanes.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 9 / 24

If you are driving on the interstate and pass your exit, you should:

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AQuickly cut across traffic to make your turn.✓BMake a U-turn to go back to the exit.✓CContinue driving and use the next exit.✓DPut your vehicle in reverse to go back to the exit.✓

QUESTION 10 / 24

If you are stopped by a police officer, you should:

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AUnbuckle your seat belt and lower your window.✓BGet your paperwork ready before the officer reaches your car.✓CStay in your vehicle with your hands on the steering wheel and wait for the officer to approach you.✓DGet out of your car and walk toward the patrol car.✓

QUESTION 11 / 24

A telltale sign of a drunk driver is:

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AThey are weaving between lanes.✓BThey are driving more slowly than the normal traffic flow.✓CThey are making quick and sudden stops.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 12 / 24

Distracted driving may be caused by:

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AEating, drinking, or smoking.✓BTalking or texting on a cellular phone.✓CChanging a radio station or CD.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 13 / 24

When approaching a school bus stopped with its stop arm extended, drivers should:

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ACome to a complete stop and wait to proceed.✓BHonk their horn before passing the bus on its left.✓CContinue driving when they think most kids are probably done exiting the bus.✓DPass the bus before its door opens.✓

QUESTION 14 / 24

Which of the following commonly causes traffic accidents?

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AInattentive driving✓BExcessive speed under the driving conditions✓CFollowing other vehicles too closely✓DAll of the above✓

QUESTION 15 / 24

Before turning, you should:

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AUse your signal.✓BTurn the wheel.✓CIncrease your speed.✓DChange lanes.✓

QUESTION 16 / 24

A passenger in a moving motor vehicle is not permitted to:

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AHave an opened alcohol container.✓BSleep.✓CUse a cell phone.✓DUse a map.✓

QUESTION 17 / 24

To change lanes you should:

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ACheck your mirrors and signal, then change lanes.✓BSignal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot in the direction you plan to move, then change lanes.✓CSignal, check your mirrors, and change lanes.✓DSignal and change lanes.✓

QUESTION 18 / 24

Alcohol causes:

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ALoss of concentration.✓BPoor coordination.✓CSlower judgment.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 19 / 24

An intersection has no traffic signs or signals. You arrive at the same time as a vehicle to your right. You should:

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ASpeed up and get through the intersection.✓BSlow down and yield to the vehicle on your right.✓CDrive into the intersection and make the other vehicle stop.✓DHonk your horn and drive through the intersection.✓

QUESTION 20 / 24

Road rage and aggressive driving may be reduced by:

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AAllowing extra travel time.✓BObeying posted speed limits.✓CUsing proper turn signals.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 21 / 24

If one of your tires blows out as you are driving, you should:

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ABrake hard immediately.✓BTry to steer straight while gradually slowing by removing your foot from the gas pedal.✓CMaintain your current speed and steer straight.✓DSwerve back and forth to alert traffic behind you.✓

QUESTION 22 / 24

A seat belt should be adjusted so that it:

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AIs loose.✓BIs buckled snugly across your hip bones and lower abdomen.✓CIs hidden beneath the seat.✓DKeeps the seat belt buzzer or light from operating.✓

QUESTION 23 / 24

If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

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AGet some coffee.✓BOpen your window.✓CStop driving.✓DTurn on the radio.✓

QUESTION 24 / 24

Night driving can be more difficult than driving during the day because:

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ACars overheat more quickly at night.✓BVisibility is reduced in the dark.✓CIt is more likely to be raining at night.✓DYou are more likely to encounter a motorcycle at night.✓