Colorado DMV is administered by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), headquartered in Denver. The official Colorado written knowledge exam has 25 questions, and drivers must answer 20 correctly (80%) to pass. Our practice tests match the exact format, topics, and difficulty of the real Colorado DMV test.
What makes the Colorado DMV test unique?
Colorado's exam places special focus on mountain driving, chain laws on I-70, altitude-related vehicle behavior, and winter traction requirements.
Between September 1 and May 31, passenger vehicles on I-70 between Morrison and Dotsero must carry traction tires, chains, or an alternative traction device.
The "runaway truck ramp" and downhill-braking questions trip up flatlanders — review mountain driving carefully.
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283 indexed questions with full answers, explanations, and law citations.
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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What does a Wrong Way sign indicate?
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What does a ONE WAY sign indicate?
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What does this sign means?
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What does a Speed Limit sign indicate?
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What does this sign mean?
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What does a railroad crossbuck sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
Alabama Driver Manual
Children should ride in ____.
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Drugs can affect driving ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about drinking and driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
The safest way to use a phone while driving is to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
Which option is NOT a good way to reduce distraction?
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What should you do if another driver behaves aggressively?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before driving after taking medicine?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if an oncoming vehicle's headlights are bright?
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In fog you should generally use ____.
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What should you do if your vehicle starts to skid?
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On snow or ice you should ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
If your brakes fail, you should first ____.
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A safe following distance should be ____ in bad weather than in dry conditions.
Alabama Driver Manual
Why is tailgating dangerous?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver is following too closely behind you?
Alabama Driver Manual
Which statement about posted speed limits is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle with flashing lights?
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Which statement about roadside emergency scenes is NOT correct?
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Before changing lanes or merging you should check ____.
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Good steering control begins with ____.
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Which statement about freeway driving is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
What is the purpose of a speed limit?
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Why is following distance important?
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What does the 3-second rule for following distance mean?
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When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at about the same time, who should usually go first?
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At a four-way stop, the vehicle that should go first is usually the one that ____.
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When turning left at an intersection, you must yield to ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if you see a blind pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog?
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What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or flashing lights?
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What should you do when entering a roundabout?
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Which statement about pedestrians is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
When a stopped school bus is using red warning signals and a stop arm, what is the correct response?
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Which statement about a school bus stopped with red warning signals is NOT correct?
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You should never ____ at a railroad crossing.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do if another driver fails to yield when you have the right-of-way?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when you stop for pedestrians at a crosswalk, drivers behind?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when make a U-turn only?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do before backing your vehicle?
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What should you do when parking on a hill?
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Which statement about stopping in intersections is NOT correct?
Alabama Driver Manual
Before turning you should reduce speed to a ____ and watch for other road users.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when preparing for a turn?
Alabama Driver Manual
What does 'parallel parking' mean?
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What does a red curb indicate?
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What does a yellow curb indicate?
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What is the purpose of handicap parking spaces?
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What does it mean to 'double park'?
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A left turn on red may be allowed only ____.
Alaska Driver Manual
Why should you watch carefully for motorcycles?
Alabama Driver Manual
Large trucks have ____.
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What should you do when avoid cutting in front of a large truck because?
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when passing a large truck?
Alabama Driver Manual
Children near streets should be treated with extra caution because ____.
Alabama Driver Manual
What should you do when waiting behind another vehicle at railroad tracks?
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What does 'sharing the road' mean for drivers?
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What is a 'bike lane' and what does it mean for drivers?
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What does 'vulnerable road user' mean?
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What is the meaning of a 'no-zone' around large trucks?
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What does it mean to 'share the road with motorcycles'?
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Which of the following is true about sharing the road with cyclists?
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