Colorado DMV Sample Test
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Severe Weather Driving
Between September 1 and May 31, what traction requirements apply to passenger vehicles on I-70 between Morrison and Dotsero, Colorado?
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Between September 1 and May 31, what traction requirements apply to passenger vehicles on I-70 between Morrison and Dotsero, Colorado?
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Colorado's Traction Law (Code 15) on I-70 between Morrison (MP 259) and Dotsero (MP 133) requires passenger vehicles to have either: (1) mud/snow-rated tires with a minimum 3/16" tread, (2) chains, or (3) an approved alternative traction device. The law is in effect every year between September 1 and May 31, regardless of current weather.
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Severe Weather Driving
If your rear tires skid to the right on icy Colorado roads, you should steer:
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If your rear tires skid to the right on icy Colorado roads, you should steer:
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"Steer into the skid" means steer in the direction the rear of the vehicle is sliding. If the rear slides right, steer right; if left, steer left. This realigns the front wheels with the direction of motion. Smooth, gentle corrections work; sharp inputs cause counter-skids. Do not brake — let the tires roll.
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Signs & Signals
What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?
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A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.
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Signs & Signals
What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
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What does a DIVIDED HIGHWAY ENDS sign indicate?
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A Divided Highway Ends sign warns that opposing traffic will no longer be separated by a median.
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Signs & Signals
What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
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What does a DETOUR sign indicate?
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A detour sign directs traffic to an alternate route around a closure or work area.
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Signs & Signals
Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?
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Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.
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Signs & Signals
What does a steady red traffic light mean?
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What does a steady red traffic light mean?
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A steady red light requires a complete stop until the signal changes or a permitted turn can be made lawfully.
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Signs & Signals
A solid yellow line on your side of the center line generally means ____.
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A solid yellow line on your side of the center line generally means ____.
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Yellow centerline markings separate opposite-direction traffic; a solid line on your side restricts passing.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.
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Signs & Signals
What does this sign indicate?
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What does this sign indicate?
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A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.
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