Colorado DMV Permit Test: 2026 Guide

1. What is the definition of DWAI (Driving While Ability is Impaired)?

1. a) Impaired to the slightest degree.
2. b) Substantially incapable of safe driving.
3. c) Driving while distracted.
4. d) Having a BAC over 0.08%.

2. Is it legal to drive while wearing earphones that cover both ears?

1. a) Yes, if you are over 18.
2. b) Yes, for hands-free calls only.
3. c) Yes, if the volume is low.
4. d) No, it is prohibited.

3. Whose directions must you obey even if they contradict traffic signs or signals?

1. a) Pedestrians.
2. b) Other drivers.
3. c) GPS navigation instructions.
4. d) Law enforcement or construction personnel.

4. What information do lane control signs provide to drivers?

1. a) The distance to the next historical site.
2. b) The maximum weight limit for the bridge ahead.
3. c) The location of the nearest emergency phone.
4. d) Direction and information about where you can turn.

5. What should you avoid doing while crossing railroad tracks?

1. a) Shifting gears.
2. b) Driving with two hands.
3. c) Listening for a train.
4. d) Looking both ways.

6. What happens if you use someone else's disabled placard to park in a designated space?

1. a) The fine is the same as parking without one.
2. b) You receive a warning only.
3. c) The fine is waived.
4. d) You are subject to fines double those for parking without a placard.

7. What does this sign indicate?

1. a) Hotel.
2. b) Rest area.
3. c) Hospital.
4. d) Police station.

8. Under what condition might a bicyclist take the full lane?

1. a) When they feel their safety is compromised by hazards.
2. b) Only when going downhill.
3. c) Never.
4. d) Only on Sundays.

9. Who must you yield to when approaching an intersection?

1. a) Pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers already in the intersection.
2. b) Traffic on the left.
3. c) No one if you have a green light.
4. d) Only cars on the right.

10. What is the purpose of a two-way left-turn lane?

1. a) For parking.
2. b) For passing slower vehicles.
3. c) For the exclusive use of left-turning vehicles from either direction.
4. d) For traveling straight.