Colorado DMV Permit Practice Test: 25 Free Questions

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.

11. On a steep, narrow mountain road where two vehicles cannot pass, who must yield?

1. a) The smaller vehicle.
2. b) The vehicle going downhill.
3. c) The vehicle without 4WD.
4. d) The vehicle going uphill.

12. Who must you yield to when they are displaying flashing yellow and blue warning lights?

1. a) School buses only.
2. b) Service vehicles and maintenance equipment.
3. c) Postal vehicles.
4. d) Taxi cabs.

13. How far must you stop from a school bus with flashing red lights?

1. a) At least 10 feet.
2. b) At least 50 feet.
3. c) Immediately next to it.
4. d) At least 20 feet.

14. When should you use a three-point turnabout?

1. a) When the road is too narrow for a U-turn.
2. b) On a one-way street.
3. c) In an intersection.
4. d) On a busy highway.

15. How close to the curb must you be when parallel parking?

1. a) Within 24 inches.
2. b) Within 6 inches.
3. c) Within 12 inches.
4. d) Within 18 inches.

16. What is the purpose of green paint on a roadway?

1. a) To mark a bus stop.
2. b) To indicate a pedestrian-only zone.
3. c) To mark a construction zone.
4. d) To designate a lane or area for bicyclists.

17. When is it illegal to pass a snow plow?

1. a) When it is on a four-lane highway.
2. b) When it is traveling below the speed limit.
3. c) When it is working with yellow lights flashing and driving in tandem with another plow.
4. d) When it is not clearing snow.

18. Which of the following is true regarding vehicles with 4-wheel drive?

1. a) They cannot stop any sooner than a conventional car.
2. b) They can stop much sooner on ice.
3. c) They are immune to skidding.
4. d) They do not require snow tires.

19. What may happen if you refuse to sign a traffic ticket during a stop?

1. a) It may result in your arrest.
2. b) The ticket will be dismissed.
3. c) You will get a warning instead.
4. d) You can leave immediately.

20. What number should you dial to report aggressive drivers in Colorado?

1. a) 911 only.
2. b) 511.
3. c) *CSP (*277).
4. d) *55.

21. What is the best way to protect yourself from an aggressive driver?

1. a) Match their speed and behavior.
2. b) Don't engage, avoid eye contact, and give way.
3. c) Honk back at them.
4. d) Exit your vehicle to talk to them.

22. What is the first step you should take if you experience brake failure?

1. a) Apply the parking brake as hard as possible.
2. b) Turn off the engine immediately.
3. c) Take your foot off the accelerator.
4. d) Shift the vehicle into neutral.

23. What is the purpose of the Emily Keyes-John W. Buckner Fund?

1. a) To provide emergency trauma care for organ recipients.
2. b) To pay for driver licenses.
3. c) To fund road construction.
4. d) To support organ and tissue donation awareness.

24. When can you sign up to be an organ and tissue donor in Colorado?

1. a) Only when you turn 18.
2. b) When applying for or renewing a driver license, permit, or ID.
3. c) Only at a hospital.
4. d) Only when buying a car.

25. If your vehicle experiences a power failure while driving, how will the braking system be affected?

1. a) The brakes will still work but will require very hard pressure on the pedal.
2. b) The brakes will function normally with no change in pressure.
3. c) The brakes will not function at all.
4. d) The brakes will lock up immediately.