Colorado Driver’s Practice Tests: DMV Practice Tests

By Ged Benson

The must-have driver's license practice test book for anyone who wants to ace Colorado's DMV exam. 

• Do you want to pass your DMV exam on your first attempt?
• Do you want to be ready for any questions that may come up on your DMV exam?
• Are you looking for an easy, stress-free learning experience?

We've got the perfect solution for you.

 

Getting ready for your driver's test can be a long and stressful process. You have to study the handbook and take multiple generic practice tests before you feel comfortable taking the real thing. The problem is that most of those resources are either too difficult (the handbook), all over the place on the internet or they're not focused on your state's particular requirements (most online practice tests).

 

The Driving School solves all of these problems. Our easy-to-follow questions will help you understand everything from basic road rules to more complex topics such as fines and limits specific to your state. We also provide detailed explanations about why each answer is correct so that you know exactly what to look out for when taking your actual exam.

 

You will cover every section in the official driver's manual, so you won't have to worry about forgetting important notions when you attempt to pass your exam. We've made studying for the DMV test a lot easier.

An all-in-one book, everything you need to know in one place, tests specific to the state of Colorado

• 25 diagnostic questions
• 2 Practice tests of 40 questions each
• 150 road signs questions
• 50 signs and situation questions
• 55 questions about fines and limits, distracted driving and driving & drinking. 
• Study the questions tailored to your state's requirements
• Clear and detailed explanations about why the correct answer is right
• A bonus PDF with the top 100 most frequently asked questions
• The link to download the official DMV manual of your state
• Unlimited access to everything you'll need for studying for your exam 

We have everything you need to ace this test! Get today the practice test book that will help you prepare for the official DMV exam and make sure that you pass it with flying colors!

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Driving School
• Release date: Feb 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201132231

Book preview

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Diagnostic Test

Are you just getting started with your study plan and don't know where to begin? With this DMV Diagnostic Test, you may quickly detect gaps in your driving knowledge and obtain a rough estimate of how much you know about driving rules.

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Total Questions 15

Correct Answer to pass 12

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

This symbol is

▢ an object marker on a roadway

▢ a warning sign in a construction zone

▢ a barricade in a construction zone

▢ an interstate highway guide sign

Question 1 - Diagnostic Test

(A) This is an object marker sign, which is used to alert drivers to objects in the road or very close to the road's edge. The stripes point down the road, toward the safe side. This sign indicates that you should continue to the right in order to pass the object.

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

Refusing to submit to chemical testing in Colorado will result in the suspension of your driver's license for a period of

▢ six months

▢ sixty months

▢ one year

▢ two years

Question 2 - Diagnostic Test

(C) If a person refuses to take the test or fails to comply with the testing procedure, their driver license will be suspended for one year and they will be required to install an interlock device on any vehicle they drive for two years. [Express Consent Law, Drunk Driving, Colorado Driver Handbook]

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

Underage drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between ________ and _________ will have to face mandatory license revocation

▢ .02%; .05%

▢ .02%; .08%

▢ .05%; .08%

▢ .00%; .05%

Question 3 - Diagnostic Test

(B) A Colorado driver under the age of 21 who has a BAC level of at least.02 percent but less than.08 percent while driving will have his or her driver's license revoked. [Zero Tolerance, Express Consent Law, Drunk Driving, Colorado Driver Handbook]

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

In cases of driving under the influence (DUI), Colorado law does not allow

▢ rescheduled court appearances

▢ plea bargains

▢ reduced sentences

▢ any of the aforementioned

Question 4 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Plea bargains are not permitted in DUI cases under Colorado law. [Express Consent Law, Drunk Driving, Colorado Driver Handbook]

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

Is it legal to turn left at a red light?

▢ Only when turning from another street onto a one-way street

▢ Only from one one-way street to the next one-way street

▢ Yes, unless a sign prohibits it

▢ No, never

Question 5 - Diagnostic Test

(B) On a red signal from one one-way street to another one-way street, you can turn left. Keep an eye out for any warning signs. [10.1a Traffic Controls, 10.1a Traffic Signals, 10.1a Traffic Controls, 10. Rules of the Road, Colorado Driver Handbook]

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

This warning sign indicates

▢ there will be sharp right and left turns ahead

▢ a winding path

▢ the road ahead takes a right turn

▢ the road ahead bends to the right, then to the left

Question 6 - Diagnostic Test

(D) This sign indicates that there will be a double curve ahead. The road ahead bends to the right, then to the left. (A winding road sign would be posted instead if there was a triple curve ahead.) Slow down, stay to the right, and do not pass.

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

Unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause _________ when driving a vehicle.

▢ quicker tire wear

▢ improved fuel economy

▢ reduced stopping distance

▢ all of the aforementioned

Question 7 - Diagnostic Test

(A) When the road is wet, worn or bald tires can increase stopping distance and make turning more difficult. Unbalanced tires and low tire pressure result in faster tire wear and reduced fuel economy, as well as making the vehicle more difficult to steer and stop.

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

The accumulation of _______ points within the period of the driver's license in Colorado for minor drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 will result in immediate suspension.

▢ 16

▢ 21

▢ 18

▢ 14

Question 8 - Diagnostic Test

(D) A Colorado driver between the ages of 18 and 21 who accumulates 14 or more points on his or her driver's license during the term of the license will have his or her license suspended immediately. [Minor Driver Between the Ages of 18 and 21, Colorado Point System, Colorado Driver License, Colorado Driver Handbook]

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

Which of the following pavement markings separates two lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction?

▢ A

▢ B

▢ C

▢ None of the preceding

Question 9 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Two lanes traveling in the same direction are separated by a white line. You may cross a broken line to pass or change lanes. You should usually stay in your lane if it's a straight line.

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

You should ________ while driving in the city to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly.

▢ look 10 seconds ahead on the road

▢ look 2 seconds ahead on the road

▢ apply the three-second rule

▢ apply the one-second rule

Question 10 - Diagnostic Test

(A) To avoid last-minute braking or the need to make a sudden turn, you should look at least ten seconds ahead of your vehicle. Looking far down the road will allow you to stop or change lanes if necessary. You will also be able to drive more safely, save fuel, and steer more straight.

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

What type of sign is this?

▢ A sign that says Right lane ends

▢ Highway exit sign

▢ A Sign for a freeway interchange

▢ Beginning of a divided highway sign

Question 11 - Diagnostic Test

(C) This is a sign for a freeway interchange. This sign alerts you to the fact that you are approaching an interchange.

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

Which one of the following statements is correct?

▢ Before making a turn in a city, you must signal continuously for 50 feet in metropolitan areas

▢ Before making a turn in a city, you must signal continuously for 100 feet in metropolitan areas

▢ Before making a turn in a city, you must signal continuously for 200 feet in urban areas

▢ Before making a lane change at speeds greater than 55 mph, you must signal continuously for 100 feet

Question 12 - Diagnostic Test

(B) Before making a turn or changing lanes in a metropolitan or urban area, drivers must signal continuously for 100 feet.

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

A CO driver's license will be revoked _________ if he or she is convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) for the first time.

▢ for nine months

▢ indefinitely

▢ for six months

▢ for three months

Question 13 - Diagnostic Test

(A) A Colorado driver's license will be revoked for 9 months if he or she receives his or her first DUI conviction. [Possible Penalties for Drinking and Driving and/or Drugs and Driving, Alcohol and Driving, DUI, Colorado Driver Handbook]

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

Before turning right at an intersection, make sure there is no traffic approaching

▢ from the right, with no oncoming traffic turning right into your path

▢ from the left, and there is no oncoming traffic turning right into your path

▢ from your right, and there is no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

▢ from the left, and there is no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

Question 14 - Diagnostic Test

(D) Do not begin turning without first checking for pedestrians crossing where you intend to turn. Before turning right at an intersection, make sure there is no traffic approaching from the left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

On a clear, dry highway, a loaded truck traveling at 55 mph with good tires and properly adjusted brakes require a minimum of _________ to come to a complete stop.

▢ 250 feet

▢ 290 feet

▢ 300 feet

▢ 200 feet

Question 15 - Diagnostic Test

(B) A loaded truck traveling at 55 mph on a clear, dry road with good tires and properly adjusted brakes requires a minimum of 290 feet to come to a complete stop. [Colorado Driver Handbook, Section 12.1]

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Practice Test 1

Get prepared for the DMV driving permit test exam by practicing with real questions that are very similar (often identical!) to those on the DMV test.

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Total Questions: 40

Correct Answer to pass: 33

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

Yellow lines are used on one-way streets as

▢ lines on the right

▢ lines in the middle

▢ left-edge lines

Question 1 - Practice Test 1

(C) Yellow lines are also utilized as left-edge lines on one-way streets.

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

What should you do to recover from hydroplaning?

▢ Hit the brakes

▢ Increase the amount of force you apply to the accelerator

▢ Firmly hit the brakes

▢ Take your foot off the gas pedal

Question 2 - Practice Test 1

(D) When you drive too fast on a wet road, you may experience hydroplaning. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, do not apply the brakes. Braking too hard may cause your vehicle to slip out of control. Instead, remove your foot from the accelerator and allow your car to slow down until hydroplaning ceases.

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

When approaching and entering an acceleration lane, to match the speed of vehicles in through lanes.

▢ Accelerate your pace

▢ Abruptly reduce your speed

▢ Gradually reduce your speed

▢ Alter your lane and accelerate

Question 3 - Practice Test 1

(A) For entering freeways, entrance ramps are provided. Typically, the entrance ramp leads to an acceleration lane. Increase your speed as you approach and enter the acceleration lane to match the vehicles in the through lanes. Keep an eye out for an opening in freeway traffic, activate your turn signal and merge smoothly with the rest of the traffic. Unless absolutely necessary, do not stop or slow down in the acceleration lane.

Question 4 - Practice Test 1

To get from a private road to a public road,

▢ you must first activate your four-way flashers

▢ perform a quick turn and enter the roadway, while blowing the horn

▢ you are not required to signal when entering the roadway

▢ you must come to a complete stop and yield to the vehicles on the road

Question 4 - Practice Test 1

(D) Vehicles approaching from a private road or driveway must come to a complete stop and yield to vehicles on public roads.

Question 5 - Practice Test 1

In the event of a crash, your ___________ protects your head and chest from colliding with the dashboard or windshield.

▢ head restraints

▢ lap