Colorado DMV Permit Practice Test 7
Test 7 of 10. Pick an answer for each question to see if it is right and why; your score appears at the end. You need 20 correct answers to pass, the same ratio as the real Colorado test.
- Questions25
- Correct to pass20
- Passing score80%
- Minimum age15 years
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1. Besides alcohol, what else does Colorado prohibit in an open container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public road?
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Answer C: Marijuana
Colorado makes it unlawful to possess an open container of alcohol or an open container of marijuana in the passenger area of a motor vehicle on a public road.
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2. When Colorado counts points to decide whether a suspension is required, which dates are used?
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Answer B: The dates the violations occurred
Colorado uses the dates of violation, not the dates of conviction, to decide whether too many points fall inside a given period.
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3. Where is a road work ahead sign placed?
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Answer B: In advance of the work space or detour, so drivers are warned before reaching it
Advance warning signs are placed upstream of the work space or detour so that drivers have time to slow down and change lanes before reaching the activity.
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4. The gates at a railroad crossing begin to come down as you approach. What must you do?
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Answer A: Stop and wait until the gates are fully raised and the lights stop flashing
Once the gates start down you must stop clear of the tracks and wait until they are fully raised and the warning lights have stopped.
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5. A driver who has been drinking has two cups of strong coffee. What has changed?
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Answer D: The driver is more awake but just as impaired
Coffee can make a drinker feel alert, but nothing except time removes alcohol from the blood, so a wide awake drinker is still an impaired driver.
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6. Some crosswalks are marked with two transverse lines and others with a row of wide bars laid along the direction of travel. Why is the second pattern used?
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Answer B: It is far easier for an approaching driver to see
Longitudinal bar patterns are used where extra visibility is wanted, such as an uncontrolled crossing or one near a school, because they show up much better from a car.
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7. In Colorado, at what blood alcohol concentration may a driver be convicted of DUI per se?
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Answer D: 0.08 percent or more
Colorado's DUI per se offense applies when the driver's blood alcohol concentration is 0.08 percent or more at the time of driving or within two hours afterward, while a lower reading can still support a DWAI charge.
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8. Why does a heavier vehicle need more room to stop than a light one from the same speed?
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Answer B: Because there is more mass in motion for the tires to slow down
More mass means more energy at the same speed, and the brakes and tires need more distance to get rid of it.
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9. Your vehicle is burning at the roadside. How far away should everyone keep?
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Answer D: At least a hundred feet away from the vehicle and upwind, out of the drifting smoke
Burning vehicles give off toxic smoke and parts such as tires and struts can burst, so keep a long distance and stay upwind.
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10. Which vehicles must pass an emissions test to be registered in Colorado's designated emissions counties?
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Answer B: Vehicles more than seven model years old
Colorado requires an emissions test for vehicles more than seven model years old registered in the designated emissions counties; motorcycles are exempt from emissions testing.
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11. A United States numbered route is normally marked with
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Answer C: black numerals on a white shield
The U.S. route marker is a white shield carrying black numerals, which sets it apart at a glance from the red, white and blue Interstate shield.
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12. What happens to a Colorado minor's permit or license if the adult who signed the Affidavit of Liability withdraws that signature?
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Answer B: The permit or license is canceled
Whoever signs the Affidavit of Liability accepts legal responsibility for the minor's driving; if that person withdraws the signature, the permit or license is canceled.
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13. You realize at the last moment that you have passed the street where you meant to turn. What should you do?
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Answer D: Keep going and turn around where it is safe and legal
A missed turn is a minor inconvenience; braking suddenly, backing up or turning across traffic to recover it causes crashes.
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14. What is an SR-22 in Colorado?
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Answer B: A form the insurer files with the DMV
The SR-22 is not an insurance policy; it is a form filed with the Colorado DMV that obliges the insurance company to notify the department if the policy is cancelled.
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15. How should you position your vehicle for a right turn from a two-way street?
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Answer B: As close as practical to the right curb or edge, then turn into the nearest right lane
Right turns are made from the lane nearest the right edge into the nearest available lane, which keeps the turn tight and prevents a wide sweep into other traffic.
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16. Someone has stepped into a marked crosswalk in the middle of a block ahead of you. What should you do?
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Answer A: Slow down, stop before the markings and let the person cross the street
A marked mid-block crosswalk carries the same duty as one at a corner: give way to the person crossing, stopping if that is what letting them cross safely takes.
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17. Why are tall vehicles such as SUVs and vans at extra risk in sudden steering maneuvers?
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Answer B: Their higher center of gravity makes them more likely to roll over
The higher a vehicle's mass sits, the more it leans in an abrupt turn, and a sharp swerve can tip it over. Smooth, gradual steering inputs are essential in tall vehicles.
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18. How does Colorado treat uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage on an auto policy?
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Answer D: It is optional but is included unless rejected in writing
The Colorado Division of Insurance states that uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage is optional but will be included in the policy unless the customer rejects it in writing.
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19. You stop at a rest area because you are sleepy. How long a nap is usually recommended?
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Answer D: About fifteen to twenty minutes
A short nap of fifteen to twenty minutes restores useful alertness without leaving the grogginess a longer sleep can bring, and you should wait a few minutes before driving on.
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20. What does the Colorado offense of DWAI mean?
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Answer C: Driving While Ability is Impaired, meaning the driver is impaired to the slightest degree
Colorado defines DWAI as Driving While Ability is Impaired, which applies when the driver is impaired to the slightest degree, whereas DUI means the driver is substantially incapable of safe driving.
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21. What is the minimum vision standard a Colorado applicant must meet in either or both eyes?
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Answer B: 20/40
Colorado Revised Statute 42-2-111(1)(a) requires an eyesight test, and the department's established minimum for vision in either or both eyes is 20/40.
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22. You arrive at a four-way stop after two other vehicles have already stopped there. When is it your turn?
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Answer A: After both of the earlier vehicles have gone
Vehicles clear a four-way stop in the order they arrived, so the third driver to stop is the third to go.
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23. Under Colorado seat belt law, who must wear a fastened seat belt in a vehicle with factory-equipped belts?
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Answer C: The driver, front seat passengers and every passenger under 18
Colorado requires the driver and every front seat passenger to be belted, and since January 1, 2025 the child passenger safety law requires every passenger under 18 to be properly restrained in any seat. The driver manual still prints the older under-16 figure for the belt statute alone.
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24. What penalty does Colorado's hands-free law impose for a first offense?
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Answer C: A $75 fine and two license suspension points
Colorado's hands-free law starts at a $75 fine and two license suspension points for a first offense, with higher fines and more points for repeat offenders.
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25. Which of these does the Colorado Driver Handbook give as an example of becoming a Colorado resident?
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Answer B: Residing continuously in the state for 90 days
The handbook lists owning or operating a business in Colorado, residing continuously in the state for 90 days, or having gainful employment in the state as examples of residency.