Colorado DMV Permit Practice Quick Test: 25 Questions
Quick Test has 25 multiple-choice questions on Colorado driving rules, including Colorado left on red, Colorado BAC limit, school bus stop on undivided road and high beam dimming for elk detection. Each answer is explained as soon as you pick it, and every question is listed with its answer in the study guide below.
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What Quick Test Covers
The questions in this test ask about:
- Colorado Left on Red
- Colorado BAC Limit
- School Bus Stop on Undivided Road
- High Beam Dimming for Elk Detection
- Tailgating Response
- Colorado Headlight Rule
- Sticking Accelerator
- Four-Way Stop Right-of-Way
- Solid White Lane Line
- Mountain Fog and Snow
- Bicycle Passing
- Colorado Texting Ban
- Elk and Wildlife Near I-70 and Mountain Roads
- Colorado Mountain Traction
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From a one-way street onto another one-way street, a left on red is:
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C. Allowed after stopping unless a sign prohibits it
After stopping and yielding, you may turn left on red unless posted otherwise.
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In Colorado, the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and over is:
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A. 0.08%
Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal for drivers 21+.
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When required to stop at railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than:
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C. 15 feet from the nearest rail
Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks when a stop is required.
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Approaching wildlife near the roadway (e.g., moose), you should:
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B. Slow down, be prepared to stop, and avoid swerving into oncoming lanes
Reduce speed and stay in control; swerving can be deadly.
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On winter roads with limited traction, the best practice is to:
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B. Slow down early and make gentle steering and braking inputs
Smooth, gradual inputs help maintain traction on snow and ice.
Complete Study Guide: All 25 Questions with Answers
Every question in Quick Test, with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
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Q1. A flashing yellow traffic signal at an intersection means you should:
Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution
Why: A flashing yellow warns you to slow and proceed carefully, watching for cross-traffic and pedestrians.
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Q2. In Colorado, the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and over is:
Correct answer: 0.08%
Why: Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal for drivers 21+.
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Q3. You must stop for a school bus:
Correct answer: Whenever its red lights are flashing, unless the roadway is divided by a median or physical barrier
Why: On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop; the opposite direction may continue on divided highways.
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Q4. Dim your high beams for oncoming vehicles within about:
Correct answer: 500 feet
Why: Dim within roughly 500 ft for oncoming traffic (and dim sooner when following closely).
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Q5. When using a roundabout, you must:
Correct answer: Travel counterclockwise and yield to traffic already in the circle
Why: Yield to traffic in the circle and to pedestrians in crosswalks.
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Q6. When another driver is tailgating you, you should:
Correct answer: Increase your following distance ahead and let them pass when possible
Why: More space ahead lets you slow smoothly and reduces the chance of a rear-end collision.
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Q7. Headlights must be used:
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced
Why: Use headlights at night and any time rain/fog/snow or other conditions reduce visibility.
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Q8. If your accelerator sticks, your first action should be to:
Correct answer: Shift to neutral and steer to a safe area
Why: Shifting to neutral disengages engine power so you can slow and stop safely.
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Q9. At a four-way stop, right-of-way goes to the driver who:
Correct answer: Arrives first or, if arriving together, is on the right
Why: First in, first out; if you arrive together, yield to the right.
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Q10. A solid white line between lanes means:
Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged
Why: Solid white lines separate same-direction traffic and discourage lane changes at that spot.
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Q11. In fog or heavy snow, use:
Correct answer: Low-beam headlights
Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility; high beams reflect off moisture.
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Q12. When passing a bicyclist, provide at least:
Correct answer: 3 feet of clearance
Why: Give at least 3 feet, and change lanes when possible.
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Q13. Texting while driving in Colorado is:
Correct answer: Prohibited while driving
Why: Do not text while driving—keep your focus on the road.
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Q14. If traffic signals are dark due to a power outage, treat the intersection as:
Correct answer: A four-way stop
Why: No active signal? Apply four-way stop rules.
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Q15. When merging onto a freeway, you should:
Correct answer: Match the speed of freeway traffic and merge when safe
Why: Use the acceleration lane to reach traffic speed and merge smoothly into a safe gap.
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Q16. Approaching wildlife near the roadway (e.g., moose), you should:
Correct answer: Slow down, be prepared to stop, and avoid swerving into oncoming lanes
Why: Reduce speed and stay in control; swerving can be deadly.
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Q17. On winter roads with limited traction, the best practice is to:
Correct answer: Slow down early and make gentle steering and braking inputs
Why: Smooth, gradual inputs help maintain traction on snow and ice.
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Q18. You may turn right on red in Colorado after stopping:
Correct answer: Unless a sign prohibits it and only when it’s clear
Why: After a complete stop and yielding, right on red is permitted unless posted otherwise.
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Q19. From a one-way street onto another one-way street, a left on red is:
Correct answer: Allowed after stopping unless a sign prohibits it
Why: After stopping and yielding, you may turn left on red unless posted otherwise.
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Q20. When required to stop at railroad tracks, you must stop no closer than:
Correct answer: 15 feet from the nearest rail
Why: Stop at least 15 feet from the tracks when a stop is required.
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Q21. A broken yellow center line next to your lane means you may:
Correct answer: Pass if it can be completed safely
Why: A broken yellow line permits passing when the oncoming lane is clear.
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Q22. Double solid yellow lines mean:
Correct answer: Passing is prohibited for both directions
Why: Do not cross double solid yellow lines to pass.
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Q23. If your right wheels leave the pavement, you should:
Correct answer: Ease off the gas and return when safe
Why: Regain control, then gently return when there is a clear gap.
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Q24. When a vehicle behind you wants to pass, you should:
Correct answer: Maintain or reduce speed slightly and allow it to pass
Why: Cooperate with passing to reduce risk.
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Q25. If you miss your highway exit, you should:
Correct answer: Take the next exit
Why: Never stop or reverse on a highway; continue to the next exit.