Colorado Driver's Permit Practice Test – Free Written Test Prep

Practice for your Colorado instruction permit with free Colorado DMV practice tests updated for 2026. Questions cover the road rules, signs and safe-driving topics in the Colorado Driver Handbook, with an instant explanation for every answer.

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Your Colorado Permit Test Study Plan

All 10 tests are free, with no signup. Work down the steps, or jump to any test.

  1. Take the full practice tests

    Five tests of 50 questions each. Every answer is explained as soon as you pick it.

    Practice Test 1 50 questions Colorado Left on Red · Colorado Move Over Law · Colorado BAC Limit Practice Test 2 50 questions Four-Way Stop Right-of-Way · Stale Green Light Awareness · Flashing Yellow Signal Practice Test 3 50 questions Illegal Passing on Colorado Roads · Shoulder Passing Ban · Broken Yellow Centerline Practice Test 4 50 questions Colorado Traction Law Context · Cruise Control Prohibition · Skid Recovery on Mountain Grades Practice Test 5 50 questions Cruise Control Prohibition on Icy Mountain Grades · Elk and Wildlife Near Roadway · Colorado Zero Tolerance

  2. Review with the Quick Test

    25 mixed questions for a fast check on what you remember.

    Quick Test 25 questions Colorado Left on Red · Colorado BAC Limit · School Bus Stop on Undivided Road

  3. Drill with the Mini Tests

    Four short 12-question tests for a few minutes of practice a day.

    Mini Test 1 12 questions Colorado Move Over · Colorado Left on Red · School Bus Divided Highway Exception Mini Test 2 12 questions Slush Lane Selection on I-70 · Elk and Wildlife Near Colorado Roadways · Colorado Handheld Device Prohibition Mini Test 3 12 questions Colorado Tire Chain and Studded Tire Rules · Colorado Child Safety Requirements · Hydroplaning on Mountain Slush Mini Test 4 12 questions Steep Icy Downgrade on Colorado Mountain Passes · Freeway Merge in Colorado Mountain Winter Traffic · Elk on Colorado Shoulder Facing Road

  4. Read the Colorado Driver Handbook

    The real test is based on the official manual. Use it to look up anything you missed.

    Colorado Driver HandbookOfficial, from the state

  5. Take the real test

    Aim for 90% or higher on these tests first. Then take your written test with the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.

    Colorado @Home Driving Knowledge TestOfficial state website

Colorado Permit Test Facts

The written Driving Knowledge Test covers the contents of the Colorado Driver Handbook, including road signs, driving under the influence, driving rules, safety rules and legal items. Written tests aren't given within 30 minutes of an office's scheduled closing time. Colorado also offers an online @Home Driving Knowledge Test.

Number of questions
25
Passing score
20 correct (80%)
Minimum age
15
Knowledge test fee
$16.80
Time limit
60 minutes
If you fail
Retake the next business day
Where
A DMV office (not within 30 minutes of closing), or online
Online testing
Yes, the @Home Driving Knowledge Test
Test languages
English and Spanish
Hold your permit
12 months if you're a minor
Supervised driving
50 hours, including 10 at night
Covers
Road signs, DUI, driving rules, safety rules and legal items

Colorado Permit Test FAQ

What's on the Colorado permit test?

The contents of the Colorado Driver Handbook, including road signs, driving under the influence, driving rules, safety rules and legal items.

How many questions are on the Colorado permit test?

The Colorado written Driving Knowledge Test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. It covers the Colorado Driver Handbook.

Can you take the Colorado permit test online?

Yes. Colorado offers an online @Home Driving Knowledge Test. Check the DMV's page for the current requirements before you start.

Who can ride with you on a Colorado instruction permit?

A person 21 or older with a valid Colorado license, in the front passenger seat.

How long do minors have to hold a Colorado instruction permit?

12 months before applying for a driver license, with a signed driving log showing 50 hours of driving, 10 of them at night. If you're younger than 16 and 6 months, you also need 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with an approved driver education instructor.

When can you take the written test at a Colorado DMV office?

Written tests aren't given within 30 minutes of an office's scheduled closing time.

Is this the same as the Colorado DMV test?

Yes. These tests prepare you for the written Driving Knowledge Test given by the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles.

About These Tests

Questions and facts on this page are reviewed and approved by Brennan McIlwain, the site owner, before they're published. Official sources we check: Colorado Driver Handbook (Jan 2025), @Home Driving Knowledge Test. Spotted a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" under any question, or email contact@drivingpracticetests.com.