2025 Colorado DMV Driver Written Practice Test

Key Points to Remember:

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Limits

• Legal BAC Limit for drivers 21 and over: 0.08% (Answer: C)
  • Considered driving under the influence if BAC is 0.08% or higher.

Traffic Signals

• Flashing Red Signal:
  • Stop completely and proceed when safe (Answer: B)
  • Treated like a stop sign.
• Red Traffic Signal:
  • Stop and do not proceed until green (Answer: B)
• Flashing Yellow Light:
  • Proceed with caution (Answer: B)

Parking and Following Distance

• Parking Uphill with a Curb:
  • Turn wheels away from the curb (Answer: A)
• Minimum Following Distance:
  • 3 seconds (Answer: C)

Right of Way

• Yielding to Pedestrians:
  • Yield at crosswalks and unmarked crossings (Answer: B)
• Four-Way Stop:
  • Vehicle on the right has right of way (Answer: A)
• Yield Sign:
  • Slow down and give right of way (Answer: A)

Speed Limits

• Residential Areas:
  • Maximum speed limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted (Answer: A)

Emergency Situations

• Approaching Emergency Vehicle:
  • Pull over to the right side of the road and stop (Answer: C)
• Vehicle Skid on Slippery Road:
  • Turn in the direction you want to go (Answer: C)
• Tire Blowout:
  • Grip the wheel, ease off accelerator, and pull over safely (Answer: B)

Lane Changes and Signals

• Changing Lanes on Highway:
  • Check mirrors, signal, and check blind spots (Answer: B)
• Right Turn on Red Light:
  • Allowed after complete stop if no prohibition sign (Answer: B)
• Hand Signal for Left Turn:
  • Left arm extended straight out (Answer: A)

Road Signs

• Solid Yellow Line:
  • Passing not allowed (Answer: B)
• Diamond-Shaped Signs:
  • Warn of potential hazards (Answer: C)

Entering the Highway

• From On-Ramp:
  • Speed up to match traffic flow (Answer: B)

School Buses

• Flashing Red Lights:
  • Stop completely regardless of direction (Answer: B)

Driving in Construction Zones

• Obey Signs and Reduce Speed:
  • Ensure safety for workers and drivers (Answer: B)

Move Over Law

• Purpose:
  • Move over or slow down for emergency vehicles (Answer: B)

Brake Failure

• First Step:
  • Shift to lower gear and pump brakes (Answer: A)

Turning Signals

• Signal Before Turning:
  • At least 100 feet before the turn (Answer: B)

Use these notes to help reinforce your study and prepare for the practice test. Watch the test video again, pausing before each answer to test your knowledge.