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Colorado DMV Driver Practice Test Notes

this is the 2025 Colorado DMV driver written practice test I will walk you through all the questions and answers watch it all the way through then watch again but pause before each answer to see how many you get right what is the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for drivers age 21 and over in Colorado a 0.02% b 0.05% c 0.08% d 0.1% the correct answer is C Colorado law considers a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or higher as driving Under the Influence what should you do when approaching a flashing red traffic signal a proceed through without stopping B stop completely and proceed when safe C slow down and proceed with caution D turn left if no other cars are coming the correct answer is b a flashing red signal is treated like a stop sign you must stop and proceed only when the way is clear when parking uphill with a curb which direction should your front wheels face a away from the curb B toward the curb C Straight Ahead D it doesn't matter the correct answer is a turning your wheels away from the curb prevents your car from rolling into traffic if the brakes fail what is the minimum following distance recommended when driving behind another vehicle a 1 second b 2 seconds c 3 seconds D 4 seconds the correct answer is c a three second following distance helps maintain safe spacing under normal driving conditions when must you yield the right of way to pedestrians a only when they are in a crosswalk B when they are in a crosswalk or unmarked Crossing C only when they are crossing at a traffic signal D only at school zones the correct answer is B pedestrians always have the right of way at crosswalks and unmarked cross what is the maximum speed limit in residential areas unless otherwise posted a 25 mph B 30 mph C 35 mph D 40 m per hour the correct answer is a the maximum speed limit in residential areas is typically 25 mph unless otherwise posted what should you do if you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens approaching a speed up to get out of the way B continue driving as usual C pull over to the right side of the road and stop D stop immediately in your lane the correct answer is C drivers must pull over to the right side of the road and stop to allow emergency vehicles to pass safely what should you do before changing lanes on a highway a use your horn to warn other drivers B check mirrors signal and check blind spots C increase your speed to pass D slow down significantly the correct answer is B proper lane changes require checking mirrors signaling and checking blind spots to ensure safety what does a solid yellow line on your side of the road mean a passing is allowed B passing is not allowed C you must stop immediately D you must slow down the correct answer is b a solid yellow line indicates that passing is not allowed on your side of the road what should you do if your vehicle begins to Skid on a slippery Road a slam on the brakes B turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the skid C turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go D accelerate to gain traction the correct answer is C turning the steering wheel in the direction you want to go helps you regain control of the vehicle what is the appropriate action at a four-way stop if two vehicles arrive at the same time a the vehicle on the right has the right of way B the larger vehicle proceed first C the vehicle on the left has the right of way D both vehicles must wait for a signal the correct answer is a at a four-way stop the vehicle on the right has the right of way when two vehicles arrive simultaneously what does a red traffic signal indicate a proceed with caution B stop and do not proceed until the light turns green C slow down and yield D turn left without stopping the correct answer is b a red traffic signal requires a complete stop until the light turns green or it is safe to proceed what does a yield sign mean a you must slow down and give the right of way to traffic B stop completely before proceeding C speed up to merge D turn without stopping the correct answer is a a yield sign means slowing down and giving the right of way to traffic or pedestrians when can you turn right on a red light a anytime without stopping B only when there is no sign prohibiting it and after a complete stop C only during daylight hours D only if pedestrians are not present regardless of the light the correct answer is B in Colorado you can turn right on red after a complete stop if there is no sign prohibiting it what should you do when driving in foggy conditions a use highbeam headlights for better visibility B use low beam headlights and reduce your speed C turn off your headlights D drive at normal speed if you can see the road ahead the correct answer answer is B low beam headlights reduce glare in fog and reducing speed ensures safer driving what does a flashing yellow traffic light mean a stop and wait for the light to turn green B proceed with caution C speed up to clear the intersection D turn immediately the correct answer is b a flashing yellow light indicates that drivers should proceed with caution what is the correct procedure for entering a highway from an on-ramp a stop at the end of the ramp and wait for a clear Gap B speed up to match the flow of traffic C enter at a slow speed D use your horn to alert other drivers the correct answer is B matching the flow of traffic ensures a smooth and safe merge onto the highway what should you do if you approach a school bus with flashing red lights a pass the bus if no children are visible B stop completely regardless of your direction of travel C slow down and proceed cautiously D stop only if you are traveling in the same direction as the bus the correct answer is B you must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights regardless of your direction to ensure children's safety what is the hand signal for a left turn a left arm extended straight out B left arm bent at a 90 de angle upward C left arm bent at a 90° angle downward D waving your arm outside the window the correct answer is a a left turn signal is indicated by extending the left arm straight out when driving through a construction zone what should you do a maintain your usual speed B obey all posted signs and reduce your speed C pass Vehicles ahead to clear the Zone quickly D ignore flaggers if no workers are present the correct answer is b reduced speed and obeying signs help ensure safety for workers and drivers in construction zones what is the purpose of a diamond shaped traffic sign a to provide information about road conditions B to indicate no parking zones C to warn of potential hazards ahead D to indicate pedestrian Crossings the correct answer is C diamond shaped signs are used to warn drivers of Hazards such as curves intersections or changes in road conditions what should you do if you experience a tire blowout while driving a break immediately and pull over B grip the steering wheel firmly ease off the accelerator and pull over safely C speed up to clear the road D turn sharply to regain control the correct answer is B maintaining control and gradually slowing down ensures safety during a tire blowout what is the purpose of the Move Over Law in Colorado a to allow drivers to use the left lane freely B to require drivers to move over or slow down for emergency vehicles on the side of the road C to ensure drivers always stay in the right lane D to allow trucks to use all [Music] Lanes the correct answer is B the Move Over Law protects emergency Personnel working on the side of the road what is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail a shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes B turn off the ignition C pull the emergency brake immediately D steer off the road without braking the correct answer is a shifting to a lower gear and pumping the brakes can help regain braking power or slow the vehicle safely how far ahead should you signal before making a turn a at least 50 ft B at least 100 ft C at least 200 ft D at least 500 ft the correct answer is B Colorado law requires signaling at least 100 ft before making a turn great now watch it again but this this time pause before seeing the answers to test your skills do this as many times as you need to help pass your