2025 Colorado Permit Test 12

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Colorado. Each permit practice test question has three answer.. Read More

The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Colorado. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Colorado please visit https://cheat-sheets.dmv-written-test.com/en/colorado/car.

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19. When passing on a multilane highway:

Explanation
Before passing, you must make sure the passing lane is clear and give the proper turn signal to show you are going to change lanes.

20. You are turning onto a two-lane road divided by a broken yellow line. You know immediately that:

Explanation
Yellow centerlines are used to separate traffic moving in opposite directions. Broken lines may be crossed to pass slower-moving traffic when it is safe to do so.

21. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:

Explanation
Before changing lanes, check your side and rearview mirrors for traffic approaching you from behind. Just before you begin moving into the other lane, quickly glance over your shoulder and check for any vehicles that may be in your blind spot.

22. You may avoid the risks of alcohol-related crashes by:

Explanation
The only way to avoid the risks of drinking and driving is to decide before you start drinking that you are not going to drive. Because alcohol affects your judgement, it will be harder for you to make safe decisions after you have started drinking.

23. “Highway hypnosis” is a driving condition that can result from:

Explanation
"Highway hypnosis” happens when you stare straight ahead at the roadway for long periods of time and stop actively scanning ahead, behind, and around your vehicle. This can lead you to zone out, making you very likely to crash into traffic slowing or stopping ahead of you.

24. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on narrow, winding mountain highways.

Explanation
Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit on narrow, winding mountain highways in Colorado is 20 mph. If a posted sign indicates otherwise, follow the speed limit on the posted sign.

25. If you are driving near a motorcycle, you must:

Explanation
A motorcycle is a full-size vehicle with the same privileges as any other vehicle on the roadway. You should allow a motorcyclist a full lane width. Although it may seem as though there is enough room in the traffic lane for a larger vehicle and a motorcycle, remember that the motorcycle needs room to maneuver safely.
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