2025 Colorado Permit Test 18
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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1. You may continue carefully through an intersection with a yellow light if:
Explanation
If a steady yellow light appears when you are already within an intersection, you should continue through the intersection carefully.
2. You may drive around or under a gate that is being lowered or raised at a railroad crossing:
Explanation
Flashing red lights, lowered crossing gates, and/or bells at a railroad crossing mean that you must come to a complete stop. You must not go across the tracks until the lights and bells have stopped and the crossing gates are completely up. Do not drive around or under a gate that is moving up or down.
3. A red arrow displayed on a traffic light means that:
Explanation
Unless a posted sign indicates otherwise, a traffic signal displaying a red arrow means that drivers must come to a full stop and remain stopped until a green light or green arrow appears.
4. When is it permissible to text while driving?
Explanation
Drivers may not use a cell or mobile telephone for text messaging while driving, unless it is in an emergency. Looking away from the road for any amount of time increases the possibility of a collision.
5. While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:
Explanation
If your vehicle begins to leave the road, continue to drive with the wheels off the pavement and reduce your speed by gently applying the brakes. When at a safe speed, turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement. Do not attempt to force your vehicle back onto the pavement by sharply turning the steering wheel.
6. To prevent hydroplaning, you should:
Explanation
