Full practice exam
- 25 questions, 20 to pass, like the real written test
- No answers until you finish
- Your score, every answer explained, and what to study next
Free learning aid · Based on the Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337 (12/05/24))
Colorado Permit Practice Test
A free study aid for the Colorado (CO) DMV knowledge test: practice in the real test format, with every answer explained and the guide page to study. Not the official test. Always verify with the official guide.
- 25questions
- 20to pass (80%)
- $0full exam here
Practice by topic
- The answer and why, right after each question
- 10 questions a round, a new mix every time
- Every answer shows the guide page to read
Road sign test
Know every sign on sight
Learn the signs from pictures one at a time, then test yourself on 20 signs.
Study mode
Colorado permit test topics
The answer and explanation after every question. Each round is a new random mix, so practice as often as you like.
- Signs, signals & markingsTraffic lights, HAWK signals, sign shapes and colors, lane lines and crosswalks.
- Rules of the roadRight-of-way, roundabouts, speed limits, turns, signals and parking.
- Freeways, mountains & weatherMerging, passing, headlights, snow and ice, mountain roads and work zones.
- Sharing the roadFollowing distance, school buses, trucks, trains, bicycles and pedestrians.
- Alcohol, safety & emergenciesDUI and DWAI, seat belts, your vehicle, aggressive driving and crashes.
- Permits & licensesThe written test, the instruction permit, practice hours and teen limits.
- Practice my weak spotsA round from the topics you miss most.Fills in automatically as you practice on this device
About the Colorado permit test
The basics, in plain English, from the Colorado Driver Handbook.
Permit from age 15
You can get an instruction permit from 15 once you pass the written test; a licensed driver aged 21 or older must sit in the front passenger seat whenever you practice. (Colorado DMV: Permits and First-Time Driver License)
A year with the permit
Teens hold the permit for 12 months (or until they turn 18, if that comes first) and turn in a signed log of 50 driving hours, 10 of them at night. (Colorado DMV: Permits and First-Time Driver License)
Three seconds behind
In normal conditions, Colorado teaches a three-second gap to the vehicle ahead, and more in bad weather, heavy traffic or at night. (Colorado Driver Handbook, p. 18–19)
Three feet for bicycles
Give a bicyclist at least three feet when you pass, on every road; you may briefly cross a solid or double yellow line to do so when no one is coming. (Colorado Driver Handbook, p. 22)
Stop 20 feet from a school bus
When a school bus flashes its red lights, stop at least 20 feet away; on a divided highway with a median, only traffic behind the bus must stop. (Colorado Driver Handbook, p. 20)
DWAI starts low
Colorado can convict a driver of DWAI when they are impaired even to the slightest degree; drivers under 21 can lose their license above 0.02 BAC. (Colorado Driver Handbook, p. 3)
Colorado permit test FAQ
How old do I have to be to get a Colorado instruction permit?
At least 15. From 15 to 15 and a half you first complete a 30-hour driver education course; from 15 and a half to 16, either that course or a 4-hour driver awareness program. (Colorado DMV: Permits and First-Time Driver License)
Who has to ride with me on a Colorado instruction permit?
Someone aged 21 or older with a valid Colorado driver license, sitting in the front passenger seat. (Colorado Driver Handbook, p. 1)
How long do teens need a permit before a Colorado driver license?
Twelve months, or until you turn 18 if that comes first, plus a signed log of 50 hours behind the wheel with 10 at night. Under 16 and a half, you also need 6 hours with an approved driving school. (Colorado DMV: Permits and First-Time Driver License)
What limits apply to new drivers under 18?
For the first six months only passengers 21 or older may ride with you, then one passenger under 21 until the first year is up (siblings may always ride). During the first year you may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m., with exceptions such as school, work or a medical emergency. The limits end after one year or at 18. (Colorado DMV: Permits and First-Time Driver License)
Read the official Colorado Driver Handbook
Our questions are written from the guide (dR 2337 (12/05/24)). Always study the official handbook from the state. Page numbers are the ones printed on the handbook pages; tap one to open the official PDF at that page. A PDF viewer counts the cover too, so its page numbers run 3 higher.
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