Colorado: Licensing basics — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What is the minimum age to operate a motor vehicle on Colorado's public streets and highways with a driver license?” · “Who is allowed in the vehicle during the drive test?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Colorado Driver Handbook" (DR 2337, January 2025), Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
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What is the minimum age to operate a motor vehicle on Colorado's public streets and highways with a driver license?
- 16
- 15
- 17
- 18
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Correct answer: 16
The handbook says anyone operating a motor vehicle, motor-driven cycle or moped on public roads must be 16 or older and have a valid license.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Within how many days of becoming a Colorado resident must you get a Colorado driver license, unless an exception applies?
- 10 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 120 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
A new resident must get a Colorado driver license within 30 days of becoming a resident.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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For driver license purposes, which of these is given as an example of being a Colorado resident?
- Having resided within the state continuously for 30 days
- Having resided within the state continuously for 90 days
- Having visited the state for a week each year
- Having a Colorado mailing address for 6 months
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Correct answer: Having resided within the state continuously for 90 days
The handbook lists continuous residence in Colorado for 90 days as an example of being a resident.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Which person is not required to get a Colorado driver license within 30 days of becoming a resident?
- A person who owns and operates a business in Colorado
- A person with gainful employment within Colorado
- A person who has moved to Colorado permanently
- A person living in Colorado mainly to further their education
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Correct answer: A person living in Colorado mainly to further their education
The handbook exempts people serving on active duty in the military, their dependents, and people in Colorado mainly to further their education.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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How soon must you notify the Division of Motor Vehicles after a change to your address or name?
- Within 10 days
- Within 60 days
- Within 30 days
- Within 90 days
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Correct answer: Within 30 days
A change of address or name must be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles within 30 days.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What do the questions on the driving knowledge test (written test) cover?
- Only the rules on road signs, traffic signals and pavement markings
- The contents of this handbook, including road signs and driving rules
- Only the laws on alcohol and drugs and on financial responsibility
- Only the rules for vehicle equipment, registration and insurance
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Correct answer: The contents of this handbook, including road signs and driving rules
The written test questions cover the handbook, including road signs, driving under the influence, driving rules, safety rules and legal items.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Within how many minutes of an office's scheduled closing time are written tests not given?
- 15 minutes
- 45 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 30 minutes
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Correct answer: 30 minutes
The handbook notes that written tests are not given within 30 minutes of an office's scheduled closing time.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What makes you eligible for an instruction permit?
- Passing a written test
- Passing the drive test
- Completing a driving log showing 50 hours of driving
- Completing 6 hours of training with a driver education instructor
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Correct answer: Passing a written test
After passing a written test you are eligible for an instruction permit.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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When you drive with an instruction permit, who must be in the front passenger seat?
- A person 18 or older who has a valid Colorado license
- A person 25 or older who has completed a driver education course
- A person 21 or older who has a valid Colorado license
- A person of any age who holds a valid license from any state
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Correct answer: A person 21 or older who has a valid Colorado license
An instruction permit holder must have a person 21 or older with a valid Colorado license in the front passenger seat.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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According to the handbook, which part of the licensing process is the most important because it lets you show that you can drive safely?
- The driving knowledge test (written test)
- The driving skills test (drive test)
- The vision screening
- The application for an instruction permit
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Correct answer: The driving skills test (drive test)
The handbook calls the drive test the most important part of the licensing process.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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If a certified commercial driving school requires you to provide the vehicle for the drive test, what must the vehicle have?
- A full tank of fuel and a clean interior
- A learner's sticker and a spare key
- Tinted windows and a roof rack
- Current insurance and registration
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Correct answer: Current insurance and registration
A school may require you to bring a vehicle that has current insurance and registration.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Which of these will the examiner check on your vehicle before the drive test?
- Whether the vehicle's doors and windows open from inside
- Whether the vehicle's paint and body panels are free of scratches
- The odometer reading and the age of the spare tire
- The brand of the vehicle's tires and brake pads
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Correct answer: Whether the vehicle's doors and windows open from inside
The examiner checks safety items, including whether the doors and windows open from inside the vehicle.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Who is allowed in the vehicle during the drive test?
- The driver, the examiner and an interpreter
- The driver, the examiner and a parent or guardian
- Only the driver and the examiner
- The driver, the examiner and one friend
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Correct answer: Only the driver and the examiner
Only the driver and the examiner may be in the vehicle; interpreters, family, friends and pets are not allowed.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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If you fail the drive test, when may you retake it?
- After 7 days
- Next business day
- After 14 days
- After 30 days
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Correct answer: Next business day
After failing the drive test you must wait until the next business day to retake it.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What must you do with any weapons in your vehicle before taking the drive test?
- Lock them in the trunk
- Tell the examiner where they are
- Unload them and keep them in the glove box
- Remove them from your vehicle
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Correct answer: Remove them from your vehicle
The handbook says to remove weapons from your vehicle before the drive test.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What should you do with electronic devices in your vehicle for the drive test?
- Turn them off, including the radio and your cell phone
- Turn the radio down but leave your phone on
- Mount your phone where the examiner can see it
- Leave them on in case the examiner needs to call
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Correct answer: Turn them off, including the radio and your cell phone
All electronic devices, including the radio and cell phone, must be turned off for the test.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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What should you remove before the drive test?
- The floor mats and the spare tire in the trunk
- The sun visors and the head restraints on the seats
- Objects from the dashboard and the rearview mirror
- Any stickers on the rear window and side windows
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Correct answer: Objects from the dashboard and the rearview mirror
The handbook says to remove objects from the dashboard and the rearview mirror before the test.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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When may you ask the examiner questions during the drive test?
- Whenever you are unsure of a maneuver
- Before the test begins
- Only at the end of each maneuver
- Only at stop signs
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Correct answer: Before the test begins
You may ask questions before the test begins; after that unnecessary talking interferes with the test.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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During which part of the drive test are you scored?
- Only the first half of the test
- Only at intersections
- Only when the examiner gives an instruction
- The entire test
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Correct answer: The entire test
The handbook says you are scored during the entire drive test.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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Which statement about what the examiner asks you to do on the drive test is true?
- You will not be asked to do anything illegal
- You may be asked to exceed the speed limit briefly
- You may be asked to cross a solid line to change lanes
- You may be asked to turn without signaling
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Correct answer: You will not be asked to do anything illegal
The drive test never requires you to do anything illegal.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)
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The drive test is administered using guidelines from which organization?
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
- The National Safety Council (NSC)
- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
- The American Automobile Association (AAA)
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Correct answer: The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA)
The drive test follows guidelines from the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337, January 2025), page 1 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 1)