Permit Test Practice questions

Question 1

When vehicles meet on a steep, narrow road that is not wide enough for two vehicles, the vehicle going downhill

Answer 1

Must yield the right of way to the the vehicle going uphill

Question 2

Where parking is permitted, your vehicle must be within ________ of the curb

Answer 2

12 inches

Question 3

When turning corners, use the ________ method to turn the steering wheel.

hand-by-hand method
hand-off-hand method
two-hand-button method
grip-and-slide method

Answer 3

grip and slide method

Question 4

When it looks like a collision may happen, drivers must act immediately to

make turns.
stop or slow down their vehicles.
speed up their vehicles.
do any of the above.

Answer 4

Do any of the above

Question 5

When an animal suddenly runs in front of your vehicle, you must

Answer 5

Concentrate on retraining control of the vehicle

Question 6

The driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between ________ is presumed to be Driving While Ability to drive is Impaired (DWAI).

Answer 6

0.05% and 0.07%

Question 7

The penalty for drinking and driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% is between

Answer 7

$600 to $1000 for the first offence

Question 8

A loaded truck traveling at 55 mph with good tires and properly adjusted brakes on a clear, dry roadway requires a minimum of ________ to come to a complete stop.

Answer 8

290 feet

Question 9

Drivers must use the _______ rule to maintain a safe following distance.

Answer 9

The three second rule

Question 10

Motorists must give a bicyclist a minimum buffer of _______ when overtaking or passing.

Answer 10

three feet

Question 11

To enter a freeway, you should

Answer 11

Enter by using the acceleration ramp, speed up to the same speed as the other vehicles

Question 12

When you see a flashing yellow signal at an intersection, you should

Answer 12

Slow down and cross the intersection carefully

Question 13

If you are being followed too closely (tailgated),

Answer 13

Slow down and encourage the driver behind you to pass.

If this fails, pull over, stop, and let the tailgater pass.

Question 14

At an intersection where there are no stop signs or traffic signals, drivers should yield to

Answer 14

Vehicles coming from the right

Question 15

If a pedestrian with a white cane or a guide dog is waiting at a crosswalk, you must

Answer 15

Come to a complete stop

Question 16

In order to avoid last-minute braking or the need to turn suddenly, you should _____ while driving in the city.

Answer 16

Look ten seconds ahead of the road

Question 17

When you are driving on freeways, the condition that makes you feel that you are going slower than your actual speed is known as

Answer 17

Velocitizing

Question 18

All work zone signs have

Answer 18

Black letters on an orange background

Question 19

When a vehicle is being driven, unbalanced tires and low tire pressure can cause

Answer 19

Faster tire wear

Question 20

For minor drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 in Colorado, the accumulation of ___ points within the period of the driver’s license will result in immediate suspension.

Answer 20

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Question 21

A CO driver’s first conviction of driving under the influence (DUI) will result in his or her license being revoked

Answer 21

9 Months

Question 22

Refusing to submit to chemical testing in Colorado will result in driver’s license revocation for a period of

Answer 22

60 days

Question 23

Can you turn left on a red traffic signal?

Answer 23

ONLY from a one-way street to another one-way street

Question 24

What is the correct hand signal for signaling a right turn?

Answer 24

Arm bent at the elbow and hand extended upward

Question 25

When the driver’s hand and arm are pointing downward with his or her palm facing backward, it means the car is going to

Answer 25

stop or slow down.

Question 26

Talking on a cell phone while driving increases your chances of being in a crash by
as much as

Answer 26

four times.

Question 27

When approaching an intersection at which there are no signs or traffic lights, you must

Answer 27

Yield to vehicles on the left

Question 28

When passing a truck or other commercial motor vehicle, the passing car driver must watch for

Answer 28

the side, rear, and front No-Zones.

Question 29

On a highway, drivers should use the left lane for

Answer 29

passing

Question 30

A flashing yellow light means that

• you may go straight ahead.
• you must increase your speed.
• you may proceed with caution.

Answer 30

-you may proceed with caution.

Question 31

If you approach an intersection at which the traffic lights are not working, you must first __________ before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way

Answer 31

Come to a complete stop

Question 32

On a multilane roadway with several lanes in one direction, you must use _________ for passing.

Answer 32

The middle and left lanes

Question 33

When preparing to leave a parallel parking spot, you should

• indicate your intention by signaling.
• look in the rear-view mirror.
• look over your shoulder.
• do all of the above.

Answer 33

do all of the above

Question 34

When you come to an intersection, follow the _________ before you proceed.

Answer 34

left-right-left rule

Question 35

When you exit a high-speed, two-lane roadway, you must _________ if you have traffic following you.

Answer 35

try not to slow down too suddenly

Question 36

If you approach a vehicle displaying a reflective, triangular orange sign on the rear, you must

Answer 36

slow down and use caution.

Question 37

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must

• stop at the broken yellow stop line.
• stop at the edge of the road.
• stop at the solid white stop line.
• stop at the broken white stop line.

Answer 37

-stop at the solid white stop line.

Question 38

A single broken yellow line usually marks the centerline of a two-way roadway where

Answer 38

a vehicle may pass if it is safe.

Question 39

When entering and exiting a roundabout, you must always

Answer 39

keep left

Question 40

If a tire suddenly goes flat while you are driving, you must

Answer 40

hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight.

Question 41

In a collision, your _______ keeps your head and chest from striking the dashboard or windshield.

Answer 41

shoulder belt

Question 42

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to

Answer 42

oncoming traffic

Question 43

When you are following a vehicle that makes frequent stops, you should allow _________ than usual.

Answer 43

more following distance

Question 44

If you see a pedestrian using a guide dog or other service animal or carrying a white cane at an intersection, you must

Answer 44

stop at least 10 feet away from the pedestrian.

Question 45

At intersections, before turning right, you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching

Answer 45

from your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path.

Question 46

For minor drivers between the ages of 18 and 21 in Colorado, the accumulation of ___ points within the period of the driver’s license will result in immediate suspension.

Answer 46

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