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Colorado's DMV knowledge test has 25 questions and requires 20 correct to pass. Study Colorado traffic laws, road signs, and instruction-permit rules, including the 12-month permit hold required for teens before a restricted-license road test. Preparing for CDL? Check here

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It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher.

A. 0.08% — Eight-hundredths

B. 0.10% — One-tenth

C. 0.05% — Five-hundredths

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How to Pass the Colorado DMV Permit Test

To legally drive near the Rocky Mountains or hitting the slopes in Aspen or explore the scenic routes of Colorado, you must first obtain your learner's permit by passing the DMV written test. The exam is demanding, requiring you to score at least 80% (that's 20 correct answers out of 25 total questions). Failing can delay your license and cost you additional fees. Ensure you pass on the first try with our targeted practice tests.

Mastering the rules of the road is simple with our interactive test prep. We focus on key areas like Road signs, right-of-way rules, and safe driving practices along with other vital driving concepts. Begin your prep with our Colorado DMV Exam State Guide or read the official Colorado Driver Handbook.

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PASSING GRADE

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TIME LIMIT

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AGE REQUIREMENT

15+

APPLICATION FEE

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COLORADO DMV TOPICS

Your Colorado DMV Test, Broken Down by Topic

Know exactly what to study before test day. Explore 6 essential Colorado DMV topics, with clear explanations, key rules, helpful tips, and targeted practice questions for each one.

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Topic 01

Right-of-Way & Intersections

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Understanding who has the right-of-way is one of the most heavily tested areas on the Colorado DMV exam. Most failures occur here.

Must-Know CO Tip: Mountain Road Yield Rule

When two vehicles meet on a steep single-lane mountain road where they cannot pass, the vehicle facing downhill must yield by backing up until the vehicle going uphill can pass safely.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

At intersections without signs, yield to the vehicle on your right if it arrives at the same time.
At T-intersections, vehicles on the terminating road must yield to vehicles on the through road.
When making a left turn, you must yield to oncoming vehicles close enough to be a hazard.

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Topic 02

Speed Limits, Fines & Limits

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Colorado has strict default speed limits and penalty structures that you must memorize. Memorizing the exact numbers is key.

Must-Know CO Tip: School, Residential & Business Zones

Unless posted otherwise, the speed limit is 25 mph in school zones, business districts, and residential areas. The limit is 15 mph in blind intersections, alleys, and near railroad crossings.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Speed limits are halved or specifically restricted in active school zones when children are present.
Fines for speeding and other moving violations are doubled in active highway construction zones.
Passing speed limit near streetcars, trolleys, or buses when safe is no more than 10 mph.

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Topic 03

Road Signs & Lane Markings

Exam Difficulty:Easy

Colorado uses standard signs with state-specific variations. Focus on regulatory sign shapes and double solid yellow line rules.

Must-Know CO Tip: Double Solid Yellow Lines

A double solid yellow line means no passing. You may cross them only to make a left turn into a driveway, a private road, or to make an authorized U-turn.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

A diamond-shaped sign indicates a warning, notifying you of upcoming road conditions.
A red and white triangular sign pointing down always means Yield to oncoming traffic.
Two sets of double solid yellow lines spaced 2 feet or more apart are considered a barrier—do not drive over them.

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Topic 04

DUI Laws & Distracted Driving

Exam Difficulty:Hard

Covers blood alcohol limits, chemical test refusal rules, under-18 device usage, and general driving impairment laws.

Must-Know CO Tip: Zero Tolerance for Under-18 Devices

Drivers under 18 cannot use any phone or wireless device while driving—even if it is equipped with a hands-free setup. Handheld devices are illegal for all drivers.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

The legal BAC limit is 0.08% for drivers 21+, but is 0.01% if you are under 21 or on DUI probation.
Under the "Implied Consent" law, driving in CO means you agree to chemical testing; refusal results in suspension.
A first DUI conviction can result in up to 6 months in jail, a license suspension, and severe fines.

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Topic 05

Parking, Curb Colors & Emergencies

Exam Difficulty:Medium

Frequently tested and heavily missed rules. Focus on hill parking wheel placement and different colored curb rules.

Must-Know CO Tip: Uphill vs. Downhill Parking Wheels

When parking downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb. When parking uphill with a curb, turn wheels away (left) from the curb. If uphill without a curb, turn wheels right.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Curb Colors: Red means no stopping; Green means limited-time parking; White means passenger loading only.
Yellow curbs are for commercial loading/unloading; Blue curbs are reserved exclusively for disabled parkers.
In an emergency, if your vehicle stalls on a railroad track, run at a 45-degree angle toward the oncoming train.

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Topic 06

Sharing the Road & Safety

Exam Difficulty:Easy

Sharing lanes safely with pedestrians, emergency vehicles, large semi-trucks, and bicyclists.

Must-Know CO Tip: Three-Foot Bicyclist Passing Law

Under Colorado's Three-Foot Safety Act, you must allow at least 3 feet of space when passing a bicyclist in the same direction. If 3 feet is not possible, slow down and wait.

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

You must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm, unless it is on a divided highway.
Yield to emergency vehicles with sirens or lights by pulling to the right edge of the road and stopping.
Do not linger in a large truck's blind spots—known as the "No-Zone" (front, sides, and directly behind).

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How many questions are on the Colorado DMV permit test, and what is the passing score?

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) instruction permit knowledge test consists of 25 multiple-choice questions based directly on the official Colorado Driver Handbook. You must answer at least 20 questions correctly to achieve an 80% passing score. You can miss up to 5 questions; missing 6 results in a fail. The test is taken on touchscreen terminals at state DMV offices or through state-approved commercial driving schools.

What are the age requirements and permit types in Colorado?

In Colorado, permit eligibility is structured by age under CRS § 42-2-106:

Ages 15 to 15½ (Driver Education Permit): Must complete an approved 30-hour driver education course.
Ages 15½ to 16 (Driver Awareness Permit): Must complete an approved 4-hour driver awareness course or 30-hour driver ed.
Age 16 and Older (Minor Instruction Permit): No formal classroom driver ed required, but must pass the 25-question knowledge exam and vision screening.

All minor permits are valid for 3 years.

Who is authorized to supervise a permit driver in Colorado?

Under Colorado law, a permit holder under age 18 may only drive when accompanied by a licensed driving instructor, parent/legal guardian, or an alternate licensed adult who is at least 21 years old (authorized in writing on Form DR 2460 by the parent/guardian). The supervisor must sit in the front passenger seat next to the permit holder at all times.

How long must you hold a Colorado instruction permit before the road test?

Colorado requires all minor applicants under age 18 to hold their instruction permit for at least 1 full year (12 consecutive months / 365 days) from the date of issuance before they are legally eligible to take the behind-the-wheel driving skills test.

How many supervised driving hours are required for Colorado teens?

Colorado law mandates that teen permit holders log at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice, with at least 10 hours completed after dark (night driving). Practice hours must be recorded on the official Drive Time Log Sheet (Form DR 2324) and signed under penalty of perjury by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult prior to taking the road test.

What night curfew and passenger limits apply to Colorado minor drivers under 18?

Colorado enforces strict Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) restrictions under CRS § 42-2-105.5:

Passenger Restrictions: For the first 6 months of licensing, NO passengers under age 21 are permitted (excluding immediate family). For the second 6 months, only ONE passenger under age 21 is permitted.
Night Curfew: Prohibited from driving between midnight (12:00 a.m.) and 5:00 a.m. during the first full year of licensure (except for work, school activities, or medical emergencies).
Cell Phone Ban: Drivers under 18 are strictly banned from using cell phones while driving (including hands-free/Bluetooth).

What is the mountain driving right-of-way rule in Colorado?

Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 42-4-710, when two vehicles meet on a steep, narrow mountain road where passing is impossible, the vehicle traveling DOWNHILL must yield the right-of-way and back up until the vehicle traveling UPHILL can safely pass. The uphill driver has control priority because backing uphill is hazardous and difficult.

What is the difference between DUI and DWAI in Colorado?

Colorado is one of few states that enforces two separate criminal impaired-driving thresholds:

DWAI (Driving While Ability Impaired): Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.05% to 0.079%. Carries criminal misdemeanor penalties, fines, jail time, and 8 points on your license.
DUI (Driving Under the Influence): BAC of 0.08% or higher (or 5.00 ng/mL Delta-9 THC in blood). Carries mandatory 9-month license revocation.
Underage Drinking and Driving (UDD): BAC of 0.02% to 0.049% for drivers under 21.

What are the default statutory speed limits in Colorado when unposted?

Unless posted otherwise, statutory speed limits under CRS § 42-4-1101 are:

School Zones: 20 mph.
Business Districts: 25 mph.
Residential Districts: 30 mph.
Open Mountain Highways: 40 mph.
Rural State Highways: 55 to 65 mph.
Rural Interstate Freeways: 65 to 75 mph.

What are the legal parking distance rules in Colorado?

Under CRS § 42-4-1204, the Colorado Driver Handbook specifies the following parking clearances:

Within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Within 30 feet of a stop sign, yield sign, or flashing traffic signal.
Within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing.
Within 20 feet of a fire station driveway entrance (or 75 feet on the opposite side of the street).
When parallel parked, wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb.

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Your Colorado DMV Test, Broken Down by Topic

Right-of-Way & Intersections

Must-Know CO Tip: Mountain Road Yield Rule

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Speed Limits, Fines & Limits

Must-Know CO Tip: School, Residential & Business Zones

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Road Signs & Lane Markings

Must-Know CO Tip: Double Solid Yellow Lines

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

DUI Laws & Distracted Driving

Must-Know CO Tip: Zero Tolerance for Under-18 Devices

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Parking, Curb Colors & Emergencies

Must-Know CO Tip: Uphill vs. Downhill Parking Wheels

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

Sharing the Road & Safety

Must-Know CO Tip: Three-Foot Bicyclist Passing Law

Core Rules & Tested Concepts

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