Colorado DMV practice test 1

1. If you are involved in a minor crash on a divided highway with no injuries and your vehicle is drivable, what does the 'Move It Law' require you to do?

1. Wait for law enforcement to arrive before moving the vehicle.
2. Move your vehicle off the highway.
3. Leave the scene immediately without exchanging information.
4. Keep the vehicle in the lane to ensure visibility for other drivers.

2. In an uncontrolled intersection where multiple vehicles arrive simultaneously, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

1. The vehicle on the left.
2. The vehicle on the right.
3. The vehicle with the highest number of passengers.
4. The vehicle that arrived first by one second.

3. What is the background color of work zone signs?

1. Green
2. Orange
3. Blue
4. Yellow

4. What is the recommended maximum duration for continuous driving before taking a break to combat fatigue?

1. One hour
2. Two hours
3. Four hours
4. Six hours

5. What is the permissible inference level for Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in a driver's blood to be considered DUI?

1. 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood.
2. 10 nanograms of THC per milliliter (ng/ml) of blood.
3. There is no specific numerical level; impairment is judged solely by behavior.
4. Any detectable amount of THC in the blood.

6. What does a reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle indicate?

1. The vehicle is designed to travel at speeds slower than 25 miles per hour.
2. The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.
3. The vehicle is currently undergoing maintenance.
4. The vehicle has a disabled parking permit.

7. How should a driver position their hands while waiting for instructions from a law enforcement officer during a stop?

1. Keep your hands on the steering wheel or in a visible location so they are easily observable.
2. Place your hands in your lap to appear relaxed.
3. Hold your phone in your hand to show your insurance information.
4. Cross your arms over your chest while looking at the officer.

8. If you are pulled over by law enforcement at night, what action is recommended to assist with visibility?

1. Turn off all lights to conserve battery.
2. Turn on your interior lights.
3. Use your high-beam headlights to illuminate the officer.
4. Flash your hazard lights continuously.

9. How should a driver handle a designated bicycle path or lane when approaching it?

1. Stop briefly to unload passengers
2. Park temporarily if the lane is empty
3. Do not stop, park or drive on it
4. Drive on it only when making a right turn

10. Under Colorado's Move Over Law, what action must a driver take when encountering a stationary vehicle with flashing hazards on a multi-lane highway?

1. Stop immediately behind the stationary vehicle.
2. Move over one lane if it is safe to do so.
3. Maintain the posted speed limit and pass carefully.
4. Slow down to at least 10 mph below the speed limit without changing lanes.

11. When parking a vehicle with a standard transmission facing uphill, which gear should be left engaged?

1. Reverse gear
2. Neutral gear
3. Low gear
4. Park gear

12. According to the handbook, what is the recommended action regarding speed and following distance when driving in weather conditions such as rain, fog, ice, high winds, and dust?

1. Slow your speed and increase your following distance.
2. Maintain your current speed but decrease your following distance to stay in traffic flow.
3. Increase your speed to compensate for reduced visibility and keep your usual following distance.
4. Stop the vehicle immediately until the weather conditions improve.

13. Under what condition may a driver be convicted of DUI per se?

1. If the driver’s Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) is greater than 0.08%
2. If the driver refuses a toxicological test regardless of BAC level
3. If the driver is impaired to the slightest degree
4. If the driver is under 21 years old with any alcohol in their system

14. According to the handbook, what are the most effective hand positions for holding the steering wheel?

1. 8 o’clock and 4 o’clock or 9 o’clock and 3 o’clock
2. 10 o’clock and 2 o’clock
3. 12 o’clock and 6 o’clock
4. Left hand at 9 o’clock and right hand at 12 o’clock

15. If your vehicle stalls on a railroad crossing, what is the immediate required action?

1. Get everyone out and immediately move as far away as possible
2. Stay in the vehicle and wait for the train to pass
3. Attempt to restart the engine while remaining on the tracks
4. Signal the train driver to stop before exiting

16. When braking without ABS, what should you do if the brakes lock up and the vehicle begins to skid?

1. Keep pressing the brake pedal firmly to stop the vehicle as quickly as possible.
2. Slightly let up on the brake pedal until the skidding stops.
3. Immediately release the brake pedal completely and steer around the obstacle.
4. Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build up pressure.

17. When stopped at an intersection, what is the required position of the vehicle's wheels?

1. Turned toward the curb
2. Turned away from the curb
3. Pointed straight ahead
4. Angled toward the center of the intersection

18. What is the correct procedure for using a two-way left-turn lane (center turn lane)?

1. Use it for passing slower vehicles in the adjacent lane.
2. Use it exclusively for making left turns in either direction.
3. Drive through it to bypass traffic congestion ahead.
4. Stop in it indefinitely if traffic is heavy ahead.

19. How does the handbook describe the stopping capability of vehicles with 4-wheel drive compared to conventional cars?

1. They stop significantly sooner due to increased traction.
2. They cannot stop any sooner than a conventional car.
3. They require less braking distance because of the all-wheel engagement.
4. They stop faster only when the pavement is dry.

20. How far in advance must you activate your turn signal before changing lanes?

1. At least 100 feet before changing lanes
2. Exactly 50 feet before changing lanes
3. At least 200 feet before changing lanes
4. Only when the vehicle behind you is visible