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Colorado Permit Test: Safe Driving Practice Questions
Following distance, headlights, seat belts and distractions.
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Question 1
When stopped behind another vehicle, how do you know you are at an adequate distance?
You can see its rear wheels touching the ground
You are exactly two car lengths back
You can read its license plate
You are close enough to stop other cars from cutting in
Correct answer: You can see its rear wheels touching the ground
If you can see the rear wheels of the vehicle in front touching the ground, you are at an adequate distance.
Source: Getting a Driver License
Question 2
Under Colorado's seat belt law, who must wear a seat belt?
The driver, front seat passengers and children under 16
Only the driver, because passengers decide for themselves
Only rear passengers
Only passengers under 12, plus the driver on highways
Correct answer: The driver, front seat passengers and children under 16
Colorado requires seat belts for the driver, front seat passengers and children under 16.
Source: Seat Belt Laws
Question 3
Under Colorado law, which of these may you NOT wear while driving?
A single earpiece connected to a wireless phone
Hearing aids
A headset covering both ears
Speakers built into a motorcycle helmet
Correct answer: A headset covering both ears
You may not drive wearing earphones covering all or part of both ears; hearing aids and single-ear devices are allowed.
Source: Before You Drive
Question 4
How does the Colorado handbook suggest breaking up a long drive to fight fatigue?
Stop only when you feel sleepy
Into four-hour segments
Drive straight through at night
Into two-hour segments
Correct answer: Into two-hour segments
Break long driving periods into two-hour segments; if drowsy, pull off and rest.
Source: Before You Drive
Question 5
According to the Colorado handbook, what is the leading cause of driver error?
Worn tires
Poor road signs on rural highways
Bad weather
Distractions
Correct answer: Distractions
Distractions are the leading cause of driver error.
Source: Before You Drive
Question 6
How should a head rest be adjusted?
So it touches the back of your head
As low as possible so it does not block the rear view
At the level of your neck
Removed for comfort
Correct answer: So it touches the back of your head
Head rests should be adjusted so the restraint touches the back of your head.
Source: Before You Drive
Question 7
How should you set your driver's side mirror?
So half the mirror shows your own car
With your head against the left window, so you barely see the side of the car
It does not matter
Aimed at the ground behind the rear tire
Correct answer: With your head against the left window, so you barely see the side of the car
Place your head against the left window and set the mirror so you can barely see the side of the car.
Source: Before You Drive
Question 8
Which exhaust-system danger does the Colorado handbook warn about?
Running the motor in a closed garage is safe for short periods
A loud exhaust always improves fuel economy and should be left alone
Fumes from a leaky exhaust can cause death in a very short time
Exhaust leaks only matter in winter
Correct answer: Fumes from a leaky exhaust can cause death in a very short time
Fumes from a leaky exhaust can cause death in a very short time; never run the motor in a garage.
Source: Before You Drive
Question 9
Where should your right foot be when you start the engine?
On the clutch
On the accelerator
On the brake
Resting flat on the floor away from both pedals
Correct answer: On the brake
No matter the make and model, your right foot should be on the brake before starting the vehicle.
Source: Basic Driving
Question 10
Which hand positions on the steering wheel does the Colorado handbook recommend?
10 and 2 o'clock only
One hand at 12 o'clock and the other resting on the gear shift
Gripping the inside of the wheel
9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock
Correct answer: 9 and 3 o'clock, or 8 and 4 o'clock
Place both hands on opposite sides at 3 and 9 o'clock or 4 and 8 o'clock; never grip the inside of the wheel.
Source: Basic Driving
Question 11
When backing up, where does Colorado suggest placing your left hand on the wheel?
At 9 o'clock
At the 12 o'clock position
At 6 o'clock, so you can steer with small movements
Off the wheel
Correct answer: At the 12 o'clock position
Grasp the wheel at 12 o'clock with your left hand, put your right arm on the passenger seat back and look over your shoulder.
Source: Basic Driving
Question 12
According to the National Safety Council figure in the Colorado handbook, about how far does a lightweight car at 55 mph need to stop?
About 200 feet
About 50 feet
About 100 feet
About 500 feet, roughly a tenth of a mile
Correct answer: About 200 feet
A lightweight passenger car traveling 55 mph can stop in about 200 feet.
Source: Speed
Question 13
When should you begin to accelerate in a curve?
As soon as you start turning the wheel
Never in a curve
Only after reaching the middle of the curve
Before entering the curve, so you carry speed all the way through
Correct answer: Only after reaching the middle of the curve
Slow down before the curve and begin accelerating only after reaching its middle.
Source: Hills, Curves and Night Driving
Question 14
Besides sunset to sunrise, when does Colorado law require headlights?
Only inside tunnels and on mountain passes
When visibility is less than 500 feet
When visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Never
Correct answer: When visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Headlights are required from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 1,000 feet.
Source: Hills, Curves and Night Driving
Question 15
Within what distance of an oncoming vehicle must you dim high beams in Colorado?
500 feet
300 feet
1,000 feet, or 300 feet in town
200 feet
Correct answer: 500 feet
Dim before coming within 500 feet of any oncoming vehicle.
Source: Hills, Curves and Night Driving
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