Colorado Practice Permit Test 4

1.When is it permissible to text while driving?

At any time when the driver is under age 18.

At any time when the driver is age 18 or older.

If the driver can send a text without looking at their phone.

Only in emergencies.

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2.When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, a driver should:

Maintain their speed and proceed.

Stop at the intersection, check in all directions, and proceed.

Yield to all other drivers.

Be prepared to yield.

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3.To avoid collisions with vehicles in your blind spots, you should:

Quickly turn your head to see if your blind spot is clear before changing lanes.

Adjust your rearview mirrors every few minutes.

Honk your horn right before turning or changing lanes.

None of the above.

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4.Hydroplaning is usually caused by:

Excessive stops.

Sudden stops.

Sudden turns.

Excessive speed.

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5.While driving, your wheels slip off the edge of the road. You should:

Jerk the steering wheel to force the vehicle back onto the pavement.

Speed up and steer back onto the pavement gradually.

Slam on your brakes and stop.

Slow down by gently using the brakes. Turn the steering wheel to return to the pavement at a safe speed.

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6.A driver can legally pass on the right side of another vehicle:

If the vehicle is waiting to turn left and there is an available passing lane.

Even if it means driving off the pavement.

On a narrow bridge.

At any time.

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7.Don’t follow other cars too closely because:

You may not see the road between the cars.

You may not have time to stop if the vehicle in front of you slows or stops suddenly.

You may not see the vehicle's turn signals.

You may not see the other vehicle’s brake lights.

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8.What should you do with loose objects in your motor vehicle?

Place them on the back seat.

Put them on the floor near the driver's seat.

Secure them to avoid additional driving hazards.

Keep them on a back shelf in your vehicle.

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9.This road sign means:

Sharp right turn.

A road joins from the right.

The road ahead turns sharply right, then sharply left.

Winding road ahead.

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10.This sign means:

The highway ahead curves only to the right.

The highway ahead turns sharply to the right.

The highway ahead curves to the right and then to the left.

The highway ahead curves to the left and then to the right.

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11.What is the appropriate action to take when approaching a railroad crossing that does not have signals to direct traffic?

Always bring the car to a complete stop.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

All railroad crossings have signals so you will never encounter this situation.

Increase your speed to get across the tracks quickly.

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12.Traffic signals sometimes display arrows to control turns from specific lanes. A solid yellow arrow:

Is never used as a traffic signal.

Has the same meaning as a circular yellow traffic light.

Means that drivers may turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.

Tells drivers that a green arrow is about to be shown.

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13.What are the colors of warning signs indicating upcoming hazards?

Black letters or symbols on a white background

Black letters or symbols on a yellow background

White letters or symbols on a blue background

White letters or symbols on a green background

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14.If a driver accumulates a minimum of ____ points in a 24-month period, their license will be suspended.

12

18

20

24

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15.When changing lanes, you should:

Rely on your mirrors.

Begin signaling as you move into the next lane.

Signal at least 500 feet before your lane change when driving on residential streets.

Always check your blind spot.

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16.If you begin to feel tired while driving, the best thing to do is to:

Get some coffee.

Open your window.

Stop driving.

Turn on the radio.

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17.When adjusting your rearview mirror, you should be able to clearly see:

The entire rear window.

The passengers in the backseat.

Your own reflection.

Most of the lane next to you.

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18.This road sign means:

You must travel at the speed indicated.

The maximum legal speed on the roadway is 55 mph.

You must travel through the intersection at the posted speed.

None of the above.

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19.This road sign means:

Cars in right lane must slow down.

No left turn.

Merge.

Pass only in the right lane.

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20.You are involved in an accident and your vehicle is blocking traffic. You should:

Move your vehicle off the traveled portion of the roadway, if possible.

Not move your vehicle under any circumstances.

Wait until the police arrive before moving your vehicle.

None of the above.

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21.When dealing with pedestrians, a driver must:

Make sure the pedestrian is aware of their vehicle.

Always yield the right-of-way, even if the pedestrian is in the wrong.

Yield the right-of-way only when the pedestrian is legally entitled to it.

Slow down and sound their horn near a crosswalk.

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The DMV written test is a procedure to evaluate a person’s ability on a vehicle in the USA.

22.To safely pass a bicycle, you should:

Honk at the bicyclist to let them know you're trying to pass.

Drive in the bicycle lane until you get a chance to pass.

Slow down and give them as much space as possible.

Rush ahead to pull in front of the bicyclist.

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23.If you leave your vehicle unattended, you must:

Turn off the engine.

Lock the ignition and remove the key.

Set the parking brake.

All of the above.

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24.A “No stopping” sign means that, unless directed to do so by a police officer, you may stop only:

Long enough to unload packages.

To avoid conflict with other traffic.

To discharge passengers.

For less than five minutes.

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25.Regulatory signs are usually ____ and should always be obeyed.

White

Blue

Green

Orange

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26.When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:

Slow down and keep moving in your lane.

Keep driving in your lane.

Pull to the right curb and stop.

Stop exactly where you are.

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27.The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:

Slow down before entering the exit ramp.

Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.

Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

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28.This sign is used to warn drivers about:

Upcoming intersections.

Road construction.

An upcoming curve in the road.

Changes in traffic lanes.

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29.When meeting a car with blinding headlights, you should:

Use your bright lights until the other vehicle dims theirs.

Flash your lights on and off to warn the other driver.

Dim your lights and then speed up to pass quickly.

Look toward the right side of the road.

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30.Smoking and preparing to smoke while driving:

Do not affect driving abilities.

Help maintain driver alertness.

Are distracting activities.

Are not distracting activities.

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31.This sign means:

Divided highway ends.

One-way traffic ahead.

Two-way traffic ahead.

Keep to the right.

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32.When you drive through an area where children are playing, you should expect them:

To know when it is safe to cross the street.

To stop at the curb before crossing the street.

To run out in front of you without looking.

Not to cross the street unless they are with an adult.

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33.When parallel parking between two cars, you should first:

Turn your wheels to the left.

Turn your wheels to the right.

Pull up even with the car in front of your desired parking space.

Back slowly.

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34.When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

When making a right turn on a green light, you must:

Stop and look for nearby police cars.

Yield to pedestrians.

Increase your normal driving speed.

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35.This road sign means:

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.

Do not drive in this lane.

You must come to a complete stop and yield the right-of-way.

Slow down, be prepared to stop, and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

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36.Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on blind curves.

20 mph

40 mph

55 mph

70 mph

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37.Which of the following statements is true?

A sudden change in weather calls for a change in driving.

You should slow down when driving in rain and fog.

Be particularly aware of vehicles coming up behind you in inclement weather.

All of the above.

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38.If you experience a tire blowout:

Take your foot of the gas.

Do not immediately use your brakes.

Gradually slow down and pull off the side of the road.

All of the above.

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39.Your body gets rid of approximately:

Three alcoholic drinks an hour.

One alcoholic drink an hour.

Two alcoholic drinks an hour.

None of the above.

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40.Stress can affect your driving by:

Lowing your ability to focus on driving.

Causing you to fall asleep at the wheel.

Decreasing your chances of an accident.

Making you more aware of others around you.

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41.You notice that the driver in the vehicle ahead of you is driving with one hand and talking to a passenger. You should:

Give the vehicle extra space.

Know that the driver in the vehicle ahead is reducing their safety margin by being an inattentive driver.

Avoid following the driver's example.

All of the above.

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42.If you have the right-of-way at an intersection, you should:

Assume other drivers will follow right-of-way laws.

Wave other drivers forward before proceeding.

Immediately move through the intersection.

Check for traffic, pedestrians, and bicyclists before moving forward.

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43.It is illegal for a person 21 years of age or older to drive with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:

0.05 percent.

0.08 percent.

0.02 percent.

0.1 percent.

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44.If two vehicles arrive to a four-way stop at the same time:

The vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

The vehicle on the right must yield to the vehicle on the left.

Drivers must make hand motions to communicate with each other.

One driver should proceed without stopping.

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45.If an officer is directing traffic at a working traffic light, drivers should:

Follow the directions indicated by the traffic light.

Follow the directions given by the officer.

Honk at the officer.

Check to see what the cars next to them are doing.

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