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Colorado DMV Practice Test 2026

Free practice for the Colorado knowledge test (the written permit test), written from the Colorado driver handbook, with every answer explained.

25questions on the real test
20correct answers to pass
80%passing score
0.08%legal BAC limit, 21 and over

Based on the Colorado driver handbook. Requirements can change, so confirm with your Colorado licensing agency before your test.

Colorado guide

Key facts, from the official source

Every fact links to the official page it came from. Last checked Nov 15, 2026.

Minimum age for a learner's permit
15.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Instruction permit fee
$20.00 (REAL ID permit, includes motorcycle), effective June 30, 2026.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Retaking the written test
No waiting period beyond a limit of two attempts per day.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Written test languages
English and Spanish only; the exam can be read aloud, verbally translated by your own translator, or given in ASL.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Appointments
Required at state driver license offices; walk-in availability is limited.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Retaking the driving test
Once per day, starting the day after a failure; a $15.40 state retest fee applies.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Driver license fee
$34.00 (raised from $32.00 on June 30, 2026).Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026
Transfer deadline
Within 30 days of becoming a resident.Source: dmv.colorado.gov · checked Nov 15, 2026

Official Colorado links

These links open official government websites. USA DMV is an independent study site and is not affiliated with any of them.

Sample questions

A few Colorado questions to try

Think of your answer first, then open the explanation.

In Colorado, what number can you dial from a cell phone to report an aggressive or impaired driver to the State Patrol?

  1. A411
  2. B*CSP (*277)
  3. C*DMV (*368)
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B. *CSP (*277)

The Colorado State Patrol set aside *CSP (*277) for reporting aggressive drivers.

On a Colorado highway with five or more lanes and a shared center turn lane, who must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

  1. AOnly vehicles traveling behind the bus
  2. BTraffic in both directions
  3. CNo one, because of the turn lane
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A. Only vehicles traveling behind the bus

On highways with five or more lanes and a shared center turn lane, only vehicles behind the bus must stop; opposing traffic is not required to stop.

How does Colorado recommend drivers merge when a lane closure is ahead?

  1. AUse both lanes, then take turns merging at the lane's end
  2. BMerge as early as you can and leave the closing lane empty
  3. CStop at the end of the closing lane until someone lets you in
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A. Use both lanes, then take turns merging at the lane's end

Colorado promotes the zipper merge: drive in both lanes equally, then alternate into the open lane just before the point of closure.

What’s covered

Topics on the Colorado test

Counts are from the full Colorado question bank in the app.

Safe Driving Practices139 questions
Special Vehicles & Sharing the Road109 questions
Road Rules & Regulations100 questions
Traffic Signs & Signals87 questions
Parking & Emergencies44 questions
Alcohol & Drugs33 questions
Vehicle & License Requirements32 questions
Speed Limits22 questions

Road signs

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Questions

Colorado test FAQ

How many questions are on the Colorado knowledge test?

25 questions. You need 20 correct answers (80%) to pass. Confirm the current format with your Colorado licensing agency before your test, because it can change.

Are these the real Colorado DMV test questions?

No. They are practice questions written from the Colorado driver handbook and cover the same topics, but they are not the official questions. USA DMV is not affiliated with any Colorado agency.

How should I study?

Take the readiness check first to see your level. Read the handbook sections for the topics you missed, then take both free practice tests and read every explanation you got wrong. When you pass them comfortably, rehearse with a full-length timed exam in the app.

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