COLORADO PERMIT 2024 NEWEST EXAM 2 VERSION
(VERSION A, AND B) AND PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
300 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
License/driving privilege status - ANSWER: Having a driver license is a privilege.
Protect that privilege by driving with care and consideration for others
Resident - ANSWER: Any person who owns or operates a business in Colorado or
who has resided
within the state continuously for 90 days or who has obtained gainful employment
within this state, whichever shall occur first, is considered a Colorado resident
Special Exemptions - ANSWER: The following persons need not obtain a Colorado
license provided they are 16 years of age or older and possess a valid license from
their home state or state of last assignment.
Colorado residents employed in other states - ANSWER: Any resident of Colorado
who is employed in another state, where the laws of that state require licensing to
drive in order to engage in a regular trade or profession, does not need a Colorado
driver license as long as such other license to drive is valid and the employment is
not terminated. This special exemption applies only if the other state is a member of
the Interstate Driver's License Compact Agreement.
Military - ANSWER: Anyone who is serving as a member of the
United States Armed Forces on active duty; this also includes the member's spouse
and children.
Foreign military personnel - ANSWER: On duty or assigned to temporary duty with
the United States Armed Forces; this also includes the member's spouse and
children.
Students - ANSWER: Any nonresident who is temporarily residing
in Colorado for the principle purpose of furthering his/her education and is
considered a nonresident for tuition purposes. Students must have a valid driver
license from his/her state of residence.
Non-resident Aliens - ANSWER: Foreign tourists, instructors and business persons
may drive any private (non-commercial) vehicle with their personal driver license.
Passenger restrictions - ANSWER: For the first six months, you cannot have any
passengers under age 21, unless a parent or another licensed adult driver is in the
vehicle. After the first six months, you may do so with only one passenger under age
21 for the next six months. Siblings and passengers with medical emergencies are
exceptions.
,Curfew - ANSWER: For the first year as a licensed driver, teen drivers
must abide by a curfew - no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless
accompanied by an instructor, parent or legal guardian. Exceptions include driving to
and from school or work (signed statement from school or work is required), medical
emergencies and emancipated minors.
The duties of occupants of vehicles
involved in accidents resulting in personal injury - ANSWER: If you are a passenger in
a vehicle involved in an accident where the driver is physically incapable of reporting
the accident, you are required to report the accident and, if directed by police, to
remain at the scene of the accident until police arrive. Failure to do so is a Class 2
misdemeanor traffic offense.
Using a mobile telephone while driving - ANSWER: -Colorado law prohibits drivers
under 18 years of age from using a mobile phone while driving unless it is to contact
the police or fire department, or in an emergency.
-Drivers 18 years of age and older may not use a cell or mobile telephone for text
messaging while driving unless it is to contact the police or fire department, or in an
emergency
Toy vehicles prohibited on a public road - ANSWER: A toy vehicle includes, but is not
limited to, gaspowered or electric-powered mini bikes, pocket bikes, kamikaze
boards, go-peds and stand-up scooters that are not designed, approved or intended
for use on public roadways or highways.
License plates - ANSWER: -Any motor vehicle owned by a Colorado resident cannot
be parked or driven on a public street or highway unless it is properly registered in
Colorado and displays Colorado license plates. If you own a motor vehicle, you must
register the vehicle in the county in which you live.
-The registration card must be carried in the vehicle or in the possession of the
operator whenever the vehicle is being operated.
-The license plates must be fastened horizontally, in a manner to prevent swinging,
at a height of at least 12 inches from the ground. They must be clearly visible and
kept clean and legible. Vehicles must have plates attached to both the front and rear
of the vehicle.
License Plate Exceptions - ANSWER: -Motorcycles, trailers and semi-trailers
must have one plate attached to the rear, semi-tractors must have one plate
attached to the front. Temporary registration permits should be attached in a place
clearly visible on the rear of the vehicle
- Any change of address or name must be
reported within 30 days to your local county motor vehicle office.
-If you are moving to Colorado, you must obtain new license plates within 30 days of
establishing Colorado residency
,Emissions test required - ANSWER: -Colorado's "AIR" Program
requires emissions tests for gasoline and diesel vehicles registered in the following
counties:Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson.
-Emissions tests are required for diesel vehicles only in El Paso, Larimer and Weld
counties.
Alcohol and driving - ANSWER: -It is also unlawful for someone to drink from or
possess an open container of alcohol while in the passenger area of a motor vehicle
that is on a public road.
-The driver with a BAC between 0.05 percent and 0.07 percent is presumed to be
Driving While Ability is Impaired (DWAI).
-If a driver over 21 years of age has a BAC is 0.08 percent or greater, he or she is
presumed to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Valid driving privilege - ANSWER: An individual may apply for or hold a Colorado
driver license as long as here are no restraint actions against that privilege
Valid driver license - ANSWER: The driver license is considered legally in force and
authorizes the individual to drive.
Clearance - ANSWER: A formal indication from a state, on letterhead, or an official
state form, that the applicant has valid driving privileges and is clear to apply for a
Colorado driver license.
Reinstatement - ANSWER: -A procedure to restore an individual's
driving privilege.
-Reinstatement of driving privileges does
not always reinstate the driver license.
-Reinstatement of the driving privilege may be processed even with outstanding
tickets, however, a new permit or license may not be issued until the individual can
show clearance of any such tickets.
Cancellation - ANSWER: An action to void a valid driver license.
This action does not require reinstatement.
Denial - ANSWER: A restraint action taken when an individual
does not have a Colorado driver license. This action may require reinstatement
Suspension - ANSWER: -A restraint action that temporarily invalidates
the driver license and withdraws the driving privilege.
-This action requires reinstatement. The following actions require the individual to
reinstate their driving privilege, pass the written test, purchase an instruction permit,
pass the driving test, and purchase a new driver license.
Cancellation and denial - ANSWER: A restraint action to cancel
the driver license and withdraw the driving privilege.
, Revocation - ANSWER: A restraint action that invalidates the driver
license and revokes the driving privilege.
Colorado point system - ANSWER: -As a driver, you start out with a clean record, no
points against you. If you accumulate too many points against your driving record
within a certain period of time, you will lose your driver license through a point
suspension.
-Each time you are convicted of a traffic violation, the court notifies the Division of
Motor Vehicles. A conviction occurs when you plead guilty, pay the ticket, or accept
a plea bargain. Each type of conviction causes a certain number of points to be
placed on your traffic record.
-Points assessed against your record are not erased when you get a new license or
get reinstated.
Point Suspension for Minor driver under 18 years of age - ANSWER: -Six points in any
12 consecutive months.
-Seven or more points for the period of the license.
Point Suspension for Minor driver between 18 and 21 - ANSWER: -Nine points in any
12 consecutive months.
-12 points in any 24 consecutive months.
-14 points in the period of the license.
Point Suspension for Adult Driver - ANSWER: -12 points in any 12 consecutive
months.
-18 points in any 24 consecutive months
Point Suspension for Chauffeur - ANSWER: -16 points in any 12 consecutive months.
-24 points in any 24 consecutive months.
-28 points in any 48 consecutive months.
-All chauffeur violations must have been received in a motor vehicle in use as a
public or common carrier of persons or property
Your driving privilege may be suspended, revoked or
canceled if you - ANSWER: Meet or exceed the minimum point accumulation for
suspension (See Colorado point system §6.2).
• Are convicted of driving while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Refuse to be tested for alcohol or drug content.
• Are convicted of failing to report an accident or
leaving the scene of an accident without stopping,
exchanging information and rendering aid.
• Fail to report an accident to the Motor Vehicle
Division according to the Financial Responsibility Law.
(VERSION A, AND B) AND PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
300 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED ANSWERS
(100% CORRECT) /A+ GRADE ASSURED
License/driving privilege status - ANSWER: Having a driver license is a privilege.
Protect that privilege by driving with care and consideration for others
Resident - ANSWER: Any person who owns or operates a business in Colorado or
who has resided
within the state continuously for 90 days or who has obtained gainful employment
within this state, whichever shall occur first, is considered a Colorado resident
Special Exemptions - ANSWER: The following persons need not obtain a Colorado
license provided they are 16 years of age or older and possess a valid license from
their home state or state of last assignment.
Colorado residents employed in other states - ANSWER: Any resident of Colorado
who is employed in another state, where the laws of that state require licensing to
drive in order to engage in a regular trade or profession, does not need a Colorado
driver license as long as such other license to drive is valid and the employment is
not terminated. This special exemption applies only if the other state is a member of
the Interstate Driver's License Compact Agreement.
Military - ANSWER: Anyone who is serving as a member of the
United States Armed Forces on active duty; this also includes the member's spouse
and children.
Foreign military personnel - ANSWER: On duty or assigned to temporary duty with
the United States Armed Forces; this also includes the member's spouse and
children.
Students - ANSWER: Any nonresident who is temporarily residing
in Colorado for the principle purpose of furthering his/her education and is
considered a nonresident for tuition purposes. Students must have a valid driver
license from his/her state of residence.
Non-resident Aliens - ANSWER: Foreign tourists, instructors and business persons
may drive any private (non-commercial) vehicle with their personal driver license.
Passenger restrictions - ANSWER: For the first six months, you cannot have any
passengers under age 21, unless a parent or another licensed adult driver is in the
vehicle. After the first six months, you may do so with only one passenger under age
21 for the next six months. Siblings and passengers with medical emergencies are
exceptions.
,Curfew - ANSWER: For the first year as a licensed driver, teen drivers
must abide by a curfew - no driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless
accompanied by an instructor, parent or legal guardian. Exceptions include driving to
and from school or work (signed statement from school or work is required), medical
emergencies and emancipated minors.
The duties of occupants of vehicles
involved in accidents resulting in personal injury - ANSWER: If you are a passenger in
a vehicle involved in an accident where the driver is physically incapable of reporting
the accident, you are required to report the accident and, if directed by police, to
remain at the scene of the accident until police arrive. Failure to do so is a Class 2
misdemeanor traffic offense.
Using a mobile telephone while driving - ANSWER: -Colorado law prohibits drivers
under 18 years of age from using a mobile phone while driving unless it is to contact
the police or fire department, or in an emergency.
-Drivers 18 years of age and older may not use a cell or mobile telephone for text
messaging while driving unless it is to contact the police or fire department, or in an
emergency
Toy vehicles prohibited on a public road - ANSWER: A toy vehicle includes, but is not
limited to, gaspowered or electric-powered mini bikes, pocket bikes, kamikaze
boards, go-peds and stand-up scooters that are not designed, approved or intended
for use on public roadways or highways.
License plates - ANSWER: -Any motor vehicle owned by a Colorado resident cannot
be parked or driven on a public street or highway unless it is properly registered in
Colorado and displays Colorado license plates. If you own a motor vehicle, you must
register the vehicle in the county in which you live.
-The registration card must be carried in the vehicle or in the possession of the
operator whenever the vehicle is being operated.
-The license plates must be fastened horizontally, in a manner to prevent swinging,
at a height of at least 12 inches from the ground. They must be clearly visible and
kept clean and legible. Vehicles must have plates attached to both the front and rear
of the vehicle.
License Plate Exceptions - ANSWER: -Motorcycles, trailers and semi-trailers
must have one plate attached to the rear, semi-tractors must have one plate
attached to the front. Temporary registration permits should be attached in a place
clearly visible on the rear of the vehicle
- Any change of address or name must be
reported within 30 days to your local county motor vehicle office.
-If you are moving to Colorado, you must obtain new license plates within 30 days of
establishing Colorado residency
,Emissions test required - ANSWER: -Colorado's "AIR" Program
requires emissions tests for gasoline and diesel vehicles registered in the following
counties:Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson.
-Emissions tests are required for diesel vehicles only in El Paso, Larimer and Weld
counties.
Alcohol and driving - ANSWER: -It is also unlawful for someone to drink from or
possess an open container of alcohol while in the passenger area of a motor vehicle
that is on a public road.
-The driver with a BAC between 0.05 percent and 0.07 percent is presumed to be
Driving While Ability is Impaired (DWAI).
-If a driver over 21 years of age has a BAC is 0.08 percent or greater, he or she is
presumed to be Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
Valid driving privilege - ANSWER: An individual may apply for or hold a Colorado
driver license as long as here are no restraint actions against that privilege
Valid driver license - ANSWER: The driver license is considered legally in force and
authorizes the individual to drive.
Clearance - ANSWER: A formal indication from a state, on letterhead, or an official
state form, that the applicant has valid driving privileges and is clear to apply for a
Colorado driver license.
Reinstatement - ANSWER: -A procedure to restore an individual's
driving privilege.
-Reinstatement of driving privileges does
not always reinstate the driver license.
-Reinstatement of the driving privilege may be processed even with outstanding
tickets, however, a new permit or license may not be issued until the individual can
show clearance of any such tickets.
Cancellation - ANSWER: An action to void a valid driver license.
This action does not require reinstatement.
Denial - ANSWER: A restraint action taken when an individual
does not have a Colorado driver license. This action may require reinstatement
Suspension - ANSWER: -A restraint action that temporarily invalidates
the driver license and withdraws the driving privilege.
-This action requires reinstatement. The following actions require the individual to
reinstate their driving privilege, pass the written test, purchase an instruction permit,
pass the driving test, and purchase a new driver license.
Cancellation and denial - ANSWER: A restraint action to cancel
the driver license and withdraw the driving privilege.
, Revocation - ANSWER: A restraint action that invalidates the driver
license and revokes the driving privilege.
Colorado point system - ANSWER: -As a driver, you start out with a clean record, no
points against you. If you accumulate too many points against your driving record
within a certain period of time, you will lose your driver license through a point
suspension.
-Each time you are convicted of a traffic violation, the court notifies the Division of
Motor Vehicles. A conviction occurs when you plead guilty, pay the ticket, or accept
a plea bargain. Each type of conviction causes a certain number of points to be
placed on your traffic record.
-Points assessed against your record are not erased when you get a new license or
get reinstated.
Point Suspension for Minor driver under 18 years of age - ANSWER: -Six points in any
12 consecutive months.
-Seven or more points for the period of the license.
Point Suspension for Minor driver between 18 and 21 - ANSWER: -Nine points in any
12 consecutive months.
-12 points in any 24 consecutive months.
-14 points in the period of the license.
Point Suspension for Adult Driver - ANSWER: -12 points in any 12 consecutive
months.
-18 points in any 24 consecutive months
Point Suspension for Chauffeur - ANSWER: -16 points in any 12 consecutive months.
-24 points in any 24 consecutive months.
-28 points in any 48 consecutive months.
-All chauffeur violations must have been received in a motor vehicle in use as a
public or common carrier of persons or property
Your driving privilege may be suspended, revoked or
canceled if you - ANSWER: Meet or exceed the minimum point accumulation for
suspension (See Colorado point system §6.2).
• Are convicted of driving while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Refuse to be tested for alcohol or drug content.
• Are convicted of failing to report an accident or
leaving the scene of an accident without stopping,
exchanging information and rendering aid.
• Fail to report an accident to the Motor Vehicle
Division according to the Financial Responsibility Law.
