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Colorado Permit Test Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
what do the police ask for when you are pulled over? Ans: driver's
license, registration, proof of insurance (mandatory)
what are the rules for right of way? Ans: if cars arrive at the SAME
time, the person on the RIGHT goes first (look to your right)
if cars arrive at DIFFERENT times, the person who gets there first goes
first
what is an uncontrolled intersection? Ans: no traffic lights or signs.
apply right of way rules
entering a roadway Ans: WHENEVER we enter any kind of traffic, we do
NOT have right of way
what is a flashing red light? Ans: the same as a stop sign (not a stop
light)
what is a flashing yellow light? Ans: warning, slow down, proceed with
caution
what is a rotary island? Ans: traffic circle
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emergency vehicles Ans: pull as far to the right as possible and stop.
road markings are no exception. the only exception is if the emergency
vehicle is on the opposite side of a divided highway
funeral processions Ans: treat as a red light, NOT a stop sign
what are the left and right lanes used for (in general)? Ans: left lane:
faster moving traffic, passing
right lane: slower moving traffic
pedestrian crossings Ans: motorists MUST yield to pedestrians on a
sidewalk (crossing a droveway). stop even if blocking traffic. pedestrians
rule sidewals and crosswalks
school bus Ans: flashing red lights= stop. stop minimum 20 feet away
behind bus. WATCH OUT FOR KIDS
speed laws Ans: speed limit=maximum speed in that area. 2-3 mph
over is USUALLY accepted
authorized traffic directors Ans: crossing guards, firemen, police,
construction workers, etc. MUST follow their commands
red light Ans: stop
green light Ans: go
yellow light Ans: it is ILLEGAL to accererate a yellow light. if you ahev
time and space, stop. if not, proceed with caution
Colorado Permit Test Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
what do the police ask for when you are pulled over? Ans: driver's
license, registration, proof of insurance (mandatory)
what are the rules for right of way? Ans: if cars arrive at the SAME
time, the person on the RIGHT goes first (look to your right)
if cars arrive at DIFFERENT times, the person who gets there first goes
first
what is an uncontrolled intersection? Ans: no traffic lights or signs.
apply right of way rules
entering a roadway Ans: WHENEVER we enter any kind of traffic, we do
NOT have right of way
what is a flashing red light? Ans: the same as a stop sign (not a stop
light)
what is a flashing yellow light? Ans: warning, slow down, proceed with
caution
what is a rotary island? Ans: traffic circle
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emergency vehicles Ans: pull as far to the right as possible and stop.
road markings are no exception. the only exception is if the emergency
vehicle is on the opposite side of a divided highway
funeral processions Ans: treat as a red light, NOT a stop sign
what are the left and right lanes used for (in general)? Ans: left lane:
faster moving traffic, passing
right lane: slower moving traffic
pedestrian crossings Ans: motorists MUST yield to pedestrians on a
sidewalk (crossing a droveway). stop even if blocking traffic. pedestrians
rule sidewals and crosswalks
school bus Ans: flashing red lights= stop. stop minimum 20 feet away
behind bus. WATCH OUT FOR KIDS
speed laws Ans: speed limit=maximum speed in that area. 2-3 mph
over is USUALLY accepted
authorized traffic directors Ans: crossing guards, firemen, police,
construction workers, etc. MUST follow their commands
red light Ans: stop
green light Ans: go
yellow light Ans: it is ILLEGAL to accererate a yellow light. if you ahev
time and space, stop. if not, proceed with caution
