Colorado POST (Test 1) Questions and Answers
What is the age requirement for safety belts? - ANS-Under 16, must be restrained
Which title of the CRS covers traffic? - ANS-Title 42
Title 42 includes - ANS-Title, Article, Part, Common Code, Points, Fine
Are traffic infractions arrestable offenses? - ANS-No
Are traffic violations arrestable offenses? - ANS-Yes
Can a person have a jury trial for traffic infractions or violations? - ANS-No. Judge trial
only
A municipal officer cannot write municipal tickets for... - ANS-DUI, Registration,
Licensing, Hit and Run. These violations go to county
Can officers issue a summons for a felony? - ANS-No. These must go to the district
attorney
What class is a basic driver's license? - ANS-R
How long do you have to notify the state of changes to your driver's license (DL), such
as change of address - ANS-30 days
When do license plates expire? - ANS-End of the following month
Can a motorist block an intersection even if they have the green light? - ANS-No. 42-4-
709 Stop when traffic obstructed No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked
crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on
the other side of the intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing to accommodate
the vehicle the driver is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles,
pedestrians, or railroad trains, notwithstanding the indication of any traffic control signal
to proceed. Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class A
traffic infraction.
While a fire apparatus is responding to a fire alarm, how far back must a motorist follow
- ANS-No closer than 500ft
Must motorists come to a complete stop at a stop sign? - ANS-Yes.
Can people alter, damage, or remove traffic signage? - ANS-No. Two charges may be
filed. Theft, and .... 42-4-607 Interference with official devices (1)(a) No person shall,
without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, remove,
, or interfere with the effective operation of any official traffic control device or any railroad
sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon or any other part thereof.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who violates
any provision of this paragraph (a) commits a class B traffic infraction
What two vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings? - ANS-School bus carrying kids.
Hazardous material vehicle with displayed placards.
A child must be in a rear-facing child seat if - ANS-(II) If the child is less than one year of
age and weighs less than twenty pounds, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-
facing child restraint system in a rear seat of the vehicle
A child may be in a forward-facing child seat if - ANS-(III) If the child is one year of age
or older, but less than four years of age, and weighs less than forty pounds, but at least
twenty pounds, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint system.
Must a motorist stop for a school bus with safety equipment illuminated in on a two-way
street? - ANS-No
What constitutes a muffler violation? - ANS-42-4-225 Mufflers-Prevention of noise (1)
Every motor vehicle subject to registration and operated on a highway shall at all times
be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to
prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no such muffler or exhaust system shall be
equipped with a cut-off, bypass, or similar device. No person shall modify the exhaust
system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted
by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the
vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all of the requirements of this
section.
What two conditions must a license plate light meet at night? - ANS-Must be white. Must
be visible from 50ft
When must you turn off your high beams when approaching a vehicle from the rear? -
ANS-200ft
When must you turn off your high beams when approaching a vehicle from head on? -
ANS-500ft
Should a vehicle move from a parking spot if unsafe? - ANS-A motorist must ensure
that it is clear and safe to move from a parking spot
When towing a vehicle with a rope or chain, what must be displayed? - ANS-A white
flag or cloth, 12" square
What is the age requirement for safety belts? - ANS-Under 16, must be restrained
Which title of the CRS covers traffic? - ANS-Title 42
Title 42 includes - ANS-Title, Article, Part, Common Code, Points, Fine
Are traffic infractions arrestable offenses? - ANS-No
Are traffic violations arrestable offenses? - ANS-Yes
Can a person have a jury trial for traffic infractions or violations? - ANS-No. Judge trial
only
A municipal officer cannot write municipal tickets for... - ANS-DUI, Registration,
Licensing, Hit and Run. These violations go to county
Can officers issue a summons for a felony? - ANS-No. These must go to the district
attorney
What class is a basic driver's license? - ANS-R
How long do you have to notify the state of changes to your driver's license (DL), such
as change of address - ANS-30 days
When do license plates expire? - ANS-End of the following month
Can a motorist block an intersection even if they have the green light? - ANS-No. 42-4-
709 Stop when traffic obstructed No driver shall enter an intersection or a marked
crosswalk or drive onto any railroad grade crossing unless there is sufficient space on
the other side of the intersection, crosswalk, or railroad grade crossing to accommodate
the vehicle the driver is operating without obstructing the passage of other vehicles,
pedestrians, or railroad trains, notwithstanding the indication of any traffic control signal
to proceed. Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a class A
traffic infraction.
While a fire apparatus is responding to a fire alarm, how far back must a motorist follow
- ANS-No closer than 500ft
Must motorists come to a complete stop at a stop sign? - ANS-Yes.
Can people alter, damage, or remove traffic signage? - ANS-No. Two charges may be
filed. Theft, and .... 42-4-607 Interference with official devices (1)(a) No person shall,
without lawful authority, attempt to or in fact alter, deface, injure, knock down, remove,
, or interfere with the effective operation of any official traffic control device or any railroad
sign or signal or any inscription, shield, or insignia thereon or any other part thereof.
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, any person who violates
any provision of this paragraph (a) commits a class B traffic infraction
What two vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings? - ANS-School bus carrying kids.
Hazardous material vehicle with displayed placards.
A child must be in a rear-facing child seat if - ANS-(II) If the child is less than one year of
age and weighs less than twenty pounds, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-
facing child restraint system in a rear seat of the vehicle
A child may be in a forward-facing child seat if - ANS-(III) If the child is one year of age
or older, but less than four years of age, and weighs less than forty pounds, but at least
twenty pounds, the child shall be properly restrained in a rear-facing or forward-facing
child restraint system.
Must a motorist stop for a school bus with safety equipment illuminated in on a two-way
street? - ANS-No
What constitutes a muffler violation? - ANS-42-4-225 Mufflers-Prevention of noise (1)
Every motor vehicle subject to registration and operated on a highway shall at all times
be equipped with an adequate muffler in constant operation and properly maintained to
prevent any excessive or unusual noise, and no such muffler or exhaust system shall be
equipped with a cut-off, bypass, or similar device. No person shall modify the exhaust
system of a motor vehicle in a manner which will amplify or increase the noise emitted
by the motor of such vehicle above that emitted by the muffler originally installed on the
vehicle, and such original muffler shall comply with all of the requirements of this
section.
What two conditions must a license plate light meet at night? - ANS-Must be white. Must
be visible from 50ft
When must you turn off your high beams when approaching a vehicle from the rear? -
ANS-200ft
When must you turn off your high beams when approaching a vehicle from head on? -
ANS-500ft
Should a vehicle move from a parking spot if unsafe? - ANS-A motorist must ensure
that it is clear and safe to move from a parking spot
When towing a vehicle with a rope or chain, what must be displayed? - ANS-A white
flag or cloth, 12" square
