Colorado DMV Permit Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 8

Oefenexamen 8 van 8 voor Colorado DMV Permit Practice Test: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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205 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?
- A wet or icy road
- Driving more slowly
- Tires with deep tread
- Paying full attention
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. A wet or icy road
Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.
Vraag 2 van 25
What does a flashing red traffic light mean?
- The light is about to turn green
- Stop only if other cars are coming
- Stop completely, then go when it is safe
- Slow down and go with care without stopping
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: come to a full stop, then go when the way is clear.
Vraag 3 van 25
You park facing uphill next to a curb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?
- Toward the curb
- Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
- It does not matter if the parking brake is set
- Straight ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Away from the curb, so the tire rests against the curb if the car rolls back
Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels toward the center of the road and let the front tire gently touch the curb.
Vraag 4 van 25
A driver holds the left arm out the window, bent downward. What does this hand signal mean?
- Left turn
- Right turn
- Slowing down or stopping
- Go ahead and pass
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Slowing down or stopping
The left arm bent downward means the driver is slowing down or stopping.
Vraag 5 van 25
You have parked on the street. What should you do before opening your door on the traffic side?
- Turn on your headlights
- Honk your horn
- Check behind you for bicyclists and cars
- Open the door quickly to get out fast
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Check behind you for bicyclists and cars
Opening a door into the path of a bicyclist can cause a serious crash. Look back before you open it.
Vraag 6 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- Trucks cross the road ahead
- An uphill passing lane is ahead
- A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
- A truck stop is ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. A steep downhill grade is ahead; slow down and use a lower gear
On a steep downgrade, slow down before the hill and shift to a lower gear so your brakes do not overheat.
Vraag 7 van 25
What does a white diamond painted in a lane mean?
- The lane is for trucks only
- The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles
- There is a railroad crossing ahead
- The lane ends soon
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. The lane is reserved for buses, carpools or other special vehicles
A diamond marks a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) or other reserved lane. Signs tell you who may use it and when.
Vraag 8 van 25
A flagger in a work zone holds up a STOP paddle. What must you do?
- Stop and wait until the flagger signals you to go
- Stop only if workers are in your lane
- Honk and keep going
- Slow down and drive around the flagger
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Stop and wait until the flagger signals you to go
Work zone flaggers are allowed to direct traffic. Their signals must be obeyed like a traffic officer's.
Vraag 9 van 25
Can cold or allergy medicine you buy without a prescription affect your driving?
- No, only prescription drugs affect driving
- Only if you take it with food
- No, these medicines are always safe
- Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Yes, some can make you drowsy, so read the label
Many over-the-counter medicines cause drowsiness. Read the warning label and ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
Vraag 10 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- An Interstate highway
- A US highway (US route) number
- A county road
- An exit number
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. A US highway (US route) number
The black and white shield marks a numbered US route. These routes often cross several states.
Vraag 11 van 25
Signs with this fluorescent yellow-green color are used for:
- Schools, pedestrians and bicycles
- Gas, food and lodging
- Road work zones
- Railroad crossings
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Schools, pedestrians and bicycles
Fluorescent yellow-green is used for school, pedestrian and bicycle signs because it is easy to see.
Vraag 12 van 25
You are involved in a minor crash. What must you do?
- Wait in your car until the other driver leaves
- Stop at the scene
- Drive home and call your insurance company
- Leave if the damage looks small
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Stop at the scene
If you are in a crash, you must stop, no matter how small the damage is.
Vraag 13 van 25
What do green signs like this one show?
- Rules you must obey
- Places to get gas and food
- Directions and distances to places
- Road work ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Directions and distances to places
Green guide signs show routes, directions and distances in miles.
Vraag 14 van 25
Someone is hurt in a crash. When should you move the injured person?
- Always, to make them comfortable
- Only if there is a danger such as fire
- Right away, to check for injuries
- Only to drive them to the hospital yourself
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Only if there is a danger such as fire
Moving an injured person can make injuries worse. Move them only if they face a life-threatening danger, and call for help.
Vraag 15 van 25
Compared with a sober driver, about how much more likely is a driver with a BAC of 0.08% to crash?
- About 20 times
- About the same
- About 4 times
- About 1.5 times
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. About 4 times
Drivers at a BAC of 0.08% are about four times more likely to crash than drivers with no alcohol.
Vraag 16 van 25
Your car stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming. What should you do?
- Try to push the car off the tracks
- Run along the tracks away from the train
- Stay in the car and keep trying to start it
- Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Get everyone out and walk away from the tracks at an angle toward the train
Get out right away. Moving toward the train at an angle keeps you away from flying debris, which spreads in the direction the train is going.
Vraag 17 van 25
When should you leave more than your normal following distance?
- Only when the road is dry and clear
- In bad weather or when following a large truck
- Only on city streets
- When you are in a hurry
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. In bad weather or when following a large truck
Add more space in rain, snow or fog, and behind large trucks that block your view.
Vraag 18 van 25
Car 1 turns left from a two-way street onto another two-way street. Where should it finish the turn?
- In the far right lane
- On the left side of the center line
- In the lane just to the right of the center line
- In whatever lane has the least traffic
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. In the lane just to the right of the center line
Start from the lane closest to the center and end in the lane just to the right of the new road's center line.
Vraag 19 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- One sharp curve to the right is ahead
- A series of curves is ahead
- The road is slippery ahead
- Lanes shift ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. A series of curves is ahead
The road has three or more curves in a row. Slow down and stay in your lane.
Vraag 20 van 25
A police officer directing traffic waves you through a red light. What should you do?
- Follow the officer's directions
- Turn right instead
- Honk to check that the officer means you
- Stay stopped until the light turns green
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Follow the officer's directions
Directions from a police officer directing traffic override traffic lights, signs and pavement markings.
Vraag 21 van 25
Where should you stop at this sign if there is a crosswalk but no stop line?
- After the crosswalk, at the edge of the cross street
- Inside the intersection, where you can see best
- Before the crosswalk
- In the middle of the crosswalk
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Before the crosswalk
Stop at the stop line. If there is no line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk, stop before you enter the intersection.
Vraag 22 van 25
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
- Turn off your headlights so deer are not blinded
- Honk your horn the whole time
- Swerve sharply if you see a deer
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Slow down and watch for deer, especially at dawn and dusk
Deer are most active at dawn and dusk. If one appears, brake firmly and stay in your lane rather than swerving.
Vraag 23 van 25
A common cause of serious motorcycle crashes is a driver who:
- Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
- Parks next to a motorcycle
- Follows a motorcycle at a safe distance
- Passes a motorcycle on a straight road
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. Turns left in front of an oncoming motorcycle
Drivers turning left often fail to see oncoming motorcycles. Look carefully for motorcycles before you turn.
Vraag 24 van 25
What does this sign mean?
- The signal ahead is broken
- There is a pedestrian signal only
- There is a traffic signal ahead
- A railroad signal is ahead
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. There is a traffic signal ahead
Slow down and be ready to stop for a red light. This sign is used where the signal is hard to see.
Vraag 25 van 25
What should you do when you see this sign?
- Pass the car in front before you reach the crosswalk
- Honk to warn the children
- Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
- Speed up to get past the crosswalk quickly
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Slow down, watch for children, and stop for anyone in the crosswalk
The arrow points to the school crosswalk. Stop for children in the crosswalk and follow any crossing guard. Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians.

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