Highway & Freeway Driving — Colorado

Colorado permit practice test: 499 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Highway & Freeway Driving: 46 questions. Updated

Entering and exiting freeways, lane changes, overtaking and HOV lane rules.

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TopicHighway & Freeway Driving
License testColorado Car learner's permit test
Topic questions46 (9% of 499 total)
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Questions (46)

1. When exiting a highway, you should slow down:
  1. On the main road, just before the exit lane.
  2. Once you see a toll booth.
  3. Once you have moved into the exit lane. ✓
  4. When you first see the exit sign.

Answer: C. Once you have moved into the exit lane.

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2. Which of the following statements is true?
  1. It is okay for drivers of other vehicles to follow motorcycles closely.
  2. A motorcycle with two people on it is more balanced than a motorcycle with just one rider.
  3. The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle. ✓
  4. Drivers of other vehicles can expect a motorcycle's brake lights to turn on when the motorcyclist slows down.

Answer: C. The driver of a passenger vehicle must change lanes completely when passing a motorcycle.

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3. When passing on a multilane highway:
  1. Be sure the passing lane is clear. ✓
  2. Pass only on the right.
  3. Watch for oncoming traffic.
  4. There is no need to signal.

Answer: A. Be sure the passing lane is clear.

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4. When driving on an interstate:
  1. Stop on the shoulder of the road if you are tired.
  2. You should always use cruise control.
  3. Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes. ✓
  4. You should change lanes often.

Answer: C. Signal, check mirrors, and check blind spots before changing lanes.

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5. When passing another vehicle on a road with two lanes traveling in opposite directions, you should:
  1. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed. ✓
  2. Remain in the left lane if you intend to turn left.
  3. Return to the right side of the roadway immediately.
  4. Drive in either lane.

Answer: A. Return to the driving lane when there's enough room between you and the vehicle you passed.

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6. When getting ready to change lanes, you should:
  1. Check your side view mirror.
  2. Check your rearview mirror.
  3. Quickly turn your head to check for other vehicles.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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7. The correct way to use a freeway exit ramp is to:
  1. Slow down before entering the exit ramp.
  2. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp. ✓
  3. Keep your speed constant once in the exit ramp.
  4. Pass slower traffic in the exit ramp.

Answer: B. Slow down once moving onto the exit ramp.

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8. A good rule to remember for passing is:
  1. Pass on the right whenever possible.
  2. Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed. ✓
  3. Try to get to the front of any slow-moving traffic so that you can see better.
  4. Always flash your lights and sound your horn to alert other drivers to your intentions.

Answer: B. Drive with the flow of traffic and pass only as needed.

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9. You are driving in the right lane of a multilane highway and want to move into the left lane. You should:
  1. Look in your rearview mirror for traffic behind you before changing lanes.
  2. Look over your left shoulder for traffic in your blind spot before changing lanes.
  3. Look in your side mirror for traffic and turn on your directional signal.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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10. Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot when:
  1. Pulling toward or away from a curb.
  2. Turning left or right.
  3. Changing lanes.
  4. All of the above. ✓

Answer: D. All of the above.

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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source

Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook