Sharing the Road — 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. Sharing the Road: 54 questions.
Pedestrians, cyclists, school buses, emergency vehicles and heavy trucks.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Sharing the Road |
| License test | Colorado Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 54 (11% of 499 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
Official handbook
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Questions (54)
1. You approach an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its lights flashing. You must:
- Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle. ✓
- Drive to the right side of the road and stop.
- Stay in your lane and continue to drive at the same speed.
- Accelerate to quickly pass the stopped vehicle.
Answer: A. Slow down. If possible, change lanes so you will not drive next to the stopped emergency vehicle.
2. If you are driving on a one-way street and an emergency vehicle using its flashing lights approaches your vehicle, you must:
- Drive with your flashers turned on.
- Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop. ✓
- Speed up and take the nearest exit.
- Slow down until the vehicle passes you.
Answer: B. Drive toward the nearest roadside and stop.
3. You are coming to a railroad crossing where the crossing signals are flashing. You should:
- Stop and look for a train. ✓
- Slow down and look for a train.
- Look for a train, then speed up.
- Do what the vehicle ahead of you does.
Answer: A. Stop and look for a train.
4. At a light rail intersection, always:
- Look both ways before crossing tracks.
- Pay attention and obey all traffic signals.
- Share the road with pedestrians and bicyclists.
- All of these. ✓
Answer: D. All of these.
5. When you see an emergency vehicle with flashing lights, you must:
- Slow down and keep moving in your lane.
- Keep driving in your lane.
- Pull to the right curb and stop. ✓
- Stop exactly where you are.
Answer: C. Pull to the right curb and stop.
6. If a driver sees an animal on the roadway:
- No special action is required.
- The driver should honk their horn.
- The driver should pass the animal as closely as possible.
- The driver should be very cautious. ✓
Answer: D. The driver should be very cautious.
7. When you see or hear an emergency vehicle coming, you should:
- Stop immediately and let the vehicle pass.
- Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop. ✓
- Proceed slowly and permit the vehicle to pass.
- Keep moving slowly, staying to the right side of the road.
Answer: B. Drive as far toward the right side of the road as is safe and stop.
8. When driving near a blind pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should:
- Slow down and be prepared to stop. ✓
- Take the right-of-way.
- Proceed normally.
- Drive away quickly.
Answer: A. Slow down and be prepared to stop.
9. On a two-lane street, your vehicle is being followed by a fire engine that is not using its emergency signals. You should:
- Continue to drive in a normal manner. ✓
- Stop as quickly as you can.
- Speed up to get out of its way.
- Slow down, move as far to the right as possible, and stop.
Answer: A. Continue to drive in a normal manner.
10. Railroad crossings should always be considered:
- Safe to cross, as it is unlikely that a train will be coming.
- Dangerous. ✓
- Safe locations to park a car.
- A place where it is required to stop
Answer: B. Dangerous.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook