Speed Limits & Following Distance — 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. Speed Limits & Following Distance: 31 questions.
Posted speed limits, school and construction zones, stopping and following distance.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Speed Limits & Following Distance |
| License test | Colorado Car learner's permit test |
| Topic questions | 31 (6% 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 (31)
1. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is ____ on blind curves.
- 20 mph ✓
- 40 mph
- 55 mph
- 70 mph
Answer: A. 20 mph
2. You are driving when it begins to rain. You should:
- Drive faster than surrounding traffic.
- Drive at the maximum posted speed limit.
- Slow down. ✓
- Drive closely behind the vehicle in front of you.
Answer: C. Slow down.
3. When you are being tailgated:
- Move over to the right, if there is an open lane to your right.
- If there is not an open lane to your right, wait until the way is clear ahead and reduce your speed slowly to encourage the tailgater to drive around you.
- Never slow down abruptly.
- All of the above. ✓
Answer: D. All of the above.
4. Unless otherwise posted, the maximum speed limit is ____ on open mountain highways.
- 20 mph
- 40 mph ✓
- 55 mph
- 70 mph
Answer: B. 40 mph
5. Which statement about speed is true?
- Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.
- Speeding can kill.
- Speeding is not dangerous if you are a skilled driver.
- Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill." ✓
Answer: D. Both "Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous" and "Speeding can kill."
6. Allowing a space cushion between your vehicle and its surroundings is important because it:
- Prevents distractions from other vehicles.
- Allows you time to react to unexpected situations. ✓
- Keeps traffic flowing at a safe pace.
- Keeps other drivers alert.
Answer: B. Allows you time to react to unexpected situations.
7. An "End school zone" sign indicates:
- That the speed limit is 20 mph.
- The beginning of a reduced speed zone.
- The increased possibility of encountering pedestrians.
- The end of a reduced speed zone. ✓
Answer: D. The end of a reduced speed zone.
8. What can you do to avoid the need to make emergency stops while driving in traffic?
- Honk your horn to make others aware of your presence.
- Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance. ✓
- Drive in the right lane only.
- Drive more slowly than the flow of traffic.
Answer: B. Look ahead and maintain a safe following distance.
9. Many crashes are caused by:
- Drivers traveling too fast for conditions. ✓
- Drivers consistently checking their mirrors and blind spots.
- Drivers yielding the right-of-way.
- Drivers maintaining a four-second following distance.
Answer: A. Drivers traveling too fast for conditions.
10. It is best to keep a space cushion:
- Only in back of your vehicle.
- Only on the left and right sides of your vehicle.
- Only in front of the vehicle.
- On all sides of the vehicle. ✓
Answer: D. On all sides of the vehicle.
Source
Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook