Colorado Driver Handbook Flashcards

Colorado Driver Handbook Flashcards How many hours of driving do minors with an instruction permit have to have?50 hours(10 at night) What are he leading cause of driver error? Distractions MPH in residential district30 How many days after a change of name or address must you notify the DMV?30 Days What are the passenger restrictions for those under 18 years of age and that have had a license for more than 6 months?

• passenger under 21 - siblings and emergency

passengers don't apply How far from railroad tracks must you stop? 10 feet What is the curfew for a minor during their first year as a licensed driver?No driving between midnight and 5 AM unless with parent, legal guardian, or driving instructorsTo and from school or work excluded How soon must you signal a lane change in urban areas?100 feet What are the passenger restrictions for those under 18 years of age and that have only had a license for less than

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No passengers under 21 unless parent or another licensed adult driver is in the vehicle When you are driving with an instruction permit, how old must the front seat passenger be?21 years old What child passenger restraint system must a child up to 8 years old utilize?booster What is the expressed consent law?When operating a vehicle you consent to provide chemical test of blood, breath, urine or saliva If you park in a handicap spot what could be the consequences misdemeanor conviction and $350-$5000 fine

The three skills measured during a drive test are:PerceptualMotorAttentional

How many days after becoming a resident must you obtain a CO drivers license?30 Days

Traffic signals, traffic signs, and pavement markings are:Traffic controls

How slow do you need to go around emergency vehicles when speed limit is over 45 mph?20 mph under the posted speed limit Service / recreational signsblue or brown backgrounds How fast can a semi-truck stop when traveling 55 mph?300 feet How soon must you signal a lane change on four lane highways with speed limits above 40 mph?200 feet Can drivers under 18 use a cell phone?No How many seconds ahead should you scan?10 seconds What is the greatest factor influencing the severity of a crash?Speed How many oz in a standard serving of wine? 5 oz

To avoid a collision drivers have three options: Slow down / stop, turn, speed up MPH on designated rural interstates and highways 65-75 You are not permitted to pass any vehicle if you're how close to an intersection, railroad crossing, or bridge?100 feet Do vehicles going uphill or downhill have the right of way in mountain driving?vehicles going uphill How many oz in a standard serving of beer? 12 oz How long do minors have to have an instruction permit?12 months How to report aggressive driving?*277 Which vehicle yields at a four-way stopvehicle on the left must yield to vehicle on the right Warning signsYellow or fluorescent green with black symbols (school zone) What roads are the most dangerous and have highest fatality rate?rural highways If you are traveling on a 4 lane road without a median, what vehicles must stop for a school bus?Traffic in both directions MPH for narrow, winding mountain highways, and blind curves 20 Work zone signsOrange with black letters or symbols (road work ahead) What child passenger restraint system must a child between 1-4 years old and weighing 20-40 lbs utilize?forward or rear facing car seat When passing a bicyclist, how many feet must you be away from them?

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MPH for business district25 mph How high are light-rail overhead wires?18' 6" MPH on open mountain highways40 How fast can a passenger car stop when traveling 55 mph?200 feet What type of collision is most common in work zones?rear-end collisions How much do light-rail cars weigh?up to 40 tons What are the passenger restrictions for those under 18 years of age and that have only had a license for more than a year?As many passengers as there are seatbelts Fogging or condensation on vehicle windshield can be removed by?opening the window When must you have headlights on?sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 1,000 feet MPH on urban interstates and highways55 On average, how much will a person's BAC drop per hour?0.015 % per hour When scanning, what way should you look? Left, right, left If younger than 16 & 6 months what additional step must you take to get a driver's license?

• hours of behind-the-wheel training with an approved

driver education instructor What are the proper hand positions for driving? 9 and 3 or 8 and 4 How often must you check your rear view mirror? every 5-8 seconds How many oz in a standard serving of distilled spirits?1.5 oz BAC limits for DUIover .08 if over 21over .02 if under 21over .04 if a CDL driver

Within how many feet of a traffic signal, stop sign or railroad crossing are you not permitted to park?30 feet Within how many feet of a hydrant are you not permitted to park?15 feet MPH for vehicles hauling trash45 Guide signsGreen background and provide directional and mileage information Bicycle and pedestrian crossing signsyellow background and black symbols How far away from a school bus must you stop if it's red lights are flashing?20 feet What is the term for impairment caused by using two or more drugs simultaneously?Polydrug impairment How many points can be assessed using Colorado's reckless driving statute?

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Regulatory signsTell you of laws and regulations that applyblack or red on a white background (speed limit) Can a person plea bargain out of an alcohol or drug related driving offense?No When must you dim high beams?Within 500 feet of another car approaching head on How fast can a bus stop when traveling 55 mph? 230 feet What happens if you refuse to take a chemical test?DL revoked for 1 year and install interlock for two years How slow do you need to go around emergency vehicles when speed limit is under 45 mph?25 mph How many nanograms of THC in the blood constitute a DUI?5 How fast can a train stop when traveling 55 mph? 5,280 feet What child passenger restraint system must a child less than 1 year old and weighing less than 20 lbs utilize?rear facing car seat