Colorado Drivers Written Test Flashcards

Colorado Drivers Written Test Flashcards What is the proper way to grip the steering wheel if you're driving a vehicle without an airbag?

Left hand at the 10:00 position and the right hand at the

2:00 position

What should you do if taking medication while driving?Ask doctor or pharmacist about side effects; Check label for side effects What should you do if your headlights go out suddenly?*Try your emergency lights How many hours of driving experience must a minor have before applying for their license?50 hours of logged driving experience; 10 of which must be at night.What do you do if you have a jammed gas pedal? Quickly shift to neutral;Pull of the road when safe;*Try to unstick with toe (maybe) Which types of signs are regulatory traffic signs?*Stop sign*Yield sign*Do Not Pass sign The color orange is used for what type of traffic sign?A warning sign Children older than one year old but under 4 years of age, and less than 40 pounds must be restrained how?In either a rear-facing or forward facing child restraint system When are you allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist?You are not allowed to share a lane with a motorcyclist Aggressive drivers may display what warning signs?*Speeding*Tailgating*Cutting off other vehicles*Repeatedly honking their horn When are you allowed to use a runaway truck ramp? These ramps are only to be used by large vehicles that are out of control because of break failure What is the Express Consent Law?The Express Consent Law means that when you operate a motor vehicle within the state, you have already agreed to take a chemical test of your blood, breath, or urine.What do you do if you have a tire blowout? Hold the steering wheel tightly, and keep the vehicle going straight.*Slow down gradually*Take your foot off the gas and use the brakes lightly When parking downhill, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?Toward the curb; let roll slowly until the tires rest against the curb.Any person under the age of 21 who buys or pocessess liquor or beer is subject to what?Mandatory revocation of their driving priviledge even if driving is not a factor At what Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) are you considered to be driving under the influence (DUI) in Colorado?.08 What is the hand signal for a right turn? Put your left hand and arm up, keeping hand an arm still How long must a minor hold an instruction permit before applying for their license?12 months Can you turn right on a red light?Yes, if there is not a sign prohibiting right turn on red. Also, if there are no pedestrians or other traffic.Who has the right of way when approaching a rotary?Traffic already in the circle If you are under 21, what is the penalty for being convicted of a DUI or DWAI?Subject to revocation of license for first conviction What the exceptions to the seat belt requirement? *Emergency personnel*Passenger buses, school buses*Farm equipment*Motorcycles*Driver or delivery

vans on the job*Anyone carrying a medical statement stating why

Should you ever place an infant in a rear-facing child safety seat in the front of a vehicle with a passenger side air bag?No. Never do this.What does a steady red light on a traffic light mean?Stop until a green light appears.What should you do if your brakes fail?*Pump the brake pedal several times*Use the parking brake (be ready to release if car starts to skid)*Shift to lower gears and look for a place to stop What does a triangle shaped sign point down indicate?Yield. Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right of way What do broken white lane lines mean?*Separates traffic moving in the same direction*You can change lanes when safe While you are under 18, you cannot drive between the hours of ________ & ________, unless you have held your license for at least one year.

Midnight and 5:00 a.m.

How close to the curb should you park?As close as possible to the outside edge of the shoulder(curb) so traffic will not be impeded.What is the penalty for refusing to take a blood alcohol test to determine if you're driving under the influence?Your license will be revoked for 12 months What should you do if the power fails while you are driving?*Pull of the roadway*Push as hard as you can on the brakes In which of the following situations should you NOT attempt to pass another vehicle?*On a curve or a hill*Within 100 feet of a marked or unmarked intersection or railroad crossing*Within a 100 feet of a bridge or tunnel When an emergency vehicle approaches from in front or behind you with its lights flashing and siren going, what must you do?Pull over to the right edge of the roadway and stop Children under 1 year of age and less than 20 pounds must restrained how?In a rear-facing child restraint system in a rear seat of the vehicle

Who has the right-of-way in the following scenario: A car

going straight ahead or the one who wants to make the left turn?The vehicle going straight If a green arrow turns into a green light, what should you do?You may still turn, but must yield the right of way What are pedestrians?People standing, walking, or using a wheelchair on public streets, highways, and private property What should you do before changing lanes? Turn your signal on; check your mirrors; Check for blind spot What blood alcohol content (BAC) is considered to be Driving While Ability to drive is Impaired?between 0.05% and 0.07 What does a solid double yellow centerline mean? *Separates traffic moving in opposite directions*Passing is prohibited except to make a left turn or from an alley or driveway If you are under 18, how long must you have your license before you can carry more than one passenger under the age of 21?

• year (unless your parent or guardian is with you, or there

is licensed driver over 21 who has had their license for more than a year, or if the person under 21 needs emergency medical attention)

Which of these contains less alcohol than the other three

and will take longer to affect your blood alcohol content: 12

oz of 80 proof liquor, 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, 12 oz of wine-cooler?All of them contain the same amount of alcohol. None are 'safer' to drink than others What does it mean if there is both a solid and a dashed line?You may not pass if the solid line is on your side What should you NOT do when preparing to enter the highway from an entrance ramp?Stop When parking uphill, if there is no curb, in what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing?Toward the right (away from road) Which class of license--A, M, B, or R--is intended for non-commercial operator driver license in Colorado?R Children at least 8 years of age, but less than 16 years of age should be restrained how?In either a safety belt or child restraint system according to manufacturer's instructions Is it safer for children to ride in the front seat or the back seat; even if properly restrained?The backseat in the safest place for children to ride.What does a flashing red light indicate? A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign. Stop; then proceed only after yielding to pedestrians and other traffic.In what direction should the wheels of your vehicle be facing when waiting to make a left turn?Keep the wheels straight What does a yellow arrow indicate?A lighted red arrow is about to appear. Stop if you are not already in the intersection.What type of sign is a Stop sign?A regulatory sign What is the correct way to navigate through a curve?Slow before you enter the curve so you don't have to break in the curve Children under 8 years of ages must be properly restrained in an approved child restraint system? True or False?True What is the hand signal for stop or slow down? Put left hand and arm down, keeping hand and arm still If you are under 18, how long must you have your license before you can carry a passenger under the age of 21?

• months (unless your parent or guardian is with you, or

there is licensed driver over 21 who has had their license for more than a year, or if the person under 21 needs emergency medical attention) What is a blind spot?*Areas slightly to the sides of your vehicle that you cannot see in your rearview mirrors or side view mirrors*Areas slightly to the rear of your vehicle that you cannot see in your rearview mirror or side view mirrors What is "Scanning"?A way of checking all around you; scanning helps you see problems ahead What does Colorado Law say about Bicyclists on roadways?*Bicyclists are considered to be the same as motor vehicles*Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as cars In which of the following situations are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right when driving in Colorado?*When driving on a road with two or more clear lanes in each direction*On a one-way street What is the speed limit in a business district? 25 Miles Per Hour