CO DMV Traffic Laws & Rules of the Road 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Colorado, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways?
- 65 mph
- 70 mph
- 75 mph (Correct answer)
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 75 mph
Rural interstate highways in Colorado have a maximum speed limit of 75 mph unless otherwise posted.
Question 2: When must you use your headlights in Colorado?
- Only at night
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet (Correct answer)
- Only in rain or snow
- Whenever you feel unsafe
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 1,000 feet
Colorado requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and anytime visibility is reduced to less than 1,000 feet.
Question 3: In Colorado, a solid white line between lanes of traffic means:
- Passing is allowed
- Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited
- Lane changes are prohibited (Correct answer)
- The lane ends ahead
Correct answer: Lane changes are prohibited
A solid white line in Colorado indicates that lane changes are prohibited in that area.
Question 4: What is Colorado's law on following distance behind emergency vehicles stopped on the road?
- You must stop completely
- You must change lanes or slow to 5 mph below the posted limit (Correct answer)
- You must maintain a 50-foot buffer
- No specific law applies
Correct answer: You must change lanes or slow to 5 mph below the posted limit
Colorado's Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes away from stopped emergency vehicles or reduce speed significantly if lane change is not possible.
Question 5: In Colorado, when is it legal to pass another vehicle on the right?
- Whenever you are in a hurry
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the right (Correct answer)
- Never — passing on the right is always illegal
- Only on highways with three or more lanes
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is room on the right
Passing on the right is permitted in Colorado when the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a lane of sufficient width to pass safely.
Question 6: What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Colorado?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop completely, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Yield to cross traffic only
- The signal is out of order — treat as yield
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light in Colorado must be treated like a stop sign — come to a complete stop and proceed when safe.
CO DMV Traffic Laws & Rules of the Road 2
In Colorado, what is the maximum speed limit on rural interstate highways?