CO DMV Traffic Laws & Rules of the Road 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Colorado, what is the default speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
- 25 mph (Correct answer)
- 30 mph
- 20 mph
- 35 mph
Correct answer: 25 mph
Colorado law sets the default speed limit in residential areas at 25 mph unless a different limit is posted.
Question 2: When approaching a yellow traffic light in Colorado, you should:
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Stop if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Always stop immediately
- Honk and proceed
Correct answer: Stop if it is safe to do so
A yellow light in Colorado warns that the signal is about to turn red; you should stop if you can do so safely.
Question 3: In Colorado, when two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection at the same time, who has the right of way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The vehicle traveling faster
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At uncontrolled intersections in Colorado, the vehicle to the right has the right of way when two vehicles arrive simultaneously.
Question 4: What is the Colorado law regarding U-turns in a business district?
- U-turns are always allowed
- U-turns are prohibited
- U-turns are only allowed at intersections where permitted (Correct answer)
- U-turns require a police escort
Correct answer: U-turns are only allowed at intersections where permitted
In Colorado business districts, U-turns are only permitted at intersections where signs allow them.
Question 5: How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Colorado?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 20 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Colorado law prohibits parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access.
Question 6: In Colorado, what must a driver do when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated approaches?
- Maintain speed and stay in lane
- Pull to the right edge and stop (Correct answer)
- Pull to the left and stop
- Speed up to clear the road
Correct answer: Pull to the right edge and stop
Colorado law requires drivers to pull to the right edge of the road and stop when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren is approaching.
CO DMV Traffic Laws & Rules of the Road 1
In Colorado, what is the default speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?