Bicyclists — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test

This Colorado Driver's License Bicyclists practice set has 19 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Colorado Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Sample questions

Three questions from the Bicyclists bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 19 questions at random from the same bank.

1. How are bicycles legally treated on Colorado roadways?

   • As vehicles with many of the same rights and responsibilities as motorists; some local ordinances allow riding on sidewalks with pedestrian rights — Correct answer
   • As pedestrians at all times, everywhere in the state
   • As obstacles that must always yield to motor vehicles
   • They are banned from all public roadways

   Explanation: Bicycles are considered vehicles on the roadway with many of the same rights, privileges and responsibilities as motorists; in some communities local ordinances allow bicyclists to ride on sidewalks and crosswalks with the same rights as pedestrians.

   Handbook: Bicyclists — Legal Status

2. When may a bicyclist ride in the CENTER of the travel lane?

   • On narrow roads, to increase visibility, or to avoid obstacles such as the door zone of parked cars, broken glass or drainage grates — Correct answer
   • Never — bicyclists must always hug the curb
   • Only when escorted by a police vehicle
   • Only between midnight and 5 a.m.

   Explanation: Bicyclists should ride as far to the right as judged safe, but may ride in the center of the travel lane on narrow roads, to increase visibility, or to avoid obstacles such as the door zone of parked cars, broken glass or drainage grates.

   Handbook: Bicyclists — Lane Position

3. What is required of motorists when passing a bicyclist, including one in a bike lane?

   • Give a minimum of three feet from the outermost part of the vehicle — it is legal to cross a double yellow line with no oncoming traffic to provide it — Correct answer
   • Give one foot of clearance measured from the door
   • Honk and pass at any distance as long as you slow down
   • Never pass a bicyclist anywhere in Colorado

   Explanation: Motorists must give a minimum of three feet from the outermost part of their vehicle or any attachments; it is legal to cross a double yellow line with no oncoming traffic to provide the three feet — if unable, slow down and remain behind until safe to pass.

   Handbook: Bicyclists — Three-Foot Passing Rule