Hills and Curves — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test

This Colorado Driver's License Hills and Curves practice set has 3 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 Hills and Curves bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 3 questions at random from the same bank.

1. What should you do when approaching a curve or hill that obscures your view of the road?

   • Be prepared to stop — Correct answer
   • Speed up to get past it quickly
   • Sound your horn and maintain your speed
   • Move closer to the center line to see farther ahead

   Explanation: Hills and curves can hide obstructions in the road, even on familiar roads, so be prepared to stop when your view is obscured.

   Handbook: Hills and Curves — Hidden Obstructions

2. What should you do if you cannot see over the top of a hill?

   • Slow down until you crest the hill and regain sight of the roadway — Correct answer
   • Maintain your speed since you have the right-of-way in your lane
   • Flash your headlights and continue at the same speed
   • Stop completely at the bottom of every hill

   Explanation: Slow down to an appropriate speed until you crest the hill and regain sight of the roadway.

   Handbook: Hills and Curves — Cresting a Hill

3. When driving through a curve, when should you begin to accelerate?

   • Only after reaching the middle of the curve — Correct answer
   • Just before entering the curve
   • As soon as you enter the curve
   • Only after completely exiting the curve and driving straight for several seconds

   Explanation: Always slow down before entering a curve — going too fast makes the tires lose grip and skid — and begin accelerating only after reaching the middle of the curve.

   Handbook: Hills and Curves — Speed in Curves