Light Rail — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test
7 questions in this topic · 7 drawn at random this round
How should you report a hanging overhead wire or malfunctioning light rail safety devices?
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This Colorado Driver's License Light Rail practice set has 7 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.
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Three questions from the Light Rail bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 7 questions at random from the same bank.
How do RTD Light Rail Vehicles (LRVs) operate in the Denver metro area?
- They may run in the same direction as traffic or in the opposite direction, and are governed by all traffic signals and signs — Correct answer
- They always travel against the direction of traffic
- They are exempt from all traffic signals and signs
- They operate only on tracks completely separated from streets
Explanation: LRVs may operate on streets in the same direction as traffic or in the opposite direction; they are governed by all traffic signals and signs and have the same rights and responsibilities as other motorists.
Handbook: Light Rail — LRV Operation
How much can each light rail car weigh?
- Up to 40 tons — it cannot stop quickly — Correct answer
- Up to 4 tons — about the weight of a large SUV
- Up to 10 tons — it stops as quickly as a car
- Up to 100 tons — heavier than a freight locomotive
Explanation: Each light rail car weighs up to 40 tons and cannot stop quickly.
Handbook: Light Rail — Weight and Stopping
Which is a safe practice when driving near an approaching Light Rail Vehicle (LRV)?
- Never turn in front of an approaching LRV, and never turn across the tracks without checking in all directions — Correct answer
- Turn quickly in front of the LRV since it can brake instantly
- Ignore stopped LRVs because passengers use underground exits
- Cross the tracks without looking if the traffic light is green
Explanation: Never turn in front of an approaching LRV, never turn across light rail tracks without checking in all directions, and watch for people getting on and off a stopped LRV.
Handbook: Light Rail — Turning Near LRVs