Night Driving — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test

This Colorado Driver's License Night Driving practice set has 9 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 Night Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 9 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Under Colorado law, when must you drive with your headlights on?

   • From sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 1,000 feet — Correct answer
   • Only between midnight and 5 a.m.
   • Only when visibility is less than 500 feet
   • Only when it is raining or snowing

   Explanation: Colorado law requires headlights on from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is less than 1,000 feet; driving with low beams or daytime running lights at all times reduces risk.

   Handbook: Night Driving — Headlight Requirement

2. Which statement about parking lights is correct?

   • A vehicle parked alongside the roadway at night must have parking lights on, but you must never drive with only parking lights on — Correct answer
   • You may drive with only parking lights on in well-lit urban areas
   • Parking lights are required only when someone is inside the parked vehicle
   • Parked vehicles never need parking lights if street lights are on

   Explanation: Any vehicle parked alongside the roadway must have its parking lights on from sunset to sunrise or when visibility is under 1,000 feet, but you must never drive with only your parking lights on.

   Handbook: Night Driving — Parking Lights

3. When should you use your high beam headlights?

   • In rural areas and on open highways away from urban areas — Correct answer
   • When driving through dense fog
   • Whenever you are closely following another vehicle
   • At all times at night, including in city traffic

   Explanation: Use high beams when driving in rural areas and on open highways away from urban areas.

   Handbook: Night Driving — High Beams