Passing — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test

This Colorado Driver's License Passing practice set has 10 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 Passing bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 10 questions at random from the same bank.

1. When are you allowed to pass another vehicle on the right?

   • Only on one-way streets and on roadways with two or more lanes of travel in each direction — Correct answer
   • Whenever the vehicle ahead is driving below the speed limit
   • On any road, as long as you use the shoulder carefully
   • Never — passing on the right is always illegal

   Explanation: Typically you should pass on the left; passing on the right is allowed only on one-way streets and on roadways with two or more lanes of travel in each direction.

   Handbook: Passing — Passing on the right

2. May you pass another vehicle by driving off the pavement or on the shoulder?

   • No — passing by driving off the pavement or on the shoulder is not allowed — Correct answer
   • Yes, if the vehicle ahead is turning left
   • Yes, if the shoulder is paved and wide enough
   • Yes, but only on rural roads

   Explanation: You are not allowed to pass another vehicle by driving off the pavement or on the shoulder of a roadway.

   Handbook: Passing — Off the pavement

3. After passing another vehicle, when should you return to your previous lane?

   • When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror — Correct answer
   • As soon as your front bumper is ahead of the other vehicle
   • Exactly 10 seconds after starting the pass
   • When the other driver honks to let you know it is safe

   Explanation: Return to your previous lane when you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror.

   Handbook: Passing — Returning to your lane