Rural Driving — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test
4 questions in this topic · 4 drawn at random this round
Which of the following is a hazard commonly found on rural roads?
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This Colorado Driver's License Rural Driving practice set has 4 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 Rural Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 4 questions at random from the same bank.
Which roads have the highest fatality rate per mile driven of any roads in the U.S.?
- Rural highways — Correct answer
- Urban interstates
- Residential streets
- Freeway on-ramps
Explanation: Rural highways are the most dangerous roads, with the highest fatality rate per mile driven of any roads in the U.S.
Handbook: Rural Driving — Fatality Rate
Which of the following is a hazard commonly found on rural roads?
- Blind driveways, unmarked railroad crossings, and unpaved surfaces with less traction — Correct answer
- Frequent traffic signals at every intersection
- Wide shoulders and continuous guard rails
- Heavy pedestrian traffic at marked crosswalks
Explanation: Rural road hazards include sharp and blind curves, steep hills and dips, missing or hidden signs, narrow roads with no shoulders or guard rails, blind driveways, rocks, debris, animals, farm vehicles, unmarked railroad crossings, and rough or unpaved surfaces with less traction.
Handbook: Rural Driving — Rural Road Hazards
What is washboarding?
- A series of potholes, often found on gravel roads, that can affect steering and vehicle control — Correct answer
- A type of pavement marking used in work zones
- Ridges of ice that form only on bridges
- A tire wear pattern caused by hard braking
Explanation: Washboarding is a series of potholes, often found on gravel roads, that can affect steering and vehicle control.
Handbook: Rural Driving — Washboarding