Seasonal Driving — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test

This Colorado Driver's License Seasonal Driving practice set has 8 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 Seasonal Driving bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 8 questions at random from the same bank.

1. Which statement about vehicles with 4-wheel drive is true?

   • They have increased traction but cannot stop any sooner than a conventional car — Correct answer
   • They can stop much sooner than a conventional car on ice
   • They never skid on slippery roads
   • They do not need snow tires or chains under any conditions

   Explanation: Vehicles with 4-wheel drive have increased traction, but they cannot stop any sooner than a conventional car.

   Handbook: Seasonal Driving — 4-Wheel Drive

2. Whenever your car starts to skid, what should you do first?

   • Take your foot off both the brake and the accelerator — Correct answer
   • Press the brake as hard as possible
   • Accelerate to straighten the vehicle
   • Pull the parking brake immediately

   Explanation: Whenever your car starts to skid, take your foot off both the brake and the accelerator pedal.

   Handbook: Seasonal Driving — Skids

3. Which statement about winter traction devices is correct?

   • Chains, snow tires or alternative traction devices may be required on highways, but even they will slip on slick pavement — Correct answer
   • Chains guarantee full traction on any icy surface
   • Snow tires are prohibited on Colorado highways
   • Traction devices are never required if you have 4-wheel drive

   Explanation: In winter, chains, snow tires or alternative traction devices are preferable and may be required on highways — but even chains and snow tires will slip on slick pavement.

   Handbook: Seasonal Driving — Chains and Snow Tires