Weather — Colorado Driver's License Practice Test
5 questions in this topic · 5 drawn at random this round
If the highway is wet or icy, which feature should you NOT use?
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This Colorado Driver's License Weather practice set has 5 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 Weather bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 5 questions at random from the same bank.
In rain, fog, ice, high winds or dust, what are the two most important actions you can take?
- Slow your speed and increase your following distance — Correct answer
- Turn on your hazard flashers and engage cruise control
- Use your high beams and drive close to the center line
- Speed up to get out of the bad weather sooner
Explanation: In bad weather the two most important actions are to slow your speed and increase your following distance; also use your headlights if visibility is poor.
Handbook: Weather — Driving in Bad Weather
If the highway is wet or icy, which feature should you NOT use?
- Cruise control — Correct answer
- Headlights
- Windshield defroster
- Windshield wipers
Explanation: Do not use cruise control when the highway is wet or icy.
Handbook: Weather — Cruise Control
What should you do if you see a flooded roadway ahead?
- Find another route — do not drive through large bodies of standing water — Correct answer
- Drive through slowly in a low gear
- Follow the vehicle ahead closely through the water
- Cross quickly at high speed so the vehicle does not stall
Explanation: Do not drive through large bodies of standing water — if you see a flooded roadway, find another route to your destination.
Handbook: Weather — Flooded Roadways