Colorado permit test: freeways, passing and lane changes

Freeway driving, passing, changing lanes and the Move Over law. 19 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.

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Use the on-ramp to build speed so you match freeway traffic, then merge when it is safe. (p. 17)
Drive in the rightmost lane when you are slower than normal traffic. (p. 17)
On the freeway, signal at least 200 feet before you change lanes, and avoid frequent lane changes. (p. 17)
Do not drive across, over or within any median or island. (p. 17)
On metered ramps, you must stop and wait to be released on a green light before entering the freeway. (p. 17)
Do not pass if you cannot safely return to the right side before you are within 200 feet of an oncoming vehicle, including a bicyclist. (p. 18)
Passing several cars in one move takes more time and room than you think. (p. 18)
Mirrors miss your blind spot, slightly to the rear and side of your car. (p. 18)
Passing within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel is forbidden when your view is obstructed. (p. 19)
Under Colorado's Move Over Law, move over a lane if you safely can. (p. 30)

Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.

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Sample freeways, passing and lane changes questions

1.You are 80 feet before a bridge, your view ahead is clear, and the road is open. Does the bridge rule forbid passing here?
- AYes, never pass within 100 feet
- BOnly if the bridge has one lane
- CYes, never pass within 500 feet
- DNo, only when your view is blocked
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✓ D. No, only when your view is blocked
Passing within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel is forbidden when your view is obstructed. With a clear view, that rule does not forbid it, though the pass must still be safe.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (DR 2337), page 19
2.You want to change lanes. How long should your turn signal be on before you move?
- AAt least 1 second before moving
- BOnly while you are moving over
- CAt least 3 seconds or 200 feet
- DAt least 10 seconds before moving
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✓ C. At least 3 seconds or 200 feet
Leave your signal on for at least 3 seconds or 200 feet before leaving your lane, and turn it off within 3 seconds after the change.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (DR 2337), page 18
3.You are passing a car on a two-lane road. When can you move back into your lane?
- AAs soon as your rear bumper clears its front
- BWhen both its headlights show in your mirror
- CWhile you are still side by side with it
- DAfter you count to two from passing it
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✓ B. When both its headlights show in your mirror
Accelerate past the vehicle; when you can see both of its headlights in your rearview mirror, return to your lane.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (DR 2337), page 18
4.A car is stopped on the highway shoulder with its hazard lights flashing. You are on a road with one lane each way. What must you do?
- AKeep your speed and pass it normally
- BStop behind the car and wait
- CSlow to at least 20 mph below the limit
- DHonk a warning as you pass it
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✓ C. Slow to at least 20 mph below the limit
Under Colorado's Move Over Law, move over a lane if you safely can. If you cannot, or the road has one lane each way, slow to at least 20 mph below the posted limit.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook (DR 2337) (DR 2337), page 30