Your vehicle has four-wheel drive. What should you remember when braking on ice?
Correct answer: It does not make the vehicle stop more quickly on ice.
Four-wheel drive can help a vehicle get moving, but it does not provide a shorter braking distance on ice. Reduce speed and leave extra space.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 20 (printed 17); Snow and Ice. ↗
Water is flowing across the road ahead and you cannot judge its depth. What should you do?
Correct answer: Find another safe route rather than drive through it.
Do not drive through a flooded roadway. The water may be deeper or more dangerous than it looks; choose another route.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 19 (printed 16); Bad Weather. ↗
Snow covers most of your windows before a short trip. How much should you clear?
Correct answer: Clear the windows fully before you drive.
Clear snow and ice before starting. A small opening does not provide the view needed for turns, intersections and surrounding traffic, even on a short trip.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 20 (printed 17); Snow and Ice. ↗
A paved rural road changes to loose gravel ahead. What is an appropriate response?
Correct answer: Reduce speed and allow for reduced traction.
Rural roads can have loose gravel, uneven surfaces and limited shoulders. Adjust your speed before a surface change reduces your grip.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 20 (printed 17); Rural Driving. ↗
On a mountain road, vehicles are collecting behind your slower car. What is a considerate way to help them pass?
Correct answer: Use a safe turnout when one is available.
When you are traveling slowly on a mountain road, use a safe turnout to let faster traffic go by. Do not create a new hazard by stopping where visibility is poor.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 20 (printed 17); Mountain Driving. ↗
Traffic slows unpredictably in a construction zone. How can you reduce the risk of a rear-end crash?
Correct answer: Leave extra following space and watch for sudden slowing.
Work zones can change lanes and traffic speed unexpectedly. Watch ahead and allow room to react instead of tailgating.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 21 (printed 18); Construction Zones. ↗
Slow traffic is approaching a marked lane closure where zipper merging is appropriate. How should the two lines merge?
Correct answer: Take turns at the merge point when it is safe.
A zipper merge uses both open lanes up to the merge area, then alternates vehicles. It requires cooperation and safe spacing, not forcing another vehicle out of the way.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 22 (printed 19); Zipper Merge. ↗
While scanning an urban intersection, why should you look beyond the curb as well as along the road?
Correct answer: People nearby may be about to enter your path.
A developing hazard may begin beside the roadway: a pedestrian, cyclist or child can move into your path. Scan the surrounding area as well as the lanes.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 21 (printed 18); Look to the Sides. ↗
You are traveling beside a large truck. Which habit reduces risk?
Correct answer: Avoid lingering in the truck's blind areas.
Large vehicles have extensive blind areas around the front, rear and sides. Avoid remaining where the driver may not be able to see you.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 23 (printed 20); Sharing the Road — Large Trucks and Buses / No-Zones. ↗
A truck is backing across a driveway near you. What is the safer response?
Correct answer: Wait clear of its path rather than try to pass behind it.
Do not pass close behind a truck that is backing. The driver's view is limited and the moving trailer can enter your path.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 23 (printed 20); Sharing the Road — Backing Trucks. ↗
A truck ahead signals right and swings left before the turn. What should you avoid?
Correct answer: Squeezing between the truck and the right curb.
A large truck may need to swing wide for a right turn. The space on its right is not a safe passing gap; the trailer can close it.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 23 (printed 20); Sharing the Road — Wide Right Turns. ↗
You want to stop to fit tire chains. Is a runaway truck ramp a suitable stopping place?
Correct answer: No; keep it clear for vehicles that need an emergency escape.
Runaway truck ramps must stay available for vehicles that have lost speed control. Do not park or stop to install chains on them or their approaches.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 23 (printed 20); Runaway Truck Ramps. ↗
Your vehicle becomes stuck on railroad tracks. What should come first?
Correct answer: Get everyone out and safely away from the tracks.
Get everyone clear first. From a safe place, use the blue Emergency Notification System sign to contact the railroad and identify the crossing; do not remain in the vehicle waiting for help.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 24 (printed 21); Railroad Crossings — Emergency Notification System. ↗
Traffic has stopped just beyond a railroad crossing. When is it safe to drive onto the tracks?
Correct answer: When there is enough clear space for your whole vehicle beyond them.
Make sure you can clear the crossing completely before entering. Seeing no train is not a reason to stop with part of the vehicle on the tracks.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 24 (printed 21); Railroad Crossings. ↗
A light-rail vehicle is approaching where you want to turn across its path. What should you do?
Correct answer: Wait for a safe, permitted opportunity rather than turn in front of it.
Do not turn in front of an approaching light-rail vehicle. It follows its tracks and cannot steer around a vehicle in its path.
Source: Colorado Driver Handbook, DR 2337 (12/05/24), physical PDF page 24 (printed 21); Light Rail Vehicles. ↗
