Colorado Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test Exam Guide
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- Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of…
The Colorado Road Signs & Driver Knowledge Test is the written portion new drivers and permit applicants must pass before they can get behind the wheel legally. It is administered by the Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and it draws its questions directly from the state's official driver handbook.
Overview
Colorado does not run a separate, standalone road-signs exam. Instead, sign-recognition questions are folded into the same knowledge test that covers the rest of the driver handbook, so passing requires being comfortable with signs alongside the other material.
- Road signs — recognizing warning, regulatory, and guide signs
- Driving rules — right-of-way, speed limits, and general rules of the road
- Impaired driving — driving under the influence laws
- Safety and legal items — additional safety rules and legal requirements from the handbook
Exam format
Colorado's DMV does not publish an exact question count or a specific passing score for the knowledge test, so applicants should not rely on a fixed number from unofficial sources. The most reliable way to prepare is to study the full official driver handbook and practice broadly across sign recognition and rules-of-the-road questions rather than aiming for a particular test length.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Colorado DMV knowledge test?
Colorado does not publish an exact number of questions for the written knowledge test. Applicants should expect a mix of road-sign and rules-of-the-road questions drawn from the official handbook rather than a fixed, publicly stated count.
What is the passing score for the Colorado permit knowledge test?
There is no publicly posted passing score for Colorado's knowledge test. Anyone preparing should treat specific percentages found elsewhere as unofficial and instead focus on mastering the handbook material.
Does the road-signs section count toward the overall knowledge test score in Colorado?
Yes. Road-sign questions are part of the same knowledge test that covers the rest of the Colorado Driver Handbook, so they count toward the same overall result rather than being scored separately.
What fees are required for the Colorado permit and knowledge test?
Fee amounts for permits and testing are set by the Colorado Department of Revenue's Division of Motor Vehicles and can change, so applicants should confirm current fees against the official fee schedule rather than a fixed number listed here.
How many times can I retake the Colorado knowledge test if I fail?
Colorado does not publish a fixed retake limit or waiting period for the knowledge test on its handbook materials. Applicants who don't pass should check directly with their local DMV office for the current retake policy.
Which agency administers Colorado's driving knowledge test?
The knowledge test is administered by the state's motor vehicle division, which also publishes the driver handbook the test is based on.
Sources
- 1.Colorado driver knowledge test — official test description — Colorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- Colorado Permits and First-Time Driver License | Colorado DMVColorado Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.colorado.gov
- DR 2337 Colorado Driver HandbookColorado Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.colorado.gov
- Colorado Permits and First-Time Driver License (Colorado Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle)Colorado Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.colorado.gov
- State DMV Fees | Colorado DMVColorado Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.colorado.gov
- @Home Driving Knowledge Tests (Colorado Department of Revenue — Motor Vehicle)Colorado Division of Motor Vehiclesdmv.colorado.gov
- Colorado driver knowledge test — official test descriptionColorado Department of Revenue, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV)dmv.colorado.gov
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