Colorado Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Colorado issues instruction permits through the Division of Motor Vehicles. You can start at age 15 with a Driver's Education Permit if you have completed a 30-hour driver ed course. The Minor Instruction Permit is available for ages 15-1/2 to 16. The permit lets you practice driving with a licensed adult age 21 or older in the front seat.
Sourced from the official Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles Colorado driver manual.
Colorado permit test at a glance
Sources: Colorado DMV Driver Handbook (PDF) Colorado DMV Permits and First-Time Driver License Colorado DMV Minor License Colorado DMV Adult Permit
How to pass the Colorado permit test
Study the Colorado Driver Handbook from the DMV. The test has 25 questions, and you need 20 correct (80%) to pass. Focus on traffic laws, safe driving, sharing the road, and Colorado-specific rules. Use the free practice quiz on the myColorado app and other practice tests until you score 80% or better.
Retake policy
If you fail the Colorado permit test, you can retake it. A retest fee of $11.50 applies per attempt. Review the Colorado Driver Handbook between tries and use practice quizzes to find your weak spots.
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Colorado DMV FAQ
How old must I be to get a Colorado learner permit?
You can apply at age 15 if you finished a 30-hour driver ed course. At 15-1/2, you can apply with a four-hour Driver Awareness Program. At 16, you can apply for a Minor Instruction Permit without driver ed.
How many questions are on the Colorado permit test?
The Colorado knowledge test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass.
How much does the Colorado learner permit cost?
The permit fee is $19. If you fail the written test, the retest fee is $11.50 per attempt.