How to Get Your Colorado Learner’s Permit

Most people think one or two quizzes is enough - then the DMV knowledge exam surprises them. On Driving-Tests.org, every question is based on the official Colorado Driver’s Manual and written in real exam style: tricky wording, double-negatives, and the same pitfalls people miss at the counter.
Steven Litvintchouk, M.S., Chief Educational Researcher at Driving-Tests.org

Verified by Steven Litvintchouk

Methodology & Editorial Policy

How to study (step by step)

  1. Take a Diagnostic

    Start with a quick check to see your level.

  2. Do a couple of practice tests

    Our Colorado questions match real DMV style — scenarios, close answers, and tricky wording.

  3. Review mistakes

    Use the Challenge Bank to fix only what you missed.

Stay consistent
10 minutes a day — progress saved automatically.
What to expect
Most pass after 80–120 questions. Your state page shows Colorado’s exact passing score and question count.
Study habit
Tap Start Free Practice Test and get DMV-ready.

CO DMV permit test - what to expect

The Colorado permit test has 25 questions. You must get 20 correct (80%) to pass.

25 questions 20 to pass (80%)
  • Where: Any Colorado DMV office (find locations)
  • Bring: ID + SSN + residency proof + permit/license fee (see checklist)
  • If you fail: Retake next business day / 24 hours.
  • Commonly missed: headlight usage and when to turn them on, railroad crossing procedures.

Real drivers who have already passed with us in Colorado

Verified student reviews • Shared with permission

Passed with flying colors!
Your service was great, I passed my test with flying colors. Thanks to your service I’ll be able to drive again. You guys are the best.
DN
Helped me in 5 days.
Driving-tests.org helped me in 5 days prepare for the Colorado test. I took the DMV test and scored 92% correct answers (23 answers correct out of 25 questions). At almost 83 years old I could not have done it without your training. So many new terms, changes in laws, road regulations and signage over the years. These tests prepared me for every question on the exam.
M

We know what it takes to pass. And we’ve got the proof.

Driver’s Ed is - nobody wants to set foot inside the DMV. That’s why millions of learners trust us for simple, visual, effective prep.

An official & trusted partner in driver education

We are an officially recognized FMCSA Entry-Level Driver Training provider and a proud partner to over 2,500 libraries. We work with safety organizations like GHSA and the National Safety Council to help create safer roads for everyone.

A smarter way to study

Challenge Bank™

Our trademarked system automatically saves questions you miss, creating personalized tests that target your weak spots until you’ve mastered the material.

AI-powered feedback

Get smarter as you study. Our new AI-powered feedback provides detailed, question-level insights to help you understand the why behind each answer.

Interactive handbook

Go beyond the boring black-and-white manual. Our interactive handbook lets you read, listen with an MP3 audio version, or even chat with it to find the information you need, faster.