Colorado driver handbook

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   9 Colorado Driver Handbook Route signs and markers: The shape of the sign indicates the type of roadway: Interstate, U.S., State or County highway. Bicycle and pedestrian crossing signs: These signs have a yellow background with black symbols. They are used where both bicyclists and pedestrians might be crossing the roadway, such as at an intersection with a shared use path. Pass 3 ft

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   right side of the lane. Slow moving vehicle marker: A reflective orange triangle on the rear of a vehicle means it is designed to travel at speeds slower than 25 miles per hour. Disabled parking signs: These signs mark special parking areas for only those vehicles displaying a disabled parking permit. Disabled parking indicators may also appear on the pavement in designated parking spaces.

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   or any visual or audible crossing signals as some pedestrians may be deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or blind. Most blind or deaf-blind people are easily recognized by the white cane they carry and/or by their guide dog. Pedestrians have the right-of-way at all intersections and crosswalks. You must come to a complete stop and let the person pass safely. Bicycles: Bicycles on the

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   11 Colorado Driver Handbook four-way interchanges, are eliminated with a DDI, which allows for fewer conflicts with other vehicles. RIGHT-OF-WAY Where drivers or pedestrians meet one another, and there are no signs or signals to regulate traffic, there are rules that say who must yield the right-of-way.

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   12 Colorado Driver Handbook the flow of traffic with caution.

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   park a vehicle. These include: ● On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks or any controlled access highway ● Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, railroad crossing or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant ● Within an intersection, tunnel, runaway truck ramp, on/ off ramp or blocking a driveway ● In a bike lane Parallel parking: Stop even

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   These include: ● On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks or any controlled access highway ● Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, railroad crossing or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant ● Within an intersection, tunnel, runaway truck ramp, on/ off ramp or blocking a driveway ● In a bike lane Parallel parking:

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   it has an automatic transmission. If it’s a standard transmission, leave the vehicle in low gear when headed uphill and in reverse gear when headed downhill. Set the emergency brake and remember to remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle. There are several locations where you can not to park a vehicle. These include: ● On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad

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   vehicle. There are several locations where you can not to park a vehicle. These include: ● On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks or any controlled access highway ● Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, railroad crossing or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant ● Within an intersection, tunnel, runaway truck ramp, on/ off ramp or blocking a

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    leave the vehicle in low gear when headed uphill and in reverse gear when headed downhill. Set the emergency brake and remember to remove the ignition key when leaving the vehicle. There are several locations where you can not to park a vehicle. These include: ● On a crosswalk, sidewalk, bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks or any controlled access highway ● Within 30 feet

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    bridge, elevated structure, railroad tracks or any controlled access highway ● Within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, railroad crossing or within 15 feet of a fire hydrant ● Within an intersection, tunnel, runaway truck ramp, on/ off ramp or blocking a driveway ● In a bike lane Parallel parking: Stop even with the vehicle ahead. Turn the wheel sharply right and

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    15 Colorado Driver Handbook Leaving the freeway: When exiting the freeway, use the deceleration lane, which is designed to allow you to slow down before reaching the exit ramp.

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    Do not drive with only your parking lights on. Tips for driving at night: ● Use your high beam lights when driving in rural areas and on open highways away from urban and metropolitan areas. ● If you are driving with your high beam lights on or your low beam lights with fog lights on, you must dim them before coming within 500 feet

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    bicyclists who are approaching from behind and may otherwise try to pass on your right. ● Do not force a bicyclist off the road, this constitutes aggressive driving and has legal consequences. ● A new law was passed in 2022 which states when an intersection is clear and a bicyclist already has the right-of-way, bicyclists ages 15 and older may now treat stop signs

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    This helps prevent crashes with bicyclists who are approaching from behind and may otherwise try to pass on your right. ● Do not force a bicyclist off the road, this constitutes aggressive driving and has legal consequences. ● A new law was passed in 2022 which states when an intersection is clear and a bicyclist already has the right-of-way, bicyclists ages 15 and older

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    14 CHANGING LANES ....................................................................................................................... 15 PASSING ........................................................................................................................................

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    military, the dependent of an active duty military service member or residing in Colorado for the principal purpose of furthering your education. If you have a change to your address or name you must notify the Division of Motor Vehicles within 30 days.

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    name you must notify the Division of Motor Vehicles within 30 days. Identification requirements for U.S. citizens and permanent residents can be found at DMV.Colorado.gov/documents . Driving Knowledge Tests (written tests): This test covers driving knowledge and safety. The test questions cover the contents of this handbook including

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    abilities. This is the most important part of the licensing process because it allows you to show that you can drive safely. You cannot schedule a drive test at a State driver license office at this time. However, this could change and you are encouraged to visit the DMV website to see if we are currently offering drive tests. Some county- operated offices offer

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    cycle or moped on Colorado’s public streets and highways must be 16 or older and have a valid driver license. If you are a resident of Colorado (for example if you own or operate a business in Colorado or have resided within the state continuously for 90 days or have gainful employment within this state), you must get a Colorado driver license within 30

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    the route from your home to the driving school when you go to the driver license office. Passenger restrictions: While you are younger than 18, you have passenger restrictions based on how long you have had your driver license. For the first six months after your license is issued, you cannot have any passengers under 21, unless a parent or another licensed adult driver

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    a completed and signed driving log showing 50 hours of driving experience (10 of which must have been at night). If younger than 16 and 6 months, you must also complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with an approved driver education instructor. If there is not an approved driving school offering at least 20 hours of behind-the- wheel training per week within 30 miles

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    alcohol while you are younger than 21. SEAT BELT LAWS Colorado law requires a fastened seat belt to be worn in all motor vehicles with a factory-equipped seat belt system while in operation on public roadways by: ● The driver ● Front seat passengers ● Children under 16 The only exceptions are: ● Emergency personnel ● Passenger buses and school buses ● Farm equipment

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    convicted of purchasing or possessing alcohol while you are younger than 21. SEAT BELT LAWS Colorado law requires a fastened seat belt to be worn in all motor vehicles with a factory-equipped seat belt system while in operation on public roadways by: ● The driver ● Front seat passengers ● Children under 16 The only exceptions are: ● Emergency personnel ● Passenger buses and

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    18 years old: must be properly restrained in a seat belt or child restraint system according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Passengers in motor vehicles driven by anyone younger than 18 must be properly restrained or wear seat belts. The number of passengers in vehicles driven by persons younger than 18 must not exceed the number of seat belts. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE Driving while

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    rear seat of a vehicle if one is available. ● Children 4 years of age or older, but less than 9 years of age and weighing at least 40 pounds: must be properly secured in a child restraint system or booster seat in the rear seat of a vehicle, if a rear seat is available. ● Children between 9 and 18 years old: must

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    or any combination of these. Drivers are routinely convicted of Colorado’s impaired driving laws regardless of the drug or drugs causing the impairment and regardless of the level of any drug that may be found in the blood or saliva. Express Consent Law (C.R.S. 42-4-1301.1): Colorado has an express consent law, which means when you operate a motor vehicle in the Centennial State, you

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    drug that may be found in the blood or saliva. Express Consent Law (C.R.S. 42-4-1301.1): Colorado has an express consent law, which means when you operate a motor vehicle in the Centennial State, you agree to take a chemical test to determine the presence of alcohol and/or drugs in your blood. If you are suspected of driving while impaired or under the influence of