Colorado road signs practice test
Regulatory, warning and guide signs: shapes, colors and what each requires you to do. 113 questions.
What colors are regulatory signs in Colorado?
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Sample road signs questions
What colors are regulatory signs in Colorado?
- A Black or red on a white background
- B Black on a yellow background
- C White on a green background
- D Black on an orange background
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A. Black or red on a white background
Regulatory signs tell you the laws that apply at a location, and they are black or red on a white background. Disobeying them is a traffic violation.
What is shown on an advisory speed sign posted below a curve warning sign?
- A The speed limit for the rest of the highway
- B The legal minimum speed for the curve
- C The speed at which police start issuing speeding tickets
- D The safe speed for the curve in ideal conditions
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D. The safe speed for the curve in ideal conditions
Advisory speed signs are cautionary signs that show the safe speed around curves, corners and off-ramps in ideal conditions. In rain, snow or darkness you may need to go even slower.
You see a reflective orange triangle on the back of a vehicle. What does it tell you?
- A The vehicle is designed to travel slower than 45 mph
- B The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
- C The vehicle is designed to travel slower than 25 mph
- D The driver has a learner permit
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C. The vehicle is designed to travel slower than 25 mph
A reflective orange triangle is a slow-moving vehicle marker, meaning the vehicle is designed for speeds under 25 mph. Slow down early, because you will close the gap quickly.
What is the round, yellow railroad advance warning sign, and why is it placed where it is?
- A It marks the exact spot where every vehicle must stop before the tracks
- B It warns of a crossing ahead, far enough away to let you stop
- C It shows the crossing has gates and lights
- D It means a train is on the tracks now
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B. It warns of a crossing ahead, far enough away to let you stop
The advance warning sign tells you a railroad crossing is ahead and is placed far enough away to let you stop if needed. It is the only round traffic sign.