Colorado Permit Test 2026

The Colorado permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions, based on the official Colorado driver handbook. Every practice question on this site is written to reflect that same format and content — not copied from the real Colorado DMV exam.

To pass, you need 20 correct answers (80%). That's the standard the Colorado DMV uses to score the written knowledge test.

The passing score is 20 correct answers (80%). If you don't pass, you can retest as soon as the next business day, paying an $11.50 state retest fee — and if you fail three times, you’ll need to complete a driver education course before trying again.

Colorado DMV lets you retest the next business day, though each retest costs an $11.50 state fee (at-home online retesting adds a further testing fee on top). There’s no hard cap on attempts, but failing three times means you’ll need to complete a driver’s education course before you can test again.

You must be at least 15 years old for a Colorado instruction permit, and if you’re under 18 you’ll need a parent or guardian’s consent.

You'll need proof of identity and Colorado residency, and if you're under 18, a parent or guardian must consent to the application. A vision screening is required alongside the written test.