How to Take the CDL Written Test for Colorado

Colorado requires you to take a written test before you can receive a driver's license.

To drive in the state of Colorado you must have a driver's license. Colorado requires all drivers to pass a test to prove they know traffic laws and that they can operate a vehicle. This test has two parts: a written examination taken in a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office and a driving test. To take the written test, you must follow several guidelines.

Things You'll Need

• Driver's permit (if you are under 18)
• Certificate of completion of a driver education course (if you are under 18)
• Identification that has your name, age and legal presence
• Social security card or letter from the Social Security Administration confirming your ineligibility
• Proof of Colorado residency (this can be a pay stub from a business you are employed by in Colorado)
• Completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship (if under 18)
• Cash or check in the amount of $14.

Instructions

1. Take a driver's education course and receive a driving permit if you are under the age of 18. Choose the license type you will be applying for. Most drivers in Colorado have an "R" type license, which allows them to drive all vehicles except for motorcycles and commercial.

2. Download or pick up a Colorado driver's handbook from any DMV office. This will be the guide you use to study for the exam.

3. Locate the DMV office closest to you. Bring your proof of identification, Social Security card, proof of residency, affidavits and the appropriate fee.

4. Take the test at the DMV location. These are offered at any time that the DMV is open.

Tips & Warnings

• If you fail the test, you can retake it the same day, provided that you answered at least 50 percent of the questions correctly. If not, you must wait until the next business day before you are eligible to retake the test.

• If you have a driver's permit, you must hold it for the required amount of time before you can take the driver's portion of the exam. While the written test can be taken at any time, you will not be able to receive a full license until the requisite time has passed.

References

• Colorado: Applying for a New License