In the United States, about 37 people die in alcohol-related crashes every day: about one fatality every 39 minutes. About one-third of all traffic deaths involve alcohol consumption. In 2022, 13,524 people died in traffic crashes in which alcohol was a contributing factor. That same year, there were also 12,151 speeding-related deaths nationwide. Speeding was a contributing factor in 29 percent of traffic fatalities.
In Colorado in 2022, there were 764 total traffic fatalities or 1.42 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled (VMT). This was slightly higher than the national average of 1.33 traffic fatalities per 100 million VMT that year. Total fatalities included 462 passenger vehicle occupant fatalities, 149 motorcyclist fatalities, 108 pedestrian fatalities, and 15 cyclist fatalities.
260 of the total fatalities were alcohol related (a BAC of 0.08% or higher); 291 fatalities were speeding related.
Prepare for your instruction permit driving knowledge test AND stay out of trouble with our unique free Colorado Fines and Limits permit practice test. This practice test is up to date as of December 2024. The questions are based on Colorado’s official driver’s manual (Colorado DMV Handbook (CO Driver's Manual) 2024).
Learn the legal limits of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for both adult drivers and drivers under 21. Learn the penalties for driving under the influence (DUI), driving while ability impaired (DWAI), and refusing a chemical test for drugs or alcohol. Learn how those penalties increase for a repeat offense. Learn about some non-driving-related offenses that can cause you to lose your driving privileges if you’re convicted. Finally, learn how big a fine you’ll have to pay if you’re found guilty of passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights. (The penalties for some of these other offenses include fines too. Try to memorize all the fines for your driving knowledge test.)
Like the other Colorado practice tests we offer, each of the 50 questions on this Fines and Limits permit practice test comes with our automated assistant. It can help you with a difficult question by supplying you with a hint or an explanation of the correct answer.
The traffic laws are there for the safety of all road users, including you. Violating those laws risks a serious accident. That’s why there are penalties for violating them. Good luck with your instruction permit driving knowledge test, and stay safe out there!