Colorado road test checklist
Everything below comes from official Colorado DMV pages and the driver handbook, checked on October 30, 2026. Tick the items as you practise.
- Parallel parking
- Not stated
- Fee
- $15.40 state fee per retake, plus provider testing fees
- If you fail
- Next business day after failing; one test per day
What the examiner checks 10
Vehicle requirements 8
Rules change and some offices add their own requirements. Confirm with your DMV office when you book.
Official sources
“Drive tests are primarily being given by Certified Commercial Driving Schools.” dmv.colorado.gov, p. 4
“Your drive test score will be based upon how well you perform the following maneuvers:” dmv.colorado.gov, p. 4
“For safety reasons, only the driver and the examiner are allowed in the vehicle during the test.” dmv.colorado.gov, p. 4
“If you fail the drive test, you must wait until the next business day before retaking the test.” dmv.colorado.gov, p. 4
“Searching: Observes the traffic environment, looks over shoulder before changing lanes, uses mirrors,” dmv.colorado.gov, p. 5
“There is a state fee of $15.40 for each time you retake the driving test (in addition to regular testing fees).” dmv.colorado.gov