Finally passed my DMV written test after failing twice — here's what helped
Okay so I've been putting this off for way too long. I moved from Texas to Colorado about eight months ago and kept telling myself I'd get my CO DMV license sorted out "next week." Finally booked a dmv appointment online after my insurance started giving me grief about driving on an out-of-state license. First attempt I walked in totally underprepared and failed with a 68 — you need a 70 to pass in Colorado. Second attempt I studied the handbook cover to cover and still got tripped up on road signs. Super embarrassing.
What finally got me over the line was doing actual timed practice tests online instead of just reading. I found a great one, DMV Arizona Roads & Signs Test #2, and even though it's Arizona-specific, the sign recognition questions are basically identical to what I saw at my actual dmv. Did maybe 3-4 hours of practice spread over a week and passed with an 84 on my third try.
For anyone searching "dmv near me" trying to figure out which location has shorter wait times — definitely use the online appointment system. Walk-ins at my local office were backed up two hours. Scheduled appointment took maybe 20 minutes total.