How Much Does A Driving Test Cost In Colorado?
If you are wanting to officially get behind the wheel in Colorado and you are ready to obtain your driver's license, then you know you have to take a driving test at your local DMV office. So, how much does a driving test cost in Colorado? Arrive prepared, as we tell you below!
Before The Driving Test
Before you can get your driver's license, there are some steps you have to complete first:
If you are under 18 years of age, then the State of Colorado requires you to:
- Be at least 16 years of age or older.
- Hold your Colorado Instruction Permit for one full year. This is from the original date the Colorado Instruction Permit was issued to you by the DMV.
- If you are under 16.5 years of age, you must complete six hours of behind-the-wheel driving lessons with a state-certified instructor, which Coastline offers.
- Have a completed and signed (by the parent or legal guardian that signed the Affidavit of Liability for the Instruction Permit) the Drive Time Log sheet with a total of 50 hours of drive time, which includes at least 10 hours of driving at night.
- Pass the Behind-The-Wheel Driver’s Test.
If you are 18 years of age or older, then the State of Colorado requires you to:
- Pass the written Instruction Permit exam.
- Pass the Behind-The-Wheel Driver’s Test.
Driving Test Fees
As you can see, the final step for both age groups is to pass the behind-the-wheel driver's test. At this time, you will be applying for a Minor Driver License and then taking the driver's test. If you pass, then you will be the official holder of a driver's license! There is a fee associated with this, which is currently at $30.87 in Colorado. If you do not pass the driving test on your first attempt, you are allowed to do a retest and there is a $15 fee for that.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to our friendly support staff. If you want to start your driver's training journey with Coastline Academy, make sure to sign up for Drivers Ed and book your driving lesson today.
About the Author
Nigel Tunnacliffe is the co-Founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the country, on a mission to eradicate car crashes. An experienced founder and technology executive, Nigel and his team are shaking up the automotive industry by taking a technology-centric approach to learning and driver safety. Having served over 100,000 driving students across 500+ cities, Coastline was recently named the 6th fastest-growing education company in America by Inc. Magazine. Nigel is a frequent podcast guest and quoted driving education expert for major publications such as Yahoo!, GOBankingRates, and MSN.