Who Needs To Take Colorado Drivers Education?

If you are wanting to get behind the wheel in Colorado and obtain your driver's license for the very first time, you might be wondering who needs to take Colorado drivers education? Coastline Academy takes on that topic today, as we look into the rules for Driver's Ed when it comes to Colorado drivers.

Who Needs To Take Colorado Driver's Ed?

For teens in Colorado, if you are wanting to obtain a Colorado learners permit then you will need to complete a DMV-approved drivers education course if you are between the ages of 15 and 15½. For this course, the soonest you can begin is 14½ years old. Here is a breakdown of those requirements:

If you are 14½ years old, but less than 15½ years old, then the State of Colorado requires you to:

• Attend and complete a DMV-approved 30-hour Drivers Ed course.
• Once you turn 15, you must pass a written test.

If you are 15½ years old, but less than 16 years of age, then the State of Colorado requires you to:

• Attend and complete a pre-qualification four-hour Driver Awareness Program that is DMV-approved OR attend and complete a DMV-approved 30-hour Driver Education course.
• Pass a written test

If you are 16 years of age, then the State of Colorado requires you to:

• Pass a written test

Next Up: Obtain Your Colorado Driver License

After the above step is completed, next up is getting your driver's license. These requirements are also based on your age, as follows:

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 16½ 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.

For Colorado, you can start preparing to hit the road and start your Driver's Ed course at 14½ years of age, but can't officially get your Instruction Permit until you are 15 years old. Get ready, as this exciting time in your life is about to begin!

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.