Teenage drivers can start taking driver's education courses at 14½, but they can't receive their driver's permit until they turn 15.
Teen drivers between the ages of 15 and 15 ½ may apply for a Driver’s Education Permit, but only if they have completed a state-approved Driver’s Ed course from a local driving institute and passed the DMV required tests.
Learn more about obtaining a driver's permit in Colorado.
They can take either the 30-hour class or the Home study course at 14 ½, but they won’t be able to get their permit until they are 15.
Read this article to learn the basics of Colorado's driver's permits.
They must have their permit for at least 12 months, and be 16 years old. Even more, they must complete the state's required drive time.
Teenage drivers must complete 6 hours of drive time with a driving instructor, 50 hours of driving practice (including 10 hours at night).
Read this article to learn the basics of Colorado's driver's permits.
The Home Study is a work at your own pace class. If you go by the guidelines for the course, it should take about 21 days to complete.
It depends on how much time you want to spend a day on the course and how fast you learn.
They will need to carry their permit for a full year. After that year they can apply for their driver's license.
They must have their permit for at least 12 months, and be 16 years old. Even more, they must complete the state's required drive time.
Teenage drivers must complete 6 hours of drive time with a driving instructor, 50 hours of driving practice (including 10 hours at night). Read this article to learn the basics of Colorado's driver's licenses.
They have 16 months to have all of the drive time completed. This starts in the month the student starts the class.
The first drive time is done after they have been driving with parents or guardians for 10 to 15 hours. The second and third drive times need to be completed before the end of the contractual agreement.
