Here is all the information you need on what a student must fulfill for getting an instruction permit and driver's license in Colorado, depending on his or her age.  For further information please click here and you will redirected to the state of Colorado's website.


To Obtain an Instruction Permit

Age 15 to 15 and 6 months
  • Need to to complete a 30 hour driver education course (classroom or internet).  Note: This class can be taken as early as 14 years and 6 months.  Once the student completes the 30 hour class he/she has to wait until his/her 15th birthday in order to get the actual learner's permit. 
  • Need to take and pass (80% or better) a written test that can be done at the DMV or online.  


Age 15 and 6 months to 16:
  • Need to complete ONE of the following:                              
          a.  4-hour driver awareness program.  Note: Student must be 15 years, 6 months from the day of class in order to take    class.
            b.  30 hour driver education course (classroom or internet).
  • Need to take and pass (80% or better) a written test that can be done at the DMV or online.

Age 16 and above:
  • Need to take and pass (80% or better) written test that can be done at the DMV or online.



To Obtain a Driver's License

Age 16 to 16 and 6 months:
  • Must hold the instruction permit for a full 12 months.  
  • Log 50 hours of driving with a parent/guardian on the log sheet (10 hours need to be done at night).  
  • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training is required with a professional driving instructor up to 16 years and 6 months, unless the person lives over 30 miles from a full-time driver education school.  BTW is not required on or after 16 years and 6 months.  If you believe you are outside the 30 mile radius for BTW, then you will need to submit to the DMV a MapQuest or Google Map from the address on your permit to 1911 Main Avenue in Durango. 
  • Need to take and pass a drive test that can be done through 4CSA.


Age 16 and 6 months to 18:
  • Must hold the instruction permit for a full 12 months or until 18 years old, whichever comes first.  
  • Log 50 hours of driving with a parent/guardian on the log sheet (10 hours need to be done at night). 
  • Need to take and pass a drive test that can be done through 4CSA.

Age 18 and above:
  • Must obtain or have an instruction permit.
  • Need to take and pass a drive test that can be done through 4CSA.