How to get a Colorado Learners Permit
Are you a first time driver? Then getting that learners permit can be exciting and daunting at the same time. This article will take you through the steps to get your Colorado learners permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.
The Rules
Under Colorado DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 15th birthday before you can apply for a Learners Permit.
All applicants are required pass a written exam and vision test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold the learners permit for 12 months from the issue date and log 50 hours of driving time prior to applying for a driver license.Prepare for the Written Exam
The Colorado DMV requires that all applicants must pass a written exam on traffic signs, motor vehicle laws and safe driving techniques.
If you fail the exam, some states require you to wait until at least the next day to take the test again and charge a re-examination fee.
All new drivers are encouraged to study for this written test so you don't take a chance on standing in line at the DMV Office only to go home empty-handed. Online practice tests are available that provide real sample questions from the DMV Exam - Take the Colorado practice permit test now and test your driving knowledge.
Paperwork
Before you head to the Colorado DMV Office, make sure you have all of the following required documents to get your learners permit:
- Provide proof of identity and residence address
- Completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship
- Completed Affidavit of Enrollment in Driver Education showing enrollment in a department-approved Driver Education Course that also offers behind the wheel instruction.
- Payment for testing and issuance fees
On the Road
When you first receive your Colorado learners permit, you may only drive with your driver education instructor or the person(s) who signed the Affidavit of Liability until you are 15 years, 6 months. At 15 years, 6 months, you may drive only with the person(s) who signed the affidavit of Liability until you are 16. This restriction is automatically lifted when you reach 16 years of age.
Learners Permit Resources
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Colorado Driver's Manual for New Drivers Colorado DMV Colorado Practice Permit Test |
