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 Driver's Instruction Permit online with an extra emphasis on safe teen driving.

Colorado Learner's Permit Rules

Under Colorado DMV guidelines, you must wait until your 15th birthday before you can apply for a driver's education or driver's awareness permit.

• Driver's Education Permit - Ages 15 years - 15 years and 6 months – Requires a completed Affidavit of Completion of a Driver Education Classroom Course indicating you have completed and passed the classroom portion of a state-approved driver education course within 6 months prior to applying for your instruction permit.
• Driver's Awareness Permit - Ages 15 years and 6 months - 16 years – Requires documentation verifying that you have completed the 4-hour Driver Awareness Program or completed a 30 hour classroom study course within 6 months of applying for your Driver's Instruction Permit.

All applicants are required pass a written exam and vision test in order to obtain the permit. You then must hold the driver's 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 (DR2460)
• Completion of the 4-hour Driver Awareness Program or 30 hours classroom study course within 6 months of applying for your Driver's Instruction Permit.
• 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.

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