Trusted Online Training Backed by AAA
AAA has been a leading provider of driving training since 1935. The Colorado Teen Driver Education course draws on more than 100 years of traffic safety research to teach teens how to stay safe behind the wheel and operate a motor vehicle with confidence.
Satisfies Colorado State Driver's Ed Requirements
The state requires teens under 16 to complete 30 hours of driver's education before applying for a permit. A full driver's ed course is strongly suggested for older learners, too. You can apply for a permit starting at age 15.
Once you successfully complete the course, we will report your results to the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles. Please allow three business days for processing before going to the DMV. You will receive an email confirming that your completion has been reported to the DMV.
About the Course
This teen-focused driver's education program includes 30 hours of classroom instruction about traffic laws, rules of the road and motor vehicle operation across 19 modules. Learn to drive online with the most up-to-date information from scientifically validated sources.
Each chapter ends with a short quiz. Students must pass a 25-question, multiple-choice final exam to complete the course.
How It Works
The process of earning your Colorado learner's permit depends on your age. Please visit here to see the requirements. Once you finish the course, you will bring your completion certificate to a licensing office along with identification documents and an Affidavit of Liability signed by your parent or guardian.
You will have to pass a knowledge test based on the Colorado DMV Handbook and pay a small fee during your appointment. If you pass, you will be issued your permit!
IMPORTANT NOTE: This course is only valid for six months from the completion date. After this date, it will not be accepted by the DMV for the issuance of an instruction permit or driver’s license, and the student will have to re-take the class.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is driver's education required in Colorado?
Yes. The type of driver education course you need will depend on your age.
When can you start driver education in Colorado?
Students must be at least 14 years 6 months old to begin a driver education program. Students must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit.
Reminder: the completion of this online course is only valid for six months from the date of graduation.
How many modules are in driver's ed in Colorado?
This online drivers ed program includes 19 lesson modules plus an introduction, an explanation of the Colorado licensing process and a course summary.
What will I learn during Colorado driver's ed?
This is a comprehensive driver training program. Course topics include:
- State Laws: road signs, traffic signals and speed limits
- Motor Vehicle Operation: basic skills like how to use pedals and signals, turning and parking
- Road Safety: life-saving information about driving under the influence, emergency response and driving in adverse conditions
Is this course approved?
Yes. This course is state approved by the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV), which is part of the Colorado Department of Revenue (CDOR).
The course was developed by AAA, a trusted name in road safety with more than 100 years of experience keeping drivers safe behind the wheel.
How long is this online driver's ed course?
This online teen drivers education course takes at least 30 hours to complete. That is the minimum legal length for state-approved driver's ed for teenagers in Colorado.