Denver Drivers License Test
Becoming a fully licensed driver is a major life milestone that symbolizes freedom and opportunity, and it’s a great honor for us to be able to help countless Coloradans reach this long-awaited achievement. As the largest and most trusted driving school in Colorado, DriveSafe offers a variety of options to help aspiring motorists pass their drive test and earn a drivers’ license.
Between our basic drivers’ license test, and our driver education courses that include driving lessons to prepare for the driving test, we provide many flexible options for you to take your test in an encouraging environment.
DriveSafe’s Denver location is at the corner of E. Colfax Avenue and Grape Street, across from O’Reilly Auto Parts and about a half mile from Denver City Park. However, DriveSafe offers driving tests throughout the Denver metro area, with locations in Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Evergreen, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood/Littleton, Longmont, Louisville, Westminster, and Wheat Ridge.
Please note that the Colorado DMV is not offering drive tests at this time.
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DriveSafe Denver Hours & Location
5345 E. Colfax Ave
Denver, CO 80220
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 5 pm.
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What to Expect on Colorado Driver's License Test
The Colorado driver license test, and test route, is set forth by the state. The state driving test evaluates over 100 items that measure your skill and knowledge of legal and safe driving practices. The drive test covers practical driving skills and abilities and is designed to ensure individuals understand how to drive motor vehicles safely.
If you take a reputable drivers ed course or practice with a skilled supervisor, your instructor should do a good job preparing you for what the state driving test will involve. Don’t be afraid to ask your driving instructor to clarify anything before your test begins.
The skills measured on the drive test will be an assessment of all three of the following categories:
Perceptual:
The ability to perceive characteristics of the many highway traffic environments in a way that permits the safe operation of motor vehicles, e.g. judging gaps or identifying hazards.
Motor:
The ability to manipulate controls in order to maneuver the vehicle, e.g. ability to rotate the steering wheel in relation to the motion of the vehicle and intended path when turning a corner.
Attentional:
The ability to focus and shift attention, e.g. to monitor traffic ahead and the side in a merge.
Your drive test score will be based on how well you perform the following maneuvers:
Left and right turns
Stopping at intersections
Through intersections
Lane changes in traffic
General driving behavior
Merging into and leaving traffic
Additionally, these specific maneuvers are graded factors associated with the drive test performance requirements:
Lane selection, Lane management, Use of Turn Signals, Speed Control, Stopping, Acceleration, Searching/Scanning, General Driving Behavior: Steering, braking, acceleration, searching, lane usage, and obeying all traffic laws, signs and signals.
To learn more about Colorado drive test performance requirements, view page 1-2 of the Colorado Driver Handbook.
How Hard Is It to Pass the Colorado Drivers License Test?
With diligent studying of the Colorado Driver Handbook on laws and regulations of driving, paired with ample behind-the-wheel training, many drivers succeed in passing their drivers’ license test on their first attempt.
However, it’s not uncommon for even seasoned drivers to overlook certain standards; and fail their first time. Oftentimes students will succeed their second time taking the test once they learn what led to their failure on the first try. The good news is you can retake the test as many times as you need to; it’s not a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Our experienced and encouraging driving instructors understand that the driving test can be an intimidating experience, so they work hard to provide a supportive and calm environment where students can fully focus on the road ahead of them.
AFTER YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE TEST
When students conclude their drive tests, our driving instructors provide valuable feedback on areas of improvement to help them on their mission to become licensed drivers. Whether a student passes or fails, we do everything we can to make his/her time with us a positive learning experience that encourages smart and safe decisions behind the wheel.
What Is Required Before I Take My Driver License Test?
Teens Ages 16 - 16 ½
Hold a Valid Colorado Instruction Permit for at least 12 months
Complete Drive Time Log Sheets (DR 2324) with 50 hours of driving time (at least 10 hours at night).
The log must be signed by a parent or legal guardian
The log sheet must show both final grand totals of driving and night driving time.
You must successfully complete 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel (BTW) training requirement.
Then, you can schedule a driving test with an approved driving school
Teens Ages 16 ½ - 18
Hold a Valid Colorado Instruction Permit for at least 12 months
Complete Drive Time Log Sheets (DR 2324) with 50 hours of driving time (at least 10 hours at night).
The log must be signed by a parent, or legal guardian
The log sheet must show both final grand totals of driving and night driving time.
Then, you can schedule a driving test with a state approved driving school
To view the full list of drivers’ license requirements based on your age view the DMV policies here
Colorado Permit Test
Before testing to obtain your driver’s license, Colorado requires individuals under 21 years old to hold a valid permit first. In order to be issued a permit you need to successfully pass the Driving Knowledge (Written) Test.
In addition to our drivers ed courses that prepare students for the written permit test, we are also state-certified to offer the permit test at all our DriveSafe locations.
By skipping the stress of the CO DMV and taking the written exam in a familiar, friendly environment, students are able to focus more thoroughly on the questions in front of them.
How to Obtain
a Colorado Instruction Permit
Meet Your Age Groups' Education Requirement
If you’re between 15 and 15 1/2 years old:
You’ll need to complete a 30-hour driver education course before taking the written test to receive your permit.
If you’re between 15 1/2 and 16 years old
You can either take a 30-hour driver education course, OR you are eligible to take a 4-hour expanded driver awareness program before taking your permit test.
Once you’ve been issued your permit, it will be valid for 3 years, but you’ll need to hold it for 1 full year or until your 18th birthday before you can take your driver license test.
Take Your Colorado Permit Test
You can take your permit test at any one of our DriveSafe locations for ease and flexibility
Pass Your Permit Test
Score 80% or higher to successfully pass your written knowledge test
View the full list of what to bring to the DMV office here
The official Drivers License Test includes more than 100 evaluation points.
All drive tests take place in DriveSafe vehicles.
All tests, pass or fail, include personalized feedback on areas of improvement.
Fast, friendly and stress free testing.
Payment must be received in advance to schedule a drivers license test appointment.
DOES DRIVESAFE OFFER DRIVE TESTS NEAR ME?
Our driving school locations are conveniently located throughout the Denver metro area. If you are looking to schedule a drive test near you, visit our drive test locations to see which center is the best option for you.
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