All Drivers
If you’re renewing a license that has been expired for longer than a year, or if you’re applying for reinstatement after a suspension, you may have to retake the written exam in order to obtain your license.Free Practice Tests
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New & Teen Drivers
In Colorado, to obtain a Minor’s Permit, you must: be at least 15 years of age; successfully complete a 30-hour driver education course; and pass a written test. If you are 16 years of age or older, you must pass a written test to obtain a permit. To obtain a Minor License, you must be at least 16 years of age; have held a valid permit for at least 12 months; have completed drive time log sheets with 50 hours of driving time (at least 10 at night); have completed behind-the-wheel training with a driver education instructor; and pass a drive test. If you are 16 years of age or older, you are exempt from behind-the-wheel training with an instructor. If you are 18 years of age or older, you must pass a drive test to obtain a license.Resources for new & teen drivers
Read the official Colorado driver’s manualTake one of our free learner’s permit practice tests
Check out our new & teen driver frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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New-to-State Drivers
New Colorado residents have 30 days after establishing residency in the state to transfer an out-of-state license for a Colorado Driver License. If your out-of-state license is expired, you may be required to take a knowledge exam and/or a road skills test.Resources for new-to-state drivers
Read the official Colorado driver’s manualTake one of our free driver’s license practice tests
Check out our new-to-state frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Colorado DMV quick links for new-to-state drivers
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Motorcycles
In Colorado, to obtain a Motorcycle Endorsement you must: possess a valid Colorado Driver License; pass a knowledge test and receive a Motorcycle Instruction Permit; and pass a motorcycle drive skills test. Alternatively, you can waive all testing requirements if you successfully complete a Motorcycle Safety Foundation course.Resources for motorcyclists
Read the official Colorado motorcycle manualTake one of our free motorcycle license practice tests
Check out our motorcycle license frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Buy a motorcycle license test cheat sheet: basic or advanced
New-to-state motorcycle insurance
Colorado DMV quick links for motorcycles
Motorcycle Endorsement informationThird Party motorcycle testers
CDL
In Colorado, to obtain a Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) you must: be at least 18 years of age; have a valid Colorado Driver’s License; and pass a general knowledge test. To obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL) you must: hold a CLP and pass the CDL road skills test.Resources for CDL
Read the official Colorado CDL manualTake one of our free CDL practice tests
Buy a CDL test paid cheat sheet: basic or advanced
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Colorado DMV quick links for CDL
CDL informationThird party CDL testers
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