Colorado

Yes. Anyone 21 years old or older can renew their CO license online ' though, you must also meet several other requirements.

If you're under 16 years old, you'll need to complete either a 30-hour Driver Education course OR a 4-hour driver awareness course before you can apply for your permit.

If you're 16 years old or older, you won't need to do anything beforehand, though it's still advised to study for your written exam.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll have to hold your permit for at least 1 year before you can take a road test.

If you're 18 years old or older, there is no waiting period required.

If you're younger than 21 years old:

• You'll receive your minor license.
  • This is valid until 20 days after your 21^st
  • You must abide by all restrictions on this license, including:
    • Not driving between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.
    • Not having passengers under 21 years old, unless a parent, guardian or licensed driver 21 years old or older is in the car with you.

If you're 21 years old or older:

• You'll receive your full, adult license.

It depends.

If you're under 16 years old, you will need proof of completion of a state-approved Driver's Ed course or 4-hour driver awareness course.

If you're 16 years old or older, the course is not required.

No. During your road test, it will just be you and the instructor in the car.

No. A medical physical exam is not required to get a regular Colorado driver's license.

No. If your license is valid or has been expired for less than 1 year, knowledge and road tests are waived. You will simply need to bring the proper ID documents and pay a transfer fee to obtain your Colorado license.

No. Once you pass the written exam, you'll be free to take the driving exam in Colorado.

No. The Colorado written exam is not open book, which is why it's especially important to study or take a practice test beforehand.

No. There is no official wait period to retake your knowledge test in Colorado.

However, you might want to consider giving yourself enough time to study before retaking the exam. (These free practice tests may help!)

No. There is no requirement to pass a drug test before being issued your Colorado driving permit.

No. Your photo will be taken at whichever DMV office you go to when you're issued your license.

Yes, if:

• You're 16 or 17 years old.

AND

• You've held your out-of-state learner's permit for at least 1 year.

At this point, you'll be eligible to take your Colorado driving test. If you fail, you must apply for a Colorado learner's permit.

No, if:

• You're 18 years old or older.

At this point, you must purchase a new Colorado permit before you can take the driving test.

Yes, you should bring a parent, legal guardian, or licensed driver 21 years old or older with you to your test.

Yes. Though, you must be eligible to apply.

You can check your eligibility through the Colorado DMV.

Yes. An eye exam is administered to those renewing their Colorado license.

Yes. Colorado drivers under 18 years old must NOT:

• Drive between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.
• Have any passengers under 21 years old.

These rules may be waived if:

• Your parent or guardian is in the car with you.
• A licensed driver age 21 or older is in the car with you.
• Your passengers are your siblings.
• You're driving due to a medical emergency.

Yes. You can schedule your Colorado knowledge test online.

Yes. You'll have to pass a vision test at the same appointment as your written exam in order to get your permit.

Yes, every question on the test is multiple choice.

After you apply for your permit, you'll take a written test. If you pass, you'll be issued your permit.

If you're under 18 years old, before you can apply for your license, you must:

• Have your permit for at least 12 months.
• Log at least 50 hours of practice driving.
  • At least 10 hours must be at night.

If you're 18 years old or older, there is no required wait period between receiving your permit and applying for your license.

After applying for your license, you'll have to:

• Pass a road test, either with the Colorado DMV or an approved third-party location.
• Pay the $30.87 licensing fee.

After you pass your permit test, you'll eventually be eligible to apply for your full license. That process looks different, depending on your age.

If you're between 16 and 16 years, 6 months, you'll have to:

• Hold your permit for at least 12 months.
• Complete at least 50 hours of drive time log sheets.
• Complete at least 6 hours behind the wheel training.
• Pass a drive test with an approved Driver's Ed school.

If you're between 16 years, 6 months and 17 years old, you'll have to:

• Hold your permit for at least 12 months.
• Complete at least 50 hours of drive time log sheets.
• Pass a drive test with an approved Driver's Ed school.

If you're 18 years old or older, you'll simply have to:

• Pass a Driving Skills Test at an approved driving school.

Currently, it costs $30.87 to renew a Colorado driver's license.

Fees are subject to change. It's best to check directly with the DMV for the most up-to-date information.

Currently, the cost of a learner's permit in Colorado is:

• $18.52 for a learner's permit.
• $30.87 for a driver's license.

Fees are subject to change, so it's best to check directly with the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles for the most up-to-date information.

If you don't pass your written test in Colorado, you will not be issued your permit. You must retake'and pass'the written test in order to move on.

Taking a free practice test may be a helpful way to make sure you pass next time!

If you failed your CO road test, you won't receive your Colorado license.

You can retake the test as early as the following business day, if there's availability.

You may also choose to re-take your test through a third-party school, within 60 days of failing. Once you pass, you'll have 180 days to bring your passing certificate to a Colorado DMV office to obtain your license.

If you have no intention of permanently relocating to Colorado, there's no limit on how long you can drive on your out-of-state license, as long as the license is valid and in good standing.

If you're in the state for a temporary living situation, including for school or seasonal housing rentals, you do not need a Colorado license and should be able to drive on your out-of-state license.

(If you do plan on relocating to Colorado, however, you have 30 days after you move to switch your license.)

If you're a new driver and you're under 18 years old, you can NOT:

• Drive between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m., UNLESS:
  • You're accompanied by a parent or guardian.
  • You're on your way to/from work or school.
  • It's a medical emergency.
  • You're an emancipated minor.
• Have any passengers under 21 years old, for the first six months you have your license.
• Drive more than one passenger under 21 years old, for the second six months you have your license.

It is okay to drive passengers under 21 years old at any time, if they are your sibling.

If you're between 18 and 20 years old, you'll need:

• A valid instruction permit.
• Proof of completion from an approved Driver's Ed program.
• Proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Social Security number.
  • Colorado residency.

If you're 21 years old or older, you'll need:

• The proper identifying documents.
• Your valid instruction permit.

If you're driving to the exam on your CO learner's permit, you'll need to be accompanied by:

• A licensed parent or guardian

OR

• Someone 21 or older who has had their license for at least one year.

If you're relocating to Colorado from out-of-state, you have 30 days to switch over your license.

If you're under 18 years old, you must hold your Colorado instruction permit for at least 1 year before applying for your driver's license.

If you're 18 years old or older, there is no waiting period required to apply for your license.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Social Security number.
  • Colorado residency.
• A completed Affidavit of Liability And Guardianship.
• The $18.52 instruction permit fee.

If you're under 16 years old, you'll also need a:

• Certificate of 30-hour driver education course completion

OR

• Certificate of 4-hour driver awareness course.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll need to:

• Complete a 30-hour Driver's Ed course OR a 4-hour driver awareness course.
• Get written permission from a parent or guardian.
• Pass the written knowledge test.
• Pass an eye exam.
• Hold your permit for at least 1 year.
• Log at least 50 practice driving hours.
  • At least 10 night driving hours are required.
• Pass the road test.
• Pay the permit and license fees.

If you're under 18, you'll need:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Social Security number.
  • Colorado residency.
• A valid instruction permit.
• Proof of completion from an approved Driver's Ed program.
• At least 50 logged hours of practice driving.
• A completed Affidavit of Liability And Guardianship.

Most Colorado residents are eligible to renew their driver's license online. You can also renew your license through the mail or in person at the DMV.

No driver's education is required unless you're under 16 years old and applying for an instruction permit.

Once you get your permit, you should be able to drive with your parents.

If you're under 18 years old, you're required to have the person who signed your Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship form'usually a parent or guardian'with you in the car at all times.

Once you're 18 years old or older, you can drive with any licensed driver who's at least 21 years old.

Reading the Colorado Driver Handbook is the best idea to learn the information.

You can also study by taking a free practice test online.

Since you won't be legally able to drive by yourself, you'll need to arrive at your Colorado permit test with a licensed parent or guardian or someone 21 years old or older who has had their license for at least 1 year.

Some DMV locations may be open on Saturdays.

It's best to check online when scheduling an appointment.

Some of the most common proof of residency documents include:

• Colorado license, permit, or state ID card.
• U.S. Passport.
• Current permanent resident card.
• Certificate of naturalization or citizenship.
• U.S.-issued birth certificate or consular report of birth abroad.
• Certified U.S. adoption order.
• Military ID.

There are many other options, including for temporary legal residents and undocumented residents. Check the Colorado DMV for more details.

The biggest tip is to practice ' and remain calm. The more relaxed you are, the easier it will be to drive.

You can also fail your test if your vehicle proves unsafe, including for poor breaks, unsafe tires, or broken or cracked windows. So you'll also want to make sure that your vehicle has:

• Up-to-date insurance and registration. (You'll need to show proof of this.)
• Properly-working:
  • Brake lights.
  • Turn signals.
  • Seat belts.
  • Windshield wipers.
  • Tires.

The CO DMV allows you to schedule exams online.

The CO road test will test you on your ability to:

• Make left and right turns.
• Stop at intersections.
• Move through intersections.
• Change lanes in traffic.
• Merge into and out of traffic.
• Appropriately signal.
• Show control over:
• Generally read and react to different traffic environments.

The Colorado written driver's exam typically consists of 25 multiple-choice questions.

Questions will be sourced directly from the Colorado Driver's Handbook and cover a range of topics, including (but not limited to):

• Speed limits.
• Alcohol and drug laws.
• Right-of-way laws.
• Pavement markings.
• Traffic signals and signs.
• Basic rules of the road.

You may also be asked situational questions, asking what to do in case of certain traffic or emergency scenarios.

You can get an even better idea of what the test is like with a free practice test.

The vehicle you take your Colorado driver's test in must have:

• Up-to-date insurance and registration. (You'll need to show proof of this.)
• Properly-working:
  • Brake lights.
  • Turn signals.
  • Seat belts.
  • Windshield wipers.
  • Tires.

The Colorado Driver Handbook is available online. You can also ask your local DMV office for a copy.

There are several Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles sites designated for driving tests. You can look up locations'and schedule your test'online.

You can also choose take your test at a third-party driving school.

To apply for a Colorado instruction permit, you must schedule an appointment with the CO DMV. You'll then have to:

• Pass the written exam.
• Pass an eye exam.

While at the appointment, you'll also need:

• The proper documents to prove your:
  • Identity.
  • Social Security number.
  • Colorado residency.
• A completed Affidavit of Liability And Guardianship, if under 18 years old.
• The $18.52 instruction permit fee.

If you're under 16 years old, you'll also need proof of completion of either:

• A 30-hour driver education course.

OR

• A 4-hour driver awareness course.

Once you pass the exams, submit the proper paperwork and pay the fee, you'll be issued your instruction permit.

To apply for your Colorado instruction permit, you'll need to prove your:

• Social Security number.
• Colorado residence.

If you're under 16 years old, you'll need to complete either a 30-hour Driver Education course OR a 4-hour driver awareness course before you can apply for your permit.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need a completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship.

To get your Colorado instruction permit, you'll have to pass a vision exam and the written knowledge exam.

To get your Colorado driver's license, you'll have to pass a road test.

To get your license if you're under 18 years old, you'll need:

• A completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship.
• A certificate of completion from a state-approved Driver's Ed course.
• A Drive Time Log Sheet, with at least 50 logged hours of practice.

If you're 18 years old or older, you won't need to fill out any forms to get your permit. You'll need to bring your valid permit in order to get your license.

To get your license in Colorado if you're 18 or older, you'll need to:

• Pass the vision exam.
• Pass the written knowledge test.
• Pass the road test.
• Pay the permit and license fees.

To renew your license in Colorado, you'll need to bring:

• Your current Colorado driver's license.
• Proof of your Social Security number.
• Proof of your Colorado address.
• A renewal fee.

You can find more information on identity requirements here.

While driving on a CO instruction permit, you may NOT drive between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m.

If you're under 18 years old, you're also required to have the person who signed your Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship form or a driving instructor with you at all times.

If you're 18 years old or older, you can drive with any license holder who is 21 years old or older.

While driving on your Colorado permit, you may NOT drive with anyone younger than 21 years old, unless:

• A licensed parent or guardian is present.
• The passenger is your sibling.

All other passengers must:

• Be at least 21 years old.

AND

• Have had a license for at least 1 year.

While many states allow for drivers to apply for a 'hardship license' in order to drive to work or school on a suspended license, Colorado is not one of them.

Unfortunately, if you have a suspended license in Colorado, you'll have to find other means of transportation to get to work or school through the duration of the suspension period.

You can begin the Colorado instruction permit process when you're 15 years old. At this age, you must EITHER:

• Enroll in a state-approved Driver's Ed program.

OR

• Have an Affidavit of Completion of a Driver Education Course.

Once you're 16 years old, you can apply without taking the class.

You can contact the Colorado DMV in person, through the mail, on the phone or online.

The agency's website has more details on how to reach them.

You can re-take your Colorado driving exam as early as the following business day if you fail.

You can renew your license any time before its expiration date:

• Colorado adult driver's licenses are valid for 3 years.
• Colorado minor licenses are valid for 3 years OR 20 days after your 21^st birthday, whichever comes first.

You can take the Colorado written exam as many times as you need to pass.

You take your Colorado knowledge test at a participating Department of Motor Vehicles office.

You'll have to apply at a participating Department of Motor Vehicles office.

You'll need to bring:

• Proof of your:
  • Identity.
  • Social Security number.
  • Colorado residency.
• The $18.52 permit fee.

If you're under 18 years old, you'll also need:

• A completed Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship.
• Proof of completion of either a state-approved Driver's Ed course or a 4-hour driver awareness course.

Your written knowledge exam will be administered on a computer at the DMV office. If you have special needs, such as if you are blind, you can arrange alternate formats with the DMV.

Make sure the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles is aware of any additional help you may need when scheduling your appointment.

The biggest mistake people make is taking the test for granted.

While it's not necessarily designed to be tricky, it can be difficult if you don't study the laws.

Make sure to give yourself enough time to study the Colorado Driver's Manual and take some free practice tests in order to give yourself the best chance possible for passing.

You must answer at least 20 of the 25 questions correctly, for a cumulative score of 80% or higher.

There are typically 25 questions on the Colorado written test.

All Colorado drivers are required to have liability insurance. Additional insurance coverage may be purchased, but is not required.

The Colorado written knowledge exam has 25 questions, and you will need to answer at least 20 of them correctly'for a cumulative score of at least 80%'in order to pass.