The Best Driving Schools in Fort Collins

We’ve ranked the top driving schools in Fort Collins, comparing prices, services, reviews, reputation, and more to find the top options for you.

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6 best driving schools in Fort Collins

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Northern Colorado Truck Driving Academy
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NCTDA trains drivers for various licenses and surpasses DOT standards. In 3 weeks, students can earn $45k per year and receive job placement help. Veterans can access VA benefits for CDL training.
Conahan's Driving School
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Welcome to Conahan's Driving School, where we provide driver education and testing services in Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley, Colorado. Our school, with over 130,000 trained drivers, is the largest in Colorado. With excellent instructors and established training programs, we are the right choice for you. Contact us at 970-223-8900 for more information and to schedule classes. Act fast, as classes are filling up quickly. Celebrate 24 years of excellence with us.
MasterDrive of Fort Collins
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Choosing the best driving school for your young teen is crucial for their safety. MasterDrive Of Fort Collins is highly-rated in teaching driving skills to teens. They ensure car control, precision, crisis braking, and car dynamics through their Street Prep Lessons. The Driving Camp covers effective braking, crash prevention, and skids to keep teens ready for any road hazard. For more practice, the Advanced Driving Camp offers more time on the closed course, enhancing the teens' skills in skid control and correction training. And for a preparation for winter road conditions, they offer the Winter Driving Skills training, which lasts two hours. Rest assured that your young teen will become a safe driver through MasterDrive's excellent instruction.
Mountain States Drivers Education
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Visit mountainstatesdriverseducation.com for comprehensive driver's education, permit and driver's license testing, and defensive driving. Our courses are available at various times during the month. See our website for pricing and course schedules.
Anshor Driving School
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Anshor Driving School is the top driving school in northern Colorado. We offer a 32-hour classroom program or 30-hour online course, six hours of one-on-one lessons, and six hours of driving observation to teach defensive driving techniques. We provide comprehensive driving services, including license and motorcycle tests. Our cars have dual brakes and are approved by the Colorado Department of Revenue. Completing our course could result in lower insurance rates for your child. You can also take your state driving test with us without wait. Check our website for more details.

Colorado Driving Lesson Requirements

  • Under 18 (Ages 15–18)

    • First, you need a permit to practice driving - check here for more instructions and helpful tests.
    • If you are getting a Driver Awareness Permit (for individuals aged 15½ to 16), you must have completed either a 30-hour driver education course or a 4-hour driver awareness program.
    • If you are getting a Minor Instruction Permit (for individuals aged 16 to 21), then no formal driver education is required, but it is highly recommended.
    • You must complete 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed instructor (required if under 16½)
    • You must complete 50 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night (with a parent/guardian)
    You must hold your permit for at least 12 months before you can take the road test and get a license (which allows you to drive unsupervised).
  • Ages 18+

    Adults don't need formal classroom education and don't have a minimum driving lesson requirement. Professional lessons aren't required but are highly recommended for test prep, road safety, and insurance benefits. If you're over 18, you must:

Schedule Your Fort Collins Driving Lessons with our Partners Near You

  • State of Colorado approved driving school
  • Home pickup and drop-off included
  • Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
  • Meets Colorado DMV requirements
  • Personalized lessons for teens, adults, and seniors

How It Works

1. Choose time, location, & date
Enter your ZIP code to see available driving lessons in your area.
2. Reserve lessons that work for you
Once you’ve found a good time & date for your lessons, you can reserve them immediately. You’ll receive a confirmation email and text message, along with other lesson instructions.
3. Start behind-the-wheel training
Learn everything from basic controls to safe, defensive driving with certified Fort Collins instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).
4. Get your driver’s license
Once you’ve completed the required hours, you’ll be prepared for the DMV road test. Once you pass, you’ll get your license.

Learn Key Skills

Rest assured, all necessary key driving skills are covered

Freeway Driving
Parking
Intersections
Changing Lanes
Passing
Nighttime Driving
Defensive Driving

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