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A permit allows limited driving privileges for people learning to drive. If you are interested in a detailed description of each type and instructions on how to get them, read our in-depth guide.
Your minor license expires 20 days after your 21st birthday. During this time frame, you can upgrade to your unrestricted license.
For the first 6 months, no passengers under 21, unless a parent or other licensed adult driver over 21 is in the vehicle. For the next 6 months, one passenger under age 21 can ride with you. The restriction is lifted afterward.
For the first year, no driving between midnight and 5am unless you drive with an adult age 21 or older in the seat beside you. You can also get an exemption if you carry a statement from work/ school declaring it is necessary to do so for your commute.
Once you turn 21, you can apply for your unrestricted Colorado driver’s license.
You will be able to upgrade to an unrestricted license automatically.
You will need to apply for a permit and take your written knowledge exam before you can schedule your behind-the-wheel exam. You will not be required to fill out a driving log or hold the permit for a specific period of time before you can apply for a full license.
You can apply in person at any Colorado DMV office. These offices handle all aspects of the licensing process, including the written test, road test, and document submission.
When you prepare to apply for your driver’s license, make sure to allow for plenty of time to wait in line for processing and for each test. On average, you might spend anywhere from 30 min to a couple of hours at the DMV for the entire licensing process.
The Physical Exam is required if you have certain medical conditions that make driving hazardous, such as a history of epilepsy. In general, you will provide a confidential medical exam report to pass this part of the application process.
The Vision Exam requires you to have at least 20/40 vision. If you need corrective lenses to meet the minimum requirement, your license will be marked to indicate you are required to wear them while driving.
Getting your license does not have to be a hassle. Our Colorado DMV manual and practice tests are designed to help you ace your written and driving exam. Our educational experts craft the program to maximize learning and memory retention. That’s why our users sport amazing success rates on their exams.
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The Written Test consists of 25 multiple choice questions, and you must get 20 of them right to pass. It covers various aspects of driving in your Colorado Driver’s Handbook.
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The Driving Exam for a minor or unrestricted license takes about 15-20 minutes, and it consists of three main parts: making sure the vehicle is safe for the road, demonstrating your knowledge of where essential parts of the vehicle are and their use, and driving on the road to show mastery of driving laws and safe driving practices.
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