Overview / FAQ
Colorado requires that if you are under 16, you complete a DMV-approved driver education course to earn an affidavit of completion. This affidavit is required to obtain your instruction permit (learner permit) and ultimately your driver's license.
This course:
It is approved by the Colorado Dept. of Revenue Agencies for any student or licensee statewide.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVtv00pIc6jbLHdGyxROcYVboYW6b1S1/view?ts=5eb59378
The course was designed to allow all young drivers to receive a driving education regardless of where they live.
Consists of only the classroom phase of your requirements
Colorado Department of Transport -- Getting a License
https://www.codot.gov/safety/colorado-teen-drivers/parent/driver-education.html
Does not offer driving (the 50-hour Parent/Teen Driving guide. (See below under Driving)
This course consists of 10 modules, 37 quizzes, and 10 module tests.
1. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
What is required to receive a certificate?
Answer:
All students are required to pass the final test with an 80%. To be eligible to take the final, each student must: pass every quiz with at least an 80%, pass every module test with an 80%, and log AT LEAST 30 “course hours”
How do I get a certificate of completion?
Answer:
Once you have completed the Final exam and Passed the Course, an email is sent to the school to issue your certificate ( this will take up to 3 business days). The certificate is created on the State site and then emailed to the student.
If I finish all the tests do I still have to have 30 hours?
Answer:
Yes! As stated in the Agreement, you must log at least 30 hours in this program, as well as complete all the requirements to receive a certificate.
2. DRIVING
Where can I get the driving log?
Answer:
You can print one of these from the Colorado Dept. of Revenue website.
DMV link for the driving log
https://dmv.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/documents/DR2324_2022.pdf
Do I have to go to a driving school to get any driving?
Answer:
Yes! It is required by state law that you must receive 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving from a driving school. Additionally, you must log at least 50 hours with your parent.
Found under DMV site under 16 Years to 16 Years, 6 Months
https://dmv.colorado.gov/minor-license
Exception: If you live more than 30 miles from an approved driving school and that school is open less than 20 hours/week, you may substitute 12 additional ones with a parent instead of the 6 hours with a school
Found under DMV site under Behind the Wheel requirement
https://dmv.colorado.gov/minor-license
3. General info
What are the driver education requirements? (Review "Learners Permit Requirement Section)
Answer:
See all the new requirements on the Colorado Department of Revenue website. ( Colorado Department of Revenue).
DMV site permit requirements
https://dmv.colorado.gov/minor-permit
You must complete an approved 30-hour DE course if you want a learner’s permit before you are 15 years and 6 months - Register now
DMV site permit requirements
https://dmv.colorado.gov/minor-permit
Review Colorado's current handbook for references: https://driving-tests.org/colorado/co-dmv-drivers-handbook-manual/
Where can I find other Colorado requirements?
Answer:
Go to the Colorado Department of Revenue. These requirements are also discussed on p. 8 of Module 1 in your textbook.
Is this program licensed by the state of Colorado for teen licensing?
Answer:
YES! Costech Training School is an approved driver training school in the state of Colorado. This method of providing driver education was created primarily to satisfy this new legislation.
DMV school approved list
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JVtv00pIc6jbLHdGyxROcYVboYW6b1S1/view?ts=5eb59378
4. New students
What are some tips and suggestions for new students?
Use Google Chrome
Reading: The majority of your 30 hours are accumulated from reading. If you skip or don’t completely read the pages, you will be short on time, which will prevent you from accessing the final exam. The program logs your time on each page.
Use the prompts at the end of the topic pages to access, quizzes, and tests.
Use internal mail for faster responses regarding issues.
Log out each time
DO NOT try to print the textbook or workbook. You DO NOT get credit for time spent offline. You can go Log in and out as many times as needed.
5. Payment (late Payments)
I did not pay during the registration process. Can I go back now and do this? If so, how do I do this?
Answer:
You must pay before starting the Course. Go to the login page, click on the Payment button, enter your student ID, and pay by Credit Card.
6. Program issues (including navigational, saving. Fixits)
When I log in, I get the message, “ACCESS DENIED.” What is happening and how do I fix it?
The most common reasons could be firewall restrictions or cookie issues. Here are a few fixits that you can try. You might want to cut/paste them into Word and print them out.
To delete or remove cookies in Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop
