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Colorado's new driver's ed requirement: online course options

From January 1, 2027, every Colorado teen aged 15 to 17 must complete a 30-hour driver education course before getting a permit. Here are the online courses providers say are approved.

Prices and features checked September 27, 2026 on each provider's own site.

Colorado doesn't publish a current list of approved online courses, so approval here is as each provider states it on its own site.

Colorado rules at a glance

Who needs it
From January 1, 2027: everyone aged 15–17 applying for a permit. Drivers 18–20 can take the 30-hour course or a 4-hour in-person driver awareness program.
Driver education
30 hours, online or in person.
Behind the wheel
6 hours with a professional driving instructor; online courses don't include this.
Approval
Colorado doesn't publish a list of approved online courses, so approval on this page is as each provider states it on its own site.

Rules summarized from the Colorado DMV's HB24-1021 page. Official source: Colorado DMV.

What to do, in order

  1. Complete a 30-hour driver education course, online or in person.
  2. Schedule the 6 hours with a professional driving instructor. Online courses don't include it.
  3. Apply for the permit with your completion certificate.

Approved online courses

  1. Coastline Academy

    30-hour driver education · $25

    • National Highway Safety Administration

      30-hour driver education · $37.95

      • American Safety Council

        30-hour driver education · $39

        • American Driving Academy

          30-hour driver education · $39.85

          • DriversEd.com

            30-hour driver education · $49

            • iDriveSafely

              30-hour driver education · $49

              • Pass Drivers Ed

                30-hour driver education · $59

                • AAA Driver Training

                  30-hour driver education · $99

                  • DriveSafe Colorado

                    30-hour driver education · $109

                    • Get Drivers Ed

                      30-hour driver education · Unknown

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