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American Driving Academy driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in Colorado. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
A Colorado driving school whose 30-hour online course costs $39.85 on its own; packages that add behind-the-wheel lessons run about $450 to $840 depending on city.
Good to know
- The 30-hour online course meets Colorado's classroom requirement for an instruction permit. Teens can start at 14 years and 6 months.
- The certificate is issued within 24 hours of finishing and stays valid for 180 days.
- Refunds are available until your teen is halfway through the course. If a student fails the final exam, they can retake it without paying again.
- The permit (written knowledge) test is not part of the online course. It's included in the school's packages, or you can take it online with the DMV for $6.50.
- Packages with behind-the-wheel lessons cost about $450 to $840. They're offered in Aurora, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Denver, Erie, Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, Pueblo and Westminster.
- A Colorado family-owned school founded in 1999, with 16 Colorado locations. Phone: 303-623-1404 (northern Colorado) or 719-442-0400 (southern Colorado).
From American Driving Academy's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 30-hour driver education | $39.85Online course only; packages with driving lessons cost more. | Colorado approval as stated on the provider's own site; Colorado publishes no list of online courses to check |
Features
| Teaching style | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Yes |
| Permit test in the course | Not confirmed |
| Practice tests | Not confirmed |
| Spanish version | Not confirmed |
| Read-aloud audio | Not confirmed |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| Book in-car lessons | Yes |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Not confirmed |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
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Questions parents ask
Is American Driving Academy approved in Colorado?
American Driving Academy says on its own site that its course is approved in Colorado. Colorado doesn't publish a list of approved online courses, so we can't confirm it on an official list. Checked October 23, 2026.
How much does American Driving Academy cost?
Colorado 30-hour driver education: $39.85. Prices were read on American Driving Academy's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.