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How to Pass Colorado Permit Test

Nothing is more exciting than getting your first Colorado drivers license. While it is a very exciting time, it can also be quite stressful. Luckily, knowing what you are doing and what steps to follow can make the process much easier. Here is a step by step guide that will take you through the entire process from getting your Colorado learners permit to having a license of your own.

How To Proceed

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    Contact the Colorado DMV to Learn Drivers License Requirements

    Before you can get a Colorado driver license you first must qualify for one. It is a good idea to contact your DMV and make sure that you meet the state’s requirements. There are several qualifications in Colorado including that you must be at least 16 to hold a full fledged license and at least 15 to get your permit. Teen drivers must have their permit for at least 1 year and will also have to complete Colorado driver education courses.

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    Learn the Information in the Colorado Driving Handbook

    A necessary part of getting your Colorado driver license is being able to show your knowledge of the information inside of the Colorado DMV Handbook. This useful guide is available from the Colorado Department of Motor Vehicles and can also be found online. Study the information carefully with a special focus on laws, regulations and vehicle safety.

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    Go to the Colorado DMV and Fill Out Required Paperwork

    When you are comfortable with the information inside of the handbook, you can head over to the DMV to take your written Colorado learners permit test. This test will review your knowledge of safe driving and Colorado laws. You will need to bring along ID to verify your identity, address, name and age. Items like a birth certificate, school ID, social security card and similar are commonly used. At this time you will also have to pay a fee.

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    Enroll in a Colorado Driving School

    One of the best ways to learn the skills you will need for your Colorado drivers permit and license is to take a course from one of many great Colorado driving schools. These courses are required for all minor drivers. You will learn both practical and behind the wheel skills in Colorado drivers ed.

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    Take your Colorado DMV Test

    Your DMV test will be a multiple choice test based on the information contained in the drivers handbook. If you answer enough questions correctly you will be able to obtain your permit. In Colorado there are several stages of permits for those under 18. There is the Drivers Education Permit and the Drivers Awareness Permit. Be aware of what permit you hold and which restrictions apply. Both permits require spending certain amounts of time taking courses from a Colorado driving school. Your permit test shouldn’t be too difficult if you have studied your handbook carefully and paid attention in your Colorado drivers education courses as it is based on this information.

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    Use Your Colorado Drivers Permit to Practice Your Skills

    Once you have your permit, you need to practice. Everyone should practice as much as possible, but minors will need at least 50 logged hours with a specific driver over 21. You will get a special form to use to log your hours.

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    Keep Track of Your Hours

    If you are a minor, make sure that you carefully log your practice hours each time you drive, so that you will have enough logged time once you are ready to get your Colorado driving license.

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    Make an Appointment for a Driving Test

    Contact the Colorado DMV to schedule a behind the wheel test.

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    Take Your Colorado Driving License Test

    Once you have had sufficient time to practice, you will be able to take your test for a Colorado drivers license. Minors must wait at least a year before they can qualify for a license. This test will require you to prove your ability to successfully complete a variety of different tasks including parking, backing up and more.

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    Enjoy Your New License

    If you successfully pass your behind the wheel test you will be ready to get your license. Take this responsibility seriously as having a drivers license is a privilege and can be taken away. Always follow established procedures for safe driving and never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

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Andrei Zakhareuski is the founder of Driving-Tests.org. He has been writing for beginner US drivers for several years.
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