Drivers Ed - Wheat Ridge
More families in Colorado choose DriveSafe than any other driving school
Drivers Education for Teens
As Colorado’s largest and most trusted driving school, DriveSafe’s comprehensive drivers education prepares teens and adults to become safe drivers for life.
All of our programs feature the DriveSafe for Life System™, which helps students learn the rules and regulations of driving, develop safe driving habits, and gain the confidence to be safe decision-makers while driving. With drivers ed classes, permit testing services, defensive driver training, behind-the-wheel training, and license testing, DriveSafe has all of your driving school needs covered.
DriveSafe’s Wheat Ridge, CO driving school location is just off of Harlan and I-25 at the corner of 44th and Harlan, servicing students and families from many local high schools including Lakewood, Arvada, North and Wheat Ridge. However, DriveSafe offers driver education throughout the Denver metro area, with locations in Arvada, Aurora, Boulder, Denver, Evergreen, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood/Littleton, Longmont, Louisville, and Westminster.
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Wheat Ridge Hours & Location
6073 West 44th Avenue, Suite 300
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Phone: 303-721-8881
Phone lines are open Monday through Thursday until 7 pm
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday until 5 pm.
Wheat Ridge Drivers Ed Schedule
| Class One | Class Two | Class Three | Class Four | Class Five | Class Six | Class Seven | Class Eight | |
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Wheat Ridge | Thu 01/029:00am - 12:35pm | Thu 01/021:00pm - 4:45pm | Fri 01/039:00am - 12:35pm | Fri 01/031:00pm - 4:45pm | Sat 01/049:00am - 12:35pm | Sat 01/041:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 01/059:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 01/051:00pm - 4:45pm |
Wheat Ridge | Sun 02/099:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 02/091:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 02/169:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 02/161:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 02/239:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 02/231:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 03/029:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 03/021:00pm - 4:45pm |
Wheat Ridge | Thu 03/209:00am - 12:35pm | Thu 03/201:00pm - 4:45pm | Fri 03/219:00am - 12:35pm | Fri 03/211:00pm - 4:45pm | Sat 03/229:00am - 12:35pm | Sat 03/221:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 03/239:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 03/231:00pm - 4:45pm |
Wheat Ridge | Wed 03/1910:00am - 3:00pm | |||||||
Wheat Ridge | Sun 04/279:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 04/271:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 05/049:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 05/041:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 05/119:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 05/111:00pm - 4:45pm | Sun 05/189:00am - 12:35pm | Sun 05/181:00pm - 4:45pm |
Wheat Ridge | Sun 01/1210:00 am - 3:00 pm |
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SE Aurora | Sun 01/199:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 01/269:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 01/2612:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/169:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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SE Aurora | Sun 02/1612:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/239:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 02/2312:30 pm - 3:30 pm | |
Highlands Ranch | Sat 02/019:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 02/0112:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/029:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 02/0212:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Highlands Ranch | Sat 02/089:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 02/0812:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/099:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 02/0912:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Littleton/Lakewood | Sat 01/189:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 01/1812:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 01/199:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 01/1912:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Littleton/Lakewood | Sat 01/259:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 01/2512:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 01/269:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 01/2612:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Littleton/Lakewood | Sat 02/159:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 02/1512:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/169:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 02/1612:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Littleton/Lakewood | Sat 02/229:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 02/2212:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/239:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sun 02/2312:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Denver | Sat 01/119:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 02/089:00 am - 12:00 pm | Sat 02/0812:30 pm - 3:30 pm | Sun 02/099:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Denver | Sun 02/0912:30 pm - 3:30 pm | |||
COMPREHENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN AURORA, CO
All of our comprehensive programs meet Colorado State requirements with 30 hours of driving school classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel driver training. Learn the laws and regulations of driving, road safety awareness, and defensive driving skills that will prepare you for your written and road tests and help you become a safe and licensed driver.
DRIVING LESSONS
Build a foundation of safe driving habits with one-on-one driving lessons with our expert and caring state-certified instructors. Each driver training session is tailored to individual students’ needs and is designed to foster confidence through practical skill development and defensive driving techniques.
ONLINE DRIVERS ED
Our State-approved online driving school offers self-paced and engaging lessons. Coupled with behind-the-wheel training, our online programs can be completed anytime, anywhere.
DRIVER AWARENESS PROGRAMS FOR SAFE DRIVERS
Students 15½ and older are eligible to take an intensive four-hour program on driving laws and safe driving principles. For streamlined and optimal driver’s education, students are encouraged to study the Colorado Driver Handbook before class.
CLASS SCHEDULES
At DriveSafe, we know how busy teenagers’ lives can be. Our Online Scheduling System makes it seamless and easy to view classroom availability, schedule courses, and modify them as necessary.
Wheat Ridge, CO Teen Drivers Education
FROM CLASSES TO LICENSE TESTING
Colorado State Driver Education Requirements
Depending on your age, the Colorado State requirements for drivers education vary, as do the requirements for obtaining your driver’s permit and license.
Teens Ages 14½ - 15
Complete Colorado’s mandated 30 Hours of classroom instruction
Once you have completed the classroom program and are at least 14 years and 11 months old, you are eligible to take your permit test
In addition, you must successfully pass the written Driving Knowledge Permit Test to be issued your driver’s permit at the age of 15 or older.
Teens Ages 15½ - 16
Complete either a 30 hour driver education course OR an approved 4 hour driver awareness program
Successfully pass the written Driving Knowledge Permit Test to be issued your permit
Teens Ages 16-17 and Young Adult Ages 18-21
Get Your Permit
DriveSafe Driving Schools delivers State-approved 30-hour classroom instruction in an engaging and interactive format at twelve convenient locations, all week, weekends, evenings, school breaks, and even online.
Our classroom experience will prepare you to pass the written permit test, a 25-question multiple choice exam on the rules and regulations of driving in Colorado.
Upon passing the test and reaching your 15th birthday, you can apply for your permit at the DMV.
NEW from DriveSafe:
Unlimited Online Permit Test Practice to Help You Pass on Your First Try!
Now you can practice as much as you like on 200 test questions designed to be very similar to what you’ll see on your actual permit test. Build your confidence to pass the test.
Only $39.
State Required Driving Lessons & License Test
Behind-the-wheel training is not only a state requirement for young teens, but it also offers a wide range of benefits.
Our driver training lessons are designed to cultivate a lifetime of safe habits and increase confidence behind the wheel.
We find that students who complete at least six hours of professional instruction within the first six months of holding their permits are more likely to pass the driving test than students who wait.
Once you have held your permit for a full year and have logged a minimum of 50 hours of driving (we recommend 100 hours or more), including 10 hours at night, you are eligible to take your Drivers License Test with DriveSafe and achieve the exciting milestone of becoming a licensed driver!
AGES 16- 16½ CO Driver's License Requirements:
Hold valid permit for at least 12 months
Complete Drive Time Log Sheets with 50 hours of driving time (at least 10 hours at night). Must be signed off by parent or legal guardian
Successfully complete 6 Hours of Behind the Wheel driver training
You must successfully complete a drive test with an approved driver education school
To learn more about driver’s license requirements for teens’ ages 16 ½ -18, and young adults ages 18-21:
Read DMV Policies Here
Why DriveSafe?
Trust
More families choose DriveSafe Driving Schools for their drivers education than any other driving school in Colorado. As one of the only AAA-approved driving schools in Colorado, we bring more than 30 years of experience to ensure that our students have the proper skills and knowledge to become safe drivers for life.
Peace of Mind
DriveSafe Driving Schools’ students (and their parents!) can be confident that they have the education, practical training, tools, and decision-making skills to become empowered and safe drivers.
Convenience
We offer more classes at more locations than any other driving school in Colorado, plus driving lessons seven days a week. Additionally we offer accelerated drivers ed to eligible ages, and online courses to suit all learning paces and schedules.
Guarantee
Through the DriveSafe for Life Guarantee™, we extend our commitment to you far beyond the completion of your program. This enables students to schedule a meeting with a driving instructor at any time, for any reason, forever.
