Teen & Adult Driver’s Education in Lakewood, CO
Community Driving School runs teen and adult driver’s education out of our Wadsworth Boulevard office in Lakewood, handling everything from a first permit class to a final road test in one place. Whether your teen needs the full 30-hour course or you’re an adult brushing up before a license test, pick a path below to get started.
Serving Lakewood and the Western Denver Suburbs
Our Lakewood location on Wadsworth Boulevard puts us within easy reach of Belmar, Green Mountain, and the Bear Creek area, along with the rest of Jefferson County. Community Driving School has trained drivers here since 2010, and Lakewood families make up a large share of the teens and adults we license every year.
New Colorado Graduated Driver’s License Laws, April 2026
Colorado changed its Graduated Driver’s License requirements this year. The 30-hour driver’s education course, previously required only for drivers under 16, now applies to every teen through age 18. Enforcement of the update has been pushed back to January 2027 following a meeting between the state and licensed driving schools, but the requirement itself is already law, so we’re encouraging Lakewood families not to wait on it.
Community Driving School offers every course the updated GDL law requires at our Lakewood location, so your teen can meet each requirement without driving to a second provider.
TEEN DRIVER’S EDUCATION
We administer the Colorado Driver’s License Test at our Lakewood location. We’ll test in one of our vehicles or yours with one passing attempt. Community Driving School is a DMV-approved third-party Colorado Driver’s License Testing facility.
Teen packages start at $159. Compare all teen packages.
Colorado requires teen drivers to complete a 30-hour classroom course before getting their license. Our in-person course covers defensive driving, traffic laws, basic and advanced vehicle maneuvers, and vehicle safety. Classes are held on weekends and split into four standalone days that can be taken in any order within six months, making it easy to fit into your teen’s schedule.
Note: 2026 GDL Update: Colorado now requires the 30-hour driver’s education course for all teen drivers through age 18 — not just those under 16. State enforcement begins January 2027.
Prefer online learning? Our partnership with DriversEd Colorado offers a self-paced 30-hour course that mirrors our in-person program. Your teen completes all Colorado-required topics from home on their own schedule, with interactive content covering driver habits, new vehicle safety features, and rules of the road.
Real-world driving instruction in our company vehicles equipped with safety brakes and extra mirrors. Our certified instructors teach steering control, traffic law compliance, and safe driving techniques. Training is completed within three months and includes one certified third-party drive test.
Fulfills Colorado driver’s education requirements for teens ages 15½ to 16. Covers rules of the road, signs, roadway markings, decision-making, and the dangers of texting and drinking while driving. Includes the written permit test. Held monthly on Zoom from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
A hands-on training day at the Jefferson County Fair Grounds. Teens learn tire changing, jump-starting a vehicle, checking and adding fluids, skid control with an instructor in a controlled slide, and distracted driving simulation using golf carts with drunk goggles and texting simulations. Available as an add-on to any teen package.
We administer the Colorado Written Permit Test and Driver’s License Test right here in Golden. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday during business hours, no appointment necessary. Test in your own vehicle starting at $70, or use one of our company vehicles for $80.
Parent Safe Driving Workshop
COMING SOON: Online Format
Our Safe Driving Workshop helps parents build confidence and model smart driving habits. This self-paced online course will cover:
- Proper mirror setup
- Understanding your instrument panel
- Applying the IPDE strategy
- Searching vs. scanning techniques
- Key vehicle knowledge & maintenance tips
- C.O.M.M.U.N.I.T.Y. driving method
This convenient online workshop is perfect for parents coaching teen drivers. Check back soon!
Defensive Driving Class
COMING SOON: Online Format
Our online defensive driving class is designed for drivers 55 and older seeking insurance discounts, those with court-ordered requirements, teen drivers wanting additional training, and adult learners. Complete the course on your own schedule from home. If you’re enrolling to satisfy a court requirement, please check with your court prior to signing up to confirm this course meets your specific obligations.
Check back soon for more details.
Adult Driver’s License Testing in Lakewood, CO
New driver, returning after time off, or working through a retest, our adult programs are built around where you’re starting from. Certified instructors adjust pace and focus to your comfort level so you build the road awareness and defensive habits Colorado testing expects.
The Starter Pack
Starting from scratch? This all-in-one package includes permit preparation, a written permit test, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and one drive skills test attempt. We guide you from your first step to your driver’s license. Behind-the-wheel hours are completed within three months.
Price: $659
The Standard Pack
Already have your learner’s permit? This package includes 6 hours of one-on-one driving training with an experienced instructor and one certified third-party drive test attempt. Our instructors teach you the tips, techniques, and defensive driving skills you need to operate any vehicle with confidence. Behind-the-wheel hours are completed within three months.
Price: $614
The Premium Pack
Need more practice time? Get 10 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a certified instructor and one drive skills test attempt. Perfect for drivers who want extra training or need to address specific concerns. Behind-the-wheel hours are completed within three months.
Price: $929
ADULT DRIVER’S LICENSE TESTING IN GOLDEN, CO
Community Driving School is a DMV-approved third-party testing facility in Lakewood. Take your Colorado Driver’s License Test in your own vehicle starting at $70, or use one of our company vehicles for $80. We also test drivers with interlock devices and those completing DUI or DWAI retests.
Starting April 1, walk-in testing is available Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday morning (9am to noon), and all day Friday. Appointments are required Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday, including Saturday appointments for added flexibility.
Have questions? Contact us today.
How It Works: Getting Your Colorado Driver’s License
For Teens
- Choose Your Course – Select in-person weekend classes or online self-paced learning
- Complete 30 Hours of Classroom Instruction – Four standalone sessions that can be taken in any order within six months
- Pass Your Written Permit Test – Administered at our Golden location with two attempts included
- Behind-the-Wheel Training – Complete 6 hours of driving instruction within three months
- Pass Your Driver’s License Test – Take your road test in Golden with one attempt included.
FOR ADULTS:
- Select Your Package – Choose based on whether you have a permit or are starting from scratch
- Permit Preparation (if needed) – Prep materials and written test with two attempts
- Behind-the-Wheel Training – 6 or 10 hours of personalized instruction completed within three months
- Pass Your Driver’s License Test – Schedule your road test at our Golden location with one attempt included
Why Choose Community Driving School in Lakewood, CO
Community Driving School has trained teen and adult drivers across Colorado since 2010. Our Lakewood location gives Wadsworth Boulevard corridor families a full path from permit prep to license testing without coordinating between separate providers.
State-certified instructors handle both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, and our merger with Peak Driver’s Ed added instructor capacity and more weekend class availability across all four of our Denver metro locations, Lakewood included.
We build lesson plans around each student’s pace, in-person or online, so driver’s education fits your family’s schedule instead of the other way around.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does driver’s education take for teens in Lakewood?
Colorado requires a 30-hour classroom course plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. The classroom portion splits into four standalone days, taken consecutively or spread out, within six months. Behind-the-wheel hours are completed within three months.
How do the 2026 GDL law changes affect my teen?
Colorado’s updated GDL laws extend the 30-hour driver’s education requirement to all teens through age 18, not just drivers under 16 as before. Other core requirements stay in place: a 12-month permit hold, 50 hours of supervised driving with 10 at night, first-year passenger restrictions, and a midnight to 5am curfew. Enforcement is delayed until January 2027, but the law is already in effect, so we recommend Lakewood families get ahead of it.
Can I take the driver’s license test in my own vehicle?
Yes. You can test in your own vehicle starting at $70, or use one of our company vehicles for $80, at our Lakewood location.
How many attempts do I get for the driver’s license test?
Each package includes one attempt at the Colorado Driver’s License Test. Contact us to discuss additional attempts.
Does Community Driving School administer the permit test in Lakewood?
Yes. We administer the Colorado Written Permit Test at our Lakewood location for $40, which includes two attempts. It’s available as a walk-in Monday through Friday during regular business hours, no appointment necessary.
What is the 4-Hour Driver Awareness Course?
The 4-Hour Driver Awareness Course fulfills the classroom requirement for teens ages 15.5 to 16 under Colorado’s Graduated Driver’s License law. It covers rules of the road, signage, decision-making, and the dangers of texting and drinking while driving, and includes the written permit test. It’s held monthly on Zoom from 4:30 to 8:30 pm.
Are you a DMV-approved testing facility?
Yes. Community Driving School is a DMV-approved, state-certified third-party testing facility in Lakewood, CO.
Do you offer online driver’s education?
Yes, through our partnership with DriversEd Colorado, teens can complete a self-paced 30-hour online course.
Where is Skills Day held?
At the Jefferson County Fair Grounds, with hands-on training in tire changing, jump-starting, fluid checks, skid recovery, and distracted driving awareness.
Do you offer testing for drivers with special circumstances?
Yes, we test drivers with interlock devices and those completing DUI or DWAI retests at our Lakewood location.
Ask about our $25 Friends and Family discount on teen packages.
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