What is the GDL Program?

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Graduated Driver's License :

 

The Colorado Graduated Driver's License program is designed to give new drivers responsibility that matches their experience. Many teens have been killed in collisions related to distraction & late hour driving especially after late hours. Although not directly reflected in the current restrictions, late hour fatalities increase on Friday & Saturday nights. These restrictions are truly put into place to keep your teen safer as they gain driving experience.

 

Real numbers show that teen deaths decreased in a large percentage after this program was put in place. Licensed teen drivers cannot have passengers under the age or 21 in the vehicle for the first 6 months unless a parent or other licensed adult driver is in the vehicle.

 

If after the first six months you feel your teen is responsible enough to drive unsupervised with friends, he or she may do so with only one passenger under the age of 21 in the front seat. Siblings and medical emergencies are exceptions.

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               Q & A :

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- At what age can my son/daughter get their permit?

                                                                                                                 They can get their permit at 15 years old.

- What do we need to take to the DMV to get a permit?

                                                                                                                 When you use apply for license link at the mydmv.colorado.com                                                                                                                                 this will pre-register your teen for their permit & also tell you what                                                                                                                               you will need to bring with you as applicants are different. 

**PLEASE SEE DMV WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LIST

- If my son/daughter is 14 years 6 months,

   what do I need to do to get their permit at 15?
                                                                                                                 They are allowed to take the 30-hour class at 14. 6 years, but they won’t                                                                                                                    be able to receive their permit until they are 15. They cannot take the                                                                                                                        written test until a month before their 15th birthday.

- How long does the class take?
                                                                                                                 Usually, the class only takes four days.  We offer weekend classes when                                                                                                                   the kids are in school & weekday classes during the summer.

- What happens after the class?
                                                                                                                 The student will receive a (TCS) document to take to the DMV so they                                                                                                                     are able to get their permit, then start driving with their guardians.

- How long do they carry their permit?
                                                                                                                 They will need to carry their permit for a full year. 

 

​*** You & your teen will need to log and track 50 hours of driving. 40 hours day & 10 hours night.

​After that year they can apply for their driver's license ***