Beginning April 1, 2026, Colorado will implement new driver education requirements designed to improve safety for young drivers. Families with teens approaching driving age will want to plan ahead.
🚘 What’s Changing?
Under the new law:
- Drivers under age 18 must complete a 30-hour driver education course before receiving a learner’s permit.
- Drivers ages 18–21 must complete either:
- a 30-hour driver education course, or
- a 4-hour Driver Awareness Program
before obtaining a permit or license.
These requirements make completing an approved driver education program mandatory for new drivers.
👮♂️ Driver Education in the North Denver Metro: TopCops Driving School
Serving families throughout the north Denver metro, TopCops Driving School offers state-approved driver education taught entirely by off-duty or retired police officers.
TopCops’ teen driver education program prepares students for the permit test and real-world driving through interactive lectures, discussions, games, and hands-on activities. Teens learn critical skills such as how to handle a tire blowout, change a tire, respond safely when pulled over, and make smart decisions behind the wheel.
Each session begins with a brief parent orientation, offering guidance on how to support teens as at-home driving instructors.
📚 All State-Required Driver Education Services
TopCops Driving School provides everything required by the State of Colorado in one place, including:
- 30-Hour Driver Education Course
- In-person classroom instruction
- Live virtual classes via Zoom
- Online, self-paced modules
- Written Permit Test (IEP and 504 accommodations available)
- 6-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons
- Colorado Driver’s License Road Test
Additional options include Defensive Driving Courses for newly licensed drivers and Adult & Senior Driver Safety Evaluations.
👉 VIEW OUR FULL PROGRAM PACKAGES & DRIVER ED CLASSES
👉 VIEW OUR TEEN DRIVING LESSONS & DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
👉 VIEW OUR ADULT DRIVING LESSONS & DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
👉 VIEW OUR DRIVING TEST OPTIONS
🚗 What to Expect at TopCops
Families can expect a professional, hands-on experience, including:
- 100% police officer–led classroom instruction
- Radar guns, impaired driving simulations, and steering techniques
- Behind-the-wheel lessons in state-approved vehicles
- Instruction from police-trained, state-certified instructors
- Training in hazard management, difficult decision-making, and dangerous weather conditions
- Online scheduling, flexible lesson times, and helpful email reminders
With Colorado’s new law taking effect in 2026, understanding driver education options now can make the process smoother later. TopCops Driving School offers flexible formats, trusted instruction, and comprehensive services to help families feel confident at every step.
