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Driver’s education: An approved 30-hour classroom or internet-based course that covers all aspects of driving, as recommended by the USDOT.  \nDriver awareness program: A 4-hour classroom course on safety and driver education. Behind-the-wheel training: 6 hours of driving, in traffic situations, with an instructor employed or associated with an approved driver education course.  \nFor a list of state-approved driving schools, visit the website for the Colorado Department of Revenue Division of Motor Vehicles [at](at colorado.gov/revenue/dmv)[ ](at colorado.gov/revenue/dmv)[colorado.gov/revenue/dmv](at colorado.gov/revenue/dmv).  \nDriver’s license: Teens can apply for a license after having a permit for a full 12 months.  \nPenalties for permit violations:  \nViolation Minimum Fine License Points  \n\n| No approved supervisor | $70 | 3 |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Cellphone use | $50 1st offense $100 2nd offense | 1 |\n\nPenalties for restricted license violations:  \nViolation  \nMinimum Fine  \nHours of  \nCommunity Service  \nLicense Points  \n\n| Unauthorized passenger | $50 1st offense $100 2nd offense\u003Cbr>$150 3rd offense | 8 to 24 | 2 |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| All occupants must wear seat belt; more than one passenger front seat; more passengers than seat belts in rear | $65 1st offense $130 2nd offense\u003Cbr>$195 3rd offense | 8 to 40 | 2 |\n| Curfew | $50 1st offense $100 2nd offense\u003Cbr>$150 3rd offense | 8 to 24 | 2 |\n\nSteps to getting a driver’s license  \nThe training required before you can apply for a license depends on how old you are when you start the process. Colorado requires teens to have a driving permit for 12 full months before applying for a license. So, if you want to get your license on your 16th birthday, you’ll need to start the process before you turn 15.  \nPermit/Learner stage:  \nAge 15 to 15 and 6 months  \n• Complete 30-hour driver’s education course.  \n• Apply for permit (permit must be held for one year) .  \n• Log 50-hours of supervised drive time.  \n• Complete 6 hours of behind the wheel training.  \nAge 15 and 6 months to 16  \n• Complete 4-hour driver awareness program or 30-hour driver’s education course.  \n• Apply for permit (permit must be held for one year) .  \n• Log 50 hours of supervised drive time.  \n• Complete 6 hours of behind the wheel training.*  \nAge 16 to 17  \n• 4-hour driver awareness program or 30-hour driver’s education course.*  \n• Apply for permit (permit must be held for one year) .  \n• Log 50 hours of supervised drive time.  \n• 6 hours of behind the wheel training.*  \n* Indicates not a requirement for this stage but recommended  \nRestricted license stage:  \nAge 16 to 18  \n• Restricted license for 12 months.  \n• Drivers are granted a restricted license after passing a road test.  \nRestrictions:  \n• Cannot drive between midnight and 5 a. m.  \n• No passengers who are not family members under the age of 21 for the first 6 months.  \n• After 6 months, no more than one passenger under 21.  \nFull privilege stage:  \nAfter 12 months, or at age 18 (whichever comes first) drivers are no longer under GDL restrictions.  \nStart at age 15 up to 15 and 6 months:  \nComplete 30-hour driver’s education course  \nApply for permit (minimum age ","cbCainhPgYCvZwHu","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainhPgYCvZwHu","pdf",8550815,"English","# Training and permit requirements\n## Instruction permit, logged driving, and required courses\n# Driver awareness and behind-the-wheel training\n# Steps to get a driver’s license\n## Permit/learner stages by age\n## Restricted license stage by age\n## Full privilege stage\n# Restrictions and penalties","[{\"question\":\"What are the core Colorado GDL requirements before teens can apply for a license?\",\"answer\":\"Teens under 18 must hold an instruction permit for 12 full months and complete required training depending on their starting age. 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