DriveSafe Driving Schools - Arvada

DriveSafe Driving Schools Arvada is located on W. 85th Dr. Close to Wheat Ridge, North, Faith Christian, Lakewood, and Arvada High Schools. DriveSafe is committed to delivering comprehensive driver’s education throughout Colorado.

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Conveniently located at Village Square in the Village of Five Parks directly across from the Depot at Five Parks, DriveSafe Driving Schools is pleased to serve the Arvada community.DriveSafe Driving Schools trains more than 10,000 teens and adults annually, and we are proud to provide driving lessons to Arvada students and families from Ralston Valley, Arvada West, Arvada and Pomona High Schools among others.

With 12 convenient locations throughout the Denver, Boulder and Arvada areas, DriveSafe is Colorado’s largest and most respected provider of driver’s education. We provide teen and adult classes (live and online), permit testing, behind-the-wheel training, license tests and defensive skills training.

We’re passionate about training new drivers to become safe and responsible decision-makers while driving, and we make every phase of the process enjoyable and valuable. 

As Colorado’s most trusted driving school, we offer several great options to complete your driver’s education. Our state-certified instructors, provide a high-quality education in an encouraging atmosphere. Explore our drivers ed programs below.

Build a foundation of safe driving habits with one-on-one driving lessons with our expert and caring state-certified instructors. At our driving school, each session is tailored to individual students’ needs, and is designed to foster confidence through practical skill development. 

Our State-approved online drivers education offers self-paced and engaging lessons. Paired with behind-the-wheel training, our online programs can be completed anytime, anywhere. 

Students 15½ and older are eligible to take an intensive four-hour drivers education program on traffic laws and safe driving principles. For optimal driver’s education, students are encouraged to study the Colorado Driver Handbook before class. This program is great for adults and eligible ages that desire an accelerated route to obtaining their driver’s license.

Develop defensive driving skills, road navigation abilities, and safe driving habits with our State-certified instructors. Whether you need experience with the complexities of the highway, practice in inclement weather, or confidence in your spatial awareness, our instructors tailor your lessons to your needs to help you become a safe and licensed driver. To learn more and view our cost breakdown click here

If you still need to obtain a permit, we have accelerated online driving courses, perfect for busy adults. Fast track your learning, and pass your permit test in no time.

Register for your Drivers License Test, and include a refresher option to be better prepared to pass your drive test. Our instructors can help identify areas of opportunity and work one-on-one with you to give you your best path to success.

As the largest and most trusted driving school in Colorado, DriveSafe is committed to delivering the most comprehensive driver’s education. With the DriveSafe for Life System™, our curriculum focuses on training confident drivers and teaching safe driving habits in a highly engaging manner. Whether you are looking to enroll in a comprehensive classroom course, take driving lessons, or opt to take the license test with DriveSafe, know that DriveSafe is trusted by more families in Colorado than any other driving school.

Depending on your age, the Colorado State requirements for drivers education vary, as do the requirements for obtaining your driver’s license.Below we’ve broken down basic permit requirements for your age group:

Baron Education is a milestone education company whose mission is to prepare students for their future and help them achieve their greatest potential. We care about our students, we believe in them, and we work with them to ensure their success.

This 80-minute interactive clinic is great for teens preparing to get their license, new drivers, or anyone looking to increase their vehicle safety awareness. With hands-on demos, participants gain practical knowledge in emergency preparedness, roadside procedures, and safe driving habits. Exercises include live tire change, jump-start tutorial, full under-the-hood walkthrough, and more. 

The Parent Training Course is a driver’s ed tool designed to help parents effectively teach their teens how to drive throughout their permit-holding period. Available via mobile app for convenient access, it offers structured drive lesson plans, interactive learning tools, and practical exercises to help teens develop and reinforce safe driving habits. 

Add an extra 2-hour lesson to your training. Perfect for students looking to boost confidence, fine-tune specific skills, and improve their chances of passing the driver’s license test.

Some restrictions apply. Free membership is only for teens who have completed a DriveSafe course and are dependents of active AAA Primary Members residing in Colorado.Membership expires on renewal date of Primary Member. Current AAA Members, call 877-244-9790 to add your teen driver.

Students in Colorado can begin drivers education as early as age 14 1/2 and can receive their permit as early as their 15th birthday. You then must hold your permit for a full-year before becoming eligible to take your license test. Here are the steps to getting your permit and license:

While most teens complete a 30-hour drivers education class to qualify for their permit, the state does allow students over the age of 15.5 to complete a 4-hour expanded driver awareness class instead.

It is wonderful that you are already interested in your teen's drivers education. You are welcome to register for a program at any time, but Colorado requires that students be 14 1/2 before beginning their classroom program.

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To obtain your drivers license in Colorado, you will first need to pass a written permit test. Once you have your permit, you can sign up for your license test when you feel you're ready.

One unique feature is that if your student begins the online course and then decides they would prefer a live class, we can transfer them at no cost. If this occurs, State rules require that the student start the live class from the beginning.

Teens under the age of 18 with an out-of-state permit may be eligible to take a license test if they have met the other eligibility requirements. To help us give you our best recommendation, please call us at 303-721-8881 or enter your email below


The drivers license test is a standardized road test that takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. Following the exam, the tester will provide feedback and then tell you whether you passed. Even experienced drivers sometimes fail, particularly if they have not stayed current on Colorado rules and regulations.

Professional driving lessons with a state-certified DriveSafe instructor are a great way to not only build the skills and confidence to be a safe driver for life but also to pass your license test.

Thank you for your interest in DriveSafe for your drivers education needs. The Safety Evaluation is a valuable tool for determining whether an adult or senior driver is capable of driving safely. It includes the following:

DriveSafe does not specifically offer traffic school services. Please contact the authority that issued your order to see whether any of DriveSafe's services will fulfill your requirement.