Colorado Department of Revenue

Driver's Awareness Permit

Ages 15 years and 6 months - 16 years.  Valid for 3 years from the date of issue. 

 

To obtain this permit you must:

  • Hold the permit for a minimum of 12 months before applying for a Driver's License.
  • Complete an Affidavit of Liability and Guardianship ( DR2460).
  • Documentation must be provided verifying that you have completed the 4-hour Driver Awareness Program or completed a 30 hour classroom study course. The 30 hour classroom study course can be classroom or internet. This requires completion within 6 months of applying for your Driver's Instruction Permit. The Statement of Completion form is located on the reverse side of the DR2460.  Click here for a list of approved instructors.
  • PLEASE NOTE: If you elect to take driver education to get your permit, instead of the 4-hour Driver Awareness Program, you must, by statute, complete behind-the-wheel training prior to being issued your license.  Proof of completion of the behind-the-wheel training is required at the time you apply for your license.You may also substitute completion of the 4-hour Driver Awareness Program for the behind the wheel training.

 

The Driver's Awareness Permit allows ONLY the signer of the DR2460 and/or the Driver Education Instructor to complete and log the 50 hours required on the driver time log sheet.


If the person(s) who signed the DR2460 does not hold a valid Colorado driver's license, they may appoint an Alternate Permit Supervisor.  The Alternate Permit Supervisor must hold a valid Colorado Driver's License and be 21 years of age or older.  Drive time with an Alternate Permit Supervisor may be counted toward the 50-hour total required on the log sheet. 

 

The person(s) who signed the DR2460 may also allow any person 21 years of age or older, who holds a valid license, to supervise the minor while driving but that drive time does not count toward the 50 hour total required on the log sheet.