Adult Driving Classes and Behind-the-Wheel Lessons
Build the Skills You Need. Skip the Ones You Don't.
Learning to drive as an adult doesn’t follow a script. You might need a full classroom course, a few hours behind the wheel before your road test, or one focused lesson on the thing that makes your palms sweat, whether that’s merging onto the highway or driving in the snow. And with work, family, and everything else on your plate, you want the option that gets you there without extra hours you don’t need.
That’s how our adult programs are built. Each class and lesson stands on its own, so you can start with the one that matches where you are today and add more only if you want to. Compare your options below, pick your starting point, and our instructors will take it from there.
Your Path to a License
How Adults Get a Colorado Driver's License
No license yet? Here’s the path, and where Anshor can help along the way.
step 1
Pass the Written Test
Show that you know Colorado’s traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices. You can take the written test right at Anshor.
step 2
Get Your Permit and Start Practicing
Your instruction permit lets you legally practice on public roads. This is where classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel lessons do the most good.
step 3
Pass the Driving Test
When you’re ready, take your road test with Anshor in one of our vehicles, with a state-certified examiner.
step 4
Get Your License
Pass your driving test and you’re ready to receive your Colorado driver’s license.
We’re Colorado’s Choice for Driving Education Since 1994
Classes and Lessons Shaped Around You
No two adults walk into an Anshor classroom or climb into one of our cars with the same story. Before your first class or lesson, your instructor gets to know where you’re starting, what’s giving you trouble, and what you want to walk away with. Then they put your time toward that. If you’ve never been taught to drive, we’ll start with the basics.
If you’ve been driving for years but snow-packed roads still make you nervous, we’ll head for the conditions you want to master. If your road test is next week, we’ll focus on what the examiner will be looking for. Patient instruction and honest feedback, at a pace that works for you.
Choose Your Starting Point
What's Included in Our Adult Driving Lessons
Every adult driver starts from a different place. Choose the option that fits where you are now, then check pricing at your nearest Anshor location.
30-Hour In-Person Driver's Education Course
A complete classroom introduction to Colorado traffic laws, road signs, defensive driving, and vehicle safety, taught by an instructor who’s there to answer your questions in real time. A strong fit if you’ve never driven, or if you’d rather understand the rules before you ever turn the key.
Prefer to learn on your own schedule? Our 30-hour course is also available online.
4-Hour Driver Awareness Course
A shorter, instructor-led classroom option that covers essential driving laws, driver responsibilities, and safe driving practices in a single focused session.
Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons
Structured, one-on-one time on real Colorado roads with a professional instructor. You’ll practice everyday driving situations, get honest feedback on your habits, and build toward a confident road test. A permit is required, but a full driver’s ed course is not.
Drive Test
Schedule your Colorado road test directly with Anshor at participating locations. Open to the public, not just Anshor students.
Combine & Save
Bundle your classroom or online course with behind-the-wheel instruction, the most popular way families complete their Anshor program.
Adult & Senior Lessons
Private lessons for adults returning to driving or seniors who want to stay sharp behind the wheel, at all Anshor locations.
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Private Driving Lessons
One lesson, built around one goal. Tell us what you want to work on, whether it’s parallel parking, highway merging, winter conditions, mountain passes, or a final run-through before your test, and your instructor will shape the session around it. A good option for experienced drivers, too.
Written Permit Test
The first official step toward your Colorado license. Take your written test at Anshor and walk out ready to start practicing.
Adult Driving Test
Already have your permit and feel ready? Take your road test in an Anshor vehicle with a state-certified examiner who will evaluate how you handle real-world driving situations.
What to bring:
- A valid Colorado learner’s permit, either the physical permit or proof through the myColorado app (photos of your permit are not accepted)
If you’re required by law to take an interlock test, an additional fee applies.
Not Sure Where to Start?
Classroom Course, Driving Lessons, or Both?
Colorado doesn’t require adults to complete driver’s ed before getting a license, so the right mix depends on your experience and how you learn best.
- Start in the classroom if you’ve never driven, want to understand Colorado law before getting on the road, or learn best with structure.
- Go straight to behind-the-wheel lessons if you have your permit, some practice under your belt, and want professional feedback before your test.
- Book a private lesson if you already drive and just want help with a specific skill or situation.
For first-time drivers, a typical path looks like this: pass the written test, get your permit, take the classroom course if you’d like the foundation, practice, add behind-the-wheel lessons to sharpen your skills, then schedule your driving test. You can join at any step.
Professional Driving Education Across Colorado
Choose Your Anshor Driving School Location
Anshor Driving School serves teen students across Colorado. Find your city to see local scheduling and pricing, or get enrolled below.
Covering Your Driving Questions
Common Questions About Our Adult Classes and Lessons
Do I have to take a classroom course before booking driving lessons?
No. As long as you have your Colorado instruction permit, you can book behind-the-wheel or private lessons on their own.
Are adult driving lessons one-on-one?
Yes. Behind-the-wheel and private lessons are one-on-one with a professional instructor, so the time is spent entirely on your driving.
What's the difference between behind-the-wheel lessons and private lessons?
Behind-the-wheel lessons give you structured practice across everyday driving situations. Private lessons are built around one specific goal you choose, like winter driving, parking, or test prep.
How many lessons will I need?
It depends on your experience. Some adults feel ready after one or two sessions, while others prefer several to build confidence in specific conditions. Your instructor will help you plan during your first lesson.
Can I take my driving test at Anshor?
Yes. You’ll test in an Anshor vehicle with a state-certified examiner. Bring your physical permit or proof of it in the myColorado app.
Do you offer driving tests in Spanish?
Yes. Anshor offers driving tests for Spanish-speaking adults. Contact your preferred location to schedule.
What if I need to reschedule a lesson?
Adult lessons come with free, flexible rescheduling. Just let us know and we’ll find a new time, with no penalty.
Do availability and pricing vary by location?
Yes. Classes, lesson formats, and pricing can differ across our Greeley, Alamosa, Salida, and La Junta locations. Check your desired location for current details.
Have additional questions? Read our full list of FAQs.
Tell Us Where You're Starting. We'll Help With the Next Step.
Maybe you’re holding a brand-new permit. Maybe you’ve been driving for twenty years and winter still rattles you. Either way, you don’t have to figure out the right class or lesson on your own. Reach out, tell us what you’re working toward, and we’ll help you choose the right option, get it on the calendar, and keep you moving forward.