Courses

30-HOUR ONLINE (SELF-PACED) COURSE PACKAGES

We offer 4 packages for new drivers that includes the 30-Hour ONLINE self-paced course. Packages with driving lessons include a drive test! Student must be younger than 17 years old to purchase the Online Start, Online Smart, and Online Academy Packages. Students 17+ years old can purchase Just The Online Course + Permit Test Package and can add on behind the wheel training separately.

The Start Smart Driving Academy’s Online Driver’s Education course is a convenient, self-paced program to earn your Colorado learner’s permit. You can now earn your driving permit online with easy to follow lessons that work around your school and sports schedules. Our new online course can be completed at your own speed and on any computer or portable device, when it’s convenient for you. Our State of Colorado approved 30-Hour online self-paced course coincides with the same curriculum that we use in our classroom. The course lessons include topics such as:

• Graduated Driver Licensing laws (GDL)
• Basic Driving Techniques
• Lane Usage
• Traffic Accidents
• Alcohol/Drugs and Driving
• Defensive Driving
• Night Driving
• City/Mountain/Rural/Highway Driving
• Signs and Signals
• Road Markings
• Driving in Adverse Conditions
• Sharing the Road

Please note that the State requirement is 30 hours education in the classroom or online plus a MINIMUM 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction for teens 16 years 6 months or younger to obtain their driver license.

***In order to be fair to all of our students, each student is only permitted to schedule 1 driving lesson during the 3-month period of (June-August) due to high demand during the summer break.***

JUST THE ONLINE COURSE + WRITTEN PERMIT TEST: Includes 2 attempts of the written permit test: $110 (No age restrictions)

ONLINE START PACKAGE: 30 Hour Online Self-Paced Course, Written Permit Test (2 attempts), 6 Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons, 1 Drive Test: $500 (Student must be younger than 17 years old)

ONLINE SMART PACKAGE: 30 Hour Online Self-Paced Course, Written Permit Test (2 attempts), 8 Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons, 1 Drive Test: $660 (Student must be younger than 18 years old)

ONLINE ACADEMY PACKAGE: 30 Hour Online Self-Paced Course, Written Permit Test (2 attempts), 10 Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Lessons, 1 Drive Test: $810 (Student must be younger than 18 years old)

The ONLINE START, ONLINE SMART, and ONLINE ACADEMY packages include a drive test! Student must be younger than 17 years old to purchase the Start, Smart, or Academy packages. Students 17+ years old can purchase Just The In-Person Class + Permit Test Package and can add on behind the wheel training separately.

ATTENTION: Please give Start Smart Driving Academy up to 2 business days to get your student activated and enrolled in the online course. We will email you the login information, including online course URL, user ID, and password. Once the online course is completed, the written permit test can be taken at our driving school location or at the DMV (14 years 11 months minimum age to take written permit test). Then you will have all of the State of CO driver education documents to take to the DMV to obtain your permit (15 years old minimum age).

A 60% deposit or payment in full is required upon registration. Credit cards or cash only please.

We offer three different options for our 4 Hour Classes!

4 Hour Driver Awareness Course + Written Permit Test: $110

Our 4-hour State of Colorado approved Driver Awareness Course is designed for students 15 years 6 months and older to obtain their learner’s permit. The written permit test is included!

This fast-paced class includes hands-on learning opportunities to enhance the student’s learning experience. Our driver awareness course covers topics such as vehicle controls, maintenance, and cost of driving. Additionally, the class will cover defensive driving, signs and signals, construction zones, basic driving maneuvers, distractions while driving, the risks of alcohol/drugs and driving, as well as aggressive driving and road rage.

Students are encouraged to read the Colorado Driver Handbook prior to attending class. Immediately following class, the State of Colorado Written permit test will be administered.

4 Hour Driver Awareness Course + Written Permit Test + 2 Hours Behind the Wheel Training: $290

This package includes our 4-hour State of Colorado approved Driver Awareness Course that is designed for students 15 years 6 months and older to obtain their learner’s permit + written permit test + a 2-hour behind the wheel driving lesson.

This fast-paced class includes hands-on learning opportunities to enhance the student’s learning experience. Our driver awareness course covers topics such as vehicle controls, maintenance, and cost of driving. Additionally, the class will cover defensive driving, signs and signals, construction zones, basic driving maneuvers, distractions while driving, the risks of alcohol/drugs and driving, as well as aggressive driving and road rage.

Students are encouraged to read the Colorado Driver Handbook prior to attending class. Immediately following class, the State of Colorado Written permit test will be administered.

The 2-hour behind the wheel driving lesson will give the student a good foundation for their future driving experiences. Driving permit must be obtained prior to the student’s driving lesson.

4 Hour Driver Awareness Course + Written Permit Test + 6 Hours Behind the Wheel Training: $450

This package includes our 4-hour State of Colorado approved Expanded Driver Awareness Course that is designed for students 15 years 6 months and older to obtain their learner’s permit + written permit test + 6 hours behind the wheel driving lessons.

This fast-paced class includes hands-on learning opportunities to enhance the student’s learning experience. Our driver awareness course covers topics such as vehicle controls, maintenance, and cost of driving. Additionally, the class will cover defensive driving, signs and signals, construction zones, basic driving maneuvers, distractions while driving, the risks of alcohol/drugs and driving, as well as aggressive driving and road rage.

Students are encouraged to read the Colorado Driver Handbook prior to attending class. Immediately following class, the State of Colorado Written permit test will be administered.

Our 6 hours of behind the wheel training provides driving instruction in a variety of environments and circumstances. Our behind the wheel training is customized to fit each student’s needs. The BTW training includes 1 student per session, allowing personalized training. Driving permit must be obtained prior to the student’s driving lessons.

***In order to be fair to all of our students, each student is only permitted to schedule 1 driving lesson during the 3-month period of (June-August) due to high demand during the summer break.***

MINIMUM 3 STUDENTS TO HOLD CLASS.

Start Smart Driving Academy can move students one class session if needed.

You can add on a discounted drive test for only $60 if added at time of driver education package enrollment. That’s a $20 savings!

Behind the Wheel Training

Our behind the wheel training (BTW) provides driving instruction in a variety of environments and circumstances. Our BTW training is customized to fit each student’s needs. The BTW training includes 1 student per session, allowing personalized training. A valid Colorado Learner’s Permit is required to obtain BTW training, regardless of age.

We offer a variety of BTW driving packages that will provide exposure to various environments, practicing vital driving techniques to help create a safe and aware driver. The skills learned in the BTW training include:

• Starting
• Stopping
• Turning
• Steering
• Merging
• Parking
• Lane positioning
• City driving
• Highway driving
• Mountain Driving

(1) One Hour of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $100
(2) Two Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $200
(4) Four Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $400
(6) Six Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $450 (This package includes 1 attempt of the State of CO Drive Test)*STUDENT MUST BE YOUNGER THAN 17 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE THIS PACKAGE.
(6) Older Teen/Adult Six Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $558 (This package does not include a State of CO Drive Test)**FOR STUDENTS 17+ YEARS OLD.
(8) Eight Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $744
(10) Ten Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $930
(20) Twenty Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $1,860
(50) Fifty Hours of Behind-The-Wheel Training: $4,650 – *STUDENT MUST BE YOUNGER THAN 17 YEARS OLD TO PURCHASE THIS PACKAGE. Let Start Smart handle all 50 hours of the required BTW driving, including 10 hours of night driving.

You can add on a discounted drive test for only $65 if added at time of enrollment to any behind the wheel package of 8 hours or more. That’s a $10 savings!

A 60% deposit is required upon registration for any of the BTW training above with payment in full due at first BTW lesson. Credit cards or cash only please.

We are commonly booked out 2+ months for driving lesson appointments. Appointments on weekends and during school breaks book up fast. If you are trying to get your State of CO required 6 hours BTW done in less than 2 months, please call our office at (720)379-5910 or email us at startsmartdrivingacademy@gmail.com BEFORE you enroll to check on appointment availability.

Westernaires/4H CLASSROOM Special – $665

The Westernaires/4H Classroom Special combines our most popular package for new drivers – it includes 30 hours of classroom, 6 hours one-on-one driving instruction, plus an additional 2 hours of trailer towing instruction when you get your license at 16 years old.

This classroom curriculum is based upon the Pearson “Drive Right” textbook. The 6 hours of behind the wheel (BTW) training provides the driving instruction as required by the State of Colorado.

***In order to be fair to all of our students, each student is only permitted to schedule 1 driving lesson during the 3-month period of (June-August) due to high demand during the summer break.***

You can add on a discounted drive test for only $60 if added at time of driver education package enrollment. That’s a $20 savings!

A 60% deposit is required upon registration with payment in full due at first class.

Westernaires/4H ONLINE Special – $665

The Westernaires/4H ONLINE Special combines our most popular package for new drivers – it includes the 30-hour online self-paced course, 6 hours one-on-one driving instruction, plus an additional 2 hours of trailer towing instruction when you get your license at 16 years old.

The online course curriculum is based upon the Pearson “Drive Right” textbook. The 6 hours of behind the wheel (BTW) training provides the driving instruction as required by the State of Colorado.

***In order to be fair to all of our students, each student is only permitted to schedule 1 driving lesson during the 3-month period of (June-August) due to high demand during the summer break.***

You can add on a discounted drive test for only $60 if added at time of driver education package enrollment. That’s a $20 savings!

A 60% deposit is required upon registration with payment in full due when online course is completed.

Pick-Up Package

Do you have a crazy busy schedule? Are you wondering how to get your teen to their behind the wheel lessons? Let Start Smart help you out. We will pickup and drop-off your teen at home or a school location for each BTW session. Pickup and drop-off for 1 or 2 (or every!) BTW session.

It’s only $40 for each pickup and drop-off round trip. You can add this when you enroll. Just watch for the “Additional Services” menu after you choose the package you want. Pickup/drop off packages have a 5 mile radius limit of Start Smart Driving Academy location. Please call our office at (720)379-5910 if you have any questions!

***The maximum distance we will travel for the pickup and drop-off is 5 miles from our school location.

Trailer Towing

• Trailer Towing Program:

  Start Smart Driving Academy is proud to offer a trailer towing program that will not only build your confidence when towing a trailer but will make you look like a professional when backing up any type or length of trailer. Whether you pull a boat, camper, toy-hauler, or horse trailer, this class will give you real-life tools and skills when pulling your trailer safely. The majority of this class is hands-on and will be behind the wheel, maneuvering through cones set up in a parking lot. An important takeaway from this class is you will learn how to back up your trailer with ease as this class is taught by a former semi-truck driver. This class is helpful for men and women, including teenagers, but a valid driver’s license is required for this class. Most of our trailer towing classes are offered on the weekends. This class can be taught to you by a male or female instructor, whichever is comfortable to you. We prefer to use your truck and trailer for this class because you will use it more often and will want to become familiar with the way your rig handles. However, we do have trucks and trailers available for an additional cost.

   

   

  2 hour towing class: $190

  4 hour towing class: $360