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Top Driver's Ed Courses In Denver

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Whether you're the parent of a teenager who has their sights set on a drivers license or you're an adult who just never learned to drive, there are a lot of different options out there for drivers training. Most driving schools offer courses for both adults and teenagers, so you can certainly find the course that will work best for you. In fact, at many locations you can even take your Colorado State drivers exam. If your teenager is ready to learn what it's really like behind the wheel, here are five great options to start driver training in Denver.
Excel In Driving
2186 S. Holly St.
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 952-8400
www.excelindriving.com

Excel in Driving is a locally-owned driving school dedicated to both teenagers and adults learning to drive or enhancing their driving skills. Owner and founder Dick Moritz has more than 33 years of teaching experience with the Denver Public Schools and he brings those decades of classroom experience to the automobile. All cars for training include ABS brakes, front and side airbags, instructor breaks and an instructor's mirror so you know your student will be getting plenty of hands-on driving experience. With classes for first-time driving teenagers to senior adult driving courses, there are a lot of different options for you and your driving needs.

Mutual Driving School
6446 E. Hampden Ave
Denver, CO 80222
(303) 758-3575
www.mutualdrivingschool.com

Mutual Driving School offers many different courses for driving and driver's training. From driver's license testing to certificates for car insurance discounts, individual lessons, written tests and more, there are lots of flexible options to consider. The Teen Drivers Education course includes four days of classroom instruction with six hours of driving in a one-on-one scenario in a Mutual Driving School car. Adults will also enjoy the adult classes, which include training from your door, and you can even get walk-in driving tests at this location. Stop by and learn more about Mutual Driving School.

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Peak Drivers Ed
9719 W. Coal Mine Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
(303) 948-1971
www.peakdriversed.com

If you're in the Littleton area, then you'll want to look at Peak Drivers Ed for your training needs. This school is also certified by the state of Colorado and has been training local drivers for more than seven years. New classes start every other Monday, so there is always a new class coming up for you to join. The full course includes six hours of behind the wheel time, plus 30 hours of classroom instruction and the permit test. The course even includes driving in downtown Denver, parallel parking, highway and merging and mountain driving. If your teenager is approaching the driving age, then get some peace of mind with a school like Peak Drivers Ed.

Mile High Driver Training
11918 N. Washington St
Northglenn, CO 80233
(720) 541-7101
www.milehighdrivertraining.com

For more than a decade, Mile High Driver Training has been offering driver's education for teenagers in the Denver area. Depending on your needs, instructors can use the standard lesson plans or customize something specific to meet your specific goals, plus parents are always welcome to ride along with their teenager. Take the 30-hour online driver education course, a four-hour awareness class or the standard behind the wheel training classes and you'll find all the training you need to ensure that your child is safe and secure behind the wheel.

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Learn To Drive
2099 Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80214
(303) 404-3880
www.learntodrivecolorado.com

Learn to Drive is all about defensive driving and ensuring the safety of every student that walks through its doors. You'll find lots of classes for both teenagers and adults, including Behind the Wheel instruction in one-hour, six-hour and 12-hour packages for adults. Teenagers can also get the four-hour driver awareness class or the 30-hour class for instruction. The class is unique in that it takes students through the realities of car ownership, including maintenance as well as driving. With lots of classes started regularly throughout the year, you can join in a class just about any time. Check out the website for all the different class offerings at Learn to Drive.

Deborah Flomberg is a theater professional, freelance writer and Denver native. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.

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