Business Details
Your Trusted Driving School in Northern Colorado
Mountain States Driver's Education has been Northern Colorado's premier driver's education provider since our founding. Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined experience in teaching safe driving practices to students of all ages. We offer comprehensive classroom instruction, hands-on behind-the-wheel training, and state-approved road testing services. Our curriculum covers vehicle operation, traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and emergency response protocols. With multiple locations across Northern Colorado, we provide flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy lifestyles. Our fleet includes modern training vehicles equipped with dual controls for enhanced safety.We maintain partnerships with local schools and community organizations to ensure our programs meet evolving transportation needs. Our administrative team provides support seven days a week to assist with scheduling and enrollment. Through our commitment to quality instruction and student safety, we have helped thousands of drivers successfully complete Colorado's licensing requirements. Our instructors undergo continuous professional development to stay current with changing traffic regulations and teaching methodologies.
Services
Comprehensive Classroom Course
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Driver's Awareness Class
Road Testing Services
Online Driver Education
Simulator Training
Vehicle Safety Instruction
Defensive Driving Techniques
Learner's Permit Preparation
License Renewal Assistance
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 administrative support for scheduling flexibility
- Our instructors have decades of combined driver education experience
- We maintain modern training fleets with manual and automatic vehicles
- We provide both in-person and online classroom options
- Our programs meet all Colorado driver licensing requirements
What people say
Patient instructors
Flexible scheduling
Effective training
Great preparation
Knowledgeable staff
Services
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Our one-on-one driving lessons pair students with certified instructors for personalized training. Sessions cover vehicle control, traffic navigation, and emergency response techniques using modern training vehicles. Both manual and automatic transmission options are available with flexible scheduling to meet Colorado's 6-hour requirement for minors.
Comprehensive Classroom Course
This 30-hour program meets Colorado's licensing requirements for drivers under 15.5 years old. Available in-person or online, the curriculum includes traffic laws, defensive driving, vehicle maintenance, and insurance regulations. Students can combine classroom learning with behind-the-wheel training for complete preparation.
Road Testing Services
We administer official Colorado driver's license exams using state-certified vehicles. Testing includes vehicle inspection requirements and accommodates both our training cars and personal vehicles meeting DMV standards. Appointments require valid permits and documentation verification prior to testing.
Driver's Awareness Course
Designed for 15-16 year olds, this 4-hour course fulfills Colorado's intermediate licensing requirements. The National Safety Council curriculum focuses on risk assessment, speed management, and adverse condition handling. Offered biweekly at our Fort Collins location with certified defensive driving instructors.
Driving Simulator Training
Our Virtual Driver Interactive system provides supplemental training for novice and experienced drivers. The simulation technology helps reduce accident risk while offering insurance premium benefits. Available at Fort Collins and Windsor locations for $40 per hour with state-certified training equipment.
People
Anthony Smith
President
Northern Colorado native with over 20 years of driver education experience. Has conducted 15,000+ driving appointments and trained 100+ motorcyclists. Prioritizes student safety and community engagement through church and family activities.
Jim
Instructor
Experienced educator with 35+ years in real estate instruction and driver training. Specializes in behind-the-wheel lessons and defensive driving courses. Emphasizes safety first approach with practical road experience and rule knowledge.
Randy
Instructor
Brings 40+ years of educational experience to driver training. Former teacher, coach, and counselor who focuses on defensive driving techniques. Relocated to Colorado from Ohio to teach safe driving practices in diverse road conditions.
Theresa
Instructor
15-year education veteran teaching both classroom and behind-the-wheel courses. Specializes in working with young adults to develop safe driving habits. Active in local community with focus on student confidence building and test preparation.
Kindel
Instructor
Former law enforcement officer with 17 years of public safety experience. Served as academy director and training specialist. Applies first responder expertise to driver education with emphasis on traffic law compliance and emergency preparedness.
Questions
What driver education services do you offer?
We provide classroom courses, behind-the-wheel instruction, road testing, defensive driving classes, and simulator training across Northern Colorado.
Do you offer flexible scheduling options?
Yes, we offer in-person and online classes with seven-day-a-week administrative support for scheduling convenience.
What vehicles do you use for training?
Our fleet includes modern vehicles with dual controls, available in both manual and automatic transmission options.
How do I schedule a road test?
Contact our office to schedule with required documentation. We provide testing vehicles or can use qualified personal vehicles.
What are your cancellation policies?
We maintain a strict no-refund policy with forfeited fees for cancellations within 24 hours of appointments.
Do you serve all Northern Colorado areas?
We operate from Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland, Windsor, and Greeley locations serving the entire Northern Colorado region.
