ABOUT OUR BEHIND-THE-WHEEL DRIVING LESSONS 

Our Adult (Ages 19 and Up) Behind-The-Wheel (BTW) Driving Lessons are conducted in our state-approved cars with an off-duty or retired police officer, a first responder or a police trained certified drive instructor.  All vehicles are equipped with a secondary brake and mirrors so that our driving instructor can take control of the vehicle if necessary. Lessons can be tailored to meet your needs (such as specific routes and skills); just speak with your driving instructor or call the office so we can send a note to the instructor. BTW driving lesson schedules are released on the 30th of the current month for one month ahead. 

We have a variety of pickup locations for the BTW driving lessons. Please click the links below to see more information on these locations.

Boulder Area - BHS or BALT or FHS
Broomfield Area - BRHS or HFHS or LHS
Erie Area - EHS or P2P
Lafayette Area - YMCA or CHS or LMS or P2P
Longmont Area - EHS or CHS or P2P
Louisville Area - LMS or CHS
Niwot Area - EHS
Superior Area - MHS
Thornton Area - HHS
Westminster Area - MRHS

Required Items For Behind-The-Wheel Driving Lessons

•  Student Drive Contract - printed, completed, and given to the instructor on the first drive. This contract will come linked to the BTW reminder email that goes out one week before each scheduled period. You can also find the contract on our Resources page.
•  State Issued Permit/License - required to have on them at all times while driving a vehicle.
•  Proof of Vehicle Insurance -  a digital copy or picture of the current non-owner insurance card or responsible party policy you're named on is acceptable.

Please Note: Out-of-country permits or international license holders will be required to take and pass the written test at the DMV, meet driver license identification requirements, and be issued a Colorado permit before they take BTW driving lessons or the Drive Test. 

Behind-The-Wheel Cancellation Policy

If a student shows up more than 15 minutes late or without the items required (this includes any eyewear they require for driving), we will have to cancel the drive. A cancellation fee of $95.00 will be assessed. If you need to change the date of this drive, please do so at least 48 hours in advance to avoid the $95.00 cancellation/rescheduling fee. A copy of our complete cancellation policy and terms of service are in the Student Driver Contract. We cannot waive this fee.

ABOUT THE DRIVE TEST 

The Colorado State DMV no longer provides the Drive Test. The Drive Test with TopCops is available individually or in various package options. Students will drive their own vehicle for the Drive Test. The vehicle they are testing in must have current insurance and registration. This test is for a regular non-commercial vehicle license. Please click the button below to read more about the Drive Test and the items required.

Learn More About the Drive Test

ABOUT OUR DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE FOR ADULTS

TopCops Defensive Driving Course is for newly licensed drivers and those unsure about their driving abilities in heavy traffic, bad weather, snow, and icy conditions. During this advanced driver training, we teach you how to anticipate and react to potential hazards before they become a problem, ensuring you're equipped with the right skills to navigate challenging situations that come your way.

Our dedicated instructors are active and retired police officers who bring real-world experience into every lesson. They offer valuable training in a caring and educational manner. Students will practice defensive driving maneuvers in their own vehicles under the support and experienced guidance of our police officer instructors. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate signifying your newly acquired skills and gain confidence and knowledge that could potentially save lives on the road.

This course is taught in the Louisville area at an empty lot, which will be modified by the instructor to perform the defensive maneuvers.

Qualifies for Court-Mandated Traffic School 

Our Defensive Driving Course qualifies for Colorado court-mandated traffic school. Before enrolling, please contact the court first to confirm eligibility requirements and permission to take TopCops Driving School's Defensive Driving Instruction for your Colorado traffic violation.

Defensive Driving Course Cancellation Policy

The Defensive Drive Course has a 48-hour cancellation policy. If a student shows up more than 15 minutes late or without the items required, we will have to cancel the drive, and the cancellation fee of $100.00 will be assessed. If you need to change the date of this drive, please do so at least 48 hours in advance to avoid the $100.00 cancellation/reschedule fee. This course requires set up and break down. This fee cannot be waived. 

About Our Adult And Senior Safety Evaluation

The TopCops Adult and Senior Safety Evaluation is a tool for determining whether an adult or senior driver is capable of driving safely at this time. This Evaluation is performed in Lafayette at the YMCA located at 2800 Dagny way. 

This is the perfect option for:

•  Persons who have experienced some hardship recently while driving.
•  Individuals being referred by a doctor, friend, or family member.
•  Those simply interested in receiving professional feedback regarding their driving.
•  Adult drivers who have not been driving for some time.

The Safety Evaluation starts with a pre-drive questionnaire regarding current and previous driving circumstances. This is followed by a 45-minute evaluation drive conducted by a highly trained, state-certified driving instructor to assess whether the adult or senior driver possesses the skills to handle various driving situations.

This evaluation is based on current state driving laws and behaviors demonstrated during the drive. Following the drive, the instructor will share his assessment with the driver and any family members who are present. The assessment covers what will best serve the adult or senior driver moving forward. 

Finally, within seven days of the evaluation, a written assessment is sent to the driver and family members (if requested). This written assessment is based on what the instructor observed during the evaluation drive and is not relatable to future performance.

To learn more about the importance of older driver safety click this link to NHTSA's website.

Adult and Senior Safety Evaluation Cancellation Policy

Our instructors only work when an Adult and Senior Safety Evaluation is scheduled. Please be sure to read the Terms of Service for this course at the time of registration and familiarize yourself with our Policies to avoid any additional fees that may be charged. We do charge a No Show/Late Cancellation/Rescheduling fee of $125 for this course. We appreciate your understanding and support for the hard work our instructors put in.