Arizona Teen Online Driver Education (Phoenix Only)

Arizona residents must be 15 years and 6 months or older to get their permit and take this 30-hour driver education online course.

Steps in Getting Your Graduate License (Class G) in Arizona

Step 1: Get Your Learner’s Permit

• At age 15 and 6 months you’re eligible to get an instruction permit, also known as a learner’s permit.  You can either take it at the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division office or online at home.
  • If you take it at the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division office nearest you. You will need to bring:
    • Social Security number
    • Two documents proving identity or lawful presence. At least one must have a photo ID. Must be certified original copies. For a full list of acceptable documents, click here.
    • The instruction permit process costs $7
    • Driver License/Identification Card application signed by a parent/guardian in front of an MVD agent
    • Once at the Arizona MVD office, you’ll need to have your parent or legal guardian sign a learner permit application in front of an Arizona MVD agent. Then you will need to take the vision exam and learner permit test. For the permit test, you will need to know some basic driving knowledge, which you easily prepare for by taking DMV practice tests.
  • Alternatively, you can take this permit waiver test online from home!  Your parents must go to MVD Permit Test @ Home, create an account, pay the $7 fee and then you can take the exam from the comfort of your own home.
• Once you’ve passed the test, you’ll have the opportunity to practice driving with a licensed adult over the age of 21.  More information.

 Step 2:  Take Driver Teen Education

• While teens are not required to take a driver’s education course before they take the permit test, it’s a great way to learn the rules of the road and prepare to successfully pass the permit test.  The class is also a state approved driver education course.  This will fulfill the Arizona requirement to take the road test.  Otherwise, a parent or guardian must certify in writing that you have completed at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 hours at night.

Why should you choose to take the driver education course? Several reasons:

1. Teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other age group. Teens that have not taken drivers ed are even more at risk.
2. Drivers ed can actually save you money on car insurance. Many auto insurance companies give discounts to young drivers with driver education on their record.
3. It can help you learn safe driving skills and practices using fun videos. Nowadays, you don’t have to sit in a classroom to complete a drivers education class.
4. As long as you have your permit, you can still practice driving with a parent or guardian.

Step 3: Pass the Road Test

• Teens over the age of 16 (but under 18) that have held a learner permit for at least 6 months can apply for an Arizona class G driver’s license (graduated driver license)  This exam is administered by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division and is the final step before getting your license. It’s a driving skills test that will evaluate you on your ability to handle certain traffic situations, like changing lanes, slowing down and turning.
• You may now schedule an appointment online at www.servicearizona.com to complete a road test!  Be sure to check multiple locations, to get the best time for you!  For more information, check out the Arizona Driver License manual.
• Make sure you have all the things you need before going to get your license.  You can find what you need by checking out the Arizona Road Test Appointment Guide. Including the $25 fee to get your driver license. After that, you will be on the road to freedom!