Arizona Driver Education & Licensing Resources
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Why Choose DOT Driving School in Arizona?
DOT Driving School is your trusted source for Arizona driving courses, driver education, and free study tools designed to help Arizona drivers become safer and more confident behind the wheel. Tap any topic to learn more.
We offer a complete selection of online Arizona teen drivers education, Arizona adult driver education, defensive driving / traffic school, and other driver improvement courses. Our online courses are recommended for additional practice, skill development, and driver knowledge.
Getting licensed doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. We combine high-quality online education with powerful free study tools. Practice as much as you'd like with our Free Arizona Permit Practice Test, designed to closely match the Arizona DMV knowledge exam. Build real-world confidence with our Free Driver's License Simulator, where you can practice driving scenarios in a fun, interactive environment. Study Arizona road signs, review Arizona traffic laws, and strengthen your driving skills before ever getting behind the wheel.
From teens earning their first learner's permit and adults obtaining a Arizona driver's license to drivers completing defensive driving or traffic school requirements — or anyone who simply wants to become a safer, more knowledgeable driver — DOT Driving School provides everything you need in one convenient place. Our courses are 100% online, self-paced, affordable, and supported by free study tools that help Arizona drivers succeed.
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How to Get a Arizona Driver's License
From your first learner's permit to a full Arizona driver's license, here's the general path most Arizona drivers follow. Always verify the latest requirements with Arizona MVD. Tap any step to expand the details.
You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for an Arizona instruction permit. A parent or legal guardian must sign and accept financial responsibility if you are under 18.
Study the Arizona Driver Manual and pass the MVD knowledge test covering road signs and traffic laws, with an 80% passing score, plus a vision test. You may take the permit test at home through the MVD.
Hold your instruction permit for at least 6 months. If you do not complete a driver education course, log 30 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult. Completing an approved driver ed course waives the supervised-hour requirement.
Pass the MVD behind-the-wheel road test, which evaluates vehicle control, parking, turns, and driving in traffic.
Receive your Class G graduated driver license at 16. For the first 6 months you may not drive between midnight and 5 a.m. and may carry no more than one passenger under 18, with limited exceptions.
Your full, unrestricted Arizona Class D driver license is issued at 18 when the Class G restrictions end.
Arizona Driver's Education Requirements
Arizona has specific driver education requirements for new drivers. Tap any topic to expand the details.
Arizona does not require driver education, but completing an MVD-approved course allows teens to skip the 30-hour supervised-driving requirement for the Class G license. Driver education is offered through driving schools and parent-taught programs approved by the MVD.
Without driver education, you must log 30 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night — with a licensed adult and hold the instruction permit for 6 months before the road test.
DOT Driving School connects you with recommended Arizona driver education and behind-the-wheel training courses that help you meet the MVD requirements.
Arizona Permit Test Requirements
The Arizona permit test covers road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. Tap any topic to expand the details.
The Arizona MVD knowledge test covers road signs and traffic laws from the Arizona Driver Manual, and you must score at least 80% to pass. The test may be taken at an MVD office or at home through the MVD's online testing.
You must also pass a vision test. The instruction permit must be held for at least 6 months before the road test for drivers under 18.
Before your MVD exam, practice with our free Arizona permit practice test — questions modeled on the Arizona knowledge exam covering road signs, traffic laws, and right-of-way rules. Take it as many times as you'd like to build confidence before test day.
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Arizona offers a state-approved defensive driving school drivers can attend to dismiss an eligible traffic ticket and keep it off their record.
A state-approved course (about 4.5 hours) drivers can attend once every 12 months to dismiss one eligible civil traffic citation and keep it off the Arizona driving record.
A course the MVD may require drivers to complete after serious violations or accumulating points, focused on changing high-risk driving behavior.
Arizona Licensing Agency
Arizona driver licensing is administered by Arizona MVD. Tap any topic to expand the details.
Arizona driver licensing is administered by the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The MVD issues instruction permits, Class G graduated licenses, and Class D driver licenses statewide.
Learn about the Arizona MVD →Arizona Driver's License FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about Arizona learner's permits, driver education, and getting licensed.
You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for an Arizona instruction permit. A parent or legal guardian must sign if you are under 18.
No. Driver education is optional, but completing an MVD-approved course waives the 30-hour supervised-driving requirement for a Class G license.
You must score at least 80% on the MVD knowledge test, which covers the Arizona Driver Manual. The test may be taken at an MVD office or at home online.
Without driver education, you must log 30 hours of supervised driving — including 10 hours at night. Completing an approved driver ed course waives this requirement.
For the first 6 months, a Class G license restricts driving between midnight and 5 a.m. and limits you to no more than one passenger under 18, with limited exceptions.
Yes. A state-approved defensive driving course can dismiss one eligible civil traffic citation once every 12 months and keep it off your driving record.
Disclaimer
Courses identified as “State Approved” are licensed, approved, or accepted by the applicable state agency, as specifically stated on the individual course listing. Not all courses offered through this website are state approved or state required.
DOT Driving School is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by the DMV, DOT, FLHSMV, any state driver licensing agency, or any federal, state, county, or local governmental agency, except where a specific course approval or authorization is expressly stated.