Arizona Teen Driver Education (Recommended, Not MVD-Approved)
Arizona does not require driver education to get an instruction permit at 15½. Completing an MVD-approved driver education course waives Arizona's 30-hour supervised-driving requirement for the Class G license — but this recommended DriversEd.com course is NOT MVD-approved, so it does NOT qualify for that supervised-hours waiver. This supplemental course helps you build the essential driving skills, confidence, and safe driving habits you need to pass the MVD knowledge test and road test. With clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations, you'll stay engaged and retain the knowledge you need. You may also qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers.
Who Is This Course For?
Arizona teens preparing for the instruction permit at 15½ and the Class G road test who want a supplemental, recommended online driver education course. This course is not MVD-approved and does not qualify for Arizona's supervised-driving-hours waiver.
Course Overview
Arizona does not require driver education to get an instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months. If you complete an MVD-approved driver education course, Arizona waives the 30-hour supervised-driving requirement for the Class G graduated driver license at 16. This recommended DriversEd.com course is NOT MVD-approved, so completing it does NOT qualify you for the supervised-hours waiver — you must still log 30 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, with a licensed adult before the road test.
This supplemental course is a study tool that helps you build the skills and knowledge to pass the MVD knowledge test (80% to pass) and the road test. It features clear language, fresh graphics, fun videos, and interactive 3-D animations and is 100% online and self-paced on any device. Completing it does not waive any MVD requirement and does not replace the supervised driving Arizona requires unless you complete an MVD-approved course.
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers — ask your insurance agent for details. This is a recommended supplemental course, not an MVD-approved Arizona driver education program.
Course at a Glance
Duration
Self-paced
Format
100% Online & Self-Paced
Audience
Teens
Requirement
Recommended (not MVD-approved)
Provider
DriversEd.com
Reporting
Supplemental — no supervised-hours waiver
What You'll Complete
- Clear Language & Fresh Graphics
- Fun Videos & Interactive 3-D Animations
- Develop Safe Driving Habits
- Insurance Discount Eligible
- 100% Online & Self-Paced
How It Works
- 1Register online for the recommended Arizona Teen Driver Education course.
- 2Complete the online course at your own pace on any device.
- 3Study the Arizona Driver Manual and prepare for the MVD knowledge test (80% to pass) and vision test for your instruction permit at 15½.
- 4Log 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) with a licensed adult — this course does NOT qualify for the supervised-hours waiver, since it is not MVD-approved.
- 5Hold your permit for 6 months and pass the MVD road test to receive your Class G license at 16.
Important Requirements & Restrictions
- This course is NOT MVD-approved. It does NOT qualify for Arizona's supervised-driving-hours waiver for the Class G license.
- You must still log 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) with a licensed adult before the road test, because this course is not an MVD-approved course.
- Arizona does not require driver education; completing this supplemental course does not waive any MVD requirement.
- An insurance discount is not guaranteed and depends on your insurer — ask your insurance agent for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Arizona teen driver education course MVD-approved?
No. This is a recommended supplemental online course, not an MVD-approved Arizona driver education program.
Does this course waive the supervised-driving requirement in Arizona?
No. Arizona waives the 30-hour supervised-driving requirement only when you complete an MVD-approved driver education course. This DriversEd.com course is not MVD-approved, so completing it does NOT qualify you for the supervised-hours waiver — you must still log 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) before the road test.
Does Arizona require driver education to get a permit?
No. Arizona does not require driver education to get an instruction permit at 15½. Driver education is optional — but only an MVD-approved course waives the 30-hour supervised-driving requirement.
How old do I have to be to get an Arizona instruction permit?
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.
Can I get an insurance discount?
You may qualify for an auto insurance discount through participating insurance providers. The discount is not guaranteed — ask your insurance agent for details.
Related Arizona Resources
Ready to Get Started?
Register for the Arizona Teen Driver Education online with DriversEd.com. Complete at your own pace on any device.
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Provider Disclosure
DOT Driving School provides driver education information and connects students with available course providers. Course registration and course delivery for this program are provided by DriversEd.com, a third-party provider. DOT Driving School is not the course operator and does not administer this course.
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