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Drivers Permits
This fully narrated supplemental drivers ed program will help will provide first-time drivers a comprehensive understanding of rules of the road, state laws, driving techniques and much more. Although this course does not satisfy your Arizona drivers education requirements, this course is a great way for a first-time driver to get prepared for their upcoming learner's permit test.
This course includes six hours of full driver ed training giving the student a full multimedia learning experience. The student will have access to eight of the premier driver education videos and, finally, the student will test his or her knowledge with three permit practice tests. Once completed, the student will be ready to pass his or her test with flying colors.
The road to obtaining your Arizona driver's license is an exciting and sometimes challenging one. And if you're under 18, it all begins with getting your Class G instruction permit. We'll show you how to do this.
(If you just moved to Arizona and already have a driver's license, you can skip this. See our Applying for a New License section for details.)
Instruction Permit
To start, you'll need to be at least 15 years and seven months old to apply for the permit.
Be sure to get a copy of the Arizona Driver License Manual. Study it thoroughly, because you'll need to pass a written test based on driving-related information that's contained in the manual. DMV.ORG even offers practice tests that you can take online to see what you can expect when you take the test at the MVD.
When you're ready, take the test at any Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) branch office or third-party office. You don't need an appointment, and the test is free to take. The same is true for the required vision test.
Come to the branch with a parent or legal guardian, who must sign your instruction permit application. Whoever signs must be willing to be legally responsible for your driving conduct.
If your parents are married or you have a single legal guardian, you'll just need one signature on the application. But if your parents are divorced and share joint custody, both must come with you when you apply for the permit, or both must sign the application in front of a notary public.
Keep in mind that whoever signs the permit application will also be required to sign when you apply for your driver's license.
Once you've passed the tests and completed the paperwork, the MVD will issue you an instruction permit for $7. The permit is valid for one year.
With the permit, you can start your driver training, either through an approved driving school or with other suitable adult supervision. If you choose the latter, a parent or legal guardian will need to verify that you completed at least 30 hours of supervised behind-the-wheel-training, 10 of those at night.
A class A, B, C, or D licensed driver must be sitting in the seat next to you whenever you're driving.
You must have a permit for at least six months before you can attempt to get your driver's license. We show you how to apply for a driver's license in our Applying for a New License section.
Lost or Expired Permits
Lose your permit? Just go back to an MVD office and apply for a duplicate permit, which costs $2.
If your permit expires, you'll need to start the permit process all over.
Motorcycle Permits
Interested in getting a motorcycle permit? Just follow the rules and procedures listed above.
One difference is that motorcycle permits are valid for six months, not 12. On the other hand, you can renew your motorcycle permit once during a two-year period.
You have limited privileges with this permit. For instance, you can't drive on freeways or interstate highways, nor any time there isn't enough light to clearly see 500 feet in front of you (this includes any time between sunset and sunrise).
Visit our Motorcycle License section for details about how to obtain your full motorcycle license.
