Arizona Driving Schools

You must be at least 15 and a half years old to get a learner's permit in Arizona. The permit costs $7 and requires passing a 30-question written test with a score of at least 80%.

Arizona issues driver's licenses that stay valid until age 65, which can mean a validity period of up to 12 years. That works out to about $2 per year at a cost of $25.

No. Arizona does not require driver's education for any age group. Completing a voluntary course can reduce the supervised practice requirement and may lower insurance costs.

Arizona requires only 30 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night. This is among the lowest supervised hour requirements in the nation.

Teen drivers with a Class G intermediate license cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m. for the first 6 months. Exceptions apply for work, school, and emergencies.

During the first 6 months of the intermediate stage, Arizona teen drivers may carry no more than 1 non-family passenger under age 18. Family members are always allowed.

Arizona teens can get a full unrestricted license at age 18. The intermediate license becomes available at age 16 after holding the permit for 6 months.

Arizona's 30-question written test requires an 80% score. The road test covers standard maneuvers and Arizona-specific topics such as desert driving conditions and right-of-way rules at intersections.

Yes. Online renewal is available through ServiceArizona for eligible drivers. In-person renewal is required every 12 years for an updated photo.

Yes. Drivers 65 and older in Arizona must renew every 5 years instead of the standard cycle and must pass a vision test at each of those renewals.