In order to get the instruction permit and eventually the Arizona drivers license, everyone regardless of age must pass a written test on traffic laws and signs. Most people fail this test on their first try.

Apply for the instruction permit at an MVD office near you.

In order to be eligible for the instruction permit, you must:

1. Be 15 years and 6 months old.
2. Provide proof of identification including proof of date of birth and legal presence. To see the acceptable document list, check out the “Identification and Proof of Age” topic in the Driver Manual.
3. Pay the fee of $7.00.
4. Pass a medical and vision screening examinations.
5. Pass a written examination. One application fee allows you 3 attempts to pass the test in a 12-month period.

Once you pass the test, you'll be issued a Class G (Graduated) instruction permit.

If you are under 18, you must practice for at least 5 months and complete at least 30 hours (10 hours at night) of supervised driving practice.

DriversEd.com can help make this supervised driving period less stressful. Our Behind-the-Wheel Training Guide teaches important concepts and guides parents step-by-step through the process of teaching their teen to drive. It also comes with a FREE Passenger Side Rear-View Mirror which allows you to see exactly what your teen sees when behind the wheel.

In order to be eligible for the Arizona drivers license, you must:

1. Be at least 16 years old.
2. Have held your instruction permit for at least 6 months if you are under 18.
3. Have a parent or legal guardian sign the legal guardian section on the driver license application if you are under 18.
4. Have satisfactorily completed an Arizona drivers education program approved by MVD or the parent or guardian must certify in writing that the applicant has completed at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least 10 hours at night.
5. Show proof of vehicle liability insurance when you check in for your road test appointment.