# Arizona Permit Test Study Plan for Teens

Getting your learner's permit is the first step toward your driver's license. In Arizona, the process is straightforward, but it helps to have a plan. This guide walks you through exactly what you need to do to get your permit and start driving.

Step 1: Meet the Age Requirement

In Arizona, you can apply for a learner's permit at age 15 and a half. You will need to hold your permit for at least six months before you can get your license, so starting at 15 and a half puts you on track to get licensed right when you turn 16.

Step 2: Study the Arizona Driver License Manual

The permit test covers material from the Arizona Driver License Manual. You can download it free from the Arizona Department of Transportation website or pick up a copy at any MVD office.

Focus on these sections:

• Traffic signs and signals
• Right-of-way rules
• Speed limits and safe following distances
• DUI laws and consequences
• School zone and work zone safety

Step 3: Take Practice Tests

Practice tests help you get familiar with the format and identify areas where you need more study time. Several websites offer free Arizona permit practice tests. Take multiple practice tests until you are consistently scoring 90 percent or higher.

Step 4: Gather Your Documents

When you go to the MVD, you will need:

• Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
• Social Security number
• Proof of Arizona residency (utility bill, bank statement, or school records)
• Legal presence documentation if applicable

Check the AZ MVD website for the complete list of acceptable documents.

Step 5: Pass the Written Test

The permit test is a multiple-choice exam covering traffic laws and safe driving practices. You will take it at an MVD office or an authorized third-party provider. If you fail, you can retake the test, but you may have to wait a day and pay a retest fee.

Step 6: Pass the Vision Test

You will also need to pass a basic vision test at the MVD. If you wear glasses or contacts, bring them.

Step 7: Start Driving Lessons

Once you have your permit, you can start behind-the-wheel training. Arizona requires 30 hours of supervised driving practice before you can get your license, including 10 hours at night.

At Deer Valley Driving School, you must have your permit before your first lesson with us. We offer packages starting at $200 for the Express Lesson, with our most popular option being the License-Ready Package at $680 for 10 hours of professional instruction.

A Note on Timing

You can complete all your driving lessons and even pass your final road test before your six-month permit waiting period ends. Your results are banked and ready when the time comes. This means if you start at 15 and a half, you could be fully trained and ready to get your license the day you turn 16.

Ready to Start?

Get your permit, then call Deer Valley Driving School at (602) 663-3502 or visit deervalleydrivingschool.com. We serve Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, and 17 other metro area locations with free pickup and drop-off.