Arizona Driver's Handbook, Section 0: Driver License and MVD Services
Tests, insurance, residency, instruction permits, the graduated license, license classes and vehicle titles.
Summary written by MyPermitExam from the official handbook, Revised March 2026. Not a copy of the handbook. Checked Oct 2026. Not affiliated with the DMV. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide
Key rules
- Instruction permit from 15 years and 6 months, valid 12 months, with a licensed driver of 21 or older beside you. p. 12
- Graduated license: permit for 6 months and 30 hours of supervised practice (10 at night) or driver education. p. 13
- First 6 months of the graduated license: no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. and no more than one passenger under 18, with exceptions. p. 12
- Minimum insurance: $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury and $15,000 property damage; carry proof in the vehicle. p. 9
- Report a change of name or address to MVD within 10 days. p. 6