FAQ & Resources
Stop and GO Driving School FAQs:
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- When is my teen eligible for a permit?
The Arizona MVD requires that a teen must be at least 15 years 6 months to be eligible for a permit.
- How long is a permit valid and can I renew it?
A permit is valid for one year from the issue date. If you are approaching expiration, you may renew for an additional year. If you renew BEFORE the permit has expired, you do not need to re-take the written test, however if you let your permit expire, you will be required to take the written test to obtain the permit again.
- When is my teen eligible for a driver's license / how long do I have to keep a permit?
The AZ MVD issues driver's licenses to students who have held their permit for at least 6 months and have passed a road skills test.
- What are the restrictions with a permit?
Individuals with an instruction permit must always be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of age.
- What are the restrictions with a graduated license?
Graduated licenses are issued to students between the ages of 16 and 18 who have held an instruction permit for at least 6 months.
- What documents are needed to obtain a permit / license?
All students are required by state and federal law to provide a social security number to verify identity. Also when applying for a permit / license, students are required to provide the following:- Two types of documents: one must have a clear photo OR Three types of documents without a photo
- One document must be a primary source I.e.: AZ permit, birth certificate, US passport, AZ ID card, US Military ID card
- One document can be a Secondary document source I.E.: Social security card, w-2 form, bank card, school ID with photo, employee ID with photo, credit card.
- All documents must be originals OR certified copies.
- What kind of testing occurs to obtain a permit?
Students must pass a written multiple choice exam passing with at least an 80% to be eligible for a permit. Stop and Go Driving gives each student the written test when they take the classroom instruction. This instruction is free of charge with the purchase of six hours of driving instruction. The student can take the permit test at the MVD also.
- What kind of testing occurs to obtain a license?
Students must pass a road skills exam with the student's on-street instructor.
- What is a graduated license (class G license)?
A graduated license is issued to students who are at least 16 years old but less than 18 years old who have held a valid AZ permit for at least 6 months.
- What is an operators license (class D license)?
An operator license is issued to students over 18 years of age.
- Will I receive an insurance discount for taking these classes?
All students completing a driving program through Stop and Go Driving School will be issued a completion certificate to present to your insurance company. This certificate will satisfy most insurance carriers, however we highly recommend that you check with your insurance agent to determine whether your policy has specific requirements to be eligible for a discount.
- Who are the instructors and what are their credentials?
All instructors have successfully completed background checks, obtained fingerprint clearance, completed extensive training, and passed an exam administered by the AZ Motor Vehicle Division. Our instructors are former school teachers, Law Enforcement officers, and Bus Drivers.
- What does MVD licensed / certified mean?
The Arizona MVD approves and regulates professional driving schools. Schools must submit an application and provide extensive documentation regarding offered programming. Approved schools must meet and maintain certain criteria in order to be able to offer permit and license testing. If students pass testing for a permit or a license through a licensed school, they do not have to re-test at the MVD.
- How much does your program cost?
- What does six hours of Driving Instruction consists of?
Stop and Go Driving School offers a six hours driving to meet students' needs. We offer Classroom instruction to obtain the Arizona Instructional Permit free of charge with the purchase of the driving instruction. The 6 hour program includes 2 lessons / 3 hours each. The classroom is an 8 hour class held in multiple locations throughout the valley. Check our map to find a location closest to you. Students don't need any prior experience driving, that's what we are here to do, teach you how to drive. Instructors will work to provide students with a variety of skill building exercises including but not limited to the following:- High volume traffic areas
- Complex Driving such as Downtown Phoenix ect.
- Freeway driving/Merging
- Parallel parking
- Defensive driving
- Rural/Residential Driving
- Parking Maneuvers
- Up Hill/Down Hill Parking
- Scanning/Speed Control
- Must pass the on road skills test with the student's instructor.
- Must provide proper identification documentation
There is no guarantee that students completing the 6 hour program will obtain a driver license. Individuals learn at different rates and some students may not be ready after 6 hours. Your individual instructor will provide information regarding your particular situation and advise you of your options throughout Instruction. - How much driving does my teen need to meet state requirements?
An applicant for a class G license must have a current Arizona instruction permit, which has been held for at least 6 months, or have a driver license from another state. An applicant must also have successfully completed a state certified driver education program OR the parent / guardian must provide documentation that the student has completed at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice, with at least 10 night hours.
More information can be found on the Arizona MVD website at http://www.azdot.gov.
Phoenix Stop and Go Blog
Arizona Statistics
Driving requires skill, attentiveness and patience. Rush-hour gridlocks can last for hours as a growing population forces its way on the overcrowded freeways, further irritated by constant road construction and summertime heat. Frustrated drivers commute from one side of the city to the other, students scramble for parking, hastiness and distraction causes accidents, and cars to overheat. Sometimes, just getting home safely is a feat.
These facts produce some staggering statistics in Arizona, and also offer some very convincing arguments for why you, or your teen could benefit from the skills learned at our Driving School:
Forty-six percent of drivers in Arizona don't have insurance. By law, drivers must carry proof of insurance, registration and a valid driver's license. It is required to register and license a vehicle, but often dropped after licensed.
2008 Arizona crash facts from ADOT states approximately 2.57 persons were killed each day in car crashes. Vehicle crashes cost Arizona 2.8 billion in economic losses.
National statistics state that Arizona leads the nation for red light running collisions. Someone in Arizona runs a red light every five minutes during rush hour. Mesa is number three and Tucson is number four. Attendance in Traffic Survival School, a required and more intense program, is required for red-light running.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), Arizona is one of the few states that does not place restrictions on riding in cargo areas of pickup trucks. This creates very dangerous situations for passengers traveling in the open beds.
Different from other states, Arizona has city streets that are wider, fatter and straighter, with higher speed limits. Arizona also has higher highway speeds, at 75 or 65. Higher speeds and carelessness lead to auto-related accidents that are increasing in quantity and severity. Fines and consequences are also becoming more severe.
Resource Links:
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Service Arizona - The New MVDhttp://servicearizona.com/ |
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ADOT - MVDhttp://www.azdot.gov/mvd/OfficeHourssql/scripts/readofficehours.asp?COUNTY=Pima |