Frequently Asked Questions
Are these Driver Education courses approved by Arizona?
SafeMotorist's Defensive Driving and First-Time Driver courses are educational and not designed to meet specific state requirements for driver education training. However, completing the courses may satisfy a court order or qualify you for a discount on your insurance rate. Please check with your local court or insurance provider to confirm.
Who should take the 30-Hour Driver Education Course?
The Arizona 30-Hour Driver Education course is ideal for teens or adults seeking their first driver license. You'll learn all the important basics for new drivers and take practice quizzes that will prepare you for your driver license exam.
What will I learn in the Driver Education Course?
The Arizona Driver Education course introduces new drivers to numerous topics covered on the driver license exam.
Course topics include:
- Driver responsibilities
- Basics of motor vehicle operation
- Understanding and mitigating risk
- Highway driving
- The effects of drugs and alcohol
- Avoiding collisions
- Protecting yourself and your passengers
- Driving safely in poor weather conditions
Who should take the First-Time Driver course?
The Arizona First-Time Driver Drug and Alcohol course is designed for teens seeking their learner's permit and novice drivers with less than 100 hours of experience behind the wheel. After completing the course, you will have a deeper understanding of the consequences of driving while intoxicated.
What will I learn in the Arizona First-Time Driver course?
The First-Time Driver course is a four-hour program that is designed to reduce the risk of drug- and alcohol-related accidents among teens and new drivers.
Course topics include:
- The effects of alcohol and illicit drugs on the body
- DUI laws and other consequences of impaired driving
- How to manage stress, emotional distress and fatigue while driving
- Basic traffic laws and right of way
- Defensive driving techniques