Summer Is A Hot Time For Teens To Learn To Drive

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Summer is not only a hot time for the weather, but also for parents to help potential teenage drivers get some training under their belt. It’s an excellent time to have a conversation on the important rules of the road.

In Arizona, a teen that is at least 15 years and 6 months of age may be issued a graduated Instruction Permit. This permit allows the teen driver to learn how to drive a vehicle according to Arizona motor vehicle laws (The Motor Vehicle laws can be found under Transportation Title 28 of the Arizona Revised Statutes at azleg.gov). This permit is valid for 12 months and the teen driver must be accompanied by a licensed driver at least 21 years of age, who occupies the seat beside the new learner.

Once the teen driver is at least 16, but less than 18 years of age may apply for a driving test and receive the Graduated License.

Every driver is responsible to follow the rules of the road, and as a parent, you are responsible to make sure your new teen driver understands those rules.

Here are some important rules ADOT believes your teen driver should know:

NO EXTRA PASSENGERS – Restrict the number of passengers your teen allows in their car

Passengers serve as a distraction for inexperienced teen drivers. For the first six months, a driver with a graduated driver license shall not drive a vehicle containing more than one passenger under the age of 18 (with some exceptions).

ARIZONA CURFEW FOR TEEN DRIVERS AGED 16

In Arizona, for the first 6 months, a driver with a graduated driver license shall not drive a motor vehicle between the hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m. (with some exceptions).

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