A 3-minute lesson from the Arizona course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
A graduated license (Class G) is Arizona's teen license. For the first 6 months it carries two limits — a midnight curfew and a passenger limit — because new teen drivers are most at risk at night and with friends in the car.
Know the rule
A graduated license is issued to applicants at least 16 but less than 18 years old. It is valid for any vehicle that does not require a motorcycle or commercial license.
For the first 6 months you may not carry more than one passenger under age 18, unless the passengers are your siblings or a parent/legal guardian with a valid Class A, B, C or D license sits in the front passenger seat.
Violating curfew or passenger limits brings fines and a mandatory extension of the 6-month restricted period. A third curfew and/or passenger conviction brings a suspension.
You're 16, licensed for 3 months, and want to drive two friends (both 17) home from a movie at 10 p.m. The time is fine, but the passenger limit is not: only one passenger under 18 is allowed unless they're your siblings or a parent/guardian sits up front.
Check your understanding
Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
A graduated driver license (Class G) is issued to applicants of what age range?
At least 17 but less than 19
At least 16 but less than 21
At least 16 but less than 18
At least 15 but less than 17
Answer: At least 16 but less than 18
A graduated license is issued to applicants at least 16 but less than 18 years of age.
During the first 6 months with a graduated license, a teen may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless which condition is met?
The trip is less than 5 miles
A qualified parent or guardian is in the front passenger seat
A sibling over age 16 is in the vehicle
The teen has a clean driving record
Answer: A qualified parent or guardian is in the front passenger seat
During the first 6 months, night driving is restricted unless a qualified parent or guardian occupies the front passenger seat, or the trip is for specific exempt reasons.
During the first 6 months with a graduated license, how many passengers under age 18 (other than siblings) may a teen driver carry without a supervising adult?
One
Two
Three
None
Answer: One
For the first 6 months a graduated licensee may not carry more than one passenger under 18, unless they are siblings or a parent/guardian with a valid license sits in front.
Without formal driver education, how many hours of supervised driving practice, including night hours, must a minor complete before getting a graduated license?
30 hours, including at least 10 at night
20 hours, including at least 2 at night
40 hours, including at least 15 at night
10 hours, including at least 5 at night
Answer: 30 hours, including at least 10 at night
Absent an approved driver education program, a parent or guardian must certify at least 30 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night.