Politics & Government

Arizona Offering Written Drivers' Test Online

Beginning March 5, teenagers will be able to take the written test online and put off that ritual first visit to the motor vehicle division.

PHOENIX, AZ - Kids won't know what they're missing. At least they'll be able to wait a little longer before experiencing the joy of waiting in line at the motor vehicle division.

The state announced Wednesday that starting March 5, teenagers looking to get their first instruction permit as they travel down the path to a drivers' license will be able to take their written test online.

“Online testing is commonplace for things such as college courses and professional certifications, so having the Permit Test @ Home is a modern and convenient way for MVD to serve our customers,” said MVD Stakeholder Relations Manager Jennifer Bowser-Richards.

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“Learning to drive is a rite of passage for many teens and the Permit Test @ Home makes the process a bit easier,” she added. “Rather than requiring teens and their parents to come to an MVD office to pick up the manual and then return for the knowledge test, MVD is making everything available digitally.”

If you want to practice, head here.

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Don't get too excited, to get a license, teenagers will still have to head on over to take a road test.

Video games aside, that still has to be taken in person.

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