Getting a Driver's License in Arizona（Writing Test）

I recently took my driver's license test (written test) and obtained a temporary license. Here is a summary of my experience.

◉ Reference site

• chuzai-blog：アリゾナで誰でも簡単に取れる運転免許取得 （筆記試験、路上試験編）

• chuzai-blog：アリゾナで誰でも簡単に取れる運転免許取得 （準備編）

• アリゾナ州からこんにちは（Hello from AZ)：アメリカで運転免許の取得

• 光一郎のアリゾナ留学ブログ：【免許】アメリカの自動車免許の取り方！！

◉ My situation

• I have already obtained a driver's license in Japan.

• I took the written test only this time.

• My husband suggested that I take the road practice and test (since I haven't driven in 9 years).

◉Reservation

• Called MDV to make a reservation (Thursday at 11am. It was empty at first. after that, it got really crowded.)

◉ What to bring

• Application Form (I forgot it)

• Japanese driver's license/international driver's license (not necessary)

• Passport

• Social Security Number Card (SSN)

• Green Card (PERMANENT RESIDENT CARD)

• A document with my name and address on it (maybe they asked for it because I didn't fill out an application form)

Reference site: ADOT Travel ID Document Guide

【Things I screwed up】

• I didn't do the Application Form.

I went to the test center without having applied for the Application Form in advance. I was able to fill out the application form verbally at the counter service. I was asked for a document with my name and address on it together to verify my address, but I didn't have it with me and I was about to be sent home. I found an email from the bank that had my name and address on it, so I took a screen shot and submitted it.

◉ Study method

It takes a lot of time to read the manual right off the bat, so I think it's best to do 1) a few practice tests, 2) a quick read of the manual, 3) a quick read of the main points, and 4) a few practice tests.

Mock Tests (The actual test was almost the same as the "ADOT Practice Tests").

• ADOT Practice Tests

• Arizona Practice Permit Tests

Read the manual

• Arizona Driver License Manual

Read the main points

• I need to know the questions that will be on the written test

◉ Flow of the day and exam

1) Reception

• Tell them what you want, signature, take a picture, get a number for line.

2) Wait

• Wait for your number to be called (about 5 minutes since it was empty)

3) Counter service

• Apply for the application, pay the fee

4) Take the exam

• PC, choose your name, no cell phones allowed, pass if you answer 24 out of 30 questions correctly, you can check the correct/incorrect answers for each question at the end as well as the pass/fail.

• I forgot to measure it, but I think it took me less than 40 minutes, I passed it in one time.

5) Return to the counter.

• Tell them that the test is over.

• Receive your provisional license certificate and receipt. (The card will be mailed to you at a later date, you cannot take any questions or results home with you.)

◉ MDV I went and fees

• Arizona MDV (50 S Beck Ave, Chandler, Arizona 85226)

• 7 dollars (written test only)

That's it. I will add more information about the road test here after I take it.