As an independent insurance agent specializing in helping Arizona parents navigate the complexities of teen driver insurance, I understand the critical role driver education plays in securing both safety and affordability.
Adding a teen to an auto policy often leads to higher premiums, but the right driving school can not only instill safe driving habits but also qualify families for valuable insurance discounts. Listed below are 5 driving driving schools that I personally recommend.
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B.R.A.K.E.S. (Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe)
A non-profit organization providing free advanced defensive driving programs for teens aged 15-19 with at least 30 hours of driving experience. The curriculum includes crash avoidance, panic braking, skid recovery, and distracted driving awareness, aiming to reduce teen accident rates through hands-on training.
- Defensive Driving Courses
- Teen Driving Course
- Mature Driving Course (Parents)
Customer Reviews: Participants commend the program’s comprehensive curriculum and the confidence it instills in young drivers. ABC11
“Do it! Do it, it’s worth it.” ABC11
Locations: Offers programs nationwide, including Arizona (varies by event).
Cost: Free to attend with a refundable $100 deposit
Category: Convenience
Stop and Go Driving School
Description: Offers a range of driver education services, including permit classes, defensive driving, and traffic survival school, with flexible scheduling and multiple locations. They also provide behind-the-wheel training and MVD road test preparation, ensuring students are fully prepared for real-world driving.
Insurance Discounts
Defensive Driving
Teen Driver Course
Customer Reviews: Students appreciate the flexible scheduling and the supportive nature of the instructors.
“The instructors were patient and accommodating, making the learning process smooth and stress-free.”
Locations: Multiple locations across Arizona, including Phoenix, Tucson, Chandler, and Mesa.
Courses & Cost:
$ 779.00 Combo class with 6 hours in class & 10 hours of behind the wheel training
$729.00 10 hours of behind the wheel training
*$389.00 5 hours of behind the wheel training
*This class does not qualify to teen driving discounts from 4 out of 9 insurance companies that provide teen auto insurance discounts in Arizona
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DrivingMBA
Description: Provides comprehensive driver education using simulation labs and on-road instruction, focusing on defensive driving and decision-making skills. Their curriculum emphasizes hazard recognition and risk management, helping students become responsible drivers.
Insurance Discounts
Defensive Driving
Teen Driver Course
Customer Reviews: Clients commend the thoroughness of the training and the professionalism of the instructors. This is by far the most comprehensive and safest curriculum in the state.
“Thank you Driving MBA for teaching me to be an alert and considerate driver.”
Locations: Scottsdale and Glendale, Arizona.
Courses & Cost:
$1799.00 D.R.I.V.E. Certification. 12 hours of simulations, 10 hours on the road auto maintenance and MVD prep.
$1,574.00 Modified D.R.I.V.E. Certification. 10 hours of simulator time, 10 hours behind the wheel with auto maintenance & MVD prep
$1470.00 Driving Fundamentals with 6 hours of simulator time, 10 hours behind the wheel auto maintenance & MVD prep.
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Institute for Drivers Safety
Description: Led by instructors with law enforcement and driver safety backgrounds, this school provides expert-level training in defensive driving and accident avoidance techniques. Their programs include teen driver education, corporate fleet safety training, and advanced behind-the-wheel coaching.
Insurance Discounts
Defensive Driving
Teen Driver Course
Customer Reviews: Clients highlight the instructors’ expertise and the comprehensive nature of the training.
“The instructors’ extensive backgrounds in driver safety made me feel confident in my driving abilities.”
Location: Tempe, Arizona.
Courses & Cost
$895.00 Law Enforcement Certified MVD prep with 6 hours of class & 12 hours of behind the wheel + 1.5 hours of 1 on 1 skills training
$750.00 Law Enforcement Certified course with 3 hours of instruction and 3 hours of MVD prep
$700.00 6 hours of instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel. No MVD prep. Taught by former law enforcement professionals.
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Legacy Driving Academy
Description: A family-owned driving school known for its exceptional customer service and student-focused approach. They offer free pickup and drop-off services in the Phoenix metro area and flexible scheduling to accommodate busy families. Their curriculum includes MVD road test preparation and defensive driving techniques.
Insurance Discounts
Defensive Driving
Teen Driving Discounts
Customer Reviews: Students and parents appreciate the academy’s prompt communication and accommodating scheduling.
“Their responsiveness and flexibility made the learning experience highly convenient.”
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Courses & Costs
$699.00 10 hours of behind the wheel training
* $379.00 5 hours of behind the wheel training
*This course does not qualify for teen driving course discounts, but may qualify for a telematics & course combo discount.
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Terrence Thomas
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Get Advice On How To Lower Insurance CostsI am Arizona’s leading expert On teen driver insurance and the cost to attend driving school. I strive to save families up to $5,000 annually on insurance.
