Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why simulator training?
- What’s the point of simulation?
- Will this lower my insurance rate? How much?
- What is a class G license and what are the restrictions?
- How long does my child have to hold his/her permit before obtaining a Class G license?
- Does my child have to hold his/her permit for
5 months even if he goes to an Arizona driving school?
- Is the classroom session mandatory for everyone?
- How long must a person who is 18 years or older hold his/her permit before obtaining a license?
- How long does the program typically last?
- How do you schedule simulator appointments?
- Who are the instructors and what are their credentials?
- How much does the DrivingMBA program cost?
- What if I got a ticket? Can I clear it through you?
1) Why simulator training?
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Getting a driver's license is the high water mark in a teen's life, but it also marks the deadliest period they will ever spend, statistically, on the highway. How do we ready them for the crowded roads and aggressive drivers who can make driving harrowing for mature drivers?
Driving Simulators.
While training on a driving simulator, a teen can experience the impact of split-second decisions while behind the wheel and the consequences of delayed reactions or responses. In a virtual vehicle, a teen can drive in rain, sleet, snow or dead of night, on winding mountain roads and frenetic superhighways. And any mistakes, crashes or injuries are also virtual.
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The Learning Pyramid illustrates that students retain only a small percentage of information while being lectured to, or even while reading to themselves. The average learning retention goes up when a skill is being demonstrated to them, and it jumps even higher when students discuss information that they have learned. But while actually practicing a skill, students average a learning retention of 75%. |
2) What’s the point of simulation?
The point of simulation is to give students hands-on instruction, without the risk of actually being on the road. Our equipment is state of the art technology. It is the same principle that is used in teaching pilots how to fly an airplane. This
driving school is the safest way to teach teens how to drive.
3) Will this lower my insurance rate? How much?
Most insurance agencies do accept our programs; however, the discounted rate is at the discretion of each individual company.
At the completion of our driving program, your teen will receive a certificate that you can send into your insurance company to verify they have been through the
driving program.
4) What is a class G license and what are the restrictions?
In July 2008, the Teenage Driver Safety Act was passed.
The basic components of the law are:
Permit:
- Anyone under the age of 18 must hold their permit for 6
months.
- While driving with their instruction permit, they must
drive with a licensed driver that is 21 years or older.
License Restrictions:
- For the first 6 months of licensure a newly licensed
driver is:
- Restricted from driving between the hours of 12:00am and 5:00am unless coming from work or a school or church function.
- Allowed to have only one non-family member teen in their vehicle.
For more information, visit our quick resources.
5) How long does my child have to hold his/her permit
before obtaining a Class G license?
An applicant for a class G license must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least
6 months, or have a driver license from another state. The permit must be valid at the time of application. An applicant must also have satisfactorily completed a driver education program that is approved by MVD
or the parent or guardian must certify in writing that the
applicant has completed at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including at least
10 night hours.
The above information was obtained through the MVD of Arizona. Further information may be found at http://www.dot.state.az.us/mvd/mvd.htm
6) Does my child have to hold his/her permit for
6
months even if he goes to an Arizona driving school?
Yes, unless your child reaches the age of 18 before the 6 months is reached.
7) Is the classroom session mandatory for everyone?
Not necessarily. It depends on the requirements of the school.
8) How long must a person who is 18 years or older
hold his/her permit before obtaining a license?
There are no time restrictions for adults 18 and older. But to drive with a behind the wheel school you must have a current permit.
9) How long does the program typically last?
Our programs are structured so that we have touch points with
you and our student during the permit phase. Depending on which program you choose for your teen, the entire program can take anywhere from a few weeks to 1 year to complete. We are not in the business of running students through our
driving school and tossing them on the road. With the cooperation of the student, parent, and our instructors, our goal is to develop safe and defensive drivers.
10) How do you schedule simulator appointments?
Our Level I, Level II and behind the wheel lessons are scheduled in
two-hour increments by appointment only. We have daytime,
afternoon and evening appointments available. We are also open on
Saturdays. Our location addresses are:
9089 E. Bahia Dr., Suite 102
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
1760 W. Chandler Blvd. Suite 3
Chandler, AZ 85224
Permit classes and Level II orientation classes are held on Saturdays. Parent Classes are usually held during the week in the evening.
11) Who are the instructors and what are their credentials?
All DrivingMBA instructors are MVD licensed instructors and
are required to have a background check done and pass an MVD
test. They are also required to fulfill DrivingMBA's
training requirements that consist of observations, co-training
and evaluations.
12) How much does the DrivingMBA program cost?
Depending upon which program you choose the prices vary.
Contact our Enrollment Counselor at 480-948-1648 for programs and
prices.
13) What if I got a ticket? Can I clear it through you?
Our driving school is designed for those new drivers or those who request instruction. We are not authorized to assist with Defensive Driving School, or Traffic Survival School. You may call 480-947-8000 and they will assist you.
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