Approved Driving School Network (ADSN)

What is ADSN?

Initially created as a pilot program by AAA Arizona in 2004, the AAA Approved Driving School Network (ADSN) serves the need for guidance on choosing a driving school. ADSN operates on the same principles as AAA’s highly successful Approved Auto Repair (AAR) program, which inspects and approves auto repair facilities. ADSN schools have undergone a similar process in order to become approved.

Why ADSN?

The sad fact is, traffic crashes continue to be the number one cause of death for teens and adults, killing an estimated 43,000 people on our nation’s roadways every year. AAA believes an educated driver is a safer driver, and these tragic statistics underscore the need for better driver education programs. AAA is proud to be able to meet this important need. Consumers trust AAA for a variety of automotive resources and information, and now they can add driver training to that list. 

What is the ADSN selection process?

Consumers who select ADSN can rest easy knowing they have selected a driving school that has met high standards for driver training. AAA has developed a stringent list of requirements that ADSN schools must meet in order to become approved. The approval process is not easy, ensuring that only the best who apply for ADSN become approved. 

To become an ADSN, schools must meet the following criteria:

• Must provide novice driver and/or driver improvement programs
• Instructors must be certified by the MVD
• Schools must offer a reduced rate to AAA members
• Clean report from the BBB
• School must be in good financial standing and must not have any outstanding lawsuits on file with the Attorney General’s office
• Maintain at least a 90% approval rating on customer surveys (AAA conducts the surveys)
• Schools must either teach using AAA curriculum, or they must agree to a thorough review of their curriculum by AAA driver training staff
• Annual inspection of the school, equipment, curriculum and vehicles
• Liability insurance
• The school must also agree to binding arbitration in the event of a dispute between a AAA member and the school

AAA Arizona currently has three ADSN schools that offer driver improvement courses or ticket dismissals.

Driving MBA

Driving MBA is an ADSN school that is geared toward pre-permit, permit and newly licensed drivers. Home to the only teen driving course in Arizona that combines classroom, state-of-the-art simulation and on-road instruction, the school’s goal is to create a no-risk, safe environment that enables novice drivers to experience every situation imaginable. Drivers will learn basic driving fundamentals, defensive driving techniques and receive assessments based on their reaction times, visual acuity and physical abilities. Call 480-948-1648 for course options and fees. AAA members will receive a 5% discount on courses and coursework. Non-members who purchase the Comprehensive Program will receive a complementary one-year AAA Classic membership upon the completion of the program.

Desert Driving School

Arizona Traffic Schools

Arizona Traffic Schools is a AAA Approved Driving School that offers Defensive
Driving (ticket dismissal) and court-ordered Traffic Survival School (TSS) courses. The
Defensive Driving course is taught via AAA’s respected “Driver Improvement Program”
curriculum. In addition, the school also offers refresher classes for mature operators
(seniors) and conducts training for fleet operations. Founded in 1988, Arizona Traffic Schools has been certified by the Arizona Supreme Court to provide point reduction classes. Classes are offered at several locations throughout the Valley; day and evening classes are available. AAA members may receive a 5% discount on certain courses and coursework. Contact Arizona Traffic Schools for details at (480) 857-4000 or (602) 297-2200.

AAA Arizona is currently in the process of approving schools for novice (new or teen) drivers. Please contact 602.650.2726 or email adsn@arizona.aaa.com for more information