That's not needed now. Instead, you will simply need proof that the parent or guardian has taken the child out for 30 hours, 10 of which were at night.

Amy Schaller of Kingman told the state Legislature that is clearly not enough.

Her son, Brady, 16, was driving a car with five other teens after a sporting event last year. She said the man was speeding, lost control and crashed into a utility pole, killing two teenagers and seriously injuring two others.

In early February, Brady pleaded guilty in Mohave County Superior Court to two counts each of manslaughter and aggravated assault.

Shuffler, at times tearful, told members of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that she blamed herself.

“I was yelling at him as he drove through town,” she said.

“Take your time here. Pay attention to this. That car is leaving in front of us. Pay attention here. That driver didn't use his turn signal,” she said. chanted along with other warnings.

But Shuffler said she grew up driving cars that “mostly didn't have two-station radios” and wasn't ready to teach Brady about distractions like cell phones and online apps. Ta.

More importantly, Shuffler points out that under Arizona law, new drivers (those with Class G licenses) are not allowed to have other teens in their cars unless they are siblings. This means that they were not taught.

HB 2833 sponsor Rep. John Gillette (R-Quigman) said this is a question about the written exam required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. But the question of what happens with the various versions offered comes up only once in 45 times, he said.

The bill would require the Department of Transportation to select and approve providers to develop and deliver courses. This can be done in-person or online, but requires at least 4 hours. Online courses also have built-in mechanisms, such as pop-up questions, to ensure students are paying attention rather than simply turning on their computers and walking away.

Then there is a final exam to see what students have learned.

Mike Williams, a traffic school lobbyist who is working with Gillette on the plan, said it's about more than just teaching drivers with Class G licenses special rules. He told lawmakers there are other things new drivers don't know.

For example, some drivers may pull over to the left side of the road instead of the right side when they see red and blue lights in their rearview mirrors.

The next thing someone should do while stopped is stay in the car, put their hands on the steering wheel, etc. And Williams said drivers need to know they have the right to refuse if a police officer asks to search their vehicle.

It's the price that's causing some opposition.

During a committee hearing, Rep. Jevin Hodge (D-Tempe) asked, “If we're mandating something they can't afford, what are they going to do?” He pointed out that he cannot obtain a license until he completes the course.

In a floor vote Thursday, Gillette added a provision that would make the courses free to any family whose children can afford free or reduced-price school meals. This would cover anyone in the top 185% of the federal poverty level, which would make her $39,000 for a family of four.

But the cost of these free courses has to come from the fees charged to everyone else.

The law does not specify how much you can claim. But Williams said the price will be between $10 and $25.

A final vote in the House sends the bill to the Senate.