What Are the Identity Validation Questions in the Arizona Defensive Driving Course (DDC)
Identity validation questions are timed prompts that appear at random intervals throughout the Arizona Defensive Driving Course. They are required by the Arizona Supreme Court to confirm that the person completing the course is the same person who registered. You must answer each one correctly within the time limit to continue.
Why Identity Validation Is Required
Arizona law requires that certified online defensive driving providers verify student identity throughout the course — not just at registration. This ensures that the registered student personally completes all course requirements and that the citation diversion is legitimate. Identity validation is a mandatory component of the Arizona Supreme Court's online (ADM) course certification.
What the Validation Questions Ask
Identity validation questions are based on personal knowledge that only you should know. The questions cannot use readily available information such as your name, address, date of birth, driver's license number, or citation information. They are designed to be answerable only by you — not by someone else completing the course on your behalf.
How They Work
Identity validation questions appear without warning at random points during the course. Arizona rules require them to appear at minimum once every 60 minutes. When one appears, you must answer it correctly within the time limit. You have one attempt per question.
If you answer correctly, the course continues normally. If you answer incorrectly, you are given one more opportunity with a different question. If you fail that second question as well, the course fails immediately and you must contact Driving Logic to re-establish your identity before the course can restart.
Quick Facts
Detail | Information |
When they appear | Randomly throughout the course — no advance warning |
Minimum frequency | At least once every 60 minutes |
Time limit per question | Must be answered within the displayed time limit |
Attempts per question | 1 — but a second different question is given on first failure |
Second failure consequence | Immediate course failure — must contact Driving Logic |
Based on | Personal knowledge not readily available from public sources |
Required by | Arizona Supreme Court ACJA § 7-205 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I prepare for identity validation questions? Make sure your registration information is accurate and stay engaged with the course. Because the questions are based on personal knowledge, knowing your own information well is the best preparation.
What happens if I do not answer in time? Failing to answer within the time limit is treated as an incorrect answer. A second different question will be presented.
Are identity validation questions the same as segment questions? No. Segment questions test your understanding of the course content and allow unlimited retries. Identity validation questions verify your identity — failing two in a row causes immediate course failure.
How many validation questions will I see? At least one every 60 minutes of course time. The exact number and timing varies as they appear randomly.
What if I am distracted and miss a validation question? Keep the course window active and stay engaged while taking the course. Validation questions appear without warning and disappear after the time limit. Stay focused to avoid missing one.