2026 Arizona Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. True or false? If you miss your exit on an interstate highway, you may drive over an unpaved median to turn around.
It is unlawful to drive over or across any median or divided highway separation, except where an opening or crossover has been established by public authority.
#2. During rainfall, when are road pavements usually most hazardous?
Be extra careful during the first 30 minutes after rain begins. Grime and oil on the road surface mix with water and make the road slippery.
#3. Always signal to other drivers when you:
You should always signal before you:
- Change lanes.
- Turn at an intersection or into a driveway or alley.
- Enter or leave a freeway.
- Pull away from the curb.
- Pull over to the side of the road.
- Slow down or stop suddenly.
Turns may be indicated using electric turn signals, hand signals, or both. Hand signals can also be used in combination with brake lights.
When turning the law requires you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn.
#4. How does alcohol affect you?
Driving requires skill and judgment, both of which are diminished through consumption of alcohol. Alcohol seriously reduces your reflexes, physical control over the vehicle and ability to recognize dangerous situations. Your ability to drive can be affected even after one drink.
#5. When may you drive faster than the maximum speed limit?
It is always unlawful to drive at a speed exceeding a posted speed limit.
#6. Which of the following directly relates to your stopping distance?
Stopping distance is directly related to things like:
- Speed of the vehicle.
- Driver perception time.
- Driver reaction time.
- Type and condition of pavement.
- Type and condition of tires.
- Vehicle weight.
- Type and condition of brakes.
#7. What should you do if you see smoke from under your vehicle's hood?
If smoke appears, pull off the road. Turn off the engine, move away from the vehicle and call the fire department. Vehicle fires can be very dangerous.
#8. In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, penalties for a first conviction of aggressive driving include:
In addition to any other penalty prescribed by law, you will be required to attend a Traffic Survival School course and your license may be suspended for 30 days.
#9. If you pull off the road because of heavy fog, you should:
Pull off the road and turn your headlights off, then stay there until the fog lifts.
#10. Which of the following would be indicated by a circular road sign?
A circle-shaped sign provides a warning that you are approaching a railroad crossing.
This is the only sign that is circular!
The shape of a traffic sign can give you as much information about the meaning of a sign as the sign’s color or wording. When visibility is poor, such as in heavy rain, dust storms, or fog, you may be able to make out only the shape of a particular sign.
#11. Defensive driving means that you should:
Defensive driving means being constantly aware of the driving conditions, planning ahead, anticipating dangers and taking the right action so as not to come in contact with any obstacle or another vehicle. You have a great financial stake in your own good driving record. Driving defensively will help protect your life and your driving record.
#12. The blood alcohol level at which it is illegal for any person under 21 years to drive is:
If you are stopped for driving under the influence and a test shows that you have an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more, you will lose your driving privilege on the spot. If you are under 21, your license may be suspended if there is any alcohol concentration.
#13. If the rear of your vehicle starts to skid left, you should:
Ease off the gas pedal. Do not press on the brake any further, this will only make the skid worse.
Turn the wheel in the direction you want your vehicle to follow (in the direction of the skid).
As the car begins to straighten out, turn the wheel back the other way so your vehicle does not skid in the opposite direction.
#14. To see vehicles in your blind spots, you must:
Blind spots are areas on the left and right sides of your vehicle that are not visible in your mirror. Do not rely on your mirrors alone to see other vehicles. Look over your shoulder to see if the way is clear before changing lanes.
#15. On which side should you generally pass another vehicle headed in the same direction?
When you want to pass a vehicle traveling in the same direction, pass on the left. You may pass on the right only under certain circumstances.
#16. Unless otherwise posted, you can park and leave your car:
You must not park on a crosswalk or on a bridge.
The distance you must keep to the nearest rail of a railroad crossing is more than 50 feet.
#17. What does this sign mean?
School or School Crossing Zone.
Permanent five-sided (pentagon shaped) school crossing signs warn drivers that children may be crossing any time of the day. School crossing signs may be yellow or yellow-green.
#18. If you are convicted of speeding, it will result in the following points on your driving record:
Three points will be assessed for speeding.
#19. Who must yield to other vehicles at a roundabout?
Approaching vehicles must always yield to pedestrians and bicyclists that are crossing the road. Vehicles must also yield to the traffic in the circle.
#20. What is true about sharing the road with a bicyclist?
Bicyclists must obey the same traffic laws as drivers of vehicles, and they have the right-of-way under the same conditions as motorists.
Bicyclists must ride in the same direction as other vehicles.
#21. You may legally block an intersection:
This signal means GO. You may go through an intersection in the direction indicated by the signal if the roadway is clear. Check right and left for oncoming traffic.
Remember, do not enter the intersection if the roadway is not clear.
#22. If a law enforcement officer stops you:
Yield to the right side of the roadway by activating your turn signal, checking blind spots and vehicle mirrors, and yielding to the right shoulder or curb of the roadway. Stop in a safe location off the highway or off the main traveled portion of the roadway as soon as practical.
#23. When you see this sign, you should:
The side/cross road sign tells you that there is an intersection ahead. Watch out for traffic entering from the side road and oncoming traffic turning.
#24. The shape of a no U-turn sign is:
No U-Turn.
You cannot turn around to go in the opposite direction at this intersection.
Remember, a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right means NO.
#25. When driving in fog, you should turn on:
Fog reflects light and can reflect your own headlights into your eyes. When driving in fog, use low beams only and look for road edge markings to guide you. Even light fog reduces visibility and your ability to judge distance.
#26. Overtaking another vehicle in a school crossing zone with a speed limit of 15 mph:
Drivers must obey speed limit signs and the portable signs placed at times in the center of the roadway. Passing another vehicle in a school crossing zone is prohibited. (Arizona Statutes 28-797).
#27. When making a right turn, you must:
As you prepare to turn right, stay close to the right curb or edge of the road.
Do not swing wide before or while turning.
Always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, bicyclists and of course, oncoming traffic.
Unless signs direct you otherwise, turn into the right lane of the road you enter.
#28. When may you legally drive around a lowered gate at a railroad crossing?
Do not cross the tracks until all signals have stopped and the crossing gate is up all the way. Do not drive around or under a gate that is lowered. It is dangerous and against the law.
#29. If you are going to use a cell phone while you are on the road, you should:
Pull off the road safely and stop if you are going to use a cell phone or send/receive a text message. Use of such devices while driving results in distracted driving behavior and is dangerous. While operating a motor vehicle, both hands should be on the steering wheel, allowing the driver full control of the vehicle.
Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson, prohibit drivers are prohibited from text messaging. San Luis and Pima County also ban use of handheld wireless devices. But there are no state prohibitions on texting or cell phone use (except if you drive a school bus).
#30. A broken yellow center line:
Broken yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions and indicates that passing on the left is permitted when the roadway is clear. Since you are facing oncoming traffic, overtaking and passing must be done with extreme caution.
Key Facts Arizona MVD Permit Examination 2026
| What You Should Know | |
|---|---|
| Number of questions on exam: | 30 |
| Passing score: | 80 percent |
| Correct answers to pass: | 24 |
| Allotted time to complete test: | 30 minutes |
| Wait time before retest: | 7 days |
| Test at Home: | If under 18 years |
| This Practice Test | Number of questions on each practice test: | 30 |
|---|---|
| Question pool: | 1,000+ |
| Each test is random and different from the previous | |
What are Arizona MVD Permit Practice Tests?
Each Arizona permit practice test at Driver’s Prep has 30 questions picked randomly from an extensive database, meaning each practice test will be different. When you take the real AZ MVD exam, you are likely to see questions that are, if not identical, at least similar to the ones in this practice test.
We have designed all our tests to help you study and pass the written test. The focus is on learning. You should know that we have offered free prep tests since 2007 and give you sample tests you can trust.
You can find the answers to all test questions in the Arizona Driver’s License Manual.
We, however, also stretch it a bit. Hopefully, we can help you not only to pass the test but also to be a safe and knowledgeable driver.
After each question on the practice test, you get instant feedback. If your answer is wrong, you will get a brief explanation. This will help you learn faster and pass the real exam the first time.
All practice tests at driversprep.com are 100% FREE. No gimmicks and no registration is necessary.
How Should I Study for the AZ MVD Test?
That is an excellent question.
Start by getting the latest version of the Arizona Driver’s License Manual . Study the manual and get a feel for everything you need to know for your exam. Sometimes, you need to study important chapters more than once.
Then, use these permit practice tests to check your progress and see what you have missed in the driver’s handbook. Don’t use the test as a replacement for reading the manual; the tests are intended as a supplement only.
What is the Passing Score on the Arizona MVD Exam?
The passing score in Arizona is 80 percent, which means you must correctly answer at least 24 of 30 questions.
When you study and practice for the permit exam, aim higher. To be on the safe side, it is always a good idea to strive for the perfect score of 100%.
Focus on learning and understanding, not memorizing.
Exam questions are drawn from a large pool of questions. AZ MVD asks questions in many ways, and choices are not always worded identically. Memorization without proper understanding can trip you up on the test, but more importantly, it doesn’t make you a good driver.
Read more about: Risky Study Tactics
When Do I Need to Take the Arizona MVD Knowledge Test?
When you apply for your first original driver’s license or an instruction permit, you must always pass a written knowledge test, a vision test, and a road test.
You must also take the written test after Arizona MVD has revoked your driver’s license.
A revocation is a complete withdrawal of your Arizona driving privilege. The termination is indefinite, and there is no guarantee that you will get your license back. After a specified time, you may apply for a new license, and you must pass all tests again.
This is different from a license suspension. If your driver’s license has been suspended, your privilege is not terminated – it is just put on hold. It is a temporary action, after which you will get your license back.
What if I have a License from Another State?
If you have a driver’s license from another state and want an Arizona license, MVD usually waives both the written and the driving tests.
There are, however, some situations when Arizona officials can ask you to pass a knowledge test, even if you have a valid driver’s license. If you are in doubt, it’s a good idea to contact your local MVD office before you visit.
How Many Questions are on the Arizona MVD Test?
The actual driver’s license test (permit exam) has 30 multiple-choice questions. You can miss six questions and still pass (80%).
You take the test at a computer workstation using a touch screen. The test has random questions from a larger pool of questions based on the content of the Arizona Driver’s License Manual.
Like all DMV exams, each test is random and different than what another test taker gets.
Can I Take the Arizona Test at Home?
If you are under 18 years old, AZMVD offers the option to take the test online in your home with the supervision of parents or legal guardians.
To qualify as a test administrator in the Permit Test @ Home program, a parent or legal guardian must:
- Have a State-issued driver’s license or ID card
- Certify that they are the test taker’s parent/guardian
- Commit to administering the exam in a room or facility where access can be limited
- Ensure test taker don’t have access to other mobile or electronic devices, documents, notes or writing materials during the exam
The parent or legal guardian registers the Permit Test @ Home account.
Like the official test at an AZMVD location, the test is scored as it progresses. You will see the results immediately with an on-screen notification. You need 24 correct answers to pass.
Should you fail, you can retake the test without waiting time and with no extra fees. When you take the test at the MVD office, you must wait one day before you can retake it.
An Arizona Professional Driving School can also offer the online test.
Can I Ask for an Oral Test?
If you have trouble reading, you should ask for an oral test at one of MVD’s locations. They will offer oral tests in the following situations:
- You cannot read, or your reading competency is low.
- You have incorrectly answered many questions on a previous test or have failed a second or third attempt.
- You read in a foreign language, and a written test in the foreign language is not available.
What If I Fail the First Time?
MVD gives you three attempts to pass the written test within 12 months from the date of the application.
Should you fail the test at MVD, you can retake it the next day if there are available appointments. You will not get the same test again since all tests are random.
After failing three times, you must pay for a new application.
Note that this doesn’t apply if you are under 18 years and use the Permit Test @ Home program.
What is the GDL Process?
Like all states, Arizona has a Graduated License Program. The purpose is to allow teen drivers to gain driving experience and skills gradually.
The program has three steps:
1 Graduated instruction permit (learner’s permit)
2 Graduated restricted driver’s license (provisional license)
3 Unrestricted driver’s license (class D)
Step 1: Graduated Instruction Permit
You can apply for the Instruction Permit if you are at least 15 years and six months but under 18 years.
Bring a completed Driver’s License Application (Form 40-5122) to the licensing office or start the application online.
If you are under 18, a parent or legal guardian must sign the application, and the signature must be witnessed. This is usually done when you visit the MVD office.
You must show proof of your identity and age. MVD must also verify your legal U.S. presence. [ Read More ]
Then, before MVD issues the permit, you must pass both the written test and a vision test.
When you have your instruction permit, you can start practicing. You must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years and sits beside you whenever you drive.
The permit is valid for 12 months.
Step 2: Graduated Driver’s License
When you are 16 years and have had an instruction permit for at least six months, you can apply for a Graduated Driver’s License, often called a provisional license or intermediate license.
MVD will ask for a log of 30 hours of supervised driving practice. You must have completed 20 hours of daytime driving and 10 hours of nighttime driving.
With your restricted driver’s license, you can drive alone. But you can only drive between 5 a.m. and midnight. If you want to drive at night (midnight to 5 a.m.), you must drive with a parent or legal guardian who has a valid driver’s license and is sitting in the front passenger seat.
You can drive unsupervised after midnight if you driveto or from a sanctioned school-sponsored activity, sanctioned religious activity, or place of employment, or must drive because of a family emergency.
The nighttime restriction is lifted after the first six months with a graduated driver’s license.
The license also has a passenger restriction. You cannot drive with more than one passenger under the age of 18 unless one of these conditions is met:
- The passengers are your siblings.
- You are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid driver’s license who occupies the front passenger seat.
Wireless Communication Restrictions
The instruction permit and provisional license come with a new (2018) wireless device restriction.
While you hold the instruction permit, you cannot use a wireless communication device for any reason except during an emergency when stopping the vehicle is impossible or will create an additional emergency or safety hazard.
During the first six months with the class G license, you may not drive using a wireless communication device for any reason except:
- During an emergency in which stopping the vehicle is impossible or will create an additional emergency or safety hazard.
- When using an audible turn-by-turn navigation system under specified conditions.
The New Cellphone Law for All License Holders
In 2019, using handheld devices while driving was banned for all license holders.
The new law prohibits:
- Holding a cell phone in any way while talking.
- Writing, sending or reading any text-based communication, including a text, instant message, or email.
- Watching any video or recording video.
Unlike some states, you may use a handheld cell phone while stopped at a traffic light or stop light.
You are also allowed to:
- Swipe a phone screen to make or accept a phone call.
- Talk on the phone if using an earpiece, headphone device, or device worn on a wrist.
- Use a GPS system.
- Talk on a handheld cellphone when calling 911.
Step 3: Class D Operator License
If you want, you can continue using your Class G graduated driver’s license even after you turn 18.
But you probably want a new license reflecting the Class D operator status. Visit ServiceArizona.com to replace your current graduated license.
If you are under 21 years, the unrestricted license retains the particular vertical orientation. It indicates that you are still under 21.
When you turn 21, you are eligible to (but not required to) get a replacement license with the regular horizontal orientation. This license will not have the under-21 designation.
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Other Common Questions (FAQ)
How do I change address on my Arizona Driver License
You must report any change of address to MVD within 10 days. You can change your address online. Register at AZ MVD Now and update your personal information.
You may also visit a Arizona MVD service office. Please call 602.712.2700 to schedule an appointment.
Note that you need to replace your driver's license if you want the license to reflect your new address.
Is the Arizona Permit Test hard?
Arizona Driver Services don't record failure rates. It is, however, estimated that about one third of all new applicants fail the knowledge test the first time. It is slightly below average in United States.
Due to the use of home tests, estimates are less reliable.
Can I keep a digital Arizona license on my phone?
Yes. Arizona was the first state to offer four options to keep your digital license or ID in your smartphone. Arizona first offered the mobile driver license (mID) in 2021, then in 2022 was the first state to add Apple Wallet. In 2023 they added Google Wallet for Android devices.
Arizona Study Videos
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Has the test changed now?? or can I still study this for my drivers test in a few weeks?
Taking my test tomorrow for the third time hope I pass kinda nervous e been using this all day.
were these questions on the test?
https://driversprep.com/questions-real-dmv-test/
What are the documents that i will need for my Arizona driver’s license? Do i need actual paper bills because i do paperless billing. Also will only one bill with my name on it work or do i need 2?
To prove AZ residency you need TWO documents with your name and address (the same in most states)
The documents MUST be mail issued from a business, organization or government agency. They must also be originals or certified copies, in English, certified by the issuing party. This will probably be changed in the future, but these are the rules right now.
Some suggest that you call your cable company, utility provider, bank, credit card company, or similar and ask them to send a one-time paper bill or contract.
Why the fuck wouldn’t you pull over if you had a blowout see that’s the kind of shit that pisses me off
If you have a blowout, you take your foot off the gas and keep going straight. If you pull off the road when you still have speed, you can easily lose control.
Don’t pull over until after you have stopped or when your speed is down to a crawl.