2026 Arizona Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. At a four-way stop, a driver should always yield the right-of-way to:
If two vehicles arrive at the intersection at about the same time, both must stop and the driver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.
#2. If you have an Arizona driver's license, you must report a change of address within:
You are required by law to notify MVD within 10-days of any change to your address. If your current address is not on file, you may not receive renewal notices or other correspondence concerning your driver’s license or vehicle records. You may be cited by law enforcement if you do not change your address within the 10-day period.
#3. For the first six months with a graduated driver's license (Class G), a teenage driver may have:
For the first 6 months, a driver with a graduated driver’s license shall not drive a motor vehicle containing more than one passenger under the age of 18, unless:
- The passengers are the teen driver’s siblings or
- The teen driver is accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid Class A, B, C or D driver’s license who occupies the front passenger seat.
#4. If you are on the main road when you see this sign:
Merging Traffic sign. You are approaching a point where other traffic lanes come together with your lane. Watch for traffic from that direction.
#5. This warning sign means:
Two-way Traffic. The sign warns that the road changes from a multi-lane roadway to a two-lane, two-way section. It is also used along such a road.
#6. If required to file an SR-22 after certain convictions, this certificate must be on file for:
The law requires you to carry the SR-22 Certificate of Insurance for three years from the date of suspension.
#7. Which of the following directly relates to your ability to stop your car safely?
Stopping distance is directly related to driver perception time – the length of time it takes to see and recognize a dangerous situation.
#8. A child must be secured in an appropriate child passenger safety seat when:
State and federal laws require that children are secured in an age-appropriate child passenger restraint system until they are 8 years of age, or at least four feet, nine inches tall.
#9. When you approach a roundabout, you should:
Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic in the circle. Always yield to pedestrians and bicyclists that are crossing the road.
#10. To make a left turn, you should turn into:
Always finish turning in the proper lane. Start a left turn from the left-most lane and finish in the lane directly to the right of the center line. Finish a right turn in the right-most lane. Do not cut corners. Do not swing wide on your turns.
#11. At posted times, which of the following is allowed in an HOV lane on the freeway?
High-Occupancy-Vehicle (HOV) lanes are indicated by white diamonds in the roadway.
On the freeway, you may not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in an HOV lane at the posted times Monday through Friday. At those times, the HOV lanes are restricted to car pool vehicles, motorcycles, buses or vehicles displaying alternative fuel or hybrid license plates. A motorist who violates this restriction is subject to substantial fines and penalties.
#12. When driving on slippery roads, you should:
Reduce your speed on wet roads and increase your following distance.
#13. A warning sign with these symbols has the following shape:
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.
#14. You may cross a double solid yellow line:
Double solid yellow lines mean that passing is not allowed in either direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn.
#15. You may be cited for aggressive driving if you exceed the posted speed limit and commit the following:
You may be cited for aggressive driving if you create immediate hazard to another person or vehicle by exceeding the posted speed limit and committing two of the following violations:
- Failure to obey traffic control signs or signals.
- Passing another vehicle on the right side.
- Unsafe lane change.
- Following too close.
- Failure to yield to emergency vehicles.
#16. Bicyclists must ride:
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.
#17. You approach this sign. What should you do?
There is a traffic signal ahead. Although the traffic signal may not yet be visible, it is close enough to require you to start slowing down. Advance warning signs also are used in high-speed areas because of the longer distance needed to slow down or stop.
#18. What distance must you keep when following a police vehicle responding to an emergency?
It is against the law to follow closer than 300 feet of any police vehicle in an emergency.
#19. How would you signal a slowdown and stop if you use arm signals?
Slowing or stop – left arm extended downward, with the palm to the rear.
#20. When driving in heavy rain, your following distance should be:
Driving in heavy rain can be hazardous, especially if you also encounter gusty wind conditions, such as in a thunderstorm. You should slow down to increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead to at least six seconds.
#21. Do not cross railroad tracks if:
Do not get trapped on a railroad crossing. Stop before the crossing if you cannot cross and completely clear the tracks.
#22. What is the legal speed limit in a residential area unless otherwise posted?
The following speed limits must be observed when no limit is posted:
- 15 mph when approaching a school crossing
- 25 mph in any business or residential district.
#23. When are you allowed to drink alcohol while driving?
It is a Class 2 misdemeanor for a driver or passenger to consume or possess an open container of spirituous liquor in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle while on any public highway or right-of-way.
#24. When you enter city traffic from a full stop (pulling away from the curb), you should:
Whenever you cross or enter city traffic from a full stop, you will need a large enough gap (from cars approaching in either direction) to get up to the speed of other vehicles. Always use your turn signals when pulling away from a curb or pulling off to the side of the road.
#25. How do you check your blind spots while driving?
Turn your head briefly. Mirrors should be adjusted before you start driving and will always have blind spots. These blind spots can hide a motorcyclist or a bicyclist. Do not drive in another driver’s blind spot.
#26. When driving in a fog, you should:
When driving in fog, use low beams only and look for road edge markings to guide you. It is very important to slow down. If necessary, pull off the road and turn your headlights off, then stay there until the fog lifts.
#27. On a four-lane roadway with a median barrier, a school bus with flashing red lights stops on the opposite side. What should you do?
When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers, you must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of your direction of travel.
You are not required to stop for a school bus on a divided roadway when traveling in the opposite direction. A divided roadway is one in which the road is separated by physical barriers such as a fence, curbing or separation of the pavement. Roadway striping by itself does not constitute a physical separation of the roadway.
#28. You must turn on your headlights:
You must use headlights from sunset to sunrise. Fog, snow, rain, and other conditions also limit visibility, so turning on your headlights is necessary to see and to be seen.
By law, you must turn on your headlights from sunset to sunrise and at any other time when you cannot clearly see persons and vehicles on the highway at a distance of five hundred feet ahead.
#29. Where are you allowed to park your car?
You can park 30 feet (more than 15 feet) from a fire hydrant.
Parking is not allowed:
- In a tunnel or underpass.
- On an interstate.
#30. When you want to make a right turn at an intersection with a steady red light, you should:
A steady red light means stop. You must come to a complete stop before you reach the intersection, stop line or crosswalk. Remain stopped for as long as the light stays red.
Where not prohibited by signs, a right turn may be made after coming to a complete stop, when motor traffic and pedestrian traffic are clear. You may also turn left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, unless signs prohibit it, and only after stopping and yielding to traffic and pedestrians.
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.
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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.
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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.