2026 Arizona Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. A passenger bus has stopped ahead of you in your lane. Can you use the two-way left turn lane for passing the bus?
This lane is only for use of vehicles turning left in either direction. Do not use the two-way left turn lane for passing or for thru traffic.
#2. During the first six months with a graduated driver's license (Class G), you can normally NOT drive:
For the first 6 months, a driver with a graduated driver’s license cannot drive a motor vehicle between the hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m.
This applies unless a parent or legal guardian with a valid class A, B, C or D license occupies the front passenger seat or driving directly to or from a sanctioned school-sponsored activity, place of employment, a sanctioned religious activity or a family emergency.
#3. You are coming to an intersection with a yellow flashing light. You should:
A flashing yellow light means you should slow down and proceed with caution if the roadway is clear. You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow light, but you must be especially alert before entering the intersection.
#4. What is the legal speed limit on rural interstate highways unless otherwise posted?
The following speed limits must be observed when no limit is posted:
- 75 mph on rural interstate highways
#5. What does a red and white triangular sign at an intersection mean?
Three-sided red yield signs mean you must slow down and be ready to stop to let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.
#6. When driving at night, be sure that you can stop:
Headlights are a poor substitute for daylight. Never drive so fast that you cannot stop within the distance you can see ahead with your lights.
#7. You must never park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
Parking is not allowed within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
#8. How fast should you go when entering a freeway from an entrance ramp?
The key to entering a freeway smoothly is to accelerate on the entrance ramp to match the speed of freeway traffic in the right lane. Then signal, check the traffic around you, and merge carefully. Do not cross a solid line.
#9. You see this sign attached to the back of a vehicle ahead. What should you do?
Slow-moving vehicles have an orange/red triangle on the back. A vehicle with the sign cannot travel faster than 25 mph. Do not become impatient if you find yourself behind one of these slow vehicles. It has the legal right to be there.
#10. You are approaching a stopped school bus on your side of an undivided highway with two lanes. The bus is flashing its red lights. You must:
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.
#11. After driving through deep water, you should:
Check your brakes after leaving the water to see if they will stop the car. If the brakes are wet, they may suddenly grab or pull to one side. Dry them by accelerating slowly while gently holding down the brake pedal.
#12. The three-to-six-second rule helps a driver know:
You can use the three-to-six-second rule to determine if you have enough cushion between you and the vehicle you are following. At times you will need more than a three-second cushion (like when road conditions are poor). At high speeds, the distance your vehicle travels while you are reacting to a problem is greater and your margin for error is less. If you are following too closely, you may not be able to stop in time.
#13. This sign means:
Low clearance / Maximum height.
The overpass has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall to pass under.
#14. The minimum amount of liability insurance for the injury of one person is:
Minimum levels of financial responsibility for private passenger vehicles are $25,000 bodily injury liability for one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $15,000 property damage liability.
#15. When you see a sign with this shape and color, you must:
Eight-sided red stop signs mean you must make a full stop whenever you see a stop sign. Stop before entering a crosswalk or at a white limit line. If a crosswalk or limit line is not painted on the street, stop at the corner without entering the intersection.
#16. This hand signal means:
Right turn – left arm extended, with elbow bent upward, at about a 90-degree angle.
#17. To back your vehicle safely, you should:
Turn around so you can look directly through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or a back-up camera. Back up slowly.
#18. In which of the following situations should you use your low beams?
Use low beams when following other vehicles, when meeting oncoming vehicles, and when driving in town where there are streetlights. In fog, heavy rain or snowfall, you should also use your low beam headlights to reduce glare.
#19. When you see this sign, what should you expect ahead?
Reverse turn (left and right turns coming). This sign tells you there is a sharp turn to left, and then right. Reduce speed and look well ahead.
This sign is used in advance of two turns that have advisory speeds of 30 mph or less. Below the signs may be small yellow square signs indicating the safe speed to drive through the sharp turns.
#20. What is helpful advice to fight off highway hypnosis and avoid getting tired on a long trip?
Stop every hour to walk and exercise. Use the radio and fresh air. This will help keep you alert.
#21. When passing a bicyclist:
Maintain a safety zone of at least three feet between the car and the bicyclist. Pass a bicyclist only when it can be done safely.
#22. A child must be secured in an appropriate child-restraint system 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.
#23. After a train has passed a railroad crossing with more than one track, you should:
Expect a train on any track at any time. If you are stopped at a railroad crossing with more than one track, do not start as soon as the train passes. Wait until you have a clear view down both tracks before you start across.
#24. To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces, you should:
To prevent skidding on slippery surfaces you should adjust your speed, avoid fast turns and quick stops.
#25. When entering or crossing a street from an alley:
When entering from an alley, driveway or private road, you must stop before reaching the sidewalk, or if there is no sidewalk, at a point prior to entering the roadway. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching vehicles.
#26. Driving skills can be impaired by:
Alcohol, prescription drugs and emotions can all impair concentration, judgment, and the sensory and perceptual skills needed for careful driving
#27. 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.
#28. To be convicted of DUI (Driving Under the Influence) if you are 21 or older, your BAC level:
It should be understood that you may be found guilty of driving while intoxicated even though the BAC was less than 0.08 percent.
#29. 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.
#30. This sign tells you:
No Right Turn. This sign means that you are not allowed to turn right at the intersection.
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.
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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.