2026 Arizona Driver’s License Test & Permit Practice
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#1. When you proceed straight ahead on a solid green light, you must:
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.
#2. After a conviction of driving without insurance, you must carry an SR-22 certificate of insurance for how long?
The law requires you to carry the SR-22 Certificate of Insurance for three years from the date of suspension.
#3. What does the Arizona basic speed rule mean?
The Arizona basic speed rule: a person shall not drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent speed under the conditions and actual and potential hazards then existing.
#4. If your vehicle breaks down on a highway:
If you are having vehicle trouble and have to stop, get your vehicle off the road away from traffic. Pull over onto the right shoulder as far as possible. Turn on your emergency flashers. To signal for assistance, tie a white cloth or scarf to the rear view mirror, or raise the hood of the car.
To signal after dark, turn on your inside dome light and/or set out flares or portable warning signals.
#5. You meet a school bus that has stopped on the other side of the highway. The bus activates its flashing lights. When are you allowed to proceed without stopping?
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.
#6. You can 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.
#7. 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.
#8. If you run a red light and cause an accident that results in life-threatening injuries to another driver or passenger, your driving privilege may be:
If you run a red light and cause an accident that results in life-threatening injuries to another driver or passenger, you may be fined up to $500 and your driving privilege may be suspended for 3 months. Additionally, you may be ordered to perform community service.
#9. To avoid glare from the high-beam headlights of an approaching car:
If the high beams of an oncoming car are not dimmed, avoid looking directly at the bright lights. Glance toward the right side of the road, then look ahead to determine the position of the other vehicle. Keep doing this until you have passed the other vehicle.
#10. What should you do when observing law enforcement lights and/or sirens activated behind 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. Avoid stopping on an overpass, bridge, curved roadway, or any area with limited or no space available to the right of the vehicle.
#11. Always allow extra room in front of your vehicle when following:
Follow trucks at a safe distance. Trucks are almost as wide as some lanes of travel. If you follow too closely behind, you will not be able to react quickly enough to changing traffic conditions. Large vehicles block your field of vision of the road ahead, you will need extra distance to see around the vehicle.
#12. When two vehicles from different directions arrive simultaneously at an intersection with no signs or signals, which should have the right-of-way?
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.
#13. 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.
#14. Alcohol involvement in vehicle crashes reaches its highest rate for those between the ages of:
Alcohol involvement in vehicle crashes reaches its highest rate for those between the ages of 21 and 34.
#15. What road signs have an upside-down triangle shape?
The triangle shape requires that you yield the right-of-way to cross traffic or to merging traffic.
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.
#16. A curb painted yellow means:
A yellow curb means that you may stop only long enough to load or unload. Stay with your car.
#17. If your car starts to skid, you should ease off the gas and:
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.
#18. When are broken white lines used as pavement marking between lanes?
A broken white line separates two lanes traveling in the same direction. Once you have signaled, and if it is safe to do so, you may cross this line when changing lanes.
#19. Passing another vehicle on the right by driving off the pavement is:
You must never pass on the right by driving off the paved or main portion of the roadway.
#20. You approach this road sign. What should you expect ahead?
Start of Divided Highway ahead. The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
#21. Backing a vehicle on freeways with limited access:
NEVER back up on a highway. Get off the highway at the next exit and look for signs showing you how to rejoin the road in the other direction.
#22. 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.
#23. What do the light gray areas in the picture mark?
Turn your head before changing lanes, because your mirrors have blind spots. These blind spots can hide a motorcyclist or a bicyclist. Do not drive in another driver’s blind spot.
#24. What is true about child restraint systems?
Child safety seats must meet U.S. Department of Transportation safety standards and must be used by following manufacturer’s and automobile manufacturer’s instructions.
#25. Why should you avoid passing or stopping close to a truck that is preparing to or is backing up?
Give trucks extra space and time for backing up. Remember, the blind spots.
Always follow trucks at a safe distance. If you follow too closely behind, you will not be able to react quickly enough to changing traffic conditions.
#26. You see this sign ahead. What should you do?
Winding Road. There are several curves ahead. Slow down and drive carefully.
#27. Vehicles entering a roundabout must yield to:
Approaching vehicles must always yield to pedestrians and bicyclists that are crossing the road. Vehicles must also yield to the traffic in the circle.
#28. This sign tells you:
No Left Turn.
You must not make a left turn at this intersection.
#29. Going around a lowered gate at a railroad crossing is:
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.
#30. What is true about merging onto a freeway?
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.
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.