Arizona Permit Practice Test

How to use this AZ practice test

1. Take the 30 question exam-length practice test above once, untimed, to find your weak topics.
2. Work through the numbered 20 question sets below. Each one is fixed, so a second attempt is a fair comparison.
3. Read the explanation on every miss. The wording comes from the Arizona Driver License Manual, which is what the examiners use.
4. Come back on a later day and retake the questions you missed. A score on questions you have not seen before tells you more than a repeat.

AZ practice tests, 20 questions each

Fixed sets in a fixed order so you can retake one and compare your score.

1. Test 1
2. Test 2
3. Test 3
4. Test 4
5. Test 5
6. Test 6
7. Test 7
8. Test 8
9. Test 9
10. Test 10
11. Test 11
12. Test 12
13. Test 13
14. Test 14
15. Test 15
16. Test 16
17. Test 17
18. Test 18
19. Test 19
20. Test 20
21. Test 21
22. Test 22
23. Test 23
24. Test 24
25. Test 25

Printable AZ practice test with answer key

30 sample practice questions from the AZ bank

Every question below comes from the Arizona question bank on this page. Open a question to see the correct answer and the explanation. Nothing here is hidden behind a signup.

1. 1. What is the best way to prevent hydroplaning in Arizona?

   1. Brake hard on wet pavement
   2. Slow down
   3. Accelerate across standing water
   4. Make rapid steering corrections
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   Slow down. The manual identifies slowing down as the best way to prevent hydroplaning, which occurs when tires ride on a film of water and lose contact Full explanation in Test 1

   Study this in the handbook: Stopping distance, bad weather and night driving

2. 2. Who must accompany an Arizona graduated or operator permit holder while practicing?

   1. A parent or guardian only, regardless of license class
   2. Any licensed driver at least 18 years old sitting anywhere in the vehicle
   3. A Class A, B, C, or D licensed driver at least 21 years old in the seat beside the permit holder
   4. A licensed motorcycle rider at least 16 years old in the back seat
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   A Class A, B, C, or D licensed driver at least 21 years old in the seat beside the permit holder. An Arizona graduated or operator permit holder must practice with a Class A, B, C, or D licensed driver who is at least 21 years old and occ Full explanation in Test 2

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and the graduated license

3. 3. An Arizona driver is ordered to attend Traffic Survival School after a red light conviction but never completes it. What happens?

   1. A 30-day suspension
   2. An indefinite suspension of the driving privilege
   3. Nothing, if the fine was paid
   4. The points are doubled
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   An indefinite suspension of the driving privilege. MVD must order Traffic Survival School for every red light conviction, points are assessed, and failing to complete the course results in an Full explanation in Test 3

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and red light running

4. 4. When no limit is posted, what is the speed limit on an Arizona open highway or city freeway?

   1. 45 mph
   2. 65 mph
   3. 75 mph
   4. 55 mph
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   55 mph. Arizona's unposted limits are 15 mph near a school crosswalk, 25 mph in business or residential districts, 55 mph on open highways or city f Full explanation in Test 4

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and work zones

5. 5. During the first six months of a graduated license, which overnight driving period is restricted unless an exception applies?

   1. 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
   2. 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
   3. 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
   4. Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
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   Midnight to 5:00 a.m.. For the first six months, an Arizona graduated-license driver may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. Full explanation in Test 5

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and the graduated license

6. 6. What is the minimum age for an Arizona graduated driver license?

   1. 15 years and 6 months
   2. 17 years
   3. 18 years
   4. 16 years
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   16 years. A Class G graduated license begins at age 16, provided the applicant meets the other requirements. Full explanation in Test 6

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and the graduated license

7. 7. What is the unposted Arizona speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk?

   1. 20 mph
   2. 15 mph
   3. 25 mph
   4. 35 mph
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   15 mph. Arizona sets an unposted speed of 15 mph when approaching a school crosswalk. Full explanation in Test 7

   Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and work zones

8. 8. What does a white painted curb mean in Arizona?

   1. No stopping at any time
   2. You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
   3. Loading zone for trucks
   4. Parking for disabled placard holders
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   You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers. A white curb means you may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers. Full explanation in Test 8

   Study this in the handbook: Parking rules, hills and painted curbs

9. 9. What is the minimum age for an Arizona operator (Class D) instruction permit?

   1. 15 and a half
   2. 16
   3. 17
   4. 18
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   18. Arizona issues graduated and motorcycle instruction permits at 15 years and 6 months, but an applicant must be at least 18 for an operator p Full explanation in Test 9

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and the graduated license

10. 10. How long must an Arizona teen hold an instruction permit before applying for a graduated license?

    1. At least 6 months
    2. At least 30 days
    3. At least 3 months
    4. At least 12 months
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    At least 6 months. An applicant for a graduated license must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least 6 months, and the permit must still be valid Full explanation in Test 10

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction permits and the graduated license

11. 11. A flashing arrow panel points to the right in an Arizona work zone. What should you do?

    1. Speed up and pass the work vehicles on the left
    2. Stop and wait for the arrow to turn off
    3. Ignore it if your lane looks open ahead
    4. Slow down and prepare to merge to the right
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    Slow down and prepare to merge to the right. A flashing arrow panel in a work zone tells drivers to prepare to merge in the direction the arrow points. Full explanation in Test 11

    Study this in the handbook: Speed limits and work zones

12. 12. Which headlights should be used on Arizona city or town streets at night?

    1. High beams for maximum view
    2. Parking lights between street lamps
    3. Low beams on city or town streets
    4. No lights where streets are lit
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    Low beams on city or town streets. City streets carry close opposing traffic, pedestrians, and frequent intersections where high beams blind others and reflect off signs. Full explanation in Test 12

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping distance, bad weather and night driving

13. 13. You are driving in dense fog on an Arizona road. Which lights and guide should you use?

    1. Low beams and the road edge markings
    2. High beams and the center line
    3. Parking lights and the vehicle ahead
    4. Fog lights only, with the radio on
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    Low beams and the road edge markings. When driving in fog, use low beams only and look for road edge markings to guide you. Full explanation in Test 13

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping distance, bad weather and night driving

14. 14. You begin feeling sleepy behind the wheel in Arizona. What does that feeling tell you?

    1. You can safely drive one more hour
    2. It is already past the time to get off the road
    3. Coffee will fully restore alertness
    4. Sleepiness affects only new drivers
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    It is already past the time to get off the road. Noticeable sleepiness means fatigue has already dulled the mind and slowed correct reactions before the driver feels it. Full explanation in Test 14

    Study this in the handbook: Points, suspensions, aggressive driving and traffic school

15. 15. A solid white line marks the right edge of an Arizona highway. When may you cross it?

    1. Only in an emergency or to avoid a road hazard
    2. Any time you need to pass a slow vehicle
    3. Whenever you want to stop and make a phone call
    4. When traffic behind you is moving faster than you
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    Only in an emergency or to avoid a road hazard. The solid white line on the right edge of the roadway marks the edge of the travel lanes. Full explanation in Test 15

    Study this in the handbook: Parking rules, hills and painted curbs

16. 16. How can a driver signal for assistance after stopping on an Arizona freeway?

    1. Stand in a lane and wave both arms
    2. Turn on emergency flashers or raise the hood
    3. Rev the engine in a pattern
    4. Leave headlights on high beam only
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    Turn on emergency flashers or raise the hood. Emergency flashers or a raised hood tell passing drivers and patrols that the vehicle is stopped and needs help. Full explanation in Test 16

    Study this in the handbook: Freeway and highway driving

17. 17. The car in the lane beside you has stopped for someone in a school crosswalk, and your lane looks clear. What must you do?

    1. Pass on the left, since your light is green and your lane is clear
    2. Stop too, and do not pass the stopped car
    3. Pass slowly on the right and honk
    4. Go ahead if you signal before passing
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    Stop too, and do not pass the stopped car. You may not pass another vehicle that is stopped for a pedestrian, even if you have a clear lane or a green traffic signal. Full explanation in Test 17

    Study this in the handbook: Signaling, passing and U turns

18. 18. You are approaching a bridge on an Arizona road and cannot see what lies beyond it. What does the manual say about passing?

    1. Pass if the oncoming lane looks empty
    2. Pass only if you signal 100 feet earlier
    3. Do not pass within 100 feet of the bridge
    4. Pass when you can speed up before the bridge
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    Do not pass within 100 feet of the bridge. The manual says you must not pass within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked. Full explanation in Test 18

    Study this in the handbook: Signaling, passing and U turns

19. 19. What steering habit helps an Arizona driver stay in the lane of travel?

    1. Look at the hood and steer often
    2. Stare at the lane line beside the car
    3. Look well ahead and make slight corrections
    4. Turn the wheel in large movements
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    Look well ahead and make slight corrections. Drivers tend to steer toward whatever they are looking at, so eyes placed well ahead help the vehicle track the center of the lane. Full explanation in Test 19

    Study this in the handbook: Defensive driving, scanning and following distance

20. 20. A bicycle symbol is painted on an Arizona road. What does it tell drivers?

    1. Only bicycles may ever use the road
    2. Bicyclists may be present, so exercise caution
    3. Cars must honk before proceeding
    4. The lane is closed to all traffic
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    Bicyclists may be present, so exercise caution. A painted bicycle warns motorists that riders may be present along that road or lane space, calling for caution, space, and scanning. Full explanation in Test 20

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement markings and turning lanes

21. 21. Exiting an Arizona freeway in heavy traffic, what space must you maintain?

    1. No space, to block lane changers
    2. Adequate space cushion from the vehicle ahead
    3. Extra space only behind your vehicle
    4. Space only after the ramp curve ends
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    Adequate space cushion from the vehicle ahead. Exit queues compress as drivers brake for ramp curves at different points, so the cushion ahead absorbs those surprises. Full explanation in Test 21

    Study this in the handbook: Parking rules, hills and painted curbs

22. 22. Where must an Arizona driver avoid stopping on a freeway besides the lanes?

    1. In a rest area parking space
    2. On or near freeway ramps
    3. At a posted emergency stopping area
    4. In a wide paved turnout
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    On or near freeway ramps. The manual says to avoid stopping your vehicle on or near freeway ramps. Full explanation in Test 22

    Study this in the handbook: Freeway and highway driving

23. 23. A car ahead is slowing, and the shoulder to your right is unpaved. May you pass by driving onto it?

    1. Yes, if no vehicle is on the shoulder
    2. Yes, if you stay under 20 mph
    3. Yes, if you signal and return quickly
    4. No, never pass by leaving the paved roadway
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    No, never pass by leaving the paved roadway. You must never pass on the right by driving off the paved or main portion of the roadway. Full explanation in Test 23

    Study this in the handbook: Signaling, passing and U turns

24. 24. A steady yellow light appears and you are already inside the Arizona intersection. What should you do?

    1. Continue and clear the intersection safely
    2. Stop at once in the middle of the intersection
    3. Speed up sharply to beat the red light
    4. Back up behind the stop line
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    Continue and clear the intersection safely. A steady yellow warns that red is coming. A driver who has not entered should stop safely, but a driver already inside the intersection shou Full explanation in Test 24

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and red light running

25. 25. Your car starts to skid on a wet Arizona road. Which steering response does the manual recommend?

    1. Steer away from the direction of the skid to straighten it
    2. Steer in the direction you want the car to go
    3. Hold the wheel straight and brake hard
    4. Take your hands off the wheel
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    Steer in the direction you want the car to go. If your car begins to skid, turn the wheel quickly in the direction you want your vehicle to follow, which is the direction of the skid. Full explanation in Test 25

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping distance, bad weather and night driving

26. 26. A tire blows out while you are driving. Which immediate response follows the manual?

    1. Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas
    2. Release the wheel so the tire can settle
    3. Brake hard and turn toward the shoulder
    4. Accelerate until the damaged tire clears the roadway
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    Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas. If a tire blowout occurs, the manual says to hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight, then ease off the gas peda Full explanation in Test 1

    Study this in the handbook: Dust storms, blowouts, fires and brake failure

27. 27. What is the minimum fine for a first standard DUI offense in Arizona?

    1. $250
    2. $2,500
    3. $1,250
    4. $3,000
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    $1,250. The first offense minimum fine for a standard DUI is $1,250, alongside at least 10 consecutive days in jail and a 90 day minimum suspension. Full explanation in Test 2

    Study this in the handbook: Alcohol, drugs and DUI penalties

28. 28. How far before a turn does Arizona require a driver to signal?

    1. Only after entering the intersection
    2. At least 25 feet before turning
    3. Only when another vehicle is close behind
    4. At least 100 feet before turning
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    At least 100 feet before turning. Arizona requires a driver to signal at least 100 feet before turning. Full explanation in Test 3

    Study this in the handbook: Signaling, passing and U turns

29. 29. After entering an Arizona roundabout through a safe traffic gap, what should you do in normal traffic?

    1. Stop inside until every exit is clear
    2. Stop to invite the next approaching driver to enter
    3. Stop opposite every entrance before continuing
    4. Keep moving through the roundabout rather than stopping inside
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    Keep moving through the roundabout rather than stopping inside. The gap decision belongs at the roundabout entrance. Full explanation in Test 4

    Study this in the handbook: Signaling, passing and U turns

30. 30. After stopping at a red light, who must receive the right of way before a permitted right turn?

    1. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming traffic
    2. Only vehicles behind the turning driver
    3. Only pedestrians using a marked crosswalk
    4. No one if the driver signals the turn
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    Pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming traffic. A right turn on red is allowed only after a complete stop and only when the movement does not conflict with a No Turn On Red sign or other t Full explanation in Test 5

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic signals and red light running