AZ 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. When you pass three sets in a row at 80 percent or better, book the real test.

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

Printable AZ practice test with answer key

All 30 questions, AZ exam length

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. 11. 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

12. 12. 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

13. 13. 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

14. 14. When entering a roundabout, which road users already inside have priority?

    
    1. Only vehicles approaching from the left
    2. The largest vehicle outside the roundabout
    3. Drivers entering from the fastest lane
    4. Vehicles already in the roundabout
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    Vehicles already in the roundabout. Vehicles approaching an Arizona roundabout must yield to all vehicles already circulating in it. Full explanation in Test 4

15. 15. 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

16. 16. How long is the automatic loss of driving privilege for a first refusal or unsuccessful completion of a DUI test?

    1. 6 months
    2. 24 months
    3. 12 months
    4. 90 days
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    12 months. A first refusal or unsuccessful completion of a requested DUI test produces an automatic 12-month loss of driving privilege under the manual Full explanation in Test 6

17. 17. What kind of roadway condition does the curved-arrow sign warn about?

    
    1. A railroad crossing at the next track
    2. A school crossing at every hour
    3. A turn in the roadway ahead
    4. A direction where passing is mandatory
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    A turn in the roadway ahead. The curved-arrow sign belongs to Arizona's turn, curve, and winding-road warnings. Full explanation in Test 7

18. 18. When a fire engine, police car, or ambulance with warning equipment approaches, what must an Arizona driver do?

    
    1. Continue straight while holding the lane
    2. Yield, move to the right, and stop until it passes
    3. Turn left immediately into the nearest street
    4. Follow it closely to get through traffic
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    Yield, move to the right, and stop until it passes. An approaching emergency vehicle, such as police, fire or ambulance, with flashing lights or an audible signal requires the driver to yield Full explanation in Test 8

19. 19. Which speed is listed as the unposted limit for a rural freeway in Arizona?

    1. 45 mph
    2. 55 mph
    3. 75 mph
    4. 65 mph
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    75 mph. An Arizona rural freeway has an unposted limit of 75 mph in the manual's list of default speed limits. Full explanation in Test 9

20. 20. How are reversible lanes commonly marked so drivers can identify their changing direction of use?

    1. By a single solid white line with no signs
    2. By blue curb paint at the roadway edge
    3. By double-dashed yellow lines and signs showing which lanes are available
    4. By double solid red lines that always close the lane
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    By double-dashed yellow lines and signs showing which lanes are available. Reversible lanes change direction according to the time or traffic plan, so drivers must identify which lanes are active before entering. Full explanation in Test 10

21. 21. At a steady red light, when may you make a right turn where signs do not prohibit it?

    1. After slowing without stopping if no car is visible
    2. After a complete stop, when motor and pedestrian traffic are clear
    3. Immediately if the cross street is empty
    4. Only after the light changes to yellow
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    After a complete stop, when motor and pedestrian traffic are clear. A steady red signal requires a complete stop before the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk. Full explanation in Test 1

22. 22. How long is an Arizona graduated or operator instruction permit valid?

    1. 6 months
    2. 12 months
    3. 7 months
    4. 24 months
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    12 months. Graduated and operator permits are valid for 12 months, and the holder must drive with a Class A, B, C or D licensed driver at least 21 in t Full explanation in Test 2

23. 23. Which Arizona website is MVD’s authorized online service site for motor vehicle and driver license transactions?

    1. azgohs.gov
    2. AZMVDNow.gov
    3. MoveOverAZ.org
    4. az511.com
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    AZMVDNow.gov. AZMVDNow.gov is the Motor Vehicle Division’s authorized service website for a range of motor vehicle and driver license transactions. Full explanation in Test 3

24. 24. Under Arizona law, which passengers must the driver require to buckle up?

    1. Only passengers under the age of 8
    2. Only front seat passengers over 18
    3. All passengers under the age of 16
    4. Only passengers on freeways
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    All passengers under the age of 16. The operator of a motor vehicle must require all passengers under 16 to buckle up. Full explanation in Test 4

25. 25. When following another vehicle at night, at what distance must you switch from high beams to low beams?

    1. Within 100 feet
    2. Within 200 feet
    3. Only after the vehicle slows
    4. Within 300 feet
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    Within 200 feet. Arizona requires low beams whenever your vehicle follows another car within 200 feet. Full explanation in Test 5

26. 26. What is the unposted speed limit in an Arizona business or residential district?

    1. 25 mph
    2. 15 mph
    3. 55 mph
    4. 75 mph
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    25 mph. In a business or residential district with no posted limit, Arizona lists 25 mph as the required speed. Full explanation in Test 6

27. 27. What does a circle-shaped Arizona sign warn a driver about?

    
    1. A school crossing for children
    2. A prohibited U-turn
    3. An approaching railroad crossing
    4. A recommended curve speed
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    An approaching railroad crossing. Arizona uses a circle-shaped warning sign to tell drivers that a railroad crossing is approaching. Full explanation in Test 7

28. 28. What broad function does the Wrong Way sign shown perform?

    
    1. It regulates traffic and directs speed or direction
    2. It marks a railroad crossing
    3. It recommends a curve speed
    4. It warns of a possible danger ahead
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    It regulates traffic and directs speed or direction. The Wrong Way sign is rectangular, and Arizona describes rectangular signs as regulatory. Full explanation in Test 8

29. 29. What can happen to someone who parks in an Arizona space marked with the international symbol of access without authorization?

    1. It is allowed for up to 15 minutes
    2. It is illegal and may result in a fine
    3. It is allowed with flashers on
    4. Nothing, the spaces are advisory
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    It is illegal and may result in a fine. The international symbol of access appears on reserved parking signs, placards and license plates for persons with disabilities. Full explanation in Test 9

30. 30. When may an Arizona driver park on the shoulder of a freeway?

    1. Only in case of emergency
    2. Whenever traffic is light
    3. To make a phone call
    4. To take a photo
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    Only in case of emergency. Parking on the shoulder of the freeway is prohibited, except in case of emergency. Full explanation in Test 10