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Printable AZ Permit Practice Test

30 questions in the real AZ exam format, 80 percent (24 of 30) to pass. Answer key on the last page. Last verified 2026-09-05 against the official Arizona driver manual.

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

    A single lane roundabout with a round center island and four entry roads, each with a yield line. Your car, blue, is on the south entry road at the yield line. Car A, orange, is already driving in the circle, to the left of your entry.
    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
  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
  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
  17. 17. What kind of roadway condition does the curved-arrow sign warn about?

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

    A two-lane road with one lane in each direction. Your car, blue, is heading east. An ambulance with its red and blue lights flashing and its siren on is coming up behind your car in the same lane.
    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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  27. 27. What does a circle-shaped Arizona sign warn a driver about?

    Round yellow railroad warning sign with a black cross and RR
    1. A school crossing for children
    2. A prohibited U-turn
    3. An approaching railroad crossing
    4. A recommended curve speed
  28. 28. What broad function does the Wrong Way sign shown perform?

    Wrong Way sign
    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
  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
  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

Answer key

  1. 1. B
  2. 2. C
  3. 3. B
  4. 4. D
  5. 5. D
  6. 6. D
  7. 7. B
  8. 8. B
  9. 9. D
  10. 10. A
  11. 11. A
  12. 12. C
  13. 13. D
  14. 14. D
  15. 15. A
  16. 16. C
  17. 17. C
  18. 18. B
  19. 19. C
  20. 20. C
  21. 21. B
  22. 22. B
  23. 23. B
  24. 24. C
  25. 25. B
  26. 26. A
  27. 27. C
  28. 28. A
  29. 29. B
  30. 30. A
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