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.
1. What is the best way to prevent hydroplaning in Arizona?
- Brake hard on wet pavement
- Slow down
- Accelerate across standing water
- Make rapid steering corrections
2. Who must accompany an Arizona graduated or operator permit holder while practicing?
- A parent or guardian only, regardless of license class
- Any licensed driver at least 18 years old sitting anywhere in the vehicle
- A Class A, B, C, or D licensed driver at least 21 years old in the seat beside the permit holder
- A licensed motorcycle rider at least 16 years old in the back seat
3. An Arizona driver is ordered to attend Traffic Survival School after a red light conviction but never completes it. What happens?
- A 30-day suspension
- An indefinite suspension of the driving privilege
- Nothing, if the fine was paid
- The points are doubled
4. When no limit is posted, what is the speed limit on an Arizona open highway or city freeway?
- 45 mph
- 65 mph
- 75 mph
- 55 mph
5. During the first six months of a graduated license, which overnight driving period is restricted unless an exception applies?
- 1:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
- 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.
- Midnight to 5:00 a.m.
6. What is the minimum age for an Arizona graduated driver license?
- 15 years and 6 months
- 17 years
- 18 years
- 16 years
7. What is the unposted Arizona speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk?
- 20 mph
- 15 mph
- 25 mph
- 35 mph
8. What does a white painted curb mean in Arizona?
- No stopping at any time
- You may stop only long enough to pick up or drop off passengers
- Loading zone for trucks
- Parking for disabled placard holders
9. What is the minimum age for an Arizona operator (Class D) instruction permit?
- 15 and a half
- 16
- 17
- 18
10. How long must an Arizona teen hold an instruction permit before applying for a graduated license?
- At least 6 months
- At least 30 days
- At least 3 months
- At least 12 months
11. A tire blows out while you are driving. Which immediate response follows the manual?
- Hold the wheel tightly, keep straight, and ease off the gas
- Release the wheel so the tire can settle
- Brake hard and turn toward the shoulder
- Accelerate until the damaged tire clears the roadway
12. What is the minimum fine for a first standard DUI offense in Arizona?
- $250
- $2,500
- $1,250
- $3,000
13. How far before a turn does Arizona require a driver to signal?
- Only after entering the intersection
- At least 25 feet before turning
- Only when another vehicle is close behind
- At least 100 feet before turning
14. When entering a roundabout, which road users already inside have priority?
- Only vehicles approaching from the left
- The largest vehicle outside the roundabout
- Drivers entering from the fastest lane
- Vehicles already in the roundabout
15. After stopping at a red light, who must receive the right of way before a permitted right turn?
- Pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming traffic
- Only vehicles behind the turning driver
- Only pedestrians using a marked crosswalk
- No one if the driver signals the turn
16. How long is the automatic loss of driving privilege for a first refusal or unsuccessful completion of a DUI test?
- 6 months
- 24 months
- 12 months
- 90 days
17. What kind of roadway condition does the curved-arrow sign warn about?
- A railroad crossing at the next track
- A school crossing at every hour
- A turn in the roadway ahead
- A direction where passing is mandatory
18. When a fire engine, police car, or ambulance with warning equipment approaches, what must an Arizona driver do?
- Continue straight while holding the lane
- Yield, move to the right, and stop until it passes
- Turn left immediately into the nearest street
- Follow it closely to get through traffic
19. Which speed is listed as the unposted limit for a rural freeway in Arizona?
- 45 mph
- 55 mph
- 75 mph
- 65 mph
20. How are reversible lanes commonly marked so drivers can identify their changing direction of use?
- By a single solid white line with no signs
- By blue curb paint at the roadway edge
- By double-dashed yellow lines and signs showing which lanes are available
- By double solid red lines that always close the lane
21. At a steady red light, when may you make a right turn where signs do not prohibit it?
- After slowing without stopping if no car is visible
- After a complete stop, when motor and pedestrian traffic are clear
- Immediately if the cross street is empty
- Only after the light changes to yellow
22. How long is an Arizona graduated or operator instruction permit valid?
- 6 months
- 12 months
- 7 months
- 24 months
23. Which Arizona website is MVD’s authorized online service site for motor vehicle and driver license transactions?
- azgohs.gov
- AZMVDNow.gov
- MoveOverAZ.org
- az511.com
24. Under Arizona law, which passengers must the driver require to buckle up?
- Only passengers under the age of 8
- Only front seat passengers over 18
- All passengers under the age of 16
- Only passengers on freeways
25. When following another vehicle at night, at what distance must you switch from high beams to low beams?
- Within 100 feet
- Within 200 feet
- Only after the vehicle slows
- Within 300 feet
26. What is the unposted speed limit in an Arizona business or residential district?
- 25 mph
- 15 mph
- 55 mph
- 75 mph
27. What does a circle-shaped Arizona sign warn a driver about?
- A school crossing for children
- A prohibited U-turn
- An approaching railroad crossing
- A recommended curve speed
28. What broad function does the Wrong Way sign shown perform?
- It regulates traffic and directs speed or direction
- It marks a railroad crossing
- It recommends a curve speed
- It warns of a possible danger ahead
29. What can happen to someone who parks in an Arizona space marked with the international symbol of access without authorization?
- It is allowed for up to 15 minutes
- It is illegal and may result in a fine
- It is allowed with flashers on
- Nothing, the spaces are advisory
30. When may an Arizona driver park on the shoulder of a freeway?
- Only in case of emergency
- Whenever traffic is light
- To make a phone call
- To take a photo
Answer key
- 1. B
- 2. C
- 3. B
- 4. D
- 5. D
- 6. D
- 7. B
- 8. B
- 9. D
- 10. A
- 11. A
- 12. C
- 13. D
- 14. D
- 15. A
- 16. C
- 17. C
- 18. B
- 19. C
- 20. C
- 21. B
- 22. B
- 23. B
- 24. C
- 25. B
- 26. A
- 27. C
- 28. A
- 29. B
- 30. A
