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Arizona MVD Permit Practice Test 2026

Arizona's written knowledge test is required for an instruction permit from ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division. You need a score of 80% or higher to pass. These questions cover Arizona's own laws from the Arizona Driver License Manual, then general US rules and road signs.

Read before you practiseStart with the Arizona Driver License Manual Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 25

    What is the minimum age for an Arizona graduated instruction permit?
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    Answer: C. 15 years and 6 months

    Arizona issues the graduated instruction permit from age 15 years and 6 months.

  2. Question 2 of 25

    How long is an Arizona instruction permit valid?
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    Answer: D. 12 months

    The Arizona instruction permit is valid for 12 months.

  3. Question 3 of 25

    Who must sit next to an Arizona permit holder while they drive?
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    Answer: B. A licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat

    A licensed Class A, B, C or D driver who is at least 21 must sit in the front passenger seat.

  4. Question 4 of 25

    How long must you hold an Arizona instruction permit before applying for a graduated license?
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    Answer: C. At least 6 months

    You must hold the permit for at least 6 months before applying for a graduated (Class G) license.

  5. Question 5 of 25

    How many hours of supervised practice must a parent certify for an Arizona graduated license, if the teen does not take driver education?
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    Answer: A. 30 hours

    A parent or guardian certifies 30 hours of supervised practice, or the teen completes an MVD-approved driver education program instead.

  6. Question 6 of 25

    Of Arizona's 30 required practice hours, how many must be at night?
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    Answer: B. 10

    At least 10 of the 30 supervised hours must be driven at night.

  7. Question 7 of 25

    What can a teen complete instead of logging the supervised practice hours in Arizona?
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    Answer: C. An MVD-approved driver education program

    Completing an MVD-approved Arizona driver education program can take the place of the practice hours.

  8. Question 8 of 25

    During the first 6 months with an Arizona graduated license, when may you NOT drive without a parent or guardian?
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    Answer: B. Midnight to 5 a.m.

    For the first 6 months, graduated drivers may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless a licensed parent or guardian is in the front seat or an exception applies.

  9. Question 9 of 25

    Which trip is an exception to the Arizona graduated license night limit?
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    Answer: D. Driving directly to or from your job

    Exceptions include driving directly to or from a job, a sanctioned school or religious activity, or a family emergency.

  10. Question 10 of 25

    During the first 6 months, how many passengers under 18 may an Arizona graduated driver carry, not counting siblings?
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    Answer: C. One

    For the first 6 months, a graduated driver may carry no more than one passenger under 18, except siblings, unless a licensed parent or guardian is in the front seat.

  11. Question 11 of 25

    Under Arizona law, what is a driver NOT allowed to do with a phone while driving?
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    Answer: A. Hold or support it with any part of the body

    Arizona bans holding or supporting a wireless device while driving. Hands-free use and reporting an emergency are allowed.

  12. Question 12 of 25

    Which phone use is allowed for an Arizona driver?
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    Answer: A. Hands-free or voice-to-text use

    Drivers may only use a phone hands-free or by voice, or to report an emergency. Reading or writing texts and watching video are banned.

  13. Question 13 of 25

    Under Arizona law, which passengers must the driver make sure are buckled up?
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    Answer: D. All passengers under 16

    Arizona drivers must require every passenger under 16 to be buckled up, and front-seat occupants must wear belts.

  14. Question 14 of 25

    In Arizona, a child aged 5 to 8 must stay in a child restraint until they reach what height?
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    Answer: D. 4 feet 9 inches

    Children under 5 must use a child restraint, and children 5 to 8 must keep using one until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall.

  15. Question 15 of 25

    What must every child under 5 ride in under Arizona law?
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    Answer: C. A child restraint system

    Arizona requires children under 5 to be secured in a child restraint system.

  16. Question 16 of 25

    On an Arizona road divided by a physical barrier, must you stop for a school bus that is loading children on the other side?
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    Answer: C. No, you do not have to stop for a bus going the opposite way

    On a roadway divided by a physical barrier, you need not stop for a bus traveling the opposite way. You must stop for a bus stopped in your direction.

  17. Question 17 of 25

    What does Arizona's Move Over law require when you pass a vehicle stopped on the shoulder with flashing lights?
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    Answer: A. Move over one lane if safe; if not, slow down and use caution

    Move over one lane to leave a safe margin. If you cannot do so safely, slow down and use caution.

  18. Question 18 of 25

    Which stopped vehicles with flashing lights does Arizona's Move Over law cover?
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    Answer: A. Any vehicle on the side of the road with flashing lights, including tow trucks and private cars

    Arizona's law covers any vehicle pulled over with flashing lights, including emergency, police, tow, highway maintenance and private vehicles, on all roads.

  19. Question 19 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk in Arizona?
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    Answer: B. 15 mph

    The speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk is 15 mph.

  20. Question 20 of 25

    Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit in an Arizona business or residential district?
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    Answer: A. 25 mph

    Arizona's default limit in business and residential districts is 25 mph.

  21. Question 21 of 25

    What is the highest speed limit the Arizona manual lists for rural freeways?
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    Answer: C. 75 mph

    The manual lists 55 mph for open highways and city freeways, 65 mph for designated highways and 75 mph for rural freeways.

  22. Question 22 of 25

    What happens to traffic fines in an Arizona work zone where signs are posted?
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    Answer: B. They are doubled

    Fines double for traffic violations in posted work zones.

  23. Question 23 of 25

    On an Arizona highway with three lanes in your direction, what is the far left lane for?
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    Answer: D. Passing

    Use the left lane for passing. On a three-lane highway, the far left lane is the passing lane.

  24. Question 24 of 25

    What score do you need to pass the Arizona driver license knowledge test?
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    Answer: C. 80% or higher

    ADOT says a score of 80% or higher is required to pass the actual examination.

  25. Question 25 of 25

    Besides an MVD office, where can Arizona applicants take the instruction permit test?
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    Answer: B. At home, through ADOT's online Permit Test @ Home

    ADOT offers the instruction permit test at home online through Permit Test @ Home.

What to know before the test

  • You need a score of 80% or higher to pass the Arizona knowledge test.
  • The instruction permit test can be taken at home online, through ADOT's Permit Test @ Home.
  • You can get a graduated instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months. It is valid for 12 months.
  • Before a graduated license you need 6 months with a permit and 30 hours of practice (10 at night), or an approved driver education program.
  • For the first 6 months, graduated drivers may not drive from midnight to 5 a.m. or carry more than one passenger under 18 (siblings excepted) without a parent.
  • All Arizona drivers are banned from holding or supporting a phone while driving.

Frequently asked questions

What score do you need to pass the Arizona permit test?

80% or higher.

Can I take the Arizona permit test online at home?

Yes. ADOT offers the instruction permit test at home through its Permit Test @ Home service.

How old do you have to be to get a permit in Arizona?

15 years and 6 months for a graduated instruction permit.

How many practice hours do Arizona teens need?

30 hours of supervised driving, with at least 10 at night, certified by a parent or guardian. An MVD-approved driver education program can replace the hours.

What are the rules for new Arizona drivers under 18?

For the first 6 months: no driving from midnight to 5 a.m. and no more than one passenger under 18 (siblings excepted), unless a licensed parent or guardian is in the front seat.

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