Arizona DMV Permit Practice Test 2026

This page covers what you need to know for the Arizona driver's license knowledge exam: how the test works, the Arizona-specific rules that often show up on it, and sample questions with explained answers. Everything here is based on the official Arizona driver's manual and state traffic code (sources are listed at the bottom). The real Arizona test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass.

When you're ready, take a free 25-question practice test that mixes Arizona-specific questions with general driving questions, with an explanation after every answer. Each attempt draws a new set. No signup needed.

Arizona Permit Test and Licensing Facts

Knowledge Test	30 questions, must score 24/30 (80%) to pass
Minimum Permit Age	15 years 6 months
Minimum License Age	16
Speed Limits	Highway: up to 75 mph \| Residential: 25 mph \| School Zone: 15 mph
DUI Law	BAC limit: 0.08% (Under 21: Zero Tolerance)
Point System	Points range from 2 to 8. Accumulating 8 or more points in 12 months requires attending Traffic Survival School.

Rules Specific to Arizona

Arizona does not require vehicle emissions testing statewide, only in Maricopa and Pima counties
Right turn on red is permitted after a full stop unless posted otherwise
Arizona driver's licenses issued to adults under 65 do not expire until age 65

Sample Arizona Permit Test Questions

These questions cover rules that are specific to Arizona. They're the ones people most often miss, because the answer differs from state to state.

In Arizona, what typically happens to the fine for many moving violations committed in a properly posted highway work zone?
- A. The fine is reduced by 50%
- B. The fine is doubled (2×)
- C. The fine stays the same
- D. The fine is tripled (3×)
Answer: The fine is doubled (2×). Arizona treats work zones as high-risk areas for both workers and drivers. Higher penalties are intended to encourage slower, more careful driving.
Arizona law requires a child restraint system for a passenger who is under what age OR shorter than what height?
- A. Under 6 years old or shorter than 4 feet 0 inches
- B. Under 8 years old or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches
- C. Under 10 years old or shorter than 5 feet 0 inches
- D. Under 12 years old or shorter than 5 feet 2 inches
Answer: Under 8 years old or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches. Arizona uses both age and height to decide when a child needs a child restraint system. When in doubt, use a booster that positions the belt correctly.
On certain rural freeways in Arizona, what is the maximum posted speed limit for passenger vehicles?
- A. 65 mph
- B. 70 mph
- C. 75 mph
- D. 80 mph
Answer: 75 mph. Arizona’s highest posted freeway limits are found on some rural interstates. Always obey the posted signs, which can be lower due to conditions.
In Arizona, it is illegal to park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection?
- A. Within 10 feet
- B. Within 15 feet
- C. Within 20 feet
- D. Within 30 feet
Answer: Within 20 feet. Parking too close to a crosswalk blocks sight lines for drivers and pedestrians. Keep the required clearance even if curb paint is faded.
Which statement best matches Arizona’s under-21 alcohol driving rule?
- A. Under-21 drivers may not drive with any alcohol in their body
- B. Under-21 drivers may drive after one drink if they wait 30 minutes
- C. Under-21 drivers may drive as long as they stay below 0.08% BAC
- D. Under-21 drivers may drive only on surface streets after drinking
Answer: Under-21 drivers may not drive with any alcohol in their body. Arizona is strict about underage drinking and driving. If you are under 21, do not drive after consuming alcohol at all.
How old must you be to get an Arizona graduated instruction permit?
- A. 15
- B. 15 years and 6 months
- C. 16
- D. 16 years and 6 months
Answer: 15 years and 6 months. You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old for a graduated instruction permit.
If an Arizona teen doesn't complete approved driver education, how much supervised practice must a parent certify?
- A. 20 hours, 5 at night
- B. 30 hours, 10 at night
- C. 40 hours, 10 at night
- D. 50 hours, 10 at night
Answer: 30 hours, 10 at night. Without approved driver education, a parent or guardian must certify at least 30 hours of supervised practice, including 10 at night.
For the first 6 months with an Arizona graduated license, when may a teen not drive (unless an exception applies)?
- A. 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- B. 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- C. Midnight to 5 a.m.
- D. Midnight to 6 a.m.
Answer: Midnight to 5 a.m.. For the first six months, graduated drivers can't drive from midnight to 5 a.m. unless a licensed parent or guardian is in the front seat or another exception applies.
For the first 6 months with an Arizona graduated license, how many passengers under 18 may a teen carry (other than siblings)?
- A. None
- B. No more than one
- C. No more than two
- D. No more than three
Answer: No more than one. Graduated drivers may not carry more than one passenger under 18 unless they're siblings or a licensed parent or guardian rides along.
When may you pass a stopped Arizona school bus with its stop arm out?
- A. When no children are visible
- B. When traveling the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a physical barrier
- C. When the bus is on a four-lane road
- D. Never
Answer: When traveling the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a physical barrier. You don't have to stop if you're going the opposite direction on a roadway divided by a physical barrier. Painted lines don't count as a physical separation.
Unless posted otherwise, what is the speed limit when approaching an Arizona school crosswalk?
- A. 10 mph
- B. 15 mph
- C. 20 mph
- D. 25 mph
Answer: 15 mph. The limit is 15 mph when approaching a school crosswalk.
What is the default speed limit in an Arizona business or residential district?
- A. 20 mph
- B. 25 mph
- C. 30 mph
- D. 35 mph
Answer: 25 mph. When no limit is posted, business and residential districts are 25 mph.
When no limit is posted, what is the speed limit on Arizona open highways or city freeways?
- A. 45 mph
- B. 55 mph
- C. 65 mph
- D. 75 mph
Answer: 55 mph. Open highways and city freeways default to 55 mph, designated open highways to 65 mph, and rural freeways to 75 mph.
What does Arizona law say about using a phone while driving?
- A. Handheld calls are allowed below 45 mph
- B. You may not hold or support a wireless device while driving
- C. Only texting is banned
- D. Phones are allowed at red lights only
Answer: You may not hold or support a wireless device while driving. Arizona prohibits holding or supporting a wireless device, reading or writing texts, and watching or recording video while driving.
What does Arizona's Move Over law require when passing a vehicle with flashing lights on the side of the road?
- A. Nothing if it's not a police car
- B. Move over one lane, or slow down and use caution if you can't
- C. Stop behind it
- D. Honk twice and continue
Answer: Move over one lane, or slow down and use caution if you can't. Move over one lane to create space. If that isn't safe or possible, slow down and use caution. It applies to all vehicles pulled over with flashing lights.
How many points within 12 months require an Arizona driver to attend Traffic Survival School?
- A. 6 or more
- B. 8 or more
- C. 10 or more
- D. 12 or more
Answer: 8 or more. Accumulating 8 or more points within any 12-month period requires Traffic Survival School, or your license may be suspended.
What is the penalty in Arizona for a first refusal to take a chemical test after a DUI arrest?
- A. 90-day suspension
- B. 6-month suspension
- C. 12-month suspension
- D. Fine only
Answer: 12-month suspension. Refusal means an automatic 12-month suspension, or 24 months for a second refusal within 84 months.
When should Arizona drivers switch from high beams to low beams?
- A. When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet
- B. Only in cities
- C. Within 100 feet of an oncoming vehicle
- D. Only when asked by another driver
Answer: When an oncoming vehicle is within 500 feet. Use high beams on highways only when no vehicle is coming within 500 feet, and use low beams on city streets.
When driving in bad weather in Arizona, how should you adjust your following distance?
- A. Keep it the same
- B. Double it
- C. Cut it in half
- D. Add one car length
Answer: Double it. In bad weather, double your following distance and reduce speed.
Near which of these may you not pass another vehicle in Arizona?
- A. Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing
- B. Within 500 feet of a school
- C. Within 50 feet of a bus stop
- D. Within 200 feet of any sign
Answer: Within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Don't pass within 100 feet of a street crossing, a railroad crossing, or a bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked.

Arizona Permit Test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?

The Arizona knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You need at least 24 correct answers (80%) to pass.

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

The minimum age for a learner's permit in Arizona is 15 years 6 months. The minimum age for a driver's license is 16.

What is the legal blood alcohol limit in Arizona?

Arizona calls impaired driving DUI. The limit is 0.08% BAC for drivers 21 and over, and zero tolerance (any detectable alcohol) for drivers under 21.

How does the Arizona driver point system work?

Points range from 2 to 8. Accumulating 8 or more points in 12 months requires attending Traffic Survival School.

What are the default speed limits in Arizona?

Typical limits in Arizona are up to 75 mph on highways, 25 mph in residential areas and 15 mph in school zones. Posted signs always take priority.

Sources

The facts and questions on this page are based on the following official Arizona government sources:

Facts and questions last checked against the Arizona Driver License Manual on September 26, 2026.

Laws change. Always check the current Arizona driver's manual before your test. This site is unofficial and not affiliated with any Arizona government agency.