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Arizona Permit Practice Test

The Arizona permit test is administered by Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. This free practice test covers the 10 areas the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide teaches, from licensing permits and testing to vehicle emergencies crashes and law enforcement, with 100 questions written for Arizona and every answer explained. Pick 25, 50, or 100 questions and start; there is no sign-up.

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The Arizona bank holds 100 questions written for the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised February 2022; form revision 99-0117 R04/2022), 10 of them illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene. Choose a Quick check of 25, a Practice run of 50, or the Full challenge of 100 on the next screen, then choose coaching mode, which explains every answer as you go, or exam mode, which holds the explanations until the end and still shows your running score. It is free, there is no sign-up, and a test in progress is saved on this device.

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Sample questions

Six questions from the Arizona bank, with the rule behind each answer

Sample 1 · Licensing Permits And Testing

An Arizona applicant is 15 years and 6 months old. Which passenger-vehicle permit may the applicant meet the age requirement for?

  1. A graduated instruction permitCorrect
  2. An operator permit available only at age 18
  3. A full Class D license without testing
  4. A commercial learner permit based only on age

Why: Arizona may issue a graduated instruction permit to an applicant who is at least 15 years and 6 months old, while an operator permit requires the applicant to be at least 18. Therefore, the supported response is "A graduated instruction permit".

Sample 2 · Speed Following Passing And Lane Use

Which timing rule does Arizona's manual use to help judge a safe following cushion?

  1. The 3-to-6-second ruleCorrect
  2. A fixed one-second rule
  3. A ten-minute rule
  4. A rule based only on vehicle color

Why: The manual uses a 3-to-6-second rule to judge the following cushion, with more distance needed at higher speeds or in poor conditions. Therefore, the supported response is "The 3-to-6-second rule".

Sample 3 · Parking Freeways And Roundabouts

As you approach an Arizona roundabout, who must receive the right-of-way?

  1. Circulating traffic and crossing pedestrians and bicyclistsCorrect
  2. Only vehicles entering behind you
  3. The largest approaching vehicle
  4. No one once your turn signal is on

Why: Vehicles approaching a roundabout must yield to traffic already circulating and must yield to pedestrians and bicyclists crossing the road. Therefore, the supported response is "Circulating traffic and crossing pedestrians and bicyclists".

Sample 4 · Signals Signs And Pavement Markings

A steady traffic signal is red. Where must an Arizona driver complete the stop?

  1. Beside the signal pole regardless of markings
  2. Only after another vehicle stops
  3. Before the intersection, stop line, or crosswalkCorrect
  4. Past the crosswalk in the intersection

Why: A steady red signal requires a complete stop before the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk and remaining stopped while the signal is red. Therefore, the supported response is "Before the intersection, stop line, or crosswalk".

Sample 5 · Trucks Motorcycles Light Rail And Work Zones

Why should a driver avoid cutting closely in front of a large truck?

  1. The truck always has priority in every lane
  2. The truck is required to accelerate when passed
  3. The truck takes about twice as long to stopCorrect
  4. The truck cannot use turn signals

Why: The manual says large trucks take about twice as long to stop, so cutting into their stopping space can remove half the distance available to the truck driver. Therefore, the supported response is "The truck takes about twice as long to stop".

Sample 6 · Vehicle Emergencies Crashes And Law Enforcement

A tire suddenly blows out. What should you do before attempting to pull off the road?

  1. Accelerate to stabilize the tire
  2. Shift immediately into park
  3. Hold straight and ease off the accelerator without brakingCorrect
  4. Brake hard and turn sharply

Why: During a tire blowout, hold the wheel tightly, keep the vehicle straight, ease off the accelerator without braking, and allow the vehicle to slow before signaling and pulling off. Therefore, the supported response is "Hold straight and ease off the accelerator without braking".

What is on the test

The 10 topics the Arizona permit practice test covers

These are Arizona's own topic areas, from licensing permits and testing to vehicle emergencies crashes and law enforcement, each with 10 questions. Under each one are two questions from the bank, shown without their answers; the practice test explains every one of them.

  1. Licensing Permits And Testing10 questions
    • While an Arizona permit holder practices, where must the qualified accompanying driver sit?
    • How long is the Arizona graduated or operator instruction permit described in the manual valid?
  2. Driver Readiness Distraction And Occupant Protection10 questions
    • Where does the Arizona manual say a driver will typically find the vehicle's recommended tire pressure?
    • What must a front-seat occupant do with the installed safety belt while an Arizona vehicle is moving?
  3. Speed Following Passing And Lane Use10 questions
    • What should happen to following distance as travel speed increases?
    • A vehicle is tailgating you. Which response follows the Arizona manual?
  4. Right Of Way Intersections And Turns10 questions
    • A traffic signal is completely inoperative at an Arizona intersection. How should you treat the intersection?
    • Two vehicles reach a four-way stop together. Which driver must yield?
  5. Parking Freeways And Roundabouts10 questions
    • After entering an Arizona roundabout in a safe gap, what should you normally do?
    • You miss your intended exit while already circulating in a roundabout. What should you do?
  6. Signals Signs And Pavement Markings10 questions
    • The light turns steady yellow before you enter the intersection and you can stop safely. What should you do?
    • What action does a flashing red signal require in Arizona?
  7. Pedestrians Bicycles School Buses And Emergency Vehicles10 questions
    • What should the pedestrian warning sign prompt an Arizona driver to expect?
    • While traveling on an Arizona roadway, an emergency ambulance closes from the rear with its warning lights and siren active. What response is required?
  8. Trucks Motorcycles Light Rail And Work Zones10 questions
    • What is a truck's No-Zone?
    • A truck ahead leaves space on its right and signals a right turn. What should you do?
  9. Night Weather And Desert Driving10 questions
    • After safely leaving the highway during a severe Arizona dust storm, what should you do with the vehicle's lights and brake pedal?
    • Your tires begin hydroplaning in heavy rain. What is the first supported response?
  10. Vehicle Emergencies Crashes And Law Enforcement10 questions
    • After stopping for a gasoline-fed vehicle fire, which extinguishing action must be avoided?
    • Steam is coming from under the hood. When may water be added to the radiator?
How to prepare

A study plan for the Arizona permit test

1

Find out where you stand

Take a Quick check of 25 in coaching mode. Read each explanation, including the ones you got right; it tells you the rule Arizona tests, not just the answer.

2

Study the topics you missed

Your account's Study tab ranks the 10 topics by your results. Read that chapter of the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, then take another Quick check to confirm the gap has closed.

3

Rehearse the real thing

Take the Full challenge of 100 in exam mode. Aim for 80 percent or better twice in a row; at that point you are answering from the rules, not from memory of the questions.

Questions

Arizona permit practice test questions

Is this the official Arizona permit test?

No. DMV Exam Pass is an independent study service and is not affiliated with Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. The questions are written in the style of the exam to prepare you for it; the official test is taken with the agency.

What does the Arizona permit practice test cover?

The 100 questions are spread evenly across 10 topics: Licensing Permits And Testing, Driver Readiness Distraction And Occupant Protection, Speed Following Passing And Lane Use, Right Of Way Intersections And Turns, Parking Freeways And Roundabouts, Signals Signs And Pavement Markings, Pedestrians Bicycles School Buses And Emergency Vehicles, Trucks Motorcycles Light Rail And Work Zones, Night Weather And Desert Driving, and Vehicle Emergencies Crashes And Law Enforcement. Every test you take draws from all of them, so a weak area shows up quickly.

How many questions are in the practice test, and how long does it take?

The Arizona bank holds 100 questions. A Quick check of 25 takes about ten minutes, a Practice run of 50 about twenty, and the Full challenge of 100 about forty. You can pause any time.

Are these the real questions from the Arizona exam?

No. Nobody outside the agency has the real questions, and we do not use, claim, or advertise leaked or exact exam questions. These are independently written questions that test the same rules, so what you learn transfers to whatever the real test asks.

Which handbook should I study for the Arizona permit test?

The Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised February 2022; form revision 99-0117 R04/2022), published by Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Every question here is written for it, and each explanation names the rule, so when you miss a question you know which chapter to read.

What is the difference between coaching mode and exam mode?

Coaching mode shows whether each answer was right, and why, before you move on; it is for learning. Exam mode holds the explanations and the correct choices until the end and still shows your running score; it is for checking readiness. Both draw from the same bank, and scoring happens on our servers, so no answer key is loaded in your browser.

Does the practice test include road signs and pictures?

Yes. 10 of the 100 questions are illustrated with a sign, signal, marking, or road scene, the way the permit test presents them.

Is the Arizona practice test free, and do I need an account?

It is free, with no sign-up. An optional account saves your progress across devices and shows which topics need work.

Can I pause and come back later?

Yes. A test in progress is saved on this device and offered again when you return. With an account, it is saved to your account as well, so you can continue on another device.

What score should I aim for before test day?

Aim for 80 percent or better on a Full challenge in exam mode, more than once. The official passing score is set by the agency; scoring consistently above 80 here means you are answering from the rules rather than from luck.