ARIZONA DMV PRACTICE TEST

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To get an Arizona driver's license, applicants must pass a knowledge exam. The DMV written test covers the information found in the Arizona DMV Driver License Manual, and includes questions on road rules, road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices. The AZ DMV written test consists of 30 questions. To pass the AZ DMV test, you must correctly answer at least 24 questions (80%). Practice with this sample test to familiarize yourself with the format of the Arizona DMV driver's license test.
1. A driver who approaches an intersection:
must yield the right-of-way to traffic already in the intersection.
has the right-of-way over traffic already in the intersection.
must drive straight through the intersection, even if another vehicle is already in the intersection.
2. Service signs are ____ with ____ letters and symbols.
white; black
green; white
blue; white
3. If a vehicle suddenly cuts in front of you creating a hazard, you should first:
Sound your horn and step on the brake firmly.
Swerve into the lane next to you.
Take your foot off the gas pedal.
4. You want to turn left at an intersection ahead. A car reaches the intersection from the opposite direction and moves straight ahead. You:
may not enter the intersection to prepare for your left turn if the light is green.
must wait for the car to go through before you turn.
can turn left. You have the right of way.
5. When you prepare to make a left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road, you must:
move into the right lane, or to the left side of a single lane.
move into the right lane, or to the right side of a single lane.
move into the left lane, or to the left side of a single lane.
6. After you have parallel parked, are you allowed to open a door on the road side of your vehicle?
No, never.
Yes, but only if it does not interfere with bicyclists and other traffic.
Yes, always.
7. This sign means:
divided highway ahead sign
The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.
The divided highway on which drivers are traveling ends ahead.
Roundabout ahead. Slow down.
8. Which signs have black letters on a white background?
Guide signs (horizontal rectangle)
Regulatory signs (vertical rectangle)
Warning signs (diamond)
9. Drivers may need more space in front of their vehicle:
when carrying a heavy load or pulling a trailer.
when following motorcycles.
All of the above.
10. In case of skidding, drivers should NOT:
tap the gas pedal with their foot.
take their foot off the gas pedal.
pump the brakes gently if they are about to hit something.
 
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Frequently Asked Questions

The age requirements depend on the type of permit or license you are applying for:
  • If you are at least 15 years and 6 months old, you can obtain a graduated instruction permit.
  • If you are at least 16 but less than 18, you can be issued a graduated driver license (Class G).
  • At the age of 18, you become eligible for a Class D driver's license.
Individuals under 18 can opt for the Permit Test @ Home Program. With this option, you can take the DMV written test online under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian. After passing the test, schedule an appointment at an Arizona MVD office to obtain your permit. If you are 18 years old or older, you can take the exam at a driver license office or at an authorized third-party provider.


To take the DMV test in Arizona, you must bring to an MVD office:
  • A completed application
  • One primary document (U.S. passport, certified copy of a birth certificate…)
  • Two proofs of residency (documents with your name and address from a business, organization, or government agency)
  • Proof of your Social Security Number

If your name is different, show legal proof of the name change.


The DMV written test for the driver's license in Arizona is available in several languages, including: English, German, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, French, Tagalog, Korean. A verbal test is offered if you have difficulty reading, made many mistakes on a previous test, or the exam isn’t available in your language. To schedule a verbal test, check the nearest MVD office and make an appointment.

To get ready for the Arizona DMV written test, start by reading the Arizona Driver's Manual. This manual has all the info you need to study for the exam: traffic signs, road rules, and safe driving practices. Then, check what you've learned with our free practice tests and consider signing up for DMV Premium to access additional resources!

The Arizona DMV written test consists of 30 multiple-choice questions and is based on the information provided in the manual. Remember, you have 30 minutes to complete the exam. Taking numerous practice tests and thoroughly studying the handbook will increase your chances of success.

To pass the exam, you need a score of 80% or higher. You should get at least 24 questions right, and you're allowed to miss up to 6 questions out of the total 30. Stay focused and take the time to read the questions carefully.

For the initial 6 months, drivers holding a graduated driver license in Arizona face specific restrictions: 
  • They cannot drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian with a valid license. Driving alone is permitted when traveling to or from sanctioned school activities, places of employment, religious events, or during a family emergency.
  • They cannot transport more than one passenger under 18, except for siblings or when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian in the front passenger seat.
The Arizona instruction permit is valid for a duration of 12 months. Use this time to complete an Arizona MVD-approved driver education program, and after holding the permit for a minimum of 6 months, you can apply for a graduated license.

If you fail the DMV written test on your first attempt, you can return to an MVD office or an MVD Authorized Third Party office the next business day to retake the test. If you fail the exam three times, you have to pay another application fee to take it again.

AZ DMV Permit Practice Test

Number of questions: 30
Correct answers to pass:24
Passing score:80%
Minimum age to apply: 15 ½
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