Arizona Permit Test Practice 2026
The Arizona learner’s permit test runs 30 questions and asks for 80% to pass. Below: 6 sample questions and an Arizona cheat sheet you can save. DMV Ready has unlimited practice in the same format, no signup.
What’s on the Arizona permit test?
Plan on 30 questions for the Arizona permit test, with a 80% pass mark (around 24 correct). Questions come from the Arizona handbook and cover the standard categories - signs, signals, right of way, speed, alcohol - alongside an Arizona-specific section that catches people who studied with generic prep. Arizona uses azdot.gov/mvd for scheduling, and the test draws heavily on right-of-way and signaling.
Expect mostly recall questions: sign meanings, who goes first at a 4-way stop, what limits apply where. A handful of scenario questions test how you’d actually respond on the road.
The Arizona handbook isn’t interchangeable with another state’s. Practicing on the right material - Arizona-specific questions, Arizona rules - is the difference between passing first try and not.
Sample questions (free, no signup)
Here are 6 practice questions in the Arizona format. Tap each to reveal the answer and the explanation. Want unlimited? Get the app.
Question 1: What is a gore area in Arizona?
- The space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp
- The median strip between opposing traffic lanes
- The shoulder area designated for emergency stops
Correct answer: The space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp
Why: A gore area is the V-shaped space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp. According to Arizona law, it is illegal to drive over or park in any part of a gore area. These areas are typically marked with white lines and sometimes painted with diagonal stripes to separate the main roadway from the ramp.
💡 Memory tip: V-shaped, white-striped gore: space between main roadway and entrance/exit ramp.
Question 2: What is the purpose of the Traffic Survival School Program in Arizona?
- To provide advanced racing techniques
- To teach first-time drivers how to drive
- To change or modify risky or unsafe driving behavior
Correct answer: To change or modify risky or unsafe driving behavior
Why: According to Arizona law, the Traffic Survival School Program is administered by the Arizona MVD and is designed for drivers with convictions for serious driving violations, accumulation of points, or those at risk of license suspension. The program’s primary goal is to change or modify risky or unsafe driving behavior in order to improve overall road safety.
💡 Memory tip: TSS = Train Safer Skills: change risky, unsafe driving behavior.
Question 3: Which of the following is NOT listed as required equipment that must be in working order on your vehicle in Arizona?
- Backup camera
- Emergency flashers
- Speedometer
Correct answer: Backup camera
Why: A backup camera is not listed as required equipment in the Arizona Driver License Manual, while emergency flashers and a speedometer are required to be in working order.
💡 Memory tip: Backup camera = optional; flashers and speedometer = must work.
Question 4: In Arizona, you must not pass when approaching within 100 feet of which of the following?
- A shopping center entrance
- A school zone
- A bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked
Correct answer: A bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked
Why: According to Arizona law (ARS 28-724), you must not pass within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked. Arizona law also prohibits passing within 100 feet of intersections and railroad crossings, making this one of several 100-foot restrictions drivers must observe.
💡 Memory tip: 100 feet = no passing near blocked bridges, tunnels, or underpasses.
Question 5: What is the minimum bodily injury liability insurance required in Arizona for one person?
- $25,000
- $15,000
- $50,000
Correct answer: $25,000
Why: According to the Arizona Driver License Manual, the minimum bodily injury liability for one person is $25,000. The $50,000 figure applies to two or more persons, while $15,000 is the minimum property damage liability requirement.
💡 Memory tip: AZ 25/50 rule: $25,000 one, $50,000 two-plus.
Question 6: In Arizona, when parking on a downhill grade with a curb, you should:
- Keep your wheels straight and set your parking brake
- Turn your wheels toward the curb and set your parking brake
- Turn your wheels to the left and set your parking brake
Correct answer: Turn your wheels toward the curb and set your parking brake
Why: According to the Arizona Driver License Manual, when parking on a downhill grade, you should turn your wheels toward the curb and set your parking brake. This ensures that if the brakes fail, the vehicle will roll into the curb rather than into traffic.
💡 Memory tip: Downhill + curb: wheels toward curb, set parking brake. Curb stops you.
Arizona-specific rules to know
Below: eight rules from the Arizona handbook that examiners reach for. Skim before you go in.
- Motorcycles - You may not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in an HOV lane at the posted times Monday through Friday.
- Provisional drivers - With a graduated or operator permit, you must be accompanied by a Class A, B, C or D licensed driver at least 21 years of age, who occupies the seat beside you.
- Child passengers - According to Arizona’s child car seat safety law, children between five and eight years of age are required to be in a child restraint system until they are a minimum of four feet, nine inches tall.
- Insurance - Keep proof of insurance in the vehicle when operating it, as law enforcement officers will request this documentation during traffic stops or crashes.
- Passing - The Arizona Driver License Manual explicitly states, ‘You must never pass on the right by driving off the paved or main portion of the roadway.’ While passing on the right is permitted in certain…
- Seat belts - Arizona law requires that each front seat occupant of a motor vehicle manufactured after 1972 must have the seat belt properly fastened and adjusted while the vehicle is in motion.
- Parking - According to the Arizona Driver License Manual, parking spaces with the international symbol of access are only to be used by vehicles displaying a valid placard or license plate with this symbol,…
- Alcohol & DUI - children age 12 years and under should never ride in the front seat of a vehicle because airbags are unsafe for children under 12 years of age.
How to schedule your Arizona permit test
You can typically schedule your Arizona permit test online through the official Arizona DMV / motor-vehicle agency website. Bring proof of identity, residency, and (if under 18) the required parent/guardian documentation. Fees vary by jurisdiction - check your local DMV office for current pricing. Some states require completion of driver’s education before testing.
This page references rules from the Arizona Driver’s Handbook. We are not affiliated with the Arizona DMV.
Studying in a neighboring state?
Each state’s exam is different. If you’re studying for a different state, here are nearby ones: California permit test practice, Nevada permit test practice, Utah permit test practice.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?
The Arizona DMV permit test has 30 questions. You need to answer at least 80% correctly to pass.
What is the passing score for the Arizona permit test?
You need 80% to pass - that’s roughly 24 out of 30 questions correct.
How old do I have to be to take the Arizona permit test?
The minimum age in Arizona is 15.5. Check your local DMV office for any additional requirements like a parent’s signature or driver’s education enrollment.
Can I retake the Arizona permit test if I fail?
Yes. Most Arizona DMV offices let you retake the test, often after a short waiting period. Some locations charge a small re-test fee. Check your local DMV office for the exact rules.
Is the DMV Ready app good for Arizona?
Yes - Arizona is fully supported. The app’s practice exams use the Arizona format (30 questions, 80% pass), and questions are filtered to Arizona-relevant material from the state handbook.
Practice unlimited Arizona questions in DMV Ready
Arizona format, locked: 30 questions per exam, 80% pass mark. Free version covers daily practice; Premium unlocks unlimited.
Official source: For the latest Arizona permit test rules, fees, and accepted identity documents, check the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) at azdot.gov. Requirements can change, so confirm current details on the state site before your visit.
Practice in another state
Each state writes its own permit test - same general rules, different specific questions. Pick yours: