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Arizona permit test 30 questions, 80% to pass

Arizona teens can take the MVD permit test at the kitchen table. Whether you test at home or at an MVD office, the questions come from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, revised March 2026. Here's how both routes work, plus a 25-question practice test.

Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Driver License Manual (99-0117), rev. March 2026

Home or office? Pick your route

Permit Test @ HomeMVD office
WhoArizona teens under 18Anyone
HowParent's AZ MVD Now account or a participating driving school, with the parent supervisingTouch-screen kiosk with an audio option
WhenAny time7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Mon–Fri, no appointment. Closed holidays and the second Wednesday of each month
Cost$7 application fee$7 permit fee
AfterwardVisit MVD for the vision test and photoVision test and photo the same visit

Both versions are the same 30-question multiple-choice test with the same 80% bar. A verbal test is available by appointment if you struggle with reading, are on a second or third attempt, or need a language that isn't offered. We could not confirm a waiting period between attempts, so check the MVD permit test page before you go back.

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Arizona MVD practice test

25 questions written from the 2026 manual and ADOT's permit page, scored at Arizona's real pass mark of 80%. Every answer is explained.

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Arizona permit practice test

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25
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80%
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17 min

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  1. What is the minimum age for an Arizona graduated instruction permit?

    • 15
    • 15 years 6 months
    • 16
    • 14 years 6 months

  2. How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?

    • 20
    • 25
    • 30
    • 40

  3. What score do you need to pass?

    • 70%
    • 75%
    • 80%
    • 85%

  4. How old must the licensed driver beside a permit holder be?

    • 18
    • 19
    • 21
    • 25

  5. How long is an Arizona instruction permit valid?

    • 6 months
    • 12 months
    • 2 years
    • 4 years

  6. How long must a teen hold the permit before getting a Class G license?

    • 3 months
    • 6 months
    • 9 months
    • 12 months

  7. If you skip MVD-approved driver ed, how many supervised hours must a parent certify?

    • 20
    • 30
    • 40
    • 50

  8. How many of those supervised hours must be at night?

    • 5
    • 6
    • 10
    • 15

  9. During the first six months of a Class G license, you may not drive:

    • 10 p.m.–5 a.m.
    • 11 p.m.–5 a.m.
    • Midnight–5 a.m.
    • 1–5 a.m.

  10. In the first six months of a Class G license, how many passengers under 18 (not siblings) may you carry without a parent?

    • 0
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3

  11. What does an Arizona instruction permit cost?

    • $3
    • $7
    • $10
    • $25

  12. Who can take the Permit Test @ Home?

    • Anyone
    • Arizona teens under 18, through a parent's AZ MVD Now account or a participating driving school
    • Out-of-state drivers
    • Adults only

  13. With no sign posted, what is the limit when approaching a school crosswalk?

    • 10 mph
    • 15 mph
    • 20 mph
    • 25 mph

  14. What is the unposted limit in a business or residential district?

    • 20 mph
    • 25 mph
    • 30 mph
    • 35 mph

  15. What is the maximum on an Arizona rural freeway?

    • 65 mph
    • 70 mph
    • 75 mph
    • 80 mph

  16. What is the adult BAC limit in Arizona?

    • .05
    • .08
    • .10
    • .04

  17. A driver under 21 with any alcohol in their system:

    • Is legal under .02
    • May have their license suspended
    • Gets a warning only
    • Is legal with a parent present

  18. Refusing a chemical test for the first time costs you your driving privilege for:

    • 90 days
    • 6 months
    • 12 months
    • 24 months

  19. Holding or supporting a phone while driving in Arizona is:

    • Legal at red lights
    • Prohibited, except to report an emergency
    • Legal for calls
    • Legal under 25 mph

  20. A school bus is stopped across a roadway separated only by painted stripes. You must:

    • Proceed carefully
    • Stop
    • Slow to 15 mph
    • Honk

  21. HOV lanes in Arizona are marked with:

    • A yellow X
    • White diamonds
    • Green lines
    • Red dots

  22. You've missed your freeway exit. What should you do?

    • Back up on the shoulder
    • Take the next exit
    • U-turn through the median
    • Stop and wait for a gap

  23. On the Arizona road test, automatic parking assist is:

    • Allowed
    • Prohibited
    • Required
    • Optional

  24. Which language is NOT offered for Arizona's written test?

    • Tagalog
    • Korean
    • Italian
    • Portuguese

  25. Who is responsible for making sure passengers under 16 are buckled?

    • The passenger
    • Only a parent
    • The driver
    • No one

The 15½ → 16 → 18 timeline

15 years 6 months: get the graduated instruction permit. It's valid 12 months, and you drive only with a licensed Class A, B, C or D driver aged 21+ in the seat beside you. Bring a completed application signed by a parent or guardian (or notarized), your original documents, and be ready for a vision test and photo.

After six months on the permit: a Class G license, if you finished MVD-approved driver education or your parent certifies 30 hours of practice with 10 at night.

The first six months of Class G come with two rules:

  • No driving midnight–5 a.m. unless a parent or guardian is in the front seat, or you're driving to or from school, work, a religious activity or a family emergency.
  • No more than one passenger under 18 unless they're your siblings or a parent rides up front.

Adults 18+ get an operator permit instead of the graduated version.

Speed limits when no sign is posted

  • 15 mph approaching a school crosswalk
  • 25 mph in business and residential districts
  • 55 mph on open highways and urban freeways
  • 65 mph on designated highways
  • 75 mph on rural freeways

Freeway habits the manual drills

Metro Phoenix and Tucson freeways show up on the test. HOV lanes are marked with white diamonds and need at least two people in the vehicle. If you miss your exit, keep going and take the next one. Backing up on the shoulder or cutting across the median is never the answer. Move Over AZ requires you to slow down and change lanes for stopped or disabled vehicles. We didn't verify the penalty details.

School buses: stripes don't count

When a bus shows flashing lights and its stop arm, every direction stops — unless you're on the opposite side of a physically divided roadway. A painted stripe or a center turn lane isn't a divider. This catches many test-takers.

Phones, alcohol and belts

You may not hold or support a wireless device while driving, read or write texts, or watch video. Hands-free calls are fine, and you may report an emergency. The adult BAC limit is .08 (.04 commercial), but drivers under 21 can be suspended for any alcohol. Refusing a chemical test means an automatic 12-month loss of privileges, or 24 months for a repeat. The driver is responsible for belting every passenger under 16.

Road test preview

Examiners give commands in English, and driver-assist features such as auto-drive and parking assist must be off. Practice parallel parking without the camera beeping at you.

Neighboring states

See how California also starts permits at 15½ but needs 50 hours, Nevada has a 10 p.m. curfew, Utah has a 100% traffic-safety exam, and New Mexico requires DWI education in driver ed.

Arizona permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arizona MVD permit test?

30 multiple-choice questions. You need 80% or higher to pass, which is 24 correct.

Can I take the Arizona permit test at home?

If you're under 18, yes. ADOT's Permit Test @ Home runs through a parent's AZ MVD Now account or a participating professional driving school, with the parent supervising. The application fee is $7. You still visit MVD for the vision test and photo.

Do I need an appointment to take the permit test at an MVD office?

No. Office testing is first come, first served, 7:30 a.m.–4:45 p.m. Monday–Friday. It isn't offered on holidays or the second Wednesday of each month.

How much is an Arizona learner's permit?

The instruction permit is $7. A Class D license for ages 16–39 is $25.

Can I get a verbal Arizona permit test?

Yes, by appointment. It's available if you have trouble reading, if you're on a second or third attempt, or if the test isn't offered in your language.

How many hours do I need to practice in Arizona?

If you don't complete MVD-approved driver education, a parent or guardian certifies 30 hours of supervised driving, including 10 at night.

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Sources: ADOT MVD permit test, ADOT manuals page (Driver License Manual, rev. March 2026). Independent study site; not affiliated with ADOT.