Pass Your AZ Permit Test on the First Try: 15 Practice Questions You Need to Know

The Arizona MVD written knowledge test is the first major hurdle on your path to getting a driver's license. This test ensures you have a solid understanding of the state's traffic laws and safety rules before you even get behind the wheel. While it can seem daunting, confidence comes from preparation.

All the questions on the official test are drawn from the Arizona Driver License Manual. To help you prepare, we've compiled 15 practice questions that reflect the types of topics and formats you'll see on the real exam. Use these to test your knowledge, pinpoint areas for review, and get ready to ace your test.

Arizona Permit Practice Test

Read each question carefully and select the best answer. The answers and detailed explanations follow below.

1. A teen with a Class G Graduated License is prohibited from driving between what hours for the first six months? a) 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM b) 11:00 PM and 5:00 AM c) Midnight and 5:00 AM d) 1:00 AM and 4:00 AM

2. In Arizona, when must you have your headlights on? a) Only between sunset and sunrise b) From sunset to sunrise, and when visibility is less than 500 feet c) From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise d) Whenever you are using your windshield wipers

3. If you encounter a dust storm (haboob) while driving, what is the first thing you should do? a) Speed up to get through it quickly b) Immediately pull off the roadway, turn off all lights, and take your foot off the brake c) Turn on your hazard lights and continue driving slowly d) Stop in your lane until it passes

4. A solid yellow line on your side of a two-lane road means: a) You may pass if the way is clear b) No passing is allowed from your lane c) The road is narrowing ahead d) You are in a one-way street

5. At an intersection with a four-way stop, two cars arrive at the same time. Which car has the right-of-way? a) The car on the left b) The car that is turning c) The car on the right d) The larger vehicle

6. For a teen driver to obtain a Class G license, they must have held their instruction permit for at least: a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 9 months d) 12 months

7. You are approaching a school bus that has stopped to load or unload children. It is displaying flashing red lights and its stop-arm is extended. You must: a) Slow down and pass with extreme caution b) Stop, regardless of your direction of travel c) Stop only if you are traveling in the same direction d) Honk to alert the children you are approaching

8. In Arizona, a person driving with an instruction permit must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least: a) 18 years old b) 25 years old c) Any family member with a license d) 21 years old

9. A diamond-shaped sign is a: a) Regulatory sign (like a speed limit) b) Guide sign (showing routes and distances) c) Warning sign (alerting to potential hazards) d) Motorist services sign

10. When making a left turn at a green light, you must: a) Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians b) Insist on your right-of-way c) Turn immediately before oncoming traffic arrives d) Honk to signal your turn

11. What is the standard speed limit in a residential area in Arizona? a) 15 mph b) 20 mph c) 25 mph d) 35 mph

12. When changing lanes, you should: a) Quickly swerve into the next lane b) Only use your mirrors to check for traffic c) Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot, and then change lanes d) Change lanes in the middle of an intersection

13. A flashing yellow traffic light means: a) Come to a complete stop b) The light is about to turn red c) Proceed with caution d) Yield to all traffic

14. To obtain a Class G license, a parent must certify a teen has completed at least 30 hours of supervised practice, including how many hours at night? a) 5 hours b) 10 hours c) 15 hours d) 20 hours

15. When parking uphill on a street with a curb, you should turn your front wheels: a) Toward the curb b) Straight ahead c) Away from the curb d) It doesn't matter

Answer Key and Explanations

1. c) Midnight and 5:00 AM. Arizona's GDL law includes a nighttime driving restriction for the first six months to reduce risk for new drivers. [1, 10, 14]

2. c) From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise. The Arizona Driver License Manual specifies this timeframe. You should also use them any time you have difficulty seeing other vehicles.

3. b) Immediately pull off the roadway, turn off all lights, and take your foot off the brake. This is part of the "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" campaign. Turning your lights off prevents other drivers from following you and causing a rear-end collision.

4. b) No passing is allowed from your lane. A solid yellow line indicates that it is unsafe to pass. You must wait until the line is broken on your side.

5. c) The car on the right. When two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop simultaneously, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the driver on the right.

6. b) 6 months. A teen driver must hold their instruction permit for a minimum of six consecutive months before being eligible for the Class G license and road test. [2, 3, 13]

7. b) Stop, regardless of your direction of travel. You may not proceed until the bus moves, the flashing lights are turned off, and the stop-arm is retracted. The only exception is if you are on the opposite side of a divided highway with a physical barrier.

8. d) 21 years old. The supervising driver must be licensed and at least 21 years of age, and they must occupy the front passenger seat. [14, 17, 23]

9. c) Warning sign. Diamond-shaped signs are used to warn drivers of existing or possible hazards on or near the roadway. They are typically yellow or orange.

10. a) Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A green light gives you permission to enter an intersection, but you do not have the right-of-way over traffic coming straight through. You must wait for a safe gap.

11. c) 25 mph. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit in a residential district is 25 mph. The limit near a school is 15 mph when the crossing is active.

12. c) Signal, check your mirrors, check your blind spot, and then change lanes. This is the safe and correct procedure. Simply relying on mirrors leaves a dangerous blind spot where other vehicles can hide.

13. c) Proceed with caution. A flashing yellow light means you should slow down and be especially alert. You do not need to stop, but you must be prepared for potential hazards.

14. b) 10 hours. If a teen does not take a formal driver education course, their parent must certify the completion of 30 total supervised driving hours, with at least 10 of those hours being at night. [1, 10, 14]

15. c) Away from the curb. When parking uphill with a curb, turn your wheels to the left (away from the curb). This way, if your car were to roll, it would roll into the curb and stop.

How to Guarantee a Passing Score

Studying these questions is a great start, but the best preparation comes from thoroughly reading the Arizona Driver License Manual. Break it down into manageable sections, take notes on key numbers and rules, and pay special attention to the sections on traffic signs and unique Arizona driving conditions like dust storms.

With diligent study and practice, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to walk into the MVD, pass your test, and get one step closer to driving on the open road.