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Test your knowledge forthe Arizona permit test

The Arizona permit test has 30 multiple-choice questions and you need 80% to pass: 24 correct answers, so you can miss up to 6.

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The Arizona permit test at a glance

Updated October 2026

Questions on the real test
30
Score needed to pass
80%24 of 30 correct
Arizona practice questions on GetMyPermit
499

What's on the Arizona permit test

Every question comes from the Arizona driver handbook. These are its topics, with how many of our Arizona practice questions cover each one.

  • Introduction149
  • Roadway and vehicle knowledge78
  • Actively avoiding crashes69
  • Safe driving practices68
  • Handling emergencies66
  • Sharing the road with other vehicles31
  • Law enforcement20
  • Before you drive17
  • Identification card1

Arizona permit test sample questions and answers

  1. 1. What does the penny test for tread depth say about whose head should be covered by tread?

    • A. George Washington
    • B. Abraham Lincoln
    • C. Benjamin Franklin
    • D. Thomas Jefferson

    Answer: Abraham Lincoln

    The manual instructs drivers to place Abraham Lincoln’s head into a groove; part of Lincoln’s head should be covered by the tread, otherwise tires may need replacement.

  2. 2. To steer out of a skid, which way should you turn the steering wheel?

    • A. Opposite the skid direction
    • B. Toward the shoulder only
    • C. Quickly in the direction you want the vehicle to follow (direction of the skid)
    • D. Straight ahead and hold

    Answer: Quickly in the direction you want the vehicle to follow (direction of the skid)

    You are told to turn the wheel quickly in the direction you want your vehicle to follow (in the direction of the skid).

  3. 3. In addition to a white headlamp, what rear equipment must a bicycle have at night?

    • A. Red tail light only
    • B. Rear reflector
    • C. Blue flashing light
    • D. None required

    Answer: Rear reflector

    The manual requires a rear reflector at night and notes that a flashing red rear beacon can improve visibility.

  4. 4. Who licenses Traffic Survival Schools in Arizona?

    • A. Arizona Governor’s Office
    • B. Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council
    • C. Department of Public Safety
    • D. United States DOT

    Answer: Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council

    The manual notes that Traffic Survival Schools are licensed by the Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council.

  5. 5. When the officer approaches your vehicle during a traffic stop, what should you do if you have a weapon in the vehicle?

    • A. Hide the weapon
    • B. Wait until the officer finds it
    • C. Let the officer know upon first contact that you have a weapon in the vehicle
    • D. Place the weapon on the dashboard

    Answer: Let the officer know upon first contact that you have a weapon in the vehicle

    It instructs you to let the officer know if you have a weapon in the vehicle upon first contact.

  6. 6. Why should you not cross flooded washes?

    • A. It is illegal at all times
    • B. Water can stall your engine, hide potholes, and carry your vehicle downstream
    • C. Police may be nearby
    • D. It wastes fuel

    Answer: Water can stall your engine, hide potholes, and carry your vehicle downstream

    Under “Rain,” it explains that water can stall your engine, hide potholes, and carry your vehicle downstream, and advises not to cross flooded washes.

  7. 7. What do broken yellow lines indicate on a two-way road?

    • A. They separate traffic moving in opposite directions and indicate passing is permitted when clear
    • B. They separate traffic moving in the same direction
    • C. They mark the right edge of the roadway
    • D. They indicate a bicycle lane

    Answer: They separate traffic moving in opposite directions and indicate passing is permitted when clear

    The handbook says broken yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions and indicate that passing is permitted when the roadway is clear.

  8. 8. While driving, for what purpose may a wireless device only be used?

    • A. To report an emergency
    • B. To check social media
    • C. To watch navigation videos
    • D. To play music videos

    Answer: To report an emergency

    The manual says a wireless device may only be used while driving in order to report an emergency.

Arizona permit test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?

The Arizona permit test (the DMV knowledge test) has 30 multiple-choice questions.

What score do you need to pass the Arizona permit test?

You need 80% to pass: at least 24 of the 30 questions right, so you can miss up to 6.

What is on the Arizona permit test?

Questions come from the Arizona driver handbook. The main topics are introduction, roadway and vehicle knowledge, actively avoiding crashes, safe driving practices and handling emergencies.

How should I study for the Arizona permit test?

Read the Arizona driver handbook, then practice with questions written from it until you score well above the pass mark every time. GetMyPermit has 499 Arizona practice questions, explains every answer and shows which topics you still miss.

Is this Arizona permit practice test free?

Yes. The 10-question Arizona practice test on this page is free, with instant results and every answer explained. The GetMyPermit app has the full question bank and a study plan.

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