Free Arizona Permit Practice Test (2026)

Real questions from the official Arizona driver handbook, each with a plain-English explanation. Free, unlimited retakes, no signup.

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What this test covers

This draw of 20 questions breaks down like this:

Heaviest on Alcohol, Drugs & the Law (5 of 20) — that is the section to revise first if you miss several here.

20 are Arizona-specific questions, drawn from the state handbook rather than general road rules.

Each test on this site draws a different set, so Test 1, 2 and 3 never repeat a question.

Questions on this test

1. In Arizona you can be charged with DUI for impairment by:

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Answer: Alcohol, marijuana, medications, or illegal drugs

DUI covers alcohol and any impairing drug, including marijuana and some medicines.

2. Use headlights:

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Answer: At night and when visibility is reduced

Use headlights at night and in low-visibility conditions.

3. In Arizona's extreme heat, you should never leave in a parked car:

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Answer: Children or pets

Never leave children or pets in a parked car — heat is deadly fast.

4. Unless posted, the speed limit on open highways or city freeways is:

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Answer: 55 MPH

55 MPH on open highways or city freeways.

5. Unless posted, the speed limit on designated open highways is:

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Answer: 65 MPH

65 MPH on designated open highways.

6. Arizona HOV lanes are reserved for:

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Answer: High-occupancy vehicles (and others as posted)

HOV lanes require the posted minimum occupancy (some vehicles like motorcycles may be allowed).

7. A commercial driver in Arizona is DUI at a BAC of:

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Answer: 0.04

Commercial drivers are DUI at 0.04.

8. Texting while driving in Arizona is:

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Answer: A dangerous, illegal distraction

Texting/hand-held phone use while driving is illegal and dangerous.

9. For a driver under 21 in Arizona, ANY trace of alcohol, marijuana, or impairing drugs results in:

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Answer: A 2-year license suspension

Arizona has zero tolerance for under 21 — any trace suspends your license for 2 years.

10. In Arizona, the legal blood alcohol limit for adults is:

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Answer: 0.08

0.08 BAC is the legal limit — but you can still be arrested for DUI below it if impaired.

11. Under 'Move Over AZ,' when approaching a stopped emergency or disabled vehicle you should:

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Answer: Reduce speed, move over a lane if safe, and pass with caution

Reduce speed, move over if safe, and pass with caution.

12. Unless posted otherwise, the Arizona speed limit in a business or residential district is:

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Answer: 25 MPH

25 MPH in any business or residential district when no limit is posted.

13. Unless posted, the speed limit approaching a school crosswalk is:

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Answer: 15 MPH

15 MPH when approaching a school crosswalk.

14. You should signal before turning for at least:

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Answer: 100 feet

Signal at least 100 feet before turning.

15. If your turn signals fail, you should:

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Answer: Use hand signals until repaired

Use hand signals if your signals fail.

16. To ride a motorcycle in Arizona you need:

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Answer: A motorcycle endorsement or license

A motorcycle endorsement/license is required.

17. The Arizona instruction permit is available at age:

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Answer: 15½

An instruction permit is available at 15½.

18. For desert driving you should carry:

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Answer: Water and be prepared for heat/breakdowns

Carry water and be prepared for heat and remote breakdowns.

19. The only thing that lowers your BAC is:

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Answer: Time

Only time removes alcohol from your body.

20. In Arizona's extreme heat, you should always:

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Answer: Carry water and never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle

Carry water and never leave children or pets in a parked car in the heat.

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