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Arizona permit test essentials
Last verified September 28, 2026 against the official Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (revised September 2026).
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Quick facts
- Questions on the test
- 30Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Correct answers to pass
- 24 (80%)Official source, checked September 23, 2026
- Earliest age for a learner permit
- 15½ You can get a graduated instruction permit from 15 years and 6 months.Manual p. 12
- Permit fee
- $7 An instruction permit costs $7 at MVD offices.Manual p. 5
- What to bring
- 3 kinds of documents: see your DMV checklist.
Numbers to know
As the Arizona manual states them; these often come up on the test.
- 0.08
Blood alcohol limit, 21 and older
Arizona: the legal limit is 0.08 BAC; a driver whose test shows an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more loses the driving privilege on the spot.
Manual p. 65 - Any amount
Blood alcohol limit, under 21
Arizona: zero tolerance for drivers under 21; the license may be suspended for any alcohol concentration.
Manual p. 65 - 3 seconds
Following distance
Arizona: allow at least a 3-second following distance for most driving situations (3 to 6 seconds when conditions call for more).
Manual p. 53 - 100 feet
Signal before you turn
Arizona: signal at least 100 feet (about 4 seconds) before you turn.
Manual p. 26 - 500 feet
Dim high beams for oncoming traffic
Arizona: use high beams on highways only when no vehicle is coming toward you within 500 feet; switch to low beams when you meet oncoming traffic.
Manual p. 57 - 200 feet
Dim high beams behind a vehicle
Arizona: use low beams whenever you are within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following.
Manual p. 57 - 15 feet
No parking near a fire hydrant
Arizona: it is illegal to park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
Manual p. 31 - 15 feet
Stopping at a railroad crossing
Arizona: when you see flashing red lights, a lowered crossing barricade, ringing bells or a flagger warning of a train, stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest railroad track.
Manual p. 42 - 6 months
How long you hold the permit
Arizona: an applicant for a graduated license must have held an Arizona instruction permit for at least 6 months (time held on another state's permit counts).
Manual p. 13 - 30 hours
Supervised practice
Arizona: unless the applicant completed an MVD-approved driver education program, a parent or guardian must certify at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 at night, before a graduated license is issued.
Manual p. 13 - 21 or older
Your supervising driver
Arizona: a graduated or operator permit holder must be accompanied by a Class A, B, C or D licensed driver at least 21 years old.
Manual p. 12
Your Arizona DMV checklist
Tick each item as you get it ready. Your ticks stay on this device only.
Documents to bring
- Manual PDF p. 8, Arizona’s driver license
- Manual PDF p. 11, Proof of Social Security number
- Manual PDF p. 17, Proof of residency
Fees
Tests at the office
Parent or guardian (under 18)
Appointment and visit
Rules and fees can change. Check with the Arizona DMV before you go.
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?
The Arizona knowledge test has 30 questions. To pass you need 24 (80%) correct answers.
How old do you have to be to get a learner permit in Arizona?
You can get a graduated instruction permit from 15 years and 6 months.
How much does a learner permit cost in Arizona?
$7. An instruction permit costs $7 at MVD offices.
What documents do I need for a Arizona learner permit?
Proof that your presence in the U.S. is authorized, such as a valid U.S. passport or a certified state birth certificate (hospital certificates are not accepted). Proof of your Social Security number. For a Travel ID: two documents or mail from a business, organization or government agency with your name and home address.