In Arizona, what is the minimum age for an instruction permit?

15 years and 6 months. Arizona issues instruction permits starting at 15 years and 6 months.

In Arizona, a conviction for running a red light requires you to:

Attend Traffic Survival School (TSS). MVD must order Traffic Survival School for every red-light conviction.

How far behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency must you stay?

500 feet. Stay 500 ft behind fire vehicles and 300 ft behind police vehicles responding to emergencies.

Arizona Move Over law: you pass a private car on the shoulder with flashers on. What do you do?

Move over one lane; if you can't, slow down. Arizona's law covers all vehicles with flashing lights, including private vehicles.

A road is divided only by painted stripes. A school bus stops on the other side with its stop arm out. You:

Stop; striping alone is not a divided roadway. Only a physical barrier, curbing or pavement separation lets oncoming traffic proceed.

With no posted limit, what is Arizona's speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk?

15 mph. Arizona's default limit approaching a school crosswalk is 15 mph.

In Arizona, 'Extreme DUI' applies at what alcohol concentration?

0.15% or higher. Extreme DUI starts at 0.15%; first offense means at least 30 consecutive days in jail.

You've had a Class G license for 3 months. May you make a phone call while driving?

No, except in an emergency. For the first 6 months, Class G drivers may not use a wireless device, even hands-free, except in an emergency, ARS 28-3174.

In Arizona, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?

15 feet. Do not park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant.

In Arizona, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?

20 feet. Do not park within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection.

In Arizona, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?

100 feet. Signal at least 100 ft before turning, about 4 seconds.

State guides · Arizona

Arizona DMV written test guide

Everything you need to know about the written test in Arizona, with the rules your state asks about and practice questions with answers.

Agency	Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD)
Official handbook	Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (99-0117) ↗
Questions	30
To pass	24 of 30 correct
Test in Spanish?	Yes

🗣️ Written test in 11 languages, including Spanish; verbal test by appointment if yours isn't offered. ADOT MVD

80% required; teens under 18 can take the Permit Test @ Home via a parent's AZ MVD Now account

Arizona rules you need to know

Alcohol, 21 and over: Arizona's limit for drivers 21 and over is 0.08%; 0.15% or more is 'Extreme DUI'. Official source ↗
Alcohol, under 21: Under 21, Arizona has zero tolerance: any trace of alcohol is illegal. Official source ↗
Following distance: Arizona teaches a 3 to 6 second following distance; 6 seconds or more on slippery roads. Official source ↗
High beams: Dim high beams within 500 ft of oncoming traffic and within 200 ft when following. Official source ↗
Turn signal: Signal at least 100 ft before turning, about 4 seconds. Official source ↗
Fire hydrant: Do not park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant. Official source ↗
Crosswalk: Do not park within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection. Official source ↗
School bus: On a physically divided roadway, oncoming traffic need not stop for a school bus; paint stripes alone don't count. Official source ↗
Right on red: Right on red is allowed after a full stop unless a sign prohibits it. Official source ↗
Left on red: Left on red is allowed only from a one-way road onto a one-way road, after stopping. Official source ↗
Cell phone: Arizona bans holding a phone while driving. Permit holders and new Class G drivers, in their first 6 months, may not use one except in emergencies. Class G drivers may use voice GPS if they don't touch it. Official source ↗
Move Over law: Move over one lane for any vehicle stopped with flashing lights; if you can't, slow down. Official source ↗
Permit age: You can get an instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months. Official source ↗

Arizona test FAQ

How many questions are on the Arizona written test?

The written test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct to pass.

Can I take the Arizona driver's test in Spanish?

Yes. Arizona offers the written test in Spanish.

How old do you have to be to get a learner's permit in Arizona?

You can get an instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months.

What documents do I need for a permit in Arizona?

It depends on your situation (identity, residency and Social Security number or an alternative). Check the official list from Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD) before you go.

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11 Arizona practice questions

1. In Arizona, what is the minimum age for an instruction permit?
1. 16 years
2. 14 years and 6 months
3. 15 years
4. 15 years and 6 months
Show answer
Answer: 15 years and 6 months
Arizona issues instruction permits starting at 15 years and 6 months.
Official source ↗
2. In Arizona, a conviction for running a red light requires you to:
1. Attend Traffic Survival School (TSS)
2. Install an ignition interlock
3. Retake the written test
4. Only pay the fine
Show answer
Answer: Attend Traffic Survival School (TSS)
MVD must order Traffic Survival School for every red-light conviction.
Official source ↗
3. How far behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency must you stay?
1. 300 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 200 feet
4. 500 feet
Show answer
Answer: 500 feet
Stay 500 ft behind fire vehicles and 300 ft behind police vehicles responding to emergencies.
Official source ↗
4. Arizona Move Over law: you pass a private car on the shoulder with flashers on. What do you do?
1. Stop completely in your lane
2. Nothing, it only applies to police
3. Honk and keep going
4. Move over one lane; if you can't, slow down
Show answer
Answer: Move over one lane; if you can't, slow down
Arizona's law covers all vehicles with flashing lights, including private vehicles.
Official source ↗
5. A road is divided only by painted stripes. A school bus stops on the other side with its stop arm out. You:
1. Stop; striping alone is not a divided roadway
2. Slow to 15 mph
3. Honk and pass
4. Proceed with caution
Show answer
Answer: Stop; striping alone is not a divided roadway
Only a physical barrier, curbing or pavement separation lets oncoming traffic proceed.
Official source ↗
6. With no posted limit, what is Arizona's speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk?
1. 15 mph
2. 20 mph
3. 10 mph
4. 25 mph
Show answer
Answer: 15 mph
Arizona's default limit approaching a school crosswalk is 15 mph.
Official source ↗
7. In Arizona, 'Extreme DUI' applies at what alcohol concentration?
1. 0.15% or higher
2. 0.20% or higher
3. 0.08% or higher
4. 0.10% or higher
Show answer
Answer: 0.15% or higher
Extreme DUI starts at 0.15%; first offense means at least 30 consecutive days in jail.
Official source ↗
8. You've had a Class G license for 3 months. May you make a phone call while driving?
1. Yes, at red lights
2. No, except in an emergency
3. Yes, hands-free
4. Yes, if it's a parent calling
Show answer
Answer: No, except in an emergency
For the first 6 months, Class G drivers may not use a wireless device, even hands-free, except in an emergency, ARS 28-3174.
Official source ↗
9. In Arizona, how close to a fire hydrant may you park, at minimum?
1. 15 feet
2. 25 feet
3. 5 feet
4. 20 feet
Show answer
Answer: 15 feet
Do not park within 15 ft of a fire hydrant.
Official source ↗
10. In Arizona, within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection may you NOT park?
1. 10 feet
2. 20 feet
3. 15 feet
4. 30 feet
Show answer
Answer: 20 feet
Do not park within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Official source ↗
11. In Arizona, at least how far ahead must you signal before turning?
1. 50 feet
2. 100 feet
3. 300 feet
4. 25 feet
Show answer
Answer: 100 feet
Signal at least 100 ft before turning, about 4 seconds.
Official source ↗

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Facts checked against the official state handbook and website in October 2026. Rules change: always check the official handbook.