Arizona Permit Practice Test (2026)
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Arizona issues driver licenses and learner permits through the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) of the Arizona Department of Transportation. To get a Graduated Instruction Permit, you must be at least 15 years and 6 months old, pass a vision test, and pass a written knowledge test. The Arizona Driver License Manual is free on the MVD site.
Sourced from the official Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division Arizona driver manual.
Arizona permit test at a glance
Sources: Arizona MVD Permit Test page Arizona Driver License Manual (PDF) Arizona MVD Practice Tests Arizona MVD Manuals page
How to pass the Arizona permit test
Read the Arizona Driver License Manual cover to cover. The MVD writes all 30 questions from this book. You must answer 24 right to pass, which is 80%. Take the free MVD practice tests on azdot.gov. Arizona lets you take the permit test at home online or at an office. Pick the option that feels less stressful for you.
Retake policy
If you fail the permit test, you may retake it. There is no statewide waiting period listed in the manual, but you should review the manual before retesting. Permit tests can be taken at home online or in an MVD office.
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Arizona DMV FAQ
How old do I need to be to get an Arizona learner permit?
You must be at least 15 years and 6 months old to apply for a Graduated Instruction Permit in Arizona.
How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?
The Arizona written permit test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 24 correctly to pass. That is 80%.
Can I take the Arizona permit test at home?
Yes. Arizona MVD offers an at-home permit test option as well as in-office testing. Both use the same questions from the Arizona Driver License Manual.