AZ Permit Practice Tests

You must be at least 15½ years old to apply for a permit in Arizona. This applies to all first-time permit applicants regardless of prior driving experience.

Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
Proof of Arizona residency (two documents showing you live in Arizona)
Proof of Social Security Number
If your name has changed, documents showing the name change
Payment for the application fee
If you’re applying for a REAL ID compliant license (called an Arizona Travel ID), additional documentation may be required. Check the Arizona MVD website for current accepted documents.

Yes. If you’re under 18, a parent or legal guardian must:

• Sign your permit application
• Accept financial responsibility for you
• Present their identification at the MVD office

The process in Arizona is as follows:

1. Complete the Driver License/ID Card Application
2. Bring the required documents (identity, residency, etc.)
3. Take the vision test
4. Pay the application fee
5. Take the written knowledge test
6. Get your photo taken for your permit
7. If you’re under 18, have a parent or guardian sign your application

Arizona allows you to start the application process online by completing the initial application and scheduling an appointment. However, you must visit an MVD office in person to complete the application, submit your documents, take your vision test, and complete your written test.

The Arizona MVD charges a fee for a permit application. This fee covers processing your application, the written test, and issuing your permit. Check the Arizona MVD website for current fee information.

To get your permit in Arizona you must pass:

• A vision test to make sure you can see well enough to drive safely
• A written knowledge test with multiple-choice questions about traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices

The Arizona permit written test has 30 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 24 questions correctly (80%) to pass the test.

The Arizona permit test covers:

• Traffic laws and regulations
• Road signs and signals
• Right-of-way rules
• Safe driving practices
• Penalties for violating traffic laws
• Alcohol and drug effects on driving

The best ways to prepare for your Arizona permit test:

• Study the Arizona Driver License Manual thoroughly, available on our website at this link
• Take our free practice tests that simulate the actual permit test
• Review the test materials multiple times to ensure you understand the key concepts
• Consider enrolling in a driver education course

If you fail the Arizona permit test:

• You can retake the test, but you may have to wait before trying again
• You may have to pay a retest fee for additional attempts
• Study the sections you had difficulty with before retaking the test

With an Arizona instruction permit you can:

• Practice driving with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old sitting in the front passenger seat
• Gain experience to prepare for your road test

When driving with a permit in Arizona you:

• Must have a licensed driver at least 21 years old in the front passenger seat
• Cannot use any wireless communication device (like a cell phone) while driving if you’re under 18, except in emergencies
• Must ensure all occupants wear seat belts
• Cannot drive between midnight and 5 a.m. during the first six months of having your permit if you’re under 18, unless:
  • A parent or licensed guardian is seated next to you
  • You’re driving to or from a school-sanctioned activity, work, or a religious activity
  • There’s an emergency

In Arizona the requirements depend on your age:
If you are under 18:

• You must hold your permit for at least 6 months before taking the road test
• You must complete at least 30 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours at night) with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old

If you are 18 or older:

• There is no minimum holding period; practice enough to become a safe driver before taking your road test

Arizona has different driver education requirements based on your age:

• If you are under 18: Driver education is not required to get your permit, but it is recommended. Completing an approved driver education program can substitute for some of the required supervised driving hours.
• If you are 18 or older: No driver education is required, although it’s recommended to help you become a safer driver.

In Arizona, before you get your driver’s license the requirements depend on your age:

• If you are under 18, you have two options:
  • Complete an approved driver education program and log 30 hours of supervised driving (10 hours at night), or
  • Log 30 hours of supervised driving practice (10 hours at night) with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old
• If you are 18 or older: No formal driver education is required, though it is recommended.

You can find Arizona-approved driver education programs by:

• Checking your high school’s offerings
• Visiting the Arizona MVD website for a list of approved professional driving schools
• Contacting your local MVD office for recommendations

The Arizona road test checks:

• If you can safely operate the vehicle
• If you follow traffic laws and signs
• Basic maneuvers like turns, lane changes and parking
• Awareness of other road users
• Good decision making in different traffic situations

Before you start, the examiner will ensure your vehicle is safe and properly equipped (including valid registration, insurance, working lights, turn signals, and seat belts).

You can schedule your road test in Arizona by:

• Using the MVD online appointment system
• Calling the MVD customer service center
• Visiting an MVD office in person to make an appointment

On the day of your road test in Arizona, bring:

• Your permit
• A vehicle for the test
• Proof of insurance for the vehicle
• A licensed driver 21 or older to drive you to the test location

Common reasons for failing the Arizona road test include:

• Not checking blind spots before changing lanes
• Rolling through stop signs
• Driving too fast or too slow for conditions
• Improper lane positioning or lane changes
• Not yielding to pedestrians or other vehicles
• Lack of steering control
• Poor awareness of surroundings

To convert your permit to a driver’s license in Arizona:
If you are under 18:

• Hold your permit for at least 6 months
• Complete 30 hours of supervised driving (10 hours at night)
• Pass the behind-the-wheel test
• Pay the required fees

If you are 18 or older:

• Practice with your permit
• Schedule and pass the behind-the-wheel test
• Pay the required fees

Arizona’s graduated licensing program for minors has these stages:

• Instruction Permit: Must be 15½ years old (15 years 6 months if enrolled in driver education) and allows you to practice with a licensed driver who is at least 21 years old.
• Graduated Driver License: Available at 16 years old after holding a permit for 6 months, completing the required supervised driving, and passing the road test. This license is restricted for 6 months.
• Regular Driver License: A full license is issued when you turn 18.
• Adults 18 and older go directly from permit to full license after passing the road test.

As a new driver under 18 in Arizona, your graduated license will have these restrictions for the first 6 months:

• No driving between midnight and 5 a.m. unless:
  • A parent or licensed guardian is in the front passenger seat
  • You’re driving to or from a school-sanctioned activity, work, or a religious activity
  • There’s an emergency
• No more than one passenger under 18, unless they are your siblings or a parent/guardian is present
• No use of wireless communication devices for any reason except in emergencies

These restrictions do not apply once you turn 18 or after holding the graduated license for 6 months.

Arizona does not recognize out-of-state permits for driving in Arizona. If you’re moving to Arizona with an out-of-state permit:

• You’ll need to apply for an Arizona permit
• You must meet all Arizona requirements for getting a permit

Arizona offers the following accommodations for applicants with disabilities:

• Audio versions of the driver manual
• Oral knowledge tests
• Sign language interpreters (with advance notice)
• Extended testing time
• Use of special equipment in your own vehicle for the driving test
• Contact your local MVD office before your appointment to request accommodations

Yes, non-U.S. citizens can get a permit or license in Arizona by providing:

• Proof of identity with lawful presence documents
• Proof of Arizona residency
• Other required documents

Visit the Arizona MVD website for more information on documentation requirements for non-citizens.

You can download a copy of the Arizona Driver License Manual here. Physical copies are also available at any MVD office.

Yes! We offer free Arizona-specific practice tests that mimic the actual permit test. They are designed to help you study the material and get comfortable with the test format before your actual exam.

For more information about the Arizona permit process:

• Visit the Arizona MVD website at azdot.gov/mvd
• Call the MVD at 602-255-0072 during business hours
• Visit your local MVD office
• For hearing impaired assistance, call 711

If you lose your Arizona permit:

• Go to servicearizona.com and request a replacement
• Visit an MVD office
• Bring proof of identity
• Pay the replacement fee

A parent or guardian who signed the application for a minor can cancel their teen’s permit or license by submitting a written and notarized request to the MVD. The request should include the minor’s full name, date of birth, and driver license/permit number.