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Arizona permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (September 2026). Independently checked .

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Question 1 of 20

A traffic light facing you is flashing red. What should you do?

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Correct answer: A. Stop completely, then continue cautiously once the path is clear.

Flashing red requires a full stop. Check that you can proceed safely before moving into the intersection.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 3: ROADWAY AND VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE / Flashing Red Light, PDF page 35. Checked .

Question 2 of 20

What do broken white stripes between two traffic lanes indicate?

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Correct answer: B. The lanes carry traffic the same way, and careful lane changes are allowed.

Dashed white markings divide lanes carrying traffic in one direction. You may cross carefully after signaling your lane change.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 3: ROADWAY AND VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE / Broken White Lines, PDF page 45. Checked .

Question 3 of 20

Your street ends at a T intersection. Who must you yield to before entering the cross street?

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Correct answer: C. Vehicles traveling along the cross street.

Traffic on the continuing street has priority over a driver approaching from the street that ends.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 3: ROADWAY AND VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE / Rules of the Road / “T” Intersections, PDF page 35. Checked .

Question 4 of 20

Your light turns green while someone is still walking in the intersection crosswalk. What must you do?

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Correct answer: A. Let the pedestrian cross before you proceed.

A green signal does not remove your duty to yield to a person crossing. Wait for a safe path.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 3: ROADWAY AND VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE / Pedestrians, PDF page 36. Checked .

Question 5 of 20

For an ordinary turn with no intervening intersection, how far ahead should you begin signaling?

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Correct answer: B. At least 100 feet.

Begin your turn signal 100 feet or more before the turn. Early notice gives other drivers time to respond.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 2: SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES / Communicating, PDF page 26. Checked .

Question 6 of 20

You are joining a freeway from an entrance ramp. Which traffic must yield?

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Correct answer: C. Entering traffic must yield to vehicles already using the freeway.

An entering driver is responsible for finding a safe opening and merging without taking priority from freeway traffic.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 2: SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES / Freeway Driving / Entering a Freeway, PDF page 31. Checked .

Question 7 of 20

The pavement becomes slippery. How should you change the gap behind the vehicle ahead?

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Correct answer: A. Make the gap larger than you would in better conditions.

Poor road conditions call for extra following space. A larger gap leaves more time to respond when traffic slows.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 2: SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES / Positioning Vehicle / Cushion of Space Around Your Vehicle, PDF page 25. Checked .

Question 8 of 20

Heavy rain begins while you are driving. What following interval does the manual recommend at minimum?

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Correct answer: B. 6 seconds.

In heavy rain, slow down and leave a following interval of six seconds or longer. The larger gap helps compensate for the wet road.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 5: ACTIVELY AVOIDING CRASHES / Rain, PDF page 55. Checked .

Question 9 of 20

Parking near a fire hydrant is prohibited within what distance?

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Correct answer: C. 15 feet.

Leave at least 15 feet between your parked vehicle and a hydrant. Parking closer is prohibited.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 2: SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES / Prohibited Parking, PDF page 31. Checked .

Question 10 of 20

When parking downhill beside a curb, which way should the front wheels point?

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Correct answer: A. Toward the curb.

Angle the wheels toward the curb when facing downhill. Set the parking brake as well.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 2: SAFE DRIVING PRACTICES / Parking on a Hill, PDF page 30. Checked .

Question 11 of 20

You are passing a cyclist who is traveling in your direction. What is the minimum safe clearance required?

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Correct answer: B. 3 feet.

Give a cyclist at least three feet of space as you pass. A narrow gap puts the rider at risk.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 4: SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHER VEHICLES / Sharing the Road with a Bicyclist, PDF page 50. Checked .

Question 12 of 20

A vehicle has stopped for a person crossing on foot. You have a green light and an open lane beside that vehicle. May you pass it?

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Correct answer: C. No, passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian is prohibited.

An open lane or green light does not allow you to pass a vehicle waiting for a pedestrian. Stay behind it.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 3: ROADWAY AND VEHICLE KNOWLEDGE / Pedestrians, PDF page 36. Checked .

Question 13 of 20

You have pulled completely off the highway during a severe dust storm and stopped safely. What should you do with the vehicle lights?

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Correct answer: A. Switch them off and keep your foot off the brake pedal.

Once stopped safely away from the highway, turn the lights off and release the brake pedal. Remain buckled inside until the storm ends.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 5: ACTIVELY AVOIDING CRASHES / Dust Storms, PDF page 55. Checked .

Question 14 of 20

A tire blows out while you are driving. What should you do immediately?

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Correct answer: B. Grip the wheel firmly, stay straight and ease off the accelerator.

Maintain control while gradually reducing speed without braking. Move off the road and brake when the vehicle has nearly stopped.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 6: HANDLING EMERGENCIES / Tire Failure, PDF page 68. Checked .

Question 15 of 20

Before driving after taking cold medicine, what should you check?

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Correct answer: C. The label for warnings about effects that could impair driving.

Cold and allergy medicines can affect your driving, including products sold without a prescription. Review the warnings before driving.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 5: ACTIVELY AVOIDING CRASHES / Use of Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drugs / Impaired Driving, PDF page 59. Checked .

Question 16 of 20

Can an alcohol-impaired driver still be arrested for DUI with a BAC below 0.08?

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Correct answer: A. Yes, a BAC below 0.08 does not make impaired driving lawful.

Impairment can occur below 0.08 BAC. That number does not protect an impaired driver from a DUI arrest.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 5: ACTIVELY AVOIDING CRASHES / Use of Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drugs / Impaired Driving, PDF page 60. Checked .

Question 17 of 20

You become sleepy behind the wheel. Which response addresses the problem safely?

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Correct answer: B. Get off the road safely and rest.

Stop driving when sleepiness develops. Rest is the safe remedy for fatigue.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 5: ACTIVELY AVOIDING CRASHES / Drowsy Driving/Fatigue, PDF page 61. Checked .

Question 18 of 20

You are a front-seat passenger in a car manufactured after 1972. What is required while the car is moving?

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Correct answer: C. Wear your seat belt, fastened and adjusted properly.

The belt requirement applies to every front-seat occupant in a vehicle made after 1972. Keep the belt correctly secured while traveling.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Section 1: BEFORE YOU DRIVE / Required Equipment for Motor Vehicles / Safety Belts, PDF page 21. Checked .

Question 19 of 20

What is the youngest age for an Arizona graduated instruction permit?

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Correct answer: A. 15 years and 6 months.

You may qualify for a graduated instruction permit starting at age 15 years and 6 months.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Classes of Licenses / Instruction Permit, PDF page 12. Checked .

Question 20 of 20

Who must sit beside you while you drive with an Arizona graduated instruction permit?

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Correct answer: B. A driver age 21 or older with a Class A, B, C or D license.

The supervising driver must hold one of the listed license classes and be at least 21. That person must occupy the seat next to you.

Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide — Classes of Licenses / Instruction Permit, PDF page 12. Checked .

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