Arizona DMV written test
Arizona DMV Cheat Sheet
The Arizona knowledge test facts in one place, checked against Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) sources and last verified November 2026.
The numbers
Arizona DMV test numbers to memorize
The Arizona knowledge test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct, which is 80 percent. You can miss 6. The test is given by the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).
30
Questions on the test
24
80% to pass
Correct answers needed
6
Questions you can miss
15.5
Minimum age
- Time limit
- The agency does not publish a time limit for the knowledge test, so we do not state one.
- Test fee on record
- $7. The agency's fee page decides exactly what this covers, so confirm it before you go.
- Format
- Computer-based at MVD office or online through ServiceArizona
- Online test
- Available. Arizona offers online testing through ServiceArizona for eligible applicants.
- Appointment
- Not required. Walk-ins accepted. Appointments available and recommended.
Before you go
Documents to bring in Arizona
The Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) asks for these documents for the permit test. Check the agency's current list before you go, because requirements change.
0 of 4 done
- Proof of identity (birth certificate or passport)
- Social Security number
- Proof of Arizona residency
- Parental consent (if under 18)
If you fail
If you fail: Arizona retake rules
If you fail the written test or the road test for a regular Arizona license, you must wait 7 days before retaking it. MVD does not publish a limit on the number of attempts, and there is no separate retest fee: the $7 on the Permit Test page is the application fee for Permit Test @ Home, not a retake charge. CDL applicants can retake the next business day.
- CDL knowledge tests (retake of any CDL test) (CDL): wait 1 day.
- Attempt limit: the agency does not publish one that we could confirm.
- Retest fee: the agency does not publish a per-attempt retest fee that we could confirm.
Some retake details for Arizona are not published by the agency (Agency does not publish: retake fee), so confirm them with MVD before you rely on them.
Who can test
Age and permit rules in Arizona
- Under 18
- Must be at least 15 years and 6 months. Must have parental consent. Must complete driver education or hold permit for 6 months with 30 hours of supervised driving.
- Permit versus license
- An instruction permit allows supervised driving with a licensed driver 21+ in the front seat. Arizona does not issue a traditional graduated license - permits are valid until age 65.
- Where the test is given
- In-person at any Arizona MVD office or authorized third-party location. Online testing also available.
- How you get results
- Immediate. Pass/fail displayed on screen.
Study material
Languages and handbook
Our record of exam languages for Arizona: English, German, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, French, Tagalog, and Korean.
The study source is the Arizona Driver License Manual (September 2026 edition). The agency also publishes a Spanish version of the driver manual.
From learner data
Most missed Arizona practice questions
These free Arizona questions have the lowest correct rates among learners on DMV IQ. Percentages are rounded to the nearest 5 and only questions with enough answers are listed. Each one shows the right answer, so read the reasoning in the handbook, not just the answer.
- 1
How many points are assessed for leaving the scene of an accident (hit-and-run) in Arizona?
6 points
About 15% get it right
- 2
If you double your speed, your braking distance increases by about:
Four times
About 30% get it right
- 3
What unique requirement applies to every red light violation in Arizona?
Mandatory Traffic Survival School
About 45% get it right
- 4
A hand signal with the left arm extended downward means:
Slowing down or stopping
About 50% get it right
- 5
If the road is wet, you should reduce your speed by:
5-10 mph or more
About 50% get it right
- 6
A center lane marked on both sides by a solid yellow line and a broken yellow line is used for:
Left turns from either direction
About 50% get it right
Your plan
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