Arizona DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

In Arizona, which agency administers driver's licenses?

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The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD)

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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

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The Department of Transportation (ADOT)

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The Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Question 2

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Arizona?

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15 and a half

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14

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15

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16

Question 3

What is the default speed limit on most urban streets in Arizona when no speed limit sign is posted?

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25 mph

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20 mph

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30 mph

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35 mph

Question 4

You are driving on an Arizona highway during a haboob (massive dust storm). What should you do?

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Pull completely off the road, turn off all lights, take your foot off the brake, and stay in the vehicle

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Pull over, turn off all lights, and stay in your vehicle

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Turn on your hazard lights and continue driving slowly

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Speed up to get through the storm as quickly as possible

Question 5

What is the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and older in Arizona?

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0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 6

In Arizona, what must you do when you encounter a dust devil (small, spinning dust column) on the road?

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Slow down and move away from it if possible — it can briefly reduce visibility

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Accelerate through it quickly

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Stop and wait for it to pass

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It poses no hazard — maintain speed

Question 7

Under Arizona's GDL program, what nighttime driving restriction applies to drivers under 18 with a provisional license?

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No driving between 10 PM and 5 AM for the first 6 months of the provisional license

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No nighttime restriction applies

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No driving between midnight and 5 AM for the first 6 months

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No nighttime driving at all during the provisional phase

Question 8

What is the speed limit on most Arizona interstates in rural areas?

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75 mph

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65 mph

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70 mph

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80 mph

Question 9

You are approaching a roundabout in Arizona. What is the correct procedure?

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Yield to vehicles already circulating in the roundabout, then enter when safe

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Vehicles already in the roundabout must yield to entering vehicles

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Traffic in the roundabout alternates turns with entering traffic

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Stop at the entry and wait for the roundabout to be fully clear

Question 10

On a two-lane Arizona road, you see a solid yellow line on your side of the center. What does this mean?

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Passing is prohibited — do not cross the line to pass

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Passing is permitted when the road ahead is clear

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Passing is permitted only at speeds above 45 mph

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The road becomes one-way ahead

Question 11

What should you do if your vehicle's tires hit a soft shoulder on an Arizona highway?

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Ease off the gas, grip the wheel firmly, and gradually steer back onto the pavement at low speed

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Brake hard to regain control

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Jerk the steering wheel back onto the pavement immediately

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Accelerate to pop back onto the road

Question 12

What is the minimum following distance recommended for normal driving conditions in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

3 seconds

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1 second

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2 seconds

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4 seconds

Question 13

Under Arizona law, a driver under 21 found driving with a BAC of 0.00%–0.08% will:

Accepted Answer

Face DUI charges under the 'any spirituous liquor' law since any alcohol is illegal for those under 21

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Face no charges if below 0.08%

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Receive a warning only on the first offense

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Face a minor infraction fine but no license action

Question 14

You are driving on an Arizona road and see a cattle crossing sign. What should you expect?

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Cattle may be present on or near the road — slow down and prepare to stop

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Cattle have the right of way on the road — you must stop for them

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The sign only applies at night when cattle are hard to see

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Accelerate through the area quickly before cattle reach the road

Question 15

In Arizona, when must you turn on your headlights?

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From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is less than 500 feet

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Only after dark

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Only in rain or fog

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Only when driving on interstate highways at night

Question 16

Can you turn right on a red light in Arizona?

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Yes, after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it

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No, right turns on red are prohibited statewide

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Yes, without stopping if no vehicles are in the intersection

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Only between 7 AM and 9 PM

Question 17

What must you do when an emergency vehicle with active lights and siren approaches from behind?

Accepted Answer

Pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the vehicle has passed

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Speed up to the next intersection and turn off the road

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Stop immediately in your current lane

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Move to the left lane and reduce speed by 10 mph

Question 18

What does Arizona's Move Over law require when passing a stopped emergency vehicle on a multi-lane highway?

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Move one lane away from the stopped vehicle if safe; if not, slow to a safe speed

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Slow to 15 mph and maintain your lane

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Stop completely and wait for the vehicle to leave

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Move over only for police vehicles, not tow trucks

Question 19

What shape and color identifies a warning sign in Arizona?

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Yellow diamond

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Red octagon

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White rectangle

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Orange rectangle

Question 20

You are making a left turn at an intersection. When do you have the right of way?

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When oncoming traffic has stopped or there is a clear gap with no oncoming traffic

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Always — the turning vehicle always has the right of way

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When you have been waiting longer than 30 seconds

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Only when a left-turn arrow is displayed

Question 1 of 20

In Arizona, which agency administers driver's licenses?