Arizona Permit Practice Test

1. In Arizona, what is the youngest age to apply for a regular instruction permit (not one only for a school driving class)?

1. 17 years old
2. 16 years old
3. 15 and a half years old (correct answer)
4. 14 and a half years old

Answer: C. In Arizona you can apply for an instruction permit at 15 years and 6 months, so you can practice before you turn 16.

Arizona handbook, page 10.

2. In Arizona, may a driver with an instruction permit use a cell phone while driving?

1. Yes, if it is in hands-free mode
2. No, only in an emergency where stopping is not possible (correct answer)
3. Yes, but only to read a map
4. Yes, when stopped at a red light

Answer: B. An Arizona permit holder may not use a phone or other wireless device while driving, even hands-free, except in a real emergency, so that all attention stays on learning to drive.

3. In Arizona, you see a stopped tow truck on the shoulder with flashing lights. There are two lanes your way. What should you do?

1. Keep your lane and speed
2. Stop behind the tow truck
3. Move to the lane not next to it, if safe (correct answer)
4. Honk and pass quickly

Answer: C. Arizona's move over law says to move into a lane that is not next to a stopped vehicle with flashing lights when you can do it safely, to protect people working by the road.

Arizona handbook, page 31.

4. In Arizona, unless a sign says otherwise, what is the speed limit when approaching a school crossing?

1. 10 mph
2. 15 mph (correct answer)
3. 20 mph
4. 25 mph

Answer: B. Arizona law sets 15 mph when approaching a school crossing, because children may step into the street at any moment.

Arizona handbook, page 32.

5. In Arizona, a teen who takes no driver education and no driving safety course must have supervised practice. How many hours in total?

1. 10 hours
2. 30 hours (correct answer)
3. 40 hours
4. 50 hours

Answer: B. An Arizona teen who skips approved driver education must have a parent or guardian certify at least 30 hours of supervised driving, 10 of them at night, before getting a graduated license.

Arizona handbook, page 11.