Test Format

30

Total questions

80%

Passing score

24/30

Min. correct

Multiple choice

Eligibility & Fees

Permit age	15.5
License age	16 (graduated) / 18 (full)
Permit fee	$7
License fee	$10–$25 (varies by age)
Permit holding period	6 months minimum
Supervised hours	30 hours total (10 at night)

⚠ Memorize this — Arizona-specific

Under 18: graduated license restricts nighttime driving and limits passengers for the first 6 months.

💡 Pro tip

Dust-storm protocols (Pull Aside, Stay Alive) and monsoon-flood driving are routinely tested in Arizona.

Top 5 Questions to Know

1. 1. In Arizona, the correct response when caught in a dust storm ("haboob") while driving is to:

   Answer: Pull completely off the roadway, turn off all lights, and keep your foot off the brake.

   Arizona's "Pull Aside, Stay Alive" protocol: pull completely off the paved roadway, put the vehicle in park, turn OFF all lights (including hazards), and keep your foot off the brake pedal. Any light ...

2. 2. If you encounter standing water across a road in Arizona during monsoon season, the correct action is to:

   Answer: Turn around and find another route.

   "Turn Around, Don't Drown" is the Arizona DOT and National Weather Service mantra. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock an adult off their feet; 12–18 inches can float most cars. Roads in arroyos a...

3. 3. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane during an Arizona monsoon, the correct response is to:

   Answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer straight until the tires regain traction.

   When hydroplaning, water lifts the tires off the road surface and you lose all traction. Braking or accelerating makes the situation worse. The correct response: ease off the accelerator, keep the ste...

4. 4. Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?

   Answer: Advertising nearby services

   Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.

5. 5. What does this sign indicate?

   Answer: Come to a complete stop

   A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Top Reasons Drivers Fail the Road Test

• ✗ Rolling stops at stop signs
• ✗ Failing to check blind spots before lane changes
• ✗ Exceeding speed limit (even by 1–2 mph)
• ✗ Not signaling early enough before turns
• ✗ Improper lane changes