The Arizona permit test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need a score of 80% (24 correct) to pass. Arizona's Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), part of ADOT at azdot.gov, gives the test at any MVD office with no appointment, and teens under 18 can take it at home through Permit Test @Home with a parent supervising.
Arizona permit test at a glance
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Questions | 30 multiple-choice questions |
| Pass mark | 80%, which is 24 correct. You can miss 6 |
| Agency | Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD), azdot.gov |
| Minimum age | 15 years and 6 months for an instruction permit |
| Where you take it | Any MVD office, 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday to Friday. No appointment needed for the test |
| Online option | Yes, for teens under 18: Permit Test @Home through a parent's AZ MVD Now account or a participating driving school |
| Fee | $7 for an instruction permit, per the MVD fee list. For @Home, the parent pays a $7 application fee online |
| Languages | English, German, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Italian, French, Tagalog and Korean. Audio is available in offices |
How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?
There are 30 questions on the Arizona permit test, and you need at least 24 right, so you can miss up to 6. The MVD's permit test page states both numbers: 30 multiple-choice questions and a score of 80% or higher. The online @Home version uses the same 80% standard and gives you 30 minutes once you start.
What's on the Arizona permit test
Every question comes from the Arizona Driver License Manual. Expect road signs, traffic laws and safe driving, with a lot of numbers. These come straight from the manual:
- Road signs: shape, color and meaning. Do not skip them; they are a steady part of the test.
- Signaling: signal at least 100 feet before you turn, about four seconds.
- Following distance: leave 3 to 6 seconds, and double it in bad weather.
- School buses: on an undivided road, stop before you reach a bus that is loading or unloading, no matter which direction you are going.
- Parking: do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant.
- Phones: Arizona law bans holding or supporting a phone while driving. Hands-free and voice-to-text use is allowed.
Arizona's hydrant distance is 15 feet, while some other states use 10. If you study with apps that cover many states, make sure the numbers match the Arizona manual.
The Arizona difference: Permit Test @Home
Arizona lets teens under 18 take the real permit test at home. A parent or legal guardian sets it up through their AZ MVD Now account, pays a $7 application fee and supervises the test. A participating Arizona professional driving school can also give it.
How to study for the Arizona permit test
- Read the Arizona Driver License Manual in short sessions, one section a day.
- Learn road signs by shape and color first, then by meaning.
- Put every number from the manual on one page: distances, ages, hours and limits.
- Take the MVD's free practice tests at azdot.gov, plus DMVZone practice tests, and write down each question you miss.
- Review your misses, then take one more full practice test the day before.
What to bring and how to book
You can walk in for the test itself. After you pass, you get the permit at an MVD office, either by scheduling online or walking in. The MVD asks you to bring:
- A completed Driver License Application (form 40-5122).
- Original identity documents from the MVD's list on form 40-5144.
- Your parent or guardian, who signs approval. If they cannot come, bring a signed, notarized application.
- Glasses or contacts if you wear them. You take a vision test and have your photo taken.
Book your permit appointment through azmvdnow.gov or check office hours at azdot.gov/mvd. Teens who pass @Home use their own AZ MVD Now account to schedule the permit appointment.
Can you take the Arizona permit test online?
Yes, if you are under 18. Permit Test @Home is run through a parent or guardian's AZ MVD Now account or a participating driving school. The parent must hold a state-issued license or ID, test the teen in a room where access can be limited, and make sure there are no phones, notes or other electronics. Adults 18 and over take the test at an MVD office.
What happens if you fail the Arizona permit test?
The MVD does not publish a waiting period for retaking the test in an office. For Permit Test @Home, the MVD says a failed test can be retaken at no additional fee, and a teen who fails at an office can take more attempts at home with a parent supervising. If the internet drops during an @Home test, the lost attempt does not count.
The MVD may offer a verbal test if you have missed many questions on a previous test or failed a second or third attempt. Verbal tests are by appointment at an MVD office.
Arizona permit test FAQ
How many questions are on the Arizona permit test?
30 multiple-choice questions, according to the Arizona MVD.
How many questions can you miss on the Arizona permit test?
You can miss 6. You need 80%, which is 24 of 30.
How many questions are on the Arizona permit test online?
The @Home test uses the same 80% passing score and has a 30-minute time limit. The MVD describes the permit test as 30 multiple-choice questions.
Can adults take the Arizona permit test at home?
No. Permit Test @Home is for teens under 18. Adults take the test at an MVD office, where no appointment is needed.
