Sample License Rules questions
You turn 18 while holding an Arizona graduated license. Must you get an operator license?
No, it is your choice Only if you have points Yes, within 30 days Yes, on your birthday Show the answer
No, it is your choice
A graduated license holder is not required to switch to an operator license at 18, but may.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Graduated License (Class G) (p. 13)
You move to a new address in Arizona. How soon must you tell MVD?
Within 30 days Within 10 days At your next renewal Within 60 days Show the answer
Within 10 days
State law requires notifying MVD of a name or address change within 10 days.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Name and Address Change (p. 6)
How long is an Arizona graduated instruction permit valid?
12 months 7 months 2 years 6 months Show the answer
12 months
Graduated and operator permits are valid for 12 months.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Classes of Licenses: Instruction Permit (p. 12)
You hold an Arizona graduated instruction permit. Who must sit in the seat beside you when you drive?
Any passenger aged 16 or older A licensed driver aged 21 or older A certified driving instructor only Any licensed driver aged 18 or older Show the answer
A licensed driver aged 21 or older
Permit drivers need a supervising driver with a Class A, B, C or D license who is 21 or older next to them.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Classes of Licenses: Instruction Permit (p. 12)
How many points does a speeding conviction put on an Arizona driving record?
Show the answer
3
Arizona's point schedule assigns 3 points for speeding.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 5, Actively Avoiding Crashes: Violation points (p. 63)
Staying in Arizona for what total time in one calendar year makes you a resident who must get an Arizona license?
Seven months or more Three months or more Ten months or more Thirty days or more Show the answer
Seven months or more
Remaining in the state seven months or more in a calendar year counts as residency, so you must get an Arizona license right away.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Resident Definition (p. 10)
Your parent signs your Arizona permit application. What responsibility does that bring?
Responsibility for your negligence or willful misconduct when you drive A duty to ride with you until you are 18 Responsibility for your traffic fines only No responsibility once you pass the road test Show the answer
Responsibility for your negligence or willful misconduct when you drive
The adult who signs for a minor becomes responsible for negligence or willful misconduct while the minor drives.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Parent/Guardian Approval for Applicants Under 18 (pp. 13-14)
Your car has parking assist and a self-driving mode. May you use them during your Arizona road test?
Yes, if your car has them No, every maneuver must be done manually Only on highway sections Only the parking assist Show the answer
No, every maneuver must be done manually
Driver assistance systems such as auto-drive and parking assist are prohibited during the road test.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Road Test (p. 9)
You did not take driver education. How much supervised practice must a parent certify before you get a graduated license?
At least 30 hours, 10 of them at night At least 40 hours, 10 of them at night At least 20 hours, 5 of them at night At least 50 hours, 15 of them at night Show the answer
At least 30 hours, 10 of them at night
Without an approved driver education program, a parent or guardian certifies at least 30 hours of practice, including 10 at night.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Customer Service Guide, Graduated License (Class G) (p. 13)
How many points within 12 months mean you must attend Traffic Survival School in Arizona?
8 or more 12 or more 6 or more 4 or more Show the answer
8 or more
Reaching 8 or more points in any 12-month period requires Traffic Survival School, or your privilege may be suspended.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 5, Actively Avoiding Crashes: Suspension and Traffic School (p. 62)
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (PDF 99-0117, revised September 2026, downloaded 2026-11-08 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
DMV Decoded is an independent guide, not a government agency. This practice test is not connected to the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD), and your actual test will have different questions. Study the handbook, and check the agency's website for current rules.
