Free Arizona DMV Practice Test 2026 (AZ)

Question 1

If you miss your exit on an Arizona freeway, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Continue to the next exit

Answer

Back up on the shoulder to the exit

Answer

Make a U-turn across the median

Answer

Stop and wait for a gap to reverse

Question 2

What is the safest action when approaching a large truck that is turning right at an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Stay back and never squeeze between the truck and the curb

Answer

Pass on the right between the truck and the curb

Answer

Speed up to get ahead

Answer

Honk and go around on the left

Question 3

What should you do when approaching a steady green light that has been green for a long time?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared to stop in case it changes

Answer

Speed up to get through

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Assume it will stay green

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Close your eyes and coast

Question 4

When driving in fog, which lights should you use?

Accepted Answer

Low-beam headlights

Answer

High beams

Answer

Hazard lights only while moving

Answer

No lights

Question 5

What is the primary danger of using a handheld phone while driving?

Accepted Answer

It is distracting and illegal under Arizona's hands-free law

Answer

It drains the battery

Answer

It is only illegal for teens

Answer

It improves reaction time

Question 6

What is the best way to avoid a DUI charge in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Do not drive after consuming alcohol or drugs

Answer

Drive slowly after drinking

Answer

Drink coffee before driving

Answer

Only drive on back roads

Question 7

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can lead to a DUI in Arizona if they impair driving.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 8

When you approach a stopped police car with flashing lights on the shoulder and cannot safely change lanes, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down as you pass

Answer

Maintain your speed

Answer

Stop in your lane

Answer

Turn on your high beams

Question 9

What should you do at an intersection when a traffic signal is completely dark and not working?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a four-way stop

Answer

Proceed without stopping

Answer

Speed through quickly

Answer

Wait until it starts working

Question 10

A pentagon-shaped sign with children shown means you should:

Accepted Answer

Watch for children and be ready to slow for a school zone

Answer

Prepare for a railroad crossing

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Expect a construction detour

Answer

Yield to bicycles only

Question 11

What does a solid white line along the right edge of the road mark?

Accepted Answer

The edge of the travel lane / shoulder line

Answer

The center of the road

Answer

A passing zone

Answer

A bike-only lane

Question 12

When entering a freeway from an on-ramp, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use the ramp to accelerate to traffic speed and merge

Answer

Stop at the end of the ramp

Answer

Cross all lanes immediately

Answer

Merge at 30 mph regardless of traffic

Question 13

What is the danger of driving too fast in a dust storm rather than pulling aside?

Accepted Answer

Sudden zero visibility causing chain-reaction collisions

Answer

Getting a speeding ticket

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Overheating the engine

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Wearing out tires

Question 14

When following a motorcycle, Arizona drivers should:

Accepted Answer

Allow extra following distance

Answer

Follow closely to save space

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Share the same lane

Answer

Pass it as soon as possible

Question 15

At an uncontrolled intersection with no signs or signals, who should yield?

Accepted Answer

The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right

Answer

The driver on the right yields to the left

Answer

Neither driver needs to yield

Answer

The faster driver goes first

Question 16

What is the correct action if an emergency vehicle approaches while you are in an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Clear the intersection, then pull right and stop

Answer

Stop immediately in the intersection

Answer

Reverse out of the intersection

Answer

Speed up and turn left

Question 17

GDL nighttime and passenger restrictions in Arizona end entirely at what age?

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

16

Answer

17

Answer

21

Question 18

An adult first-time Arizona applicant (18 or older) must first obtain what before a license?

Accepted Answer

An instruction permit

Answer

A commercial permit

Answer

Nothing; they test directly

Answer

A motorcycle endorsement

Question 19

At age 65 and older, how often must an Arizona license generally be renewed?

Accepted Answer

Every 5 years

Answer

Every 12 years

Answer

Every 10 years

Answer

Never again

Question 20

What is the safest response if you become drowsy while driving in Arizona?

Accepted Answer

Pull over safely to rest or change drivers

Answer

Turn up the radio and keep going

Answer

Open the window and drive faster

Answer

Ignore it and continue

Question 21

What should you do before backing out of a parking space?

Accepted Answer

Check behind the vehicle for pedestrians and traffic

Answer

Rely only on the rearview mirror

Answer

Honk once and reverse quickly

Answer

Back out at full speed

Question 22

In Arizona, where is parking always prohibited?

Accepted Answer

In a crosswalk or on a sidewalk

Answer

In a marked parking stall

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On a residential street

Answer

In a parking garage

Question 23

How should you handle a right turn on red at an intersection with heavy pedestrian traffic?

Accepted Answer

Come to a full stop and yield to pedestrians before turning

Answer

Turn quickly before pedestrians cross

Answer

Wait for a green arrow only

Answer

Turn without stopping

Question 24

What is the purpose of Arizona's Traffic Survival School (TSS)?

Accepted Answer

To improve driver attitudes and reduce future violations after excess points

Answer

To issue commercial licenses

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To sell vehicle insurance

Answer

To administer the road test

Question 25

The basic speed law means driving the posted limit is always legal regardless of weather.

Accepted Answer

False

Answer

True

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