Arizona DMV Practice Test 2026

1. The driver, because the green light applies to the turn
2. Whoever entered the crosswalk or intersection first
3. The pedestrian only if turning right, not left
4. The pedestrian, even though the driver has a green light

Correct answer: The pedestrian, even though the driver has a green light. A green light lets a driver proceed, but before completing a turn in any direction, the driver must yield to pedestrians already crossing in the crosswalk.

Source: New York Driver Handbook, Ch11 Sharing the Road-Pedestrians, p.68

1. Yes, any yellow striping qualifies
2. No, striping alone does not count as a physical separation
3. Yes, but only double yellow lines
4. No, only a posted sign at that location can create the exception

Correct answer: No, striping alone does not count as a physical separation. The manual is specific that paint on the pavement alone isn't treated as a true physical divider between directions.

Source: Arizona Driver Handbook, p.39, School Bus

1. 10 mph
2. 35 mph
3. 15 mph
4. 45 mph

Correct answer: 15 mph. In Arizona, the school zone speed limit is 15 mph while the warning lights are flashing or children are present.

1. Come to a complete stop and wait for green
2. Slow down and proceed if the way is clear
3. Stop only if other vehicles happen to be present
4. Proceed carefully without stopping

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and wait for green. A steady red light always means stop completely; you may not proceed until the light turns green, other than a legal stop-then-turn on red where allowed.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41-42, Traffic Signal Lights

1. Each drug cancels out the effects of the others
2. Only the strongest of the drugs will have any effect
3. The effects can add up, and alcohol can hide the warning signs
4. Combining substances has no more effect than taking one alone

Correct answer: The effects can add up, and alcohol can hide the warning signs. Taking more than one drug at the same time, especially combined with alcohol, can create a cumulative effect that is more dangerous than any single substance alone, and alcohol can mask the warning signs that a drug is impairing the driver.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, Ch10 Alcohol and Drug Impact on the Driving Ability, p.55

1. A basic first-aid and CPR certification class
2. An online map-reading and navigation course
3. A general vehicle maintenance and repair class
4. A Traffic Survival School or Defensive Driving course

Correct answer: A Traffic Survival School or Defensive Driving course. Finishing a Traffic Survival School or Defensive Driving course lowers the requirement to 20 hours, with 6 at night.

Source: Arizona Driver Handbook, p.13, Graduated License Requirements

1. It only applies to buses and taxis
2. It also prohibits briefly stopping the vehicle, not just parking it
3. It applies only at night
4. It actually means the exact same thing as No Parking, with no real difference

Correct answer: It also prohibits briefly stopping the vehicle, not just parking it. A No Stopping sign is stricter than a No Parking sign: drivers may not even stop briefly to load passengers or wait, not just leave the vehicle parked.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2B.46

1. New tires, low speed, and a light rain shower
2. A full tank of gas and cold weather outside the vehicle
3. Worn tire tread, low tire pressure, and higher speed
4. Using cruise control on a dry, sunny day

Correct answer: Worn tire tread, low tire pressure, and higher speed. Hydroplaning happens more easily at higher speeds, and worn or under-inflated tires make it worse because they cannot channel water away as effectively. Tires with good tread and proper inflation, combined with a slower speed, reduce the risk.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, Rain, p.80

1. Both drivers should speed up to arrive first.
2. Whoever signals first automatically may merge.
3. The vehicle on the right always must stop fully.
4. Each driver should be ready to yield the gap.

Correct answer: Each driver should be ready to yield the gap.. When two vehicles aim for the same gap, neither one automatically has the right to it; each driver should be willing to slow down or yield to avoid a collision.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Lane Control-Changing Lanes p.58

1. Oil and dust built up on the road have not yet washed away, creating a slick film
2. The rain permanently washes away the road surface texture that gives tires their grip
3. Rainwater itself is naturally more slippery than any other liquid a tire can roll through
4. Tires quietly lose some of their air pressure the moment it starts to rain outside

Correct answer: Oil and dust built up on the road have not yet washed away, creating a slick film. Oil and dust accumulate on dry pavement over time. When rain first falls, this residue rises to the surface and makes the road unusually slippery until it is washed away.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Driving Hazards-Slippery Roads, p.97 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. 1:00 a.m.
2. 8:00 p.m.
3. 12:00 a.m.
4. 10:00 p.m.

Correct answer: 12:00 a.m.. Arizona's GDL nighttime restriction generally starts at 12:00 a.m., though exceptions such as work or school activities may apply.

1. 0.12%
2. 0.02%
3. 0.08%
4. 0.15%

Correct answer: 0.08%. Arizona sets the standard legal intoxication threshold at 0.08% for drivers 21 and older.

1. Traffic already on the street
2. You, if you signal first
3. Whichever vehicle is moving faster
4. The vehicle behind you in the driveway

Correct answer: Traffic already on the street. A driver entering a road from a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to vehicles and pedestrians already on the road.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.46, Right-of-Way Rules

1. Bridges lose heat from both above and below, so they freeze before the road and can hide ice
2. Bridges and overpasses are always fully closed to all traffic during the entire winter season
3. Bridges have less traction due to their material at all times, not just in winter
4. It is only an old myth passed around by drivers with no real basis in fact

Correct answer: Bridges lose heat from both above and below, so they freeze before the road and can hide ice. Because air can circulate both above and below a bridge or overpass, they lose heat faster than the surrounding roadway and freeze first, often hiding icy patches.

Source: California Driver Handbook, Driving Hazards-Slippery Roads, p.98 (2020 handbook PDF)

1. True
2. False

Correct answer: False. Arizona's minor-specific phone rule (banning even hands-free use for drivers under 18) is: False.

1. 15 hours
2. 30 hours
3. 45 hours
4. 60 hours

Correct answer: 30 hours. Arizona's standard practice requirement is 30 hours, including 10 at night.

Source: Arizona Driver Handbook, p.13, Graduated License Requirements

1. Complete the turn quickly before the pedestrian reaches your path
2. Honk so the pedestrian moves faster
3. Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing before completing your turn
4. Proceed, since your light is green

Correct answer: Wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing before completing your turn. A green light or the ability to turn does not override a pedestrian legally crossing with a WALK signal; the driver must wait for them to clear the path.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.36, drivers are required to yield to pedestrians within any crosswalk

1. 0.00%
2. 0.05%
3. 0.01%
4. 0.02%

Correct answer: 0.00%. Because underage drinking and driving is treated so strictly, Arizona sets the under-21 BAC threshold at 0.00%, well below the adult limit.

1. Merge into the indicated lane well before reaching the cones
2. Wait until the last cone to merge
3. Drive over the cones if traffic is light
4. Stop and wait for a flagger even if none is present

Correct answer: Merge into the indicated lane well before reaching the cones. Merging early and smoothly, before reaching the taper of cones, is safer than waiting until the last moment to change lanes.

Source: Texas Driver Handbook, PDF p.35, Construction and Maintenance Devices

1. Because yellow paint tends to last much longer out on the road
2. Because white paint is only required on highways
3. There is no real reason; it is simply a tradition
4. So drivers know which side may have oncoming traffic

Correct answer: So drivers know which side may have oncoming traffic. The color coding gives drivers an instant visual cue about which side of a line may have opposing traffic, helping them avoid head-on conflicts.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.41, Line Colors

1. 0.01%
2. 0.04%
3. 0.08%
4. 0.10%

Correct answer: 0.04%. Commercial drivers in Arizona are held to a stricter BAC standard of 0.04%, lower than the standard adult limit, because of the added responsibility of operating large vehicles.

1. An upcoming reduction in the posted speed limit
2. A one-way street beginning ahead
3. A sharp curve or turn in the road ahead
4. A merging lane joining ahead

Correct answer: A sharp curve or turn in the road ahead. This warning sign tells drivers that a sharp turn or curve is coming up and they should slow down before reaching it.

Source: California Driver Handbook, PDF p.36-37, curve/turn warning signs

1. Toward the curb, until it touches
2. Away from the curb, toward traffic
3. Straight ahead, never angled
4. It makes no difference either way

Correct answer: Toward the curb, until it touches. Turning the wheels toward the curb when facing downhill lets the curb stop the car from rolling into traffic if it starts to move.

Source: New York Driver Handbook, Ch7 Parking on Hills p.39

1. Donkeys or wild burros may cross the road ahead
2. A bear may cross the road ahead
3. Cattle may be on or crossing the road ahead
4. Wild horses may cross the road ahead

Correct answer: Cattle may be on or crossing the road ahead. This yellow diamond sign warns that cattle may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down and adjust your driving to handle it safely.

Source: MUTCD 2009 Sec. 2C (Warning Signs)

1. The road must not have had anything interesting to look at
2. This is completely normal and has nothing to do with fatigue
3. The vehicle's cruise control was steering on its own
4. A brief microsleep, a few seconds of unintentionally nodding off

Correct answer: A brief microsleep, a few seconds of unintentionally nodding off. Extreme drowsiness can cause a microsleep, a brief lapse of a few seconds where a driver unintentionally nods off without fully realizing it, which can explain not remembering the last stretch of road.

Source: Florida Driver Handbook, Drowsy Driving, p.35