Arizona Permit Practice Test 7 (2026)
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From the official handbook, Revised March 2026, Sections 0, 3, 5, 6, 7 · Checked Oct 2026 · Not affiliated with the MVD. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide
Question 1 of 20
Which surfaces freeze first in winter?
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Answer: Bridges and shady areas
Snow or ice adds at least 6 seconds to your stopping distance.
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Question 2 of 20
A wash (dry riverbed) is flooded across the road. What should you do?
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Answer: Do not cross it
Water can stall your engine and carry your car downstream.
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Question 3 of 20
Your car hydroplanes. What should you do?
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Answer: Ease off the gas, do not brake and hold the wheel firmly
The best prevention is slowing down.
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Question 4 of 20
You encounter a severe dust storm. What should you do?
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Answer: Pull completely off the road, turn off lights, foot off the brake, stay buckled
Lights off and foot off the brake keep others from following your taillights into you.
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Question 5 of 20
May you turn right on a red light in Arizona?
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Answer: Yes, after a complete stop when traffic and pedestrians are clear, unless prohibited
Look for No Turn On Red signs.
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Question 6 of 20
In heavy rain, at what speed can tires lose all contact with the road?
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Question 7 of 20
Once pulled off the road in a dust storm, what should you do with your lights?
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Answer: Turn them off and take your foot off the brake
Wait in the vehicle with seat belts buckled until it passes.
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Question 8 of 20
The light turns yellow as you approach. What is illegal?
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Answer: Speeding up to beat the light
Stop if you have not entered; if already in, clear it safely.
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Question 9 of 20
When is the road especially slippery in rain?
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Answer: The first 30 minutes after rain begins
Increase following distance to at least 6 seconds in heavy rain.
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Question 10 of 20
What does signing a traffic ticket mean in Arizona?
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Answer: It is not an admission of guilt; refusing may lead to arrest
You may contest the ticket in court.
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Question 11 of 20
What does a flashing red light mean?
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Answer: Same as a stop sign
Stop fully, then proceed with caution when clear.
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Question 12 of 20
Braking on ice, your wheels lock. What should you do?
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Answer: Ease slightly off the brakes without fully releasing, then reapply
You have the most traction when the front tires are rolling.
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Question 13 of 20
A wrong-way driver is coming toward you on a divided highway. What should you do?
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Answer: Ease off the gas and steer away when the lane beside you is clear
Then get to a safe place and call 911.
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Question 14 of 20
Your light turns green. What should you do before entering?
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Answer: Check left and right for red-light runners
Yield to vehicles already in the intersection when the light changed.
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Question 15 of 20
During the first 6 months with a graduated license, how many passengers under 18 may ride (besides siblings)?
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Answer: One
Siblings are allowed, and so is more when a licensed parent sits in front.
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Question 16 of 20
Which headlights should you use in fog?
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Answer: Low beams only
If necessary, pull off, turn your headlights off and wait.
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Question 17 of 20
There is oncoming traffic on your left and a child on a bike on your right. What do you do?
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Answer: Give the child more room by moving toward the center line
Give the most room to the greatest or most likely danger.
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Question 18 of 20
What does a flashing yellow arrow require?
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Answer: Turn with caution after yielding to oncoming vehicles and pedestrians
A steady yellow arrow means the light is about to turn red.
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Question 19 of 20
How long must you hold an instruction permit before a graduated license?
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Question 20 of 20
How do you dry wet brakes after driving through water?
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Answer: Accelerate slowly while gently holding the brake
Wet brakes may grab or pull to one side.
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