Arizona Permit Practice Test: Safe Driving (2026)

Question 1 of 14

What following distance rule does the Arizona manual recommend?

1. The one-second rule
2. One car length per 30 mph
3. The 3-6 second rule

Question 2 of 14

What causes most rear-end crashes?

1. Following too closely
2. Driving at night
3. Using turn signals

Question 3 of 14

How far ahead should you look while driving in town?

1. One car length
2. About one city block
3. Only at the car ahead

Question 4 of 14

Before changing lanes, what should you do besides checking mirrors?

1. Honk
2. Nothing
3. Look over your shoulder

Question 5 of 14

Someone is tailgating you. What should you do?

1. Gradually slow down to add space ahead, or change lanes
2. Brake hard
3. Speed up

Question 6 of 14

On slippery roads, what following distance should you keep?

1. 1 second
2. 6 seconds or more
3. 2 seconds

Question 7 of 14

You need to send a text. What should you do?

1. Text at red lights
2. Text while holding the wheel
3. Pull off the road safely and stop first

Question 8 of 14

To avoid highway hypnosis on long trips, how often should you stop?

1. Every hour
2. Every five hours
3. Never

Question 9 of 14

What is the only safe remedy for drowsy driving?

1. Coffee
2. Rest
3. Loud music

Question 10 of 14

You had a seizure within 90 days before applying for a license. What must you do?

1. Nothing
2. Tell only a friend
3. Report it to MVD

Question 11 of 14

There is oncoming traffic on your left and a child on a bike on your right. What do you do?

1. Give the child more room by moving toward the center line
2. Move closer to the child
3. Stop in the lane

Question 12 of 14

You are pulled over and have a weapon in the vehicle. When should you tell the officer?

1. Only if asked
2. At first contact
3. Never

Question 13 of 14

What does signing a traffic ticket mean in Arizona?

1. You admit guilt
2. You waive court
3. It is not an admission of guilt; refusing may lead to arrest

Question 14 of 14

A wrong-way driver is coming toward you on a divided highway. What should you do?

1. Ease off the gas and steer away when the lane beside you is clear
2. Flash lights and hold your lane
3. Speed up