Arizona Permit Test case studies
Arizona Permit Test · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The Arizona Instruction Permit written test is the knowledge exam a new driver takes at the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) before receiving a permit and, later, a license. It is intended for first-time drivers, typically teenagers and adults who have never held a license, and it is a prerequisite for the behind-the-wheel road test. The exam is multiple choice and draws on the state's driver license manual, covering four broad areas: traffic laws and rules of the road; signs, signals, and road markings; safe driving practices and hazard awareness; and sharing the road, alcohol and drug awareness, and basic vehicle requirements. Each area carries roughly equal weight, so candidates should not skip any topic. The Arizona Permit Test case studies are 5 cases and about 2,799 words.
1The Rolling Stop at a Four-Way With a Stalled Truck
You approach a four-way stop on a two-lane road in suburban Mesa at 4:40 p.m. A box truck is stopped in the eastbound lane facing you, its left turn signal clicking.
673 words, about 3 min2Night Rain on I-10 and a Wrong-Way Pair of Headlights
You are driving eastbound on Interstate 10 near Casa Grande at 11:20 p.m. Your speed is 70 mph, the posted limit, and traffic is light.
553 words, about 3 min3Two Beers, a Prescription, and a 3 a.m. Ride Home
and you are at a friend's house in Tempe. You had two 12-ounce beers between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m.
543 words, about 3 min4The Left-Turn Arrow That Ends Mid-Intersection
You are westbound on a six-lane arterial in Phoenix at 5:15 p.m., waiting in a dedicated left-turn lane behind two cars. The light shows a green left-turn arrow.
517 words, about 3 min5A Tire Blowout at 65 With a Guardrail on the Right
You are driving a 2016 sedan northbound on a divided highway near Flagstaff at 65 mph. Your right rear tire suddenly blows out.
513 words, about 3 min