Arizona Driver Handbook
This manual is published by AZ MVD. Open it on the agency site — that copy is always the current edition.
Published by AZ MVD
We do not host a copy of this manual. The button above opens the current edition on the AZ MVD website, which is always the authoritative version.
Testing at a Glance for Arizona
Once you've read the handbook, here's what to expect at the AZ MVD knowledge test.
30
80%
$7
Documents You'll Need When You Take the Arizona Test
Completed application (Form 40-5122), original supporting identity documents per Form 40-5144, and parent/guardian signature (in person or notarized) for applicants under 18.
Arizona-Specific Rules Covered in This Handbook
Rules unique to Arizona that AZ MVD weights heavily in the knowledge test — you'll see these in the handbook chapters.
- gavel Pull Aside, Stay Alive: exit the roadway if a dust storm/haboob approaches
- gavel In a dust storm, turn off ALL lights (including hazards) and keep your foot off the brake when pulled over
- gavel Never drive into a dust storm — visibility can drop to zero
- gavel Move Over Law: change lanes or slow for stopped emergency and maintenance vehicles
- gavel Use extra caution with high-profile vehicles during monsoon-season winds
After You Pass: Arizona License Renewal
Standard Class D license is valid until age 65 (with a new photo required every 12 years); after 65, renewal is required every 5 years.
$25
Up to 6 months before expiration
More Arizona Driving Resources
Arizona Handbook FAQ
Is this the official Arizona driver handbook?
We do not host a copy of it. AZ MVD publishes the official manual on its own website, and the button above opens that edition — always the authoritative one.
What documents does AZ MVD require when I show up for the test?
Completed application (Form 40-5122), original supporting identity documents per Form 40-5144, and parent/guardian signature (in person or notarized) for applicants under 18.
How is the Arizona knowledge test administered after I finish reading?
Computer touchscreen; 30 multiple-choice questions, 80% to pass. Audio-assist available.
Do I have to read the whole Arizona handbook to pass the test?
The AZ MVD test has 30 questions and you need 24 correct (80%) to pass. All questions come from the handbook, but strategic readers focus on Signs, Right-of-Way, and Signaling first — those chapters carry the most test weight.
How current is this Arizona handbook version?
AZ MVD reissues the handbook when state law changes. Because we link straight to the agency, the button above always opens whatever edition is current.
Where do I actually take the Arizona test after reading the handbook?
At any AZ MVD location. Use our /dmv-near-me/az finder for the nearest office with address, hours, and phone.
Is the Arizona driver handbook free to download?
Yes. AZ MVD publishes it free as a PDF. If a website is charging to "download" the handbook, it's a scam — the state's official version is always free.
Can I read the Arizona handbook on my phone?
Yes. The AZ MVD site serves the manual as a PDF that opens fine on a phone.