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Arizona Permit Test Retake Rules (2026)

What the Arizona MVD (ADOT) publishes:

7 days, per an MVD announcement that extended the old next-business-day wait (MVD's FAQ page still says next business day; confirm with MVD)
Wait
Up to 3 written-test attempts on one application fee
Attempts
Not published by Arizona MVD (ADOT) — see the rules
Retest fee
Verified against official records from ADOT MVD — waiting period for retakes on September 30, 2026.
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Arizona exam specifications

Arizona Knowledge Exam Specifications

  • Total: 30 questions
  • Passing score: 24 out of 30 questions correct (80%)
  • Allowed misses: 6 missed questions maximum

Official Arizona MVD (ADOT) Examination Notes:

  • Can be taken at an MVD office or as the Permit Test @ Home.

Official Failure Rules in Arizona

From the Arizona MVD (ADOT):

  • Waiting period: 7 days, per an MVD announcement that extended the old next-business-day wait (MVD's FAQ page still says next business day; confirm with MVD)
  • Attempt limits: Up to 3 written-test attempts on one application fee

How Arizona Compares

  • Its 80% pass mark sits between 5 stricter and 8 more lenient states.
  • Arizona is one of 26 states whose agency publishes a mandatory waiting period.
  • The Arizona MVD (ADOT) publishes attempt limits, as do 17 other states.
  • No retest fee amount is published by Arizona, like 18 other states.

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Practice questions from the official Arizona Driver License Manual; every answer cites it.

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Retake Questions for Arizona

7 days, per an MVD announcement that extended the old next-business-day wait (MVD's FAQ page still says next business day; confirm with MVD). Verify current rules with the Arizona MVD (ADOT) before booking.

Up to 3 written-test attempts on one application fee. Verify current rules with the Arizona MVD (ADOT) before booking.

Specific retest fee amounts are not published in agency general guidelines; standard state re-examination fees apply.

Applicants in Arizona must score at least 24 out of 30 questions correct (80%) on the Arizona MVD (ADOT)-administered knowledge exam, missing at most 6 missed questions.

Study from the official Arizona Driver License Manual, which supplies every Arizona question; the exam requires 24 out of 30 questions correct (80%) to pass, allowing at most 6 missed questions.