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Before You Drive — Arizona Driver's License Practice Test

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How should an adjustable seat-back head restraint be positioned to reduce whiplash?

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All questions are based on the official Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (ADOT MVD). Study the relevant section to reinforce your knowledge.

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This Arizona Driver's License Before You Drive practice set has 39 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 80% on the real Arizona Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This section covers the equipment and safety checks you're responsible for before driving — working brakes, turn signals, an intact windshield, a working horn, good tires, seat belts, functioning windows, and emergency flashers, plus adjusting your seat and mirrors before starting out.

Seat belt and child restraint rules are tested heavily: every front-seat occupant must be belted, passengers under 16 must buckle up, and children under 8 need a child restraint system (kids 5-8 need one until they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall).

A common mistake is overlooking that air bags are unsafe for children 12 and under, so kids that age should never ride in the front seat — and if a child must ride up front, the passenger-side air bag should be turned off.

When must a child be in a child restraint system in Arizona?

Children under 8 must be properly secured in a child restraint system. Kids between 5 and 8 need one until they reach a minimum height of 4 feet 9 inches.

How do you use the penny test to check tire tread?

Place a penny with Lincoln's head into a tire groove. If part of his head is still covered by the tread, the tire is okay; if his whole head is visible, it may be time to replace the tire.

What working equipment is your vehicle required to have before you drive?

Brakes, speedometer, turn signals, an intact windshield, a working horn, good tires, seat belts, driver/front passenger windows that work, and emergency flashers all must be in working order.

Written from the official Arizona Driver License Manual — Before You Drive ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Before You Drive bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.

Before you drive, what condition must your vehicle's equipment be in?
- It must have no defective or missing equipment — Correct answer
- Only the brakes need to work
- Minor defects are acceptable if you drive slowly
- Equipment condition does not matter until inspection
Explanation: Your vehicle must have no defective or missing equipment before you drive.
Handbook: Before You Drive — Preparation
Which of the following is on the list of equipment that must be in working order before you drive?
- Speedometer and turn signals — Correct answer
- Air conditioning and radio
- Cruise control and heated seats
- Sunroof and cup holders
Explanation: Required working equipment before driving includes brakes, speedometer, turn signals, an intact windshield, horn, tires in good condition, seat belts, driver/front passenger side windows, and emergency flashers.
Handbook: Before You Drive — Required Working Equipment
What should you adjust prior to starting your vehicle?
- Your seat, steering wheel, rearview and outside mirrors — Correct answer
- Only the radio station
- The cabin temperature only
- Nothing; adjust everything while driving
Explanation: Prior to starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, steering wheel, rearview and outside mirrors.
Handbook: Before You Drive — Preparation