IN
You must answer 24 out of 30 questions correctly to pass the Arizona permit test. That's an 80% minimum score, giving you room to miss 6 questions.
The Arizona permit passing score is 80%, meaning 24 correct answers out of 30.
This score applies to the standard Arizona knowledge test. Test location, timing and retake details are covered separately.
No. Twenty-three correct answers is below the required 24. Arizona requires 80%, so you need at least 24 correct answers out of 30.
Can you miss 6 questions and still pass the Arizona permit test? Yes. Six wrong answers still leaves 24 correct, which is exactly the passing score.
You need 24 correct answers to pass. Six wrong answers can still leave you with 24 correct and a passing score. Once you have 7 wrong answers, reaching 24 correct is no longer possible.
ADOT does not publish an official rule saying every test automatically stops at a specific correct-or-wrong count, so this page should not present early termination as guaranteed behavior.
Retake rules depend on how you tested. For Permit Test @ Home, ADOT's current brochure says additional attempts can be made without another fee, and a lost internet connection does not count as an attempt. Use the dedicated failed-test guide for in-person retake timing and other retake rules.
The current Arizona License/Identification Application is Form 40-5122; Form 40-5144 is the DL/ID requirements document, not the application.
The Permit Test @ Home requires a parent or guardian to create an account on AZ MVD Now. The parent pays the $7 application fee and must supervise the teen during the entire test.
After passing the online test, schedule an MVD appointment to complete the permit process in person. Vision screening is required at the MVD office visit. Bring all required documents, you won't receive the physical permit until that office visit.
No. The passing standard is still 80%, or 24 correct answers out of 30. The location and test-delivery method do not change the score required to pass.
Does Arizona round a permit-test score up to 80%? No. The result is based on the number of correct answers. Twenty-three correct is not rounded up to a passing score.
Use the Arizona Driver License Manual and practice tests until you can consistently score above the 80% passing mark. If road signs or Arizona-specific rules are your weak areas, use the dedicated practice-test and hardest-topics guides for deeper study.
"The AI mock tests were surprisingly realistic. The explanations for road signs helped me understand the logic, not just memorize. Passed my permit test on the first try!"
Michael R.
New Driver
"I was struggling with the specific road rules of my state until I used Shoro. The flashcards are a game changer for quick revision before the actual exam."
Sarah L.
Permit Holder
"The readiness score gives you so much confidence. I knew exactly when I was ready to take the test. Highly recommend Shoro for anyone nervous about their exam."
David K.
G2 Candidate