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Arizona Permit Test Languages: Spanish Manual and English Road Test

informational·how to guide·Published July 7, 2026

Can you take the Arizona permit test in Spanish or another language?

Ask ADOT MVD before you go. No 2026 source in this guide lists the languages of the Arizona written test, so check ADOT's written and verbal tests page or ask an MVD office. ADOT has the Arizona Driver License Manual in Spanish as an unofficial translation, and the exam questions come from the manual. Road test instructions are in English.

Where these Arizona test rules come from

Check the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) written and verbal tests page for the current test languages and other test options. The saved copy of that page is from November 2025, so this guide does not repeat its details. The Spanish manual details come from the ADOT manuals page, and the road test language rule comes from the ADOT road tests page. The ADOT practice tests page, the 2026 ADOT teen permit page and Arizona Revised Statutes section 28-3164 give the other facts. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division (azdot.gov/mvd) before you drive.

Which languages is the Arizona written test offered in?

No 2026 source in this guide lists the languages of the Arizona written test. Before you go, check ADOT's written and verbal tests page, or ask an MVD office if the test is offered in your language. ADOT's 2026 manuals page confirms two facts: you need 80 percent or higher to pass, and the questions come from the Arizona Driver License Manual.

Arizona test language options at a glance

Arizona test language options at a glance
Option	What the 2026 sources say	How to get it
Written test in your language	No 2026 source in this guide lists the languages	Ask an MVD office, or check ADOT's written and verbal tests page
Help if reading is hard for you	No 2026 source in this guide describes the options	Ask an MVD office which options it offers
Spanish driver license manual	An unofficial translation of the English manual	Open it on the ADOT manuals page
Permit Test @ Home	A teen can pass the knowledge test in an office or by the permit test at home	See the Permit Test @ Home guide
Road test	Examiner instructions are in English	Schedule an appointment

What to ask the MVD office before the written test

Is the written test offered in my language?
Can I get help, such as an audio version or a verbal test, if reading is hard for me?
Do I need an appointment for the test that I want?
If I never had a driver license in the United States, which tests do I take before the road test?

Is there a Spanish Arizona driver license manual?

Yes. The Arizona Driver License Manual is also on the ADOT manuals page in Spanish. It is a translation of the English original, and ADOT says the translation is unofficial and is not binding on the state. Study with it, but check the English manual when the exact rule matters. ADOT says printed copies of the English manual may be available at Authorized Third Party providers that offer driver license services.

Is the Arizona road test in Spanish?

Examiner instructions on the Arizona road test are in English. Before the test, you need to understand Arizona traffic signs and English-based instructions. During the test, you follow prompts in English, such as stop, slow down, drive straight ahead and change lanes left or right. If you do not understand them, your appointment is rescheduled. The road test vehicle requirements are also on ADOT's site in Spanish. You must schedule an appointment for the road test. The Arizona MVD road test guide explains the scoring and the car you need.

Learn the English sign words before the test

Arizona law says the license exam tests your knowledge of safe driving practices and Arizona traffic laws, and your ability to read and understand official traffic control devices. Learn the English words on signs and the road test prompts, even if you take the written test in another language. Try the question on how the written permit test is structured, then the stop sign question.

Key takeaways

No 2026 source in this guide lists the languages of the Arizona written test. Ask an MVD office or check ADOT's written and verbal tests page before you go.
You need 80 percent or higher to pass, and the questions come from the Arizona Driver License Manual.
If reading is hard for you, ask the MVD office which test options it offers.
The Spanish manual is an unofficial translation, and road test instructions are in English.
Next step: practice on the free Arizona Instruction Permit practice test. It is in English only.

Arizona permit test languages: common questions

What if the written test is not offered in my language?

Ask the MVD office before you go which options it offers. No 2026 source in this guide describes them. If you read Spanish, study with the Spanish manual. Also learn the English sign words, because road test instructions are in English.

Are the Arizona test questions taken from the Spanish manual?

Yes. The note with the Spanish manual says, in Spanish, that the questions on the license exam and on the practice tests are taken from this manual. So you can learn the test material in Spanish. Ask an MVD office if you can take the written test in Spanish.

Is the Spanish manual the official rule book?

No. ADOT says the Spanish manual is a translation of the original text in English, and the translation is unofficial and is not binding on the state. When the exact rule matters, check the English Arizona Driver License Manual.

Are the Arizona practice tests in Spanish?

Our free Arizona practice tests and question pages are in English only. They are practice questions, not real test questions. ADOT has three driver license practice tests on its practice tests page. For study in Spanish, use the Spanish manual. Practice in English also helps you with the English prompts on the road test.