Arizona license renewal for older drivers

Preparing for the renewal test

If you need to take a written or signs test to renew, it covers the same handbook as new drivers' tests. Our Arizona practice tests and road signs test are free to use, and the read-aloud button can help if small print is hard to read.

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Rules that may have changed since you first got your license

Some of the rules in today's Arizona handbook are newer than many drivers' first test. Worth a look before renewal:

• Phones: All drivers: may not hold or support a wireless device, read or write texts, or watch/record/broadcast video while driving; hands-free/voice-to-text allowed; a handheld device may be used only to report an emergency (manual p.24). Class G (graduated) license holders, first 6 months: no wireless devices at all except in emergencies or for audible navigation (MVD teen page). The pages read do not state a separate device rule for instruction-permit holders.
• Move over: Move Over Law (A.R.S. 28-775): move over one lane for any vehicle with flashing lights pulled to the side of the road; if not safe, slow down and use caution. Applies to emergency, police, tow, highway maintenance and private vehicles. Stay at least 500 feet behind a fire vehicle and 300 feet behind a police vehicle responding to an emergency.
• School buses: Stop for a school bus loading or unloading (flashing lights and stop arm) regardless of direction; not required when traveling the opposite direction on a divided roadway with a physical barrier (striping alone does not count). Stay stopped until the bus moves or the lights and arm are off.
• Alcohol: the limit for adult drivers is 0.08%.

Vision standard

Uncorrected vision of 20/40 or better in at least one eye for an unrestricted license; those who need glasses or contacts to meet it get a 'B' restriction (corrective lenses required). A visual field test is also given.

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