Arizona Permit and Driver License Practice Test – 1

Slow-moving vehicles have an orange/red triangle on the back. A vehicle with the sign cannot travel faster than 25 mph. Do not become impatient if you are behind one of these slow vehicles. It has the legal right to be there.

Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle going straight. Ease off the gas pedal, but do not apply the brakes. Let the vehicle slow down until it almost stops. Pull off the roadway and apply the brakes just before your vehicle stops.

Signaling lets other drivers know you will do something different and gives them time to react to your move. The law requires you to signal at least 100 feet before you turn. Signaling does not give you the right of way.

Airbags can save lives and prevent serious injuries. They are intended to be used with safety belts. In Arizona, each front-seat occupant of a motor vehicle must be buckled up.

When changing lanes, it is essential to check your blind spot. Your blind spot is the area of the road you cannot see without moving your head and looking over your shoulder. Do not rely on your mirrors alone to see other vehicles. Look over your shoulder to see if the way is clear before changing lanes.

Alcohol or the use of drugs seriously reduces your reflexes, physical control over the vehicle, and ability to recognize dangerous situations. Many conditions can affect your ability to drive even after one drink.

As you prepare to turn right, stay close to the right curb or edge of the road. Do not swing wide before or while turning. Signal your turn at least 100 feet ahead.

Arizona does not allow turning against a red arrow. A lighted red arrow means that you may not turn in the direction of the arrow. You must stop and wait for the green arrow to appear before turning.

When you apply for and accept the privilege to drive a vehicle in Arizona, you give consent to test for blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or drug content if you are arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs (DUI). This is known as the Implied Consent Law.

Do not cut in front of trucks. Trucks take twice as long to stop. If you move into that space and have to brake suddenly, you cut the truck's available stopping distance in half, putting you and your passengers in danger.

You may not drive faster than 15 mph. Do not exceed the school zone speed limit when flashing. Watch for children!

You must not pass when approaching within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Use low-beam lights when driving in fog or heavy rain. High beams cause the light to be reflected into your eyes.

No U-Turn. You cannot turn around to go in the opposite direction at this intersection. Remember, a red circle with a red slash from upper left to lower right means NO.

You must never pass on the right by driving off the paved or main portion of the roadway.

Motorcycles are allowed the full width of a lane to maneuver. Never crowd into the same lane as a motorcycle.

A circle-shaped sign warns that you are approaching a railroad crossing. This is the only sign that is circular! The shape of a traffic sign can give you as much information about the meaning of a sign as the sign's color or wording. When visibility is poor, such as in heavy rain, dust storms, or fog, you may be able to make out only the shape of a particular sign.

Pull off the road safely and stop if you are going to use a cell phone or send/receive a text message. Using such devices while driving results in distracted driving behavior and is dangerous. While operating a motor vehicle, both hands should be on the steering wheel, allowing the driver complete control. Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson prohibit drivers are prohibited from text messaging. San Luis and Pima County also ban the use of handheld wireless devices. But there are no state prohibitions on texting or cell phone use (except if you drive a school bus).

Turn around to look directly through the rear window. Do not depend only on your mirrors or a backup camera. Back up slowly.

The key to smoothly entering a freeway is to accelerate on the entrance ramp to match the speed of freeway traffic in the right lane. Then signal, check the traffic around you, and merge carefully. Do not cross a solid line.

You are not required to stop for a school bus on a divided roadway when traveling in the opposite direction. Only drivers following the bus must stop. A divided roadway is one in which the road is separated by physical barriers such as a fence, curbing or
separation of the pavement.

White diamonds in the roadway indicate high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. On the freeway, you may not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in an HOV lane at the posted times Monday through Friday. At those times, the HOV lanes are restricted to carpool vehicles, motorcycles, buses, or vehicles displaying alternative fuel or hybrid license plates. A motorist who violates this restriction is subject to substantial fines and penalties.

Keep your eyes moving and learn to read the road. To avoid the need for last-minute decision-making, look ahead for a distance of about one city block. Check your rearview mirror often for the position of traffic behind you. When changing lanes, check your side mirrors, turn your head, and look over your shoulder to ensure it is safe to proceed with the lane change. By knowing the speed and position of traffic on all four sides of your vehicle, you will be better able to make decisions quickly and safely.

This signal means GO. If the roadway is clear, you may go through an intersection in the direction the signal indicates. Check right and left for oncoming traffic. Remember, do not enter the intersection if the roadway is not clear.

If you park on an uphill grade, turn your wheels to the left and let your car roll back until the right front wheel rests against the curb and stops. Set your parking brake. If there is no curb, turn the wheels to the right so the car will roll away from the center of the road if the brakes fail.

Your safety and that of the public depends significantly on what you do before driving, including adjusting your seat and mirrors, using safety belts, checking your vehicle, maintaining a clear view outside the vehicle, and securing the vehicle. Always check your seat and mirrors before driving away. Do not adjust the seat while the vehicle is in motion.

Low clearance / Maximum height. The overpass has a low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is too tall to pass under.

Start of Divided Highway ahead. The highway ahead is divided into two one-way roadways.

Approaching vehicles must yield to the traffic in the circle. Always enter a roundabout to the right of the central island.