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Arizona MVD permit practice test 11

25 questions written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117), covering signals and pavement markings, right of way, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why. The real Arizona MVD test has 30 questions and you need 24 right.

25 questions
  1. Question 1What does a red-painted curb mean?

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    A: You may not stop, stand or park. A red curb means you may not stop, stand or park. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Painted Curbs, page 46.

  2. Question 2You must yield to pedestrians in which crosswalks?

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    D: Any marked or unmarked crosswalk. You must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Right-of-Way: Pedestrians, page 36.

  3. Question 3Why should you watch for motorcycles shifting within their lane?

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    A: Riders may move to avoid oil, potholes or debris, or to be more visible. Riders shift within the lane to avoid oil, potholes or debris, prepare for turns or improve visibility; don't assume their intentions. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Motorcycle: Intersections, page 51.

  4. Question 4An animal appears in the road ahead. What does the manual advise?

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    D: Slow down as much as you can and maneuver to avoid a direct crash without losing control. Brake as much as you safely can and steer to avoid hitting the animal head-on, but don't swerve so hard that you lose control. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Animals on the Road, page 70.

  5. Question 5You see a wrong-way driver coming toward you on a divided highway. What should you do?

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    B: Slow down by easing off the gas and steer away, then call 911 from a safe place. Slow down by easing off the gas, make sure no one is next to you, steer away from the wrong-way driver, then get safe and call 911. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): What to Do if You Encounter a Wrong-Way Driver, page 58.

  6. Question 6How many points are assessed for a DUI conviction in Arizona?

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    A: 8. DUI, extreme DUI, reckless driving, racing, aggressive driving and aggravated DUI are each 8 points. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Suspension and Traffic School, page 63.

  7. Question 7If you are ill, what does the manual recommend?

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    C: Postpone your trip or have someone else drive. Being sick, even with a headache or a cold, can affect your driving; delay the trip or let someone else drive. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Physical Fitness, page 60.

  8. Question 8Is crossing a double solid white line allowed?

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    B: No, crossing it is prohibited. A double solid white line separates same-direction lanes, and crossing it is prohibited. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Double Solid White Line, page 46.

  9. Question 9After passing a motorcycle, why shouldn't you return to your lane too soon?

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    D: It can force the rider to swerve into traffic or off the road. Cutting back in too early after passing a motorcycle can push the rider into other traffic or off the pavement. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Motorcycle: Passing, page 51.

  10. Question 10Debris is in your lane. What is a common cause of serious crashes in this situation?

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    C: Swerving to avoid it and losing control. A common debris-related crash is swerving, losing control and leaving the road; sometimes driving over the debris is less severe. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Debris on the Road, page 70.

  11. Question 11In which lanes are wrong-way drivers usually found?

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    B: The left or HOV lane. Wrong-way drivers are usually in the left or HOV lane, though they enter from the right via off-ramps. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Wrong-Way Driver Awareness Tips, page 58.

  12. Question 12How many points are assessed for driving over or parking in a freeway gore area?

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    A: 3. Driving over or parking in a gore area is 3 points. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Suspension and Traffic School, page 63.

  13. Question 13When two hazards on opposite sides can't be separated, how should you position your vehicle?

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    D: Give the most room to the greatest or most likely danger. Compromise by giving the most room to the greatest or most likely danger, such as moving toward the center line away from a child on a bike. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Compromising, page 70.

  14. Question 14When may you cross the solid white line on the right edge of the road?

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    C: Only in an emergency or to avoid a road hazard. Only cross the solid right-edge line in case of emergency or to avoid a road hazard. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Lines, page 46.

  15. Question 15Why is it important to pull far off the highway if you break down near truck traffic?

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    D: A truck striking a parked car on the shoulder can be tragic; trucks can weigh as much as 25 cars. If you break down, pull off as far as you can; a truck weighing as much as 25 cars hitting a parked car could be tragic. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Truck, page 52.

  16. Question 16How close may you stop to the nearest rail when a railroad crossing's lights are flashing?

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    B: No closer than 15 feet. Stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest track when you see flashing lights, a lowered barricade, ringing bells or a flagger. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Railroad Crossing Sign, page 42.

  17. Question 17What should you do if your vehicle stops on the freeway and you need help after dark?

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    A: Turn on the inside dome light and/or set out flares, and wait for help. At night, switch on the dome light and/or set out flares or warning devices, then wait for help instead of walking along the freeway. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Stopping on the Freeway, page 32.

  18. Question 18What is required after any conviction for running a red light in Arizona?

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    A: Traffic Survival School. MVD must order Traffic Survival School for every red light conviction; failure to complete it results in an indefinite suspension. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Red Light Running, page 38.

  19. Question 19How are reversible lanes usually marked?

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    B: Double-dashed yellow lines. Reversible lanes are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines; check signs to see which lanes you can use. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Reversible Lanes, page 46.

  20. Question 20Your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks. What should you do?

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    C: Get out of the vehicle. If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out of the vehicle. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Railroad Crossing Sign, page 42.

  21. Question 21Which item does the Arizona manual suggest for an emergency kit?

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    C: Water containers/drinking water. Suggested kit items include drinking water, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, flashlight, blankets, flares, jumper cables and a spare tire. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Always be Prepared, page 74.

  22. Question 22How long may Arizona police impound a vehicle when the driver is cited for driving on a suspended or revoked license?

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    B: Up to 30 days. Police may impound your vehicle for as long as 30 days when you are cited for driving while suspended or revoked. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License, page 64.

  23. Question 23What does a bicycle symbol painted on the road indicate?

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    C: Bicyclists may be present; use caution. A bicycle painted on the road indicates the potential presence of bicyclists; drivers should exercise caution. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Bicycle, page 45.

  24. Question 24What should you do if you see an overhead message "ALERT, WRONG-WAY DRIVER AHEAD"?

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    A: Safely move toward the nearest exit as soon as possible. That overhead warning means a wrong-way vehicle may be close; leave the freeway at the nearest exit as soon as it is safe. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): What to Do if You See a Message on an Overhead Sign Warning of a Wrong-Way Driver, page 58.

  25. Question 25During a traffic stop, the officer asks for documents that are out of reach. What should you do?

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    A: Tell the officer where they are and wait for acknowledgment before reaching. If documents are out of reach, tell the officer where they are and wait for acknowledgment before retrieving them. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Traffic Stop Safety, page 73.

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Our own questions, written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117) and checked against it. Not affiliated with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD). Found a mistake? Tell us.