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Arizona MVD permit practice test 2

25 questions written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117), covering sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs 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 1Why shouldn't you honk at a bicyclist when passing?

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    A: It may startle them and cause a crash. Honking when passing a bicyclist may startle them and cause them to crash. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Bicyclist, page 50.

  2. Question 2You have pulled completely off the road to wait out a severe dust storm. Where should you and your passengers stay?

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    A: In the vehicle with seat belts fastened. After getting fully off the road, remain in the vehicle with seat belts buckled until the dust storm has passed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Dust Storms Pull Aside, Stay Alive!, page 55.

  3. Question 3Your car catches fire. What should you do first?

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    B: Pull off the road quickly, shut off the ignition, and get everyone away from the car. Pull quickly off the road, shut off the ignition to cut power, get all passengers away and call 911. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Fire, page 68.

  4. Question 4Who must ride with a driver holding an Arizona graduated instruction permit?

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    A: A licensed Class A, B, C or D driver at least 21 years old in the seat beside the driver. A permit driver needs a companion who is at least 21, holds a Class A, B, C or D license, and sits in the front passenger seat. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Instruction Permit, page 12.

  5. Question 5Can you be convicted of DUI in Arizona with a BAC below 0.08?

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    A: Yes, you may be found guilty even below 0.08. A DUI conviction is possible below 0.08 BAC if you are impaired; staying under 0.08 does not make driving legal or safe. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): DUI Penalties, page 65.

  6. Question 6How far ahead should you look while driving to avoid last-minute decisions, according to the Arizona manual?

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    C: About one city block. To avoid last-minute decision making, look ahead about one city block. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Scanning, page 25.

  7. Question 7What causes most rear-end crashes?

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    C: Following too closely. Most rear-end crashes are caused by following too closely. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Positioning Vehicle, page 25.

  8. Question 8What is a gore area?

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    C: The space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp. The gore area is the wedge of pavement between the main lanes and an on- or off-ramp; driving across it or parking in it is illegal. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Gore Area, page 32.

  9. Question 9Your light turns green. What should you do before entering the intersection?

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    A: Check left and right for cross traffic and yield to vehicles already in the intersection. Check left and right for red light runners and yield to any vehicle already in the intersection when the light changed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Signal Lights, page 34.

  10. Question 10What does a pennant-shaped sign mark?

    yellow and black pennant road sign
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    B: The beginning of a no passing zone. The pennant sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Pennant, page 41.

  11. Question 11Does the law give the right-of-way to any particular driver?

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    B: No, it only states who must yield. The law does not give the right-of-way to anyone; it states who must yield, and no one may take it if a crash may result. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Right-of-Way, page 36.

  12. Question 12After a right turn, which lane should you turn into (unless signs say otherwise)?

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    B: The right lane. After a right turn, finish in the right-hand lane of the new road unless signs direct you to another lane. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Right on Red, page 47.

  13. Question 13What is the unposted speed limit on Arizona open highways or city freeways?

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    A: 55 mph. When no limit is posted, the limit is 55 mph on open highways or city freeways. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Speed Limits, page 40.

  14. Question 14How close to a railroad crossing may you park?

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    C: No closer than 50 feet. It is illegal to park within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Prohibited Parking, page 31.

  15. Question 15For which reason may a bicyclist legally move left in the lane?

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    D: To avoid hazards or when the lane is too narrow to share. Bicyclists may move left to turn left, avoid hazards, pass, or when the lane is too narrow for a bike and car side by side. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Bicyclist, page 50.

  16. Question 16When is the road especially slippery after rain begins?

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    B: During the first 30 minutes. When rain starts, water mixes with oil and grime on the pavement, so roads are extra slick for about the first 30 minutes. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Rain, page 55.

  17. Question 17What type of fire extinguisher is best for vehicle fires?

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    D: ABC rated dry chemical. An ABC rated dry chemical extinguisher is best for vehicle fires. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Fire, page 68.

  18. Question 18How long is an Arizona graduated or operator instruction permit valid?

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    D: 12 months. Graduated and operator instruction permits are valid for 12 months. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Instruction Permit, page 12.

  19. Question 19What is Arizona's alcohol rule for drivers under 21?

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    B: Zero tolerance: any trace of alcohol or impairing drugs. Under 21 = zero tolerance; any trace of alcohol, marijuana, medications or illegal drugs that impair driving results in stiff penalties. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! Under 21 = ZERO Tolerance, page 60.

  20. Question 20Under Arizona law, which phone use is allowed while driving?

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    B: Hands-free or voice-to-text operation. Arizona prohibits holding or supporting a wireless device, reading or writing texts, and watching video while driving; hands-free and voice-to-text are allowed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Distractions, page 24.

  21. Question 21Another driver is tailgating you. What does the Arizona manual suggest?

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    C: Gradually slow down to add space in front of you, and change lanes when safe. Gradually slow down to add cushion ahead so you can brake more gently, and move to another lane when safe to encourage the tailgater to pass. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Positioning Vehicle, page 26.

  22. Question 22You miss your freeway exit. What should you do?

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    A: Go on to the next exit. If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up; get off at the next exit. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Entering and Exiting the Highway, page 32.

  23. Question 23What does a flashing red light mean?

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    A: Same as a stop sign: stop fully, then proceed when clear. Treat a flashing red signal exactly like a stop sign: stop completely, then go when the way is clear. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Flashing Red Light, page 35.

  24. Question 24What do yellow, diamond-shaped signs warn of?

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    C: A possible danger ahead. Yellow, diamond-shaped signs warn of a possible danger ahead. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Diamond, page 41.

  25. Question 25Another vehicle is stopped for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. You have a clear lane next to it. What must you do?

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    B: Not pass the stopped vehicle. You may not pass another vehicle stopped for a pedestrian, even with a clear lane or a green signal. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Right-of-Way: Pedestrians, page 36.

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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.