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Arizona MVD permit practice test 3

25 questions written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117), covering turns and intersections, speed limits, parking, sharing the road, hazards, weather and night driving 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 1On a two-way road, from where should you begin a left turn?

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    B: The lane just to the right of the center line. Approach the turn in the lane just to the right of the center line, turn just left of the intersection's center, and enter the lane just right of the center line. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Left Turns, page 47.

  2. Question 2When no limit is posted, what is the speed limit on Arizona rural freeways?

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    B: 75 mph. With no posted limit, rural freeways are 75 mph; designated open highways are 65 mph. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Speed Limits, page 40.

  3. Question 3When may you park on an Arizona freeway?

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    D: Only in an emergency. Parking on any freeway or interstate highway is illegal except for an emergency. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Prohibited Parking, page 31.

  4. Question 4What lighting must a bicyclist have when riding at night in Arizona?

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    A: A white headlamp visible from 500 feet and a rear reflector. At night bicyclists need a white head lamp visible from 500 feet and a rear reflector; a rear flashing red beacon improves visibility. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Bicyclist, page 50.

  5. Question 5At what speed can tires lose all contact with the road in heavy rain, according to the Arizona manual?

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    C: 50 mph. In heavy rain tires can ride up on a layer of water; around 50 mph they may lose road contact completely, and worn or under-inflated tires do so at lower speeds. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Rain, page 55.

  6. Question 6Why shouldn't you use water on a gasoline fire?

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    C: It will spread the flames. Do not use water if gasoline is burning; it will spread the flames. A heavy blanket, coat or sand can help smother flames. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Fire, page 68.

  7. Question 7How long is an Arizona motorcycle instruction permit valid?

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    A: 7 months. A motorcycle instruction permit lasts 7 months and can be renewed just once in a 24-month period. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Instruction Permit, page 12.

  8. Question 8An under-21 driver in Arizona is caught driving with any trace of alcohol. How long is the license suspended?

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    A: 2 years. For drivers under 21, any trace of alcohol or impairing drugs results in a 2-year license suspension. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE! Under 21 = ZERO Tolerance, page 60.

  9. Question 9When may an Arizona driver hold a wireless device while driving?

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    A: Only to report an emergency. A wireless device may only be held while driving to report an emergency. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Distractions, page 24.

  10. Question 10What is the average combined perception and reaction time used in the Arizona manual?

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    D: 1.5 seconds. It takes an average of 1.5 seconds to perceive a threat and react: about 0.75 seconds to perceive and 0.75 seconds to react. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Braking and Stopping, page 53.

  11. Question 11How many people must be in a vehicle to use an Arizona freeway HOV lane during posted hours?

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    A: At least 2, including the driver. During the posted HOV hours (Monday through Friday), a vehicle needs at least two occupants, counting the driver, to use the lane. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Freeway Restrictions High-Occupancy-Vehicle (HOV Lanes), page 33.

  12. Question 12What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?

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    B: You may turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow means slow down and turn with caution, yielding to any oncoming vehicle or pedestrian. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Flashing Yellow Arrow, page 35.

  13. Question 13In heavy rain, dust storms or fog, what feature may help you recognize a sign?

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    B: Its shape. Shape alone can identify a sign when rain, dust or fog hides its color and wording. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Traffic Signs, page 40.

  14. Question 14When must you come to a complete stop at a school crossing?

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    C: When the crosswalk is occupied by any person. Arizona requires drivers to stop completely at a school crossing whenever anyone is in the crosswalk. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Right-of-Way: Pedestrians, page 36.

  15. Question 15In which situation may you turn left on a red light in Arizona (unless signs prohibit it)?

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    B: From a one-way road onto a one-way road, after stopping and yielding. A left turn from a one-way road onto a one-way road is the only left turn you may make against a red light, after stopping and yielding. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Left Turn – One-Way Road To One-Way Road, page 47.

  16. Question 16The portable school-crossing signs are not set out in the road. What speed limit applies at the school crossing?

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    B: The normal speed limit for that area. The 15 mph limit runs from the first portable sign to past the crossing; when those signs are not in place, the area's normal limit applies. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): School Crossing Sign, page 42.

  17. Question 17When parking downhill next to a curb, how should you turn your wheels?

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    D: Toward the curb. Facing downhill, point the front wheels into the curb and set the parking brake. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Parking on a Hill, page 30.

  18. Question 18How many bicyclists may ride side by side in Arizona?

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    B: No more than two. Bicyclists should not ride more than two side-by-side. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Bicyclist, page 50.

  19. Question 19Your car begins to hydroplane. What should you do?

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    A: Take your foot off the accelerator, don't brake, and hold the wheel firmly. Take your foot off the accelerator, do not brake, avoid steering changes, and hold the wheel firmly until the tires grip again. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Rain, page 56.

  20. Question 20Steam is coming from under your hood. What should you avoid?

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    C: Opening the radiator cap while the engine is hot. Pull over, turn off the engine and raise the hood, but do not open the radiator cap while hot—escaping steam can cause severe burns. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Overheating, page 68.

  21. Question 21How long must a teen hold an Arizona instruction permit before applying for a graduated license?

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    A: 6 months. A teen needs at least 6 months with an Arizona instruction permit, still valid on the day they apply, before getting a Class G license. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Graduated License (Class G), page 13.

  22. Question 22What is the minimum jail time for a first-offense DUI in Arizona?

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    D: 10 consecutive days. First offense DUI: not less than 10 consecutive days in jail, at least 90-day suspension, and a fine of at least $1,250. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): DUI, page 66.

  23. Question 23Which of these does the Arizona manual list as a distraction to avoid while driving?

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    D: Fastening a safety belt while driving. Distractions include reading a GPS or map, using a phone, searching for dropped items, tending to children and fastening a safety belt while driving. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Distractions, page 24.

  24. Question 24When passing a vehicle on a two-lane road, when may you return to the right lane?

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    B: When you can see the entire front or both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. When you can see the entire front or both headlights in your rearview mirror, look over your shoulder, signal and return to the right lane. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Passing, page 27.

  25. Question 25How are Arizona HOV lanes marked on the pavement?

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    C: White diamonds. HOV lanes are indicated by white diamonds in the roadway. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Freeway Restrictions High-Occupancy-Vehicle (HOV Lanes), page 33.

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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.