Arizona MVD permit practice test 4
25 questions written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117), covering signals and pavement markings, road signs, right of way, turns and intersections, speed limits 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.
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Question 1What does a red arrow mean?
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A: You may not turn in the direction of the arrow; stop and wait for green. A red arrow means you may not turn in that direction; stop and wait for the green signal. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Red Arrow, page 35.
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Question 2What do small yellow square signs below a curve warning sign indicate?
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C: The safe speed for the curve. Small yellow square signs below curve signs indicate the safe speed to drive through the curve. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Turn, Curve and Winding Road Signs, page 41.
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Question 3When entering a road from an alley or driveway, where must you stop?
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C: Before reaching the sidewalk. When entering from an alley or driveway, stop before reaching the sidewalk and yield to pedestrians and approaching vehicles. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Alleys and Driveways, page 37.
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Question 4Turning left from a one-way road onto a two-way road, which lane should you turn into?
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D: The lane just to the right of the center line. Approach from the lane nearest the left curb and turn into the lane just right of the center line; this turn cannot be made on red. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Left Turn — One-Way Road To Two-Way Road, page 48.
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Question 5May you pass another vehicle in a school crossing zone?
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C: No, passing is prohibited. Passing another vehicle in a school crossing zone is prohibited. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): School Crossing Sign, page 42.
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Question 6When parking uphill next to a curb, how should you turn your wheels?
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D: To the left, letting the car roll back until the right front wheel rests against the curb. Uphill with a curb, turn your wheels to the left and let the car roll back until the right front wheel rests against the curb. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Parking on a Hill, page 30.
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Question 7What causes most car-motorcycle crashes?
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D: A car turning in front of a motorcycle. Most car/motorcycle crashes result from a car turning in front of a motorcycle because the driver didn't see it or misjudged its distance and speed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Motorcycle, page 51.
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Question 8What should you do at a flooded wash?
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D: Do not cross it. Do not cross flooded washes; water can stall your engine, hide potholes and carry your vehicle downstream. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Rain, page 56.
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Question 9When should you add water to an overheated radiator?
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D: Only after the engine has cooled. Add water only after the engine has cooled; never add water while the engine is hot. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Overheating, page 68.
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Question 10If a teen does not take approved driver education, how many hours of supervised practice must a parent certify for a graduated license?
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A: 30 hours, 10 at night. Without approved driver education, a parent or guardian must certify in writing that the teen drove at least 30 supervised hours, 10 of them at night. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Graduated License (Class G), page 13.
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Question 11What is the minimum fine for a first-offense (standard) DUI in Arizona?
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C: $1,250. A first DUI brings a fine of not less than $1,250, plus jail, suspension and alcohol screening. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): DUI, page 66.
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Question 12When steering through a curve, where should you look to stay in your lane?
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D: Generally to the outside of your lane of travel. Drivers steer toward what they look at; looking generally to the outside of your lane in a curve helps you stay in your lane. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Steering, page 24.
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Question 13A vehicle behind you sounds its horn to pass. What should you do?
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C: Move to the right when safe and let it pass. When another vehicle wants to pass, move to the right when safe and let it pass; never speed up when being passed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Passing, page 27.
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Question 14Which vehicles besides car pools may use an HOV lane during restricted times?
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C: Motorcycles and buses. At posted times, HOV lanes are restricted to car pool vehicles, motorcycles or buses. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Freeway Restrictions High-Occupancy-Vehicle (HOV Lanes), page 33.
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Question 15You are already in the intersection when a yellow arrow appears. What should you do?
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C: Continue your turn and clear the intersection safely. If you are already in the intersection, continue your turn and clear it safely; if you haven't entered, stop. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Yellow Arrow, page 35.
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Question 16What do white speed limit signs with black letters indicate?
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A: The maximum speed you can legally drive. White speed limit signs with black letters are regulatory and show the maximum legal speed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Speed Limits, page 40.
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Question 17When turning left, who must you yield to?
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B: Any oncoming vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian. A driver turning left yields to oncoming vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians before making the turn. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Left Turns, page 37.
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Question 18When are U-turns allowed in Arizona?
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A: When they can be made safely, don't interfere with traffic and aren't prohibited by signs. U-turns are permitted when made safely, without interfering with traffic, and not prohibited by signs; yield to approaching traffic. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Left Turns: U-Turn, page 37.
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Question 19In bad weather, what does the Arizona manual say about following distance?
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A: Double it and reduce speed. In bad weather, give yourself twice the usual following distance and slow to a reasonable speed. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Adjusting Speed to Conditions, page 40.
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Question 20When parking on a hill with no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?
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A: To the right, so the car would roll away from the center of the road. With no curb, point the wheels to the right so that, if the brakes failed, the car would roll away from the middle of the road. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Parking on a Hill, page 30.
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Question 21Why can it be hard to judge a motorcycle's distance and speed?
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B: Their small size makes them seem farther away and slower than they are. A motorcycle's small size may make it appear farther away and slower, and its single light gives fewer cues. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Motorcycle: Size, page 51.
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Question 22What can happen if you drive around barricades into a flooded area and need rescue?
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C: You can be held liable for the cost of the emergency response. A driver who goes around flood barricades is liable for the expenses of any emergency response needed to remove them or passengers. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Liability for Emergency Responses in Flood Areas, page 56.
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Question 23Your engine dies while turning a corner and the power steering fails. What should you do?
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A: Grip the wheel firmly with both hands, complete the turn, move right and stop, pressing the brakes extra hard. Firmly grip the wheel to complete the turn and move to the right side; push the brakes extra hard if you have power brakes. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Power Steering Failure, page 69.
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Question 24A teen completed a Traffic Survival School or defensive driving course. How much supervised practice is then required?
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D: 20 hours, including 6 at night. If the minor completed a Traffic Survival School or Defensive Driving course, 20 hours of supervised practice with at least 6 at night is required. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Graduated License (Class G), page 13.
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Question 25At what alcohol concentration does Arizona's "Extreme DUI" apply?
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D: 0.15 or higher. Arizona's Extreme DUI category starts at an alcohol concentration of 0.15; 0.20 and above brings longer minimum jail terms. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Extreme DUI, page 66.
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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.