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25 questions written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117), covering emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive driving, following and passing 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 1Should you pump anti-lock (ABS) brakes in an emergency?

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    B: No, do not pump anti-lock brakes. Do not pump anti-lock brakes; if your vehicle does not have ABS, pump the brakes rapidly. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Brake Failure, page 69.

  2. Question 2During the first 6 months, between which hours may a Class G driver not drive without an exception?

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    A: Midnight and 5 a.m.. For the first 6 months, a graduated license holder may not drive between midnight and 5:00 a.m. unless an exception applies. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Graduated License (Class G): Restrictions, page 12.

  3. Question 3Which of these makes a DUI an "Aggravated DUI" in Arizona?

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    D: Committing a DUI while a person under 15 is in the vehicle. Aggravated DUI includes DUI while suspended or revoked, a third DUI in 7 years, DUI with a person under 15 in the vehicle, or DUI while required to have an IID. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Aggravated DUI, page 66.

  4. Question 4Bushes and buildings block your view at an intersection. What should you do?

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    C: Slowly inch forward until you have a clear view, then proceed when clear. When your view is blocked, slowly inch forward until you can see clearly, then proceed when the way is clear. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Positioning Vehicle, page 26.

  5. Question 5Within how many feet of a street crossing (intersection) is passing prohibited in Arizona?

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    B: 100 feet. You must not pass when approaching within 100 feet of a street crossing. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Do Not Pass, page 28.

  6. Question 6Your car breaks down on the freeway. How can you signal for help?

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    D: Turn on emergency flashers or raise the hood. Pull onto the right shoulder; turn on emergency flashers or raise the hood. After dark use the dome light and flares, wait for help, and don't walk along the freeway. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Stopping on the Freeway, page 32.

  7. Question 7At a pedestrian-activated signal showing flashing red lights, what may drivers do?

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    D: Stop, then proceed with caution after the pedestrian finishes crossing your half of the road. Flashing red: stop, then proceed with caution after the pedestrian has crossed the driver's half of the roadway. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Pedestrian Activated Signals, page 36.

  8. Question 8What does a circle-shaped warning sign mean?

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    A: You are approaching a railroad crossing. A circle-shaped sign warns that you are approaching a railroad crossing. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Railroad Warning Sign, page 42.

  9. Question 9How far behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency must you stay?

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    A: 500 feet. Stay at least 500 feet behind a fire truck answering an emergency call (300 feet for a police vehicle). Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Following Emergency Vehicles, page 38.

  10. Question 10You miss your exit in a roundabout. What should you do?

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    A: Continue around and exit when you come back to it. Don't stop inside a roundabout; if you pass your exit, keep circling and take it the next time around. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Roundabouts, page 28.

  11. Question 11At night, how fast should you drive in relation to your headlights?

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    A: Never so fast that you can't stop within the distance your lights show. Your speed at night should let you stop within the stretch of road your headlights light up. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Headlight Use: Night Driving, page 57.

  12. Question 12When you must leave your vehicle parked on a highway in an emergency, what should you do?

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    B: Pull onto the shoulder as far from traffic as possible, set the brake, turn off the engine, and set out emergency signals. Pull as far from traffic as possible, set the parking brake, shift to park or gear, turn off the engine, set out signals, and stay with the vehicle if possible. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Emergency Parking, page 31.

  13. Question 13Why should you be careful about a motorcycle's turn signal?

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    D: Motorcycle turn signals do not automatically shut off. Motorcycle turn signals do not cancel automatically, and riders may forget to turn them off; know what the rider is doing first. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Sharing the Road with a Motorcycle: Intersections, page 51.

  14. Question 14On ice or snow, by at least how much does your stopping distance increase, according to the manual?

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    D: At least 6 seconds. Snow or ice sharply reduces traction; the manual says it adds at least 6 seconds to the distance you need to stop. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Snow and Ice, page 56.

  15. Question 15Your non-ABS brakes fail. What should you do after pumping them doesn't work?

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    B: Slowly apply the parking brake while holding the release, then shift to a lower gear. If pumping fails, slowly apply the parking brake (holding the release in case the wheels lock), shift to a lower gear and find a safe place to stop. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Brake Failure, page 69.

  16. Question 16A 16-year-old with a new Class G license is driving home from work at 12:30 a.m. Is this allowed?

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    A: Yes, driving directly to or from a place of employment is an exception. Driving directly to or from school-sponsored activities, employment, sanctioned religious activities or a family emergency is an exception to the curfew. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Graduated License (Class G): Restrictions, page 12.

  17. Question 17What is a certified ignition interlock device?

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    A: A breath alcohol tester connected to the ignition that keeps the car from starting if alcohol is detected. The driver blows into the device before starting; if alcohol is above a set level the vehicle won't start, and random retests are required while driving. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Certified Ignition Interlock Device, page 67.

  18. Question 18How far before a turn must you signal in Arizona?

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    B: At least 100 feet (about 4 seconds). Signal at least 100 feet (approximately 4 seconds) before you turn; the law requires it. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Communicating, page 26.

  19. Question 19Within what distance of a railroad crossing may you not pass?

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    C: 100 feet. You must not pass within 100 feet of a railroad crossing. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Do Not Pass, page 28.

  20. Question 20On roadways with two or more lanes, where should you drive?

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    D: On the right half except when passing or as signs indicate. Keep to the right half of a multi-lane road unless you are passing or signs tell you otherwise. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Lane Use, page 32.

  21. Question 21What does it mean when all lights on a pedestrian-activated signal are blank?

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    B: Proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. All lights blank means proceed with caution if the crosswalk is clear. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Pedestrian Activated Signals, page 37.

  22. Question 22How far apart are Arizona highway mileposts?

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    B: About every 1 mile. Mile posts are about 1 mile apart, set 2 feet off the right shoulder; all Arizona state highways have them. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Mile Posts, page 43.

  23. Question 23How far behind a police vehicle responding to an emergency must you stay?

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    B: 300 feet. Stay at least 300 feet behind a police vehicle that is responding to an emergency (500 feet for fire vehicles). Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Following Emergency Vehicles, page 38.

  24. Question 24An emergency vehicle approaches while you are in a roundabout. What should you do?

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    A: Proceed with caution, exit if you can, or pull over to the right. In a roundabout, proceed with caution when an emergency vehicle appears; exit if you can or pull over to the right. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Roundabouts, page 28.

  25. Question 25Under Arizona's lane filtering law, how fast may a motorcycle travel while passing stopped vehicles in the same lane?

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    B: 15 mph. A motorcyclist may filter past stopped vehicles only on roads with 2+ same-direction lanes and a posted limit of 45 mph or less, traveling no faster than 15 mph. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Lane Position, page 51.

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