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Arizona MVD permit practice test 9

25 questions written from the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117), covering hazards, weather and night driving, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, alcohol and drugs, safe and defensive 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 1When following another car at night, within what distance should you use low beams?

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    D: 200 feet. Dim to low beams when you are within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Headlight Use: Night Driving, page 57.

  2. Question 2When braking on ice and the wheels lock, what should you do?

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    D: Ease slightly off the brakes without releasing them completely, then reapply. If the wheels lock, ease slightly off the brakes but don't release them completely, then reapply and repeat. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Snow and Ice, page 57.

  3. Question 3Who is responsible for negligence or misconduct when a minor drives on a license their parent signed for?

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    C: The adult who signed the application. An under-18 application must be signed by at least one adult, who will be responsible for any negligence or willful misconduct when the minor drives. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Parent/Guardian Approval for Applicants Under 18, page 13.

  4. Question 4What false belief do alcohol and drugs often create in drivers?

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    B: A false sense of confidence in their driving ability. Even when you don't feel impaired, alcohol and drugs produce a false sense of confidence in your driving ability. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Use of Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drugs, page 59.

  5. Question 5How far must an Arizona vehicle's horn be audible?

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    D: 200 feet. A working horn that can be heard for 200 feet is required. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Horns and Warning Devices, page 22.

  6. Question 6When a driver behind you wishes to pass, how can you help?

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    D: Reduce your speed slightly so they can pass more quickly. Reducing your speed lets the passing driver get by more quickly, and the extra distance makes it easier to pull back in. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Braking and Stopping, page 53.

  7. Question 7In a Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI), what happens to cross-street traffic?

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    C: It briefly crosses to the left side of the road, guided by signals. In a DDI, traffic on the cross street briefly switches to the left side of the road at signals to improve flow and safety. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Diverging Diamonds, page 29.

  8. Question 8What do solid white lines between lanes near intersections mean?

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    B: They are for turn lanes and prevent lane changes near intersections. Solid white lines mark turn lanes and tell you not to change lanes as you near an intersection. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Solid White Lines, page 45.

  9. Question 9What happens to fines for traffic violations in posted Arizona work zones?

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    A: They double. Fines double when traffic violations occur in work zones where signs are posted. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Fines double in work zones, page 44.

  10. Question 10A school bus is stopped with its stop arm out on the other side of a road divided only by painted stripes. Must you stop?

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    B: Yes; striping alone is not a physical separation. Roadway striping by itself does not make a divided roadway; you must stop for the bus. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): School Buses and School Zones, page 39.

  11. Question 11Before making a wide right turn, what might a farm machinery operator do first?

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    C: Pull to the left. To make a wide turn, farm machinery operators may first pull to the left, then turn to the right. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Slow Moving Vehicles, page 52.

  12. Question 12An oncoming car does not dim its high beams. What should you do?

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    D: Glance toward the right side of the road. Avoid looking directly at the bright lights; glance toward the right side of the road and keep checking ahead until you pass. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Headlight Use: Night Driving, page 57.

  13. Question 13After a minor crash with no injuries in Arizona, what does state law require if your car can be driven?

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    C: Move it out of the travel lanes. State law requires a driver in a minor crash without injuries to remove an operable vehicle from the roadway if it can be moved safely. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Quick Clearance, page 71.

  14. Question 14What is the minimum age to apply for an Arizona motorcycle license (Class M)?

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    D: 16. You must be at least 16 to apply for a motorcycle license; applicants under 18 must hold a motorcycle permit for six months. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Motorcycle License (Class M), page 15.

  15. Question 15What should you do before driving after taking cold or allergy medicine?

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    B: Check the label for warnings about effects on driving. Prescription and over-the-counter medicines for allergies and colds can impair driving; always check labels for warnings first. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Use of Alcohol, Marijuana and Other Drugs, page 59.

  16. Question 16When should you turn on your hazard warning lights (emergency flashers)?

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    A: Whenever your vehicle is stopped on the roadway or shoulder. Turn on your emergency flashers any time your vehicle is stopped on the road or on its shoulder. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Red Lights and Flashers, page 22.

  17. Question 17Your lane is marked with a curved arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?

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    B: Turn in the direction of the arrow. In a lane marked with a curved arrow and ONLY, you must turn in the direction of the arrow. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Turn Lane Arrow, page 45.

  18. Question 18How do flaggers in Arizona work zones direct traffic?

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    B: With red flags or STOP/SLOW panels, wearing orange vests. Work-zone flaggers wear orange vests or jackets and control traffic with red flags or STOP/SLOW paddles. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Flaggers, page 44.

  19. Question 19How long must you remain stopped for a school bus?

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    B: Until the bus moves ahead or the stop arm and flashing lights are off. Remain stopped until the bus moves ahead or its stop-sign arm and flashing lights are no longer shown. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): School Buses and School Zones, page 39.

  20. Question 20What should you never do near light rail tracks?

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    A: Stop or park your car on the tracks. Never stop or park your car or bike on light rail tracks, and never drive in the area where the train operates. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Driving and Bike Riding, page 49.

  21. Question 21In sun glare, rain or dust during the day, what should you do with your headlights?

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    C: Turn on low beams. In low visibility like glare, rain or dust, turn on your low-beam headlights so others can see you. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Headlight Use: Low Visibility Conditions, page 57.

  22. Question 22When must you call police after an Arizona crash?

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    C: Immediately in case of injury. In case of injury, you are required to immediately call the police. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Crash Procedures: Reporting Crashes, page 71.

  23. Question 23How soon must you notify Arizona MVD of a change of name or address?

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    B: Within 10 days. Arizona law gives you 10 days to tell MVD about a new name or address; if you don't, you can miss notices and may be cited. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Name and Address Change, page 6.

  24. Question 24Most wrong-way crashes on Arizona highways are caused by whom?

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    C: Impaired drivers. Most wrong-way crashes are caused by impaired drivers; never let an impaired driver get behind the wheel. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): What You Can Do Right Now, page 58.

  25. Question 25Which group does the Arizona manual NOT list among those at risk for drowsy-driving crashes?

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    A: Retired drivers who sleep at night. The five at-risk groups are shift workers, business travelers, commercial drivers, people with sleep disorders and young people. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (form 99-0117): Drowsy Driving/Fatigue, page 61.

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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.