AZ Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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1. 1. What roadway arrangement does a divided-highway sign warn a driver to expect?

   
   1. Separate roadways for traffic in opposite directions
   2. A roadway where U-turns are always permitted across traffic
   3. A single roadway with no separation between directions
   4. A lane reserved exclusively for passing
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   Separate roadways for traffic in opposite directions. A divided highway or freeway has separate roadways for traffic traveling in opposite directions, often with several lanes on each side. The sign warns the driver to anticipate a median or other separation and remain on the roadway serving the vehicle's direction. It does not promise that U-turns are permitted, remove lane rules, or identify a passing-only lane. Watch for the divider and lane arrangement early, then choose the proper lane before exits or intersections. The key distinction is physical separation between opposing flows of traffic.

2. 2. What is the unposted Arizona speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk?

   1. 20 mph
   2. 15 mph
   3. 25 mph
   4. 35 mph
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   15 mph. Arizona sets an unposted speed of 15 mph when approaching a school crosswalk. The 25 mph district limit is a general business or residential figure, but it does not replace the lower school-crosswalk number. The manual separately discusses portable school signs and the same 15 mph maximum through the crossing area. Slow before reaching the crossing, watch for children and crossing guards, and keep the lower number in mind whenever a school crosswalk is the road feature ahead.

3. 3. What does the pennant-shaped sign mark?

   
   1. A railroad crossing at the nearest track
   2. The end of a no-passing zone
   3. A school crossing where children may cross
   4. The beginning of a no-passing zone
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   The beginning of a no-passing zone. Arizona uses the pennant shape to mark the beginning of a no-passing zone. The driver should remain behind the vehicle ahead until the restriction ends and passing is otherwise legal and safe. The end-of-zone choice reverses the sign's direction. A school crossing uses a five-sided sign, while a railroad crossing is identified by its own warning or crossbuck signs. The visual cue matters because the pennant can be recognized before its lettering is clear: when it points from the roadside, treat the upcoming roadway as a place where passing must not begin.

4. 4. What happens to an Arizona driver's privilege when a DUI test shows an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more?

   1. Only a warning is issued until court
   2. The driving privilege is lost on the spot
   3. The driver may continue until a second test
   4. The license is suspended for 30 days only
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   The driving privilege is lost on the spot. The manual states that a test showing an alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or more causes the driver to lose the driving privilege on the spot. That immediate consequence is different from waiting for a court result, receiving a warning, or continuing until another test. The same passage identifies 0.04 for a commercial vehicle requiring a commercial driver license. Watch the vehicle category and the word immediately: the roadside administrative consequence begins when the qualifying test result is established.

5. 5. If an Arizona teen skips an approved driver education program, how much supervised practice must a parent certify?

   1. At least 50 hours, including 10 at night
   2. At least 20 hours, all in daylight
   3. At least 30 hours, including at least 10 at night
   4. At least 40 hours, including 5 at night
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   At least 30 hours, including at least 10 at night. Instead of an MVD-approved driver education program, a parent or guardian can certify in writing that the teen completed at least 30 hours of supervised practice, with at least 10 hours at night. A reduced 20 hours with 6 at night applies only if the minor completed Traffic Survival School or a defensive driving course, so 20 daylight hours is wrong. Fifty and forty hour totals are not the Arizona requirement.

6. 6. When driving at night, what should you remember about railroad crossing warning signs?

   1. They are always illuminated
   2. Some may not be lighted
   3. They are replaced by school signs
   4. They appear only after a train passes
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   Some may not be lighted. The manual warns that railroad crossing signs may not be lighted at night, so darkness does not make a crossing warning disappear. Assuming every sign is illuminated could leave a driver unprepared for tracks or trains ahead. School signs serve a different warning purpose, and a train does not control whether a warning sign is present. At night, reduce speed when the route suggests a crossing, scan beyond the reach of headlights, and use the crossing signals, bells, and barricades as additional information.

7. 7. What does a lighted red arrow prohibit?

   1. Turning in the direction of the arrow
   2. Turning after yielding to oncoming traffic
   3. Driving straight from any lane
   4. Stopping before the intersection
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   Turning in the direction of the arrow. A lighted red arrow means you may not turn in the arrow's direction. Stop and wait for the green signal before making that movement. Yielding to oncoming traffic is not enough while the red arrow remains active, and the signal does not cancel the need to stop. Keep the vehicle behind the stop line, watch for the change, and then turn only from the proper lane when the roadway is clear.

8. 8. Why does the Arizona manual tell drivers to have a plan for meeting a wrong-way driver?

   1. So you will not waste a moment taking emergency evasive action that could save your life
   2. So you can report the plate number
   3. So you can flash your lights first
   4. So you can stop in the lane
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   So you will not waste a moment taking emergency evasive action that could save your life. Have a plan in mind so that if you encounter a wrong way driver you will not waste a moment taking emergency evasive action that could save your life. Wrong way drivers are often impaired and appear at night in the left lane, so staying right on freeways and scanning far ahead gives you the most time. Move right, brake, and get off the road.

9. 9. How far behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency must an Arizona driver remain?

   1. At least 300 feet
   2. At least 100 feet
   3. At least 500 feet
   4. At least 1,000 feet
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   At least 500 feet. Arizona requires at least 500 feet of distance behind a fire department vehicle responding to an emergency. The 300-foot figure applies to a police vehicle, while 100 feet and 1,000 feet are not the distances stated for this situation. This rule operates alongside the general instruction to yield, move right, and stop for an approaching emergency vehicle. Once the emergency vehicle is moving ahead, do not close the gap just because traffic appears open. Match the vehicle type to its specific following-distance requirement.

10. 10. When entering an Arizona freeway from an on-ramp, what traffic must the entering driver yield to?

    
    1. Traffic already on the freeway
    2. Only vehicles in the left lane
    3. Vehicles behind on the ramp
    4. No traffic, because the ramp has priority
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    Traffic already on the freeway. Traffic already traveling on the freeway has priority over a vehicle entering from an on-ramp. The entering driver is responsible for merging safely, matching the speed of traffic in the right lane, signaling, and checking surrounding vehicles. The left-lane-only option is too narrow because freeway traffic in the relevant roadway must be considered. Cars behind on the ramp do not erase the duty to yield. Build speed to fit the flow, but wait for a safe opening before merging.

11. 11. What does a driver approaching a school crossing in Arizona have to do when the crosswalk is occupied by any person?

    1. Slow slightly and continue through
    2. Honk so the person clears the lane
    3. Come to a complete stop
    4. Pass another stopped vehicle if a lane is open
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    Come to a complete stop. At a school crossing, the driver must make a complete stop when the crosswalk is occupied by any person. Merely reducing speed does not meet the stated requirement, and a horn cannot replace stopping. The manual also warns that passing a vehicle stopped for a pedestrian is prohibited, even if another lane or a green signal appears available. See a person in the crosswalk, stop fully, remain attentive, and move only when the crossing is clear.

12. 12. What do white speed limit signs with black letters indicate in Arizona?

    1. A temporary detour direction
    2. A suggested speed for a curve
    3. A warning of a road hazard
    4. The maximum speed that may legally be driven
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    The maximum speed that may legally be driven. White speed-limit signs with black letters are regulatory and state the maximum speed that may legally be driven. A recommended speed for curvature or grade is identified separately by orange signs with black letters, while yellow diamond signs warn of possible danger. Treating a white limit sign as optional confuses a legal maximum with an advisory message. On a test question, identify both the color and the function: white with black speed lettering tells you the enforceable ceiling for that location.

13. 13. After discharge, how long may military personnel work in Arizona without getting an Arizona license?

    1. Up to one year
    2. Only 10 days
    3. Indefinitely
    4. Up to 90 days, if they hold a valid license from another state or country and meet the other conditions
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    Up to 90 days, if they hold a valid license from another state or country and meet the other conditions. Upon discharge, military personnel may work in Arizona for up to 90 days without obtaining an Arizona driver license, provided all the listed conditions are met, including possessing a valid license issued by another state or country. Active duty members stationed in Arizona have a separate exemption. After the 90 days a discharged member who stays must apply for an Arizona license like any other new resident.

14. 14. What rule can an Arizona driver use to judge whether the following cushion is large enough?

    1. A one-second rule at every speed
    2. A one-car-length rule
    3. The 3-6 second rule
    4. A 10-minute rule
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    The 3-6 second rule. Arizona's manual describes the 3-6 second rule for judging the cushion behind a vehicle ahead. The driver watches the lead vehicle pass a fixed point and counts, then checks whether the same point is reached before the count is finished. At faster speeds, the manual says the distance should increase, and a tailgater behind is another reason to leave extra room ahead. A fixed car length ignores speed, while a universal one-second count gives too little time in ordinary conditions.

15. 15. How many points does Arizona assess for leaving the scene of a crash?

    1. 2 points
    2. 3 points
    3. 8 points
    4. 6 points
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    6 points. Leaving the scene of a crash carries 6 points on the Arizona list. Eight points are for DUI, extreme DUI, reckless driving, racing, aggressive driving and aggravated DUI, so eight is too high for this offense. Two points cover most other moving violations, and three is not the value here. A driver in a crash must stop, help anyone injured and exchange information.

16. 16. What is the minimum fine for a first extreme DUI offense in Arizona?

    1. $1,250
    2. $2,500
    3. $3,000
    4. $5,000
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    $2,500. Extreme DUI applies at an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or higher. A first offense brings at least 30 consecutive days in jail and a fine of at least $2,500, plus screening, community service and a required ignition interlock. The $1,250 minimum is for a first standard DUI, and $3,000 is for a second standard DUI. Five thousand dollars is not the stated minimum.

17. 17. If a vehicle without antilock brakes suddenly loses braking power, what should the driver try first?

    1. Release the steering wheel
    2. Turn off the ignition while moving
    3. Pump the brakes rapidly
    4. Pull the parking brake fully and hold it locked
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    Pump the brakes rapidly. For a vehicle without antilock brakes, the Arizona manual says to pump the brakes rapidly because this may build enough pressure to stop the vehicle. The procedure is different for ABS, which should not be pumped. Releasing the steering wheel removes control, turning off the ignition can create new problems, and locking the parking brake may cause a skid. If pumping fails, slowly apply the parking brake while holding its release so it can be eased off if the rear wheels lock.

18. 18. Where does the Arizona manual prohibit passing near a bridge, tunnel or underpass?

    1. Within 500 feet
    2. Within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel or underpass where your view is blocked
    3. Within one mile
    4. Only inside the tunnel itself
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    Within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel or underpass where your view is blocked. You may not pass within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel or underpass where your view is blocked, along with other places such as hills and curves where you cannot see far enough ahead. Passing requires enough sight distance to complete the maneuver before meeting oncoming traffic. Structures narrow the road and hide what is beyond them, so wait until you are clear and the road ahead is open.

19. 19. When following another vehicle at night, when does Arizona require low beams because of your distance behind it?

    1. When you are within 200 feet
    2. When you are within 500 feet
    3. Only when you are within 1,000 feet
    4. When you are within 50 feet
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    When you are within 200 feet. A driver following another car must use low beams whenever the vehicles are within 200 feet. High beams shining into a mirror can glare into the vehicle ahead and make it harder for that driver to see. The 500-foot number concerns an oncoming vehicle on a highway, not a vehicle being followed. Reduce the beams before reaching the 200-foot point, then restore high beams only after enough distance exists and no other traffic would be affected.

20. 20. Before turning right at a red light in Arizona, where must the driver stop?

    1. After entering the intersection
    2. Only beside the traffic signal
    3. Past the corner in the lane being entered
    4. Completely before the marked or unmarked crosswalk
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    Completely before the marked or unmarked crosswalk. A right turn at a red light begins with a complete stop before the marked or unmarked crosswalk. This position protects pedestrians and gives the driver a clear place to check for a No Turn On Red sign, traffic, and bicycles. Stopping after entering the intersection or beyond the corner puts the vehicle in the crossing area. Come to a full stop at the crosswalk line or its equivalent, then proceed only when the turn is permitted and clear.