AZ DMV Permit Practice Test

#1. When driving along a street, you hear a siren, but you cannot immediately see the emergency vehicle. You should____.

pull to the curb and look to see if it is on your street

reduce the speed but don't stop until you see it

accelerate and turn at the next intersection

proceed until you see the vehicle

#2. When approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights on a multi-lane highway, you must_____.

drive to the right-hand side and stop

stay in your lane and keep your speed

move over if it is safe to do so

flash your headlights

#3. What is the safe speed to drive your vehicle?

Depends on the mechanical skill of the driver.

Depends on the weather and road conditions.

Is less than the posted speed limit.

Is the posted speed limit.

#4. When driving in traffic, it is safest to_____.

drive slower than the flow of traffic

drive faster than the flow of traffic

drive with the flow of traffic

fluctuate your speed to keep cautious

#5. When approaching another vehicle from behind at night, you are required to dim your headlights at the distance of_____feet.

100

200

300

500

*You must dim your headlights when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle.

#6. When driving at night, proceed so that you can stop_____.

within the distance you can see ahead

within 5-10 seconds

within 10-15 seconds

within the distance lit by your parking lights

#7. When an emergency vehicle using flashing lights approaches you from behind on a two-lane highway, you must_____.

stay in your lane and slow down

pull to the right and stop

keep driving at normal speed

move to the right edge of the road and slow down

#8. When driving near a pedestrian who is carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, you should_____.

pass the pedestrian

tap your horn

drive as usual

slow down and be ready to stop

#9. To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about ____.

3 to 5 seconds

5 to 10 seconds

10 to 15 seconds

15 to 20 seconds

#10. Parking on a crosswalk in the middle of a block is____.

never allowed

allowed, if there are no traffic lights

allowed, if more than 15 feet from an intersection

allowed, if more than 20 feet from an intersection

#11. Which of the following is an example of defensive driving?

Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards.

Respond to your driving environment.

Both a & b

Drive well below the speed limits at all times.

#12. If your car is equipped with a passenger side airbag,_____.

small children should ride in the front passenger seat of your car

small children should ride in the back seat

use the rear-facing child restraint system in the front passenger seat

none of the above

#13. The best thing to do in a heavy fog is_____.

not driving until conditions improve

driving with your parking lights turned on

driving with your low beam lights turned on

using your high beam headlights for maximum visibility

#14. If you stop at a railroad crossing with more than one track, you should_____.

wait until you have a clear view of all tracks

stop on the railroad track and watch for another train

proceed whenever the train passes

proceed when one of the tracks is free

#15. When parking your vehicle parallel to the curb on a level street,_____.

your wheels must be within 12 inches of the curb

your wheels must be within 18 inches of the curb

your front wheels must be turned toward the street

one of your rear wheels must touch the curb

#16. If you have a green light, but the road ahead is blocked, you should____.

stay out of the intersection until traffic clears

enter the intersection with caution and wait

accelerate and proceed around blocking traffic

slow down and enter the intersection

#17. When an animal is seen in the road or on the road shoulder, you should slow down and, if necessary, yield the right-of-way.

True

False

#18. Your lane position should _____.

increase your ability to see and be seen

avoid others` blind spots

protect your lane from other drivers

all of the above

*Your lane position should aim at the following things:

Increase your ability to see and be seen.
Avoid others` blind spots.
Protect your lane from other drivers. Communicate your intentions.
Help you avoid wind blasts from other vehicles.
Provide an escape route.

#19. When a vehicle is coming toward you at night, you required to dim your headlights at the distance of_____feet.

100

200

500

600

*You must dim your headlights when within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle and within 200 feet when following another vehicle.

#20. When driving behind a gasoline tanker that slows down before a railroad crossing, the best thing for you to do is____.

pass the tanker before you reach the railroad crossing

pass the tanker when it stops at the railroad crossing

slow down and stop behind the tanker

None of the above

#21. When driving on a freeway entrance ramp, you should look for a gap in freeway traffic by______.

looking in your mirrors and turning your head to look over your shoulder

looking in both rearview and sideview mirrors

looking in the sideview mirror only

looking in the inside rearview mirror only

#22. You are allowed to drive across an unpaved median of a freeway____.

when you slow down to 20 mph

when the median is wide enough for your vehicle

under no circumstances

all the time

#23. How can you help the driver behind you maintain a safe following distance?

By driving with you parking lights on at all times.

By flashing your headlights.

By flashing your emergency lights.

By signaling in advance when you are slowing or stopping.

#24. When passing a bicyclist, you should______.

remain in the center of the lane

move as far left as possible

give the bicyclist at least three feet of clearance

Both b & c

#25. When approaching within 100 feet of a street crossing, you must_____.

slow down

blow your horn

not pass another vehicle

flash your headlights

#26. When you park on a hill headed uphill and there is a curb, you should turn your front wheels_____.

parallel to and touching the curb

parallel to, but not touching, the curb

to the right, into the curb

to the left, away from the curb

#27. How can you prevent drowsiness on long trips?

By listening to the radio

By moving your eyes from side to side when driving

By stopping at regular intervals for a rest

By talking on the phone periodically

#28. When a solid white line on the right edge of the highway slants in towards your left, it means____.

there is an intersection just ahead

you are approaching a construction area

the road will get narrower

you need to turn left just ahead

#29. You should avoid the right lane of a freeway during rush hour because_____.

the lane is for bicycles

it leaves room for vehicles entering and exiting

the lane is for transit buses

the lane is for emergency vehicles

#30. Allowing a space cushion_______.

keeps other drivers cautious

Keeps the safe traffic flow

prevents distractions from other vehicles

allows you time to react to situations

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