AZ DMV Permit Practice Test

#1. When you are in a line of traffic at a railroad crossing that has no signals or gates,____.

you may pass slower vehicles

you have the right-of-way and do not need to check for trains

you need to make sure there is enough space to get all the way across the tracks without stopping

None of the above

#2. Which of the following is RELATED to braking distance?

The reaction time of the driver

The type and the condition of the pavement

Speed of the vehicle during the brake

All of the above

#3. Are you ever allowed to pass another vehicle on an unpaved shoulder?

Yes

No

*Passing another vehicle on an unpaved shoulder at any time is against the law.

#4. If you are faced with a dust storm while driving, you should_____.

slow down, carefully pull completely off the road, turn off your lights, take your foot off the brake and wait until the storm passes

be alert and drive through it, since dust storms usually don’t last very long

slow down, carefully pull completely off the road, turn on your lights and wait until the storm passes

stop, turn on your lights and wait until the storm passes

#5. Visitors with a driver's license from their home state or country may drive in Arizona without a state driver's license____.

if they stay less than seven months any calendar year

if they stay less than six months any calendar year

if they stay less than one month

as long as their driver's license is good

#6. How can you avoid the need for last minute decision-making?

By always driving below the posted speed limit

By looking well ahead of your vehicle

By looking straight ahead

By focusing on the steering

*To avoid the need for last-minute decision-making, look ahead for a distance of about one city block. Check for your rearview mirror often for the position of traffic behind you. By knowing the speed and position of traffic on all four sides of your vehicle, you will be better able to make decisions quickly and safely.

#7. When backing up, you should not____.

put the car in reverse and back up slowly

turn around so you look directly through the rear window

put the car in reverse and back up as fast as you can

check behind your vehicle

#8. You are allowed to pass another vehicle on the right if______.

the other vehicle is signaling a right turn

a broken yellow line is on your side

you use the shoulder

there are two or more lanes in the same direction

*You are allowed to pass on the right when it is safe and:

The driver of the other vehicle is making a left turn.
An open highway is clearly marked for two or more lanes of vehicles moving in the same direction as you are going.
You are in a business or residential district where the pavement is wide enough for two or more lanes of vehicles moving in the direction you are going.

#9. When approaching a stopped school bus on your side of a divided highway and the bus is flashing its red lights, you must____.

reduce the speed and proceed with caution

stop only as long as children are crossing the street

stop and remain stopped while red lights are flashing

drive and pass as rapidly as possible

#10. Car and motorcycle collisions are most likely to occur at______.

one-way roads

roundabouts

intersections

highways

#11. A muffler to help reduce noise is optional equipment.

True

False

*False. A muffler to help reduce noise is required equipment. Every motor vehicle must have a muffler in good working condition and in constant operation.

#12. When may you pass on the right?

Never

Anytime it is safe enough to do so.

At night only

Only when the other driver is going at the speed limit or below.

#13. When passing a motorcycle from behind, you must___.

move to another lane before and during the pass

request the motorcycle to move onto the shoulder

share the lane with the motorist

keep to the left

#14. When approaching a roundabout, vehicles should_____.

yield to the traffic in the roundabout

blow the horns before entering

enter the roundabout to the left of the central island

stop and wait till there are no cars in the roundabout

#15. When you reach a roundabout, you____.

enter to the right of the central island

enter to the left of the central island

have the right-of-way

must come to a full stop before entering

#16. When you are driving and see an emergency vehicle with flashing red lights approaching from the other direction, and you are on a two-lane highway, you must____.

decelerate and drive with caution

drive as usual

accelerate until you can turn off the road

stop after moving to the right side of the road

#17. Driving off the pavement when passing to the right of another vehicle is not allowed.

True

False

#18. What type of health conditions could cause problems to you when driving?

Emotional and physical conditions.

Physical and mental conditions.

Emotional conditions only.

Emotional, physical, and mental conditions.

#19. How do you avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night?

By closing your eyes

By looking to the right side of the road

By looking the left side

None of the above

#20. When you approach a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on the roadway, you must_____.

stop when approaching a bus from either the front or the rear

Stop only when approaching a bus from the front

Stop only when approaching a bus from the rear

slow down and pass cautiously

#21. Which of the following is TRUE about child car safety seats?

They must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

They are only required on long trips.

They are not as safe as holding a child in your arms.

Using them according to the manufacturer's instructions is optional.

#22. If you rear-ended the car in front of you, you were most likely_____.

following too closely

looking in your rear-view mirrors too frequently

weaving in and out of traffic

driving too fast

#23. Cutting into the open space directly in front of a large truck_____.

helps the truck driver turn effectively

smoothens the traffic flow

put you and your passengers in danger

helps the truck driver drive smoothly

#24. If a school bus is stopped on the other side of a divided highway separated by a barrier, you should_____.

stop, and do not proceed until the bus driver instructs you to

slow down and watch for children

drive normally

proceed with caution

#25. When you park on a hill headed uphill and there is no curb, you should turn your front wheels____.

parallel to and touching the curb

parallel to, but not touching, the curb

to the left, away from the curb

to the right, into the curb

*If you park on an uphill grade, turn your wheels to the left. If there is no curb, turn the wheels to the right so that the car will roll away from the center of the road in the event the brakes fail.

#26. Before pulling out from a parking space which is parallel to the curb, you should_____.

check for traffic

check the blind spot by looking over your shoulder

signal

all of the above

#27. After passing a car, you should return to the right lane when______.

no car is there in the right lane

you can see the front bumper of the other car in your mirror

no car is there in front of you

there is a car in front of you

#28. What does amber lights flashing near the top of a school bus mean?

The bus is stopping to load or unload children. Slow down and be prepared to stop.

The bus is driving slower than normal, be extra alert.

The bus is going for an emergency stop, be careful.

The bus is driving faster than normal, be cautious.

#29. When you drive straight ahead on a solid green light, you must____.

accelerate and proceed

give the right-of-way to any vehicle still in the intersection

enter the intersection with caution and proceed

yield to any oncoming vehicle making a left turn

#30. If there is not enough room on the other side of a railroad crossing for your vehicle, you should_____.