Arizona permit test practice

Is crossing a double solid white line separating same-direction lanes allowed?

1. AYes, if you signal first
2. BNo, that crossing is prohibitedCorrect
3. CYes, only to pass a slower vehicle
4. DYes, only on freeways

Why: A double solid white line separates two lanes going the same direction, and crossing it is prohibited.

White speed limit signs with black letters indicate what?

1. AA recommended safe speed only
2. BA minimum speed requirement
3. CThe maximum speed permitted by lawCorrect
4. DA speed for trucks only

Why: White speed limit signs with black letters are regulatory signs showing the maximum legal speed.

Once the light turns green at an intersection, are you still required to yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection?

1. ANo, a green light removes all yielding requirements
2. BYes, you must still yield to themCorrect
3. COnly if they are elderly or disabled
4. DOnly for the first three seconds after the light changes

Why: When the light turns green, you must still yield to pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.

At any school crossing, when must vehicles come to a complete stop?

1. AOnly when a crossing guard raises a hand-held sign
2. BOnly if the flashing lights are activated
3. CWhen the crosswalk is occupied by any personCorrect
4. DOnly during the first and last week of school

Why: The law requires vehicles to come to a complete stop at any school crossing when the crosswalk is occupied by any person.

When no speed limit is posted, what is the maximum speed in any business or residential district?

1. A30 mph
2. B25 mphCorrect
3. C35 mph
4. D45 mph

Why: When no limit is posted, 25 mph applies in any business or residential district.

After passing a vehicle, when should you return to the right lane?

1. AImmediately after your front bumper clears theirs
2. BWhen you see its headlights in your mirrorCorrect
3. COnly after 30 seconds have elapsed
4. DAs soon as you enter the left lane

Why: Return to the right lane once you can see the entire front or both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rearview mirror, after checking over your shoulder.

If your vehicle catches fire and gasoline is burning, what should you avoid using to put it out?

1. AWaterCorrect
2. BA dry chemical fire extinguisher
3. CA heavy blanket
4. DSand

Why: The handbook warns not to use water if gasoline is burning, since it will spread the flames.

Why can it be difficult to judge a motorcycle's distance and speed compared to a car?

1. AMotorcycles are required to drive with lights off
2. BA single headlight gives fewer visual cuesCorrect
3. CMotorcycles always travel faster than posted limits
4. DMotorcycles are wider than most passenger cars

Why: A motorcycle's smaller size and single headlight or taillight provide fewer visual cues for judging its distance and speed.

While a vehicle equipped with a Certified Ignition Interlock Device is being driven, what must the driver do periodically?

1. ABlow into the device at random intervalsCorrect
2. BTurn the vehicle off and restart it every hour
3. CReport location to MVD by phone
4. DPull over every 30 minutes

Why: While the vehicle is in operation, the driver must blow into the ignition interlock device at random intervals.

If your license is more than how many years old, must you visit an MVD office in person to get a duplicate so your photo can be updated?

1. A8 years
2. B12 yearsCorrect
3. C10 years
4. D15 years

Why: If your license is more than 12 years old, you must visit an MVD office to obtain the duplicate so your photo may be updated.