Practice test 1 of 10 — Arizona permit test

The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.

1. Question 1: D. Judgment

   Alcohol affects judgment first, so a driver may feel fine while making poor choices.

   Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

2. Question 2: B. 10 days in a row

   For a first DUI offense "you will be jailed for not less than 10 consecutive days."

   Handbook: Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes — DUI

3. Question 3: B. Leave at the next exit, then pull over

   Do not stop inside a roundabout. Leave at your exit or the next one, then pull over to let the vehicle pass.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles

4. Question 4: B. A safe gap in traffic from both ways

   When turning left onto a road where traffic does not stop, you cross both lanes, so you need a safe gap from both ways.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Stop signs and intersections

5. Question 5: A. Move safely toward the nearest exit

   If you see that message, "safely move toward the nearest highway exit as soon as possible."

   Handbook: Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes — Wrong-Way Driver Awareness Tips

6. Question 6: A. Let traffic with the right-of-way go first

   A yield sign means you slow down and let traffic and people with the right-of-way go first, stopping if you need to.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

7. Question 7: D. The top legal speed when conditions are good

   A speed limit sign shows the highest legal speed in good conditions. You may need to go slower when conditions are poor.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

8. Question 8: C. 75 mph

   When no limit is posted, Arizona sets "75 mph on rural freeways."

   Handbook: Section 3: Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge — Speed Limits

9. Question 9: B. 12 months

   A refusal means you "will automatically lose your driving privilege for 12 months, or 24 months for a second refusal within 84 months."

   Handbook: Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes — DUI Penalties

10. Question 10: D. With double-dashed yellow lines

    Reversible lanes "are usually marked by double-dashed yellow lines"; check the signs before you drive in them.

    Handbook: Section 3: Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge — Reversible Lanes

11. Question 11: A. No, it is not allowed

    Do not park across a driveway. It keeps people from getting in or out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

12. Question 12: D. No closer than 50 feet

    It is illegal to park "Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing."

    Handbook: Section 2: Safe Driving Practices — Prohibited Parking

13. Question 13: D. Stop, whichever way you are going

    On a two-lane road, traffic going both ways must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and its stop arm out.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — School buses

14. Question 14: B. Slow down and go on with care

    A flashing yellow light is a warning. Slow down and go on with care.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

15. Question 15: B. Enter it only just before your left turn

    Enter a two-way left-turn lane just before you turn left and never use it to pass; how far you may drive in it varies by state.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Lane use

16. Question 16: B. You may not be able to stop in time

    Following too closely leaves too little time to react and stop if the car ahead stops suddenly.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Following distance

17. Question 17: B. License suspension

    A first conviction for driving under the influence commonly leads to license suspension, along with fines.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Penalties

18. Question 18: A. Signal and check for traffic

    Signal and check mirrors and your blind spot before pulling away from the curb.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

19. Question 19: A. It may not turn off on its own

    Many motorcycle turn signals do not turn off on their own, so wait to see the rider actually turn.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Motorcycles

20. Question 20: D. It may startle the rider into a crash

    "It is not safe for motorists to honk their horn at bicyclists when passing, as this may startle them and cause them to crash."

    Handbook: Section 4: Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles — Sharing the Road with a Bicyclist

21. Question 21: C. Slow down and watch for people

    People getting out of a car may step into the road, so slow down and watch for them.

    Handbook: Chapter: Sharing the road — Pedestrians

22. Question 22: A. Pull over to a safe place first

    Pull over to a safe place before using your phone, since calls take your mind off driving.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

23. Question 23: A. Under 16

    The driver "must require all passengers under the age of 16 years to buckle up."

    Handbook: Section 1: Before You Drive — Arizona’s Safety Belt Law (Buckle Up Arizona!)

24. Question 24: D. Near the flow of traffic, within the limit

    Driving near the flow of traffic, within the limit, keeps you from being passed often or passing too much.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Basic speed rule

25. Question 25: B. In an intersection

    You may not park in an intersection, since it blocks traffic and people crossing.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Where not to park

26. Question 26: A. Drop back behind the car you were passing

    If you cannot finish the pass safely, slow down and drop back into your lane behind the car you were passing.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Passing

27. Question 27: B. Turn right at the intersection

    This sign means every vehicle in the right lane must turn right at the intersection.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

28. Question 28: D. Directions, exits and distances

    Green guide signs show directions, exits and how far it is to places ahead.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Sign shapes and colors

29. Question 29: B. People crossing and cross traffic on green

    When turning right on red, yield to people in the crosswalk and to cross traffic that has a green light.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Turning at intersections

30. Question 30: B. Before you start to drive

    Adjust your seat and mirrors before you start to drive, so you can see well and are not distracted on the road.

    Handbook: Chapter: Emergencies and vehicle equipment — Vehicle equipment