Arizona Driving Instructor

Under Arizona Title 28, at a four-way stop where two vehicles arrive at the same time, which vehicle has the right-of-way?

• AThe vehicle on the right
• BThe vehicle on the left
• CThe larger vehicle
• DThe vehicle that signals first

In Arizona, what is the per se blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a driver age 21 or older operating a non-commercial vehicle?

• A0.05%
• B0.08%
• C0.10%
• D0.02%

What is Arizona's BAC threshold for an Extreme DUI charge?

• A0.08%
• B0.10%
• C0.15%
• D0.20%

On a standard Arizona two-lane highway with no posted speed limit sign, what is the maximum lawful speed?

• A45 mph
• B65 mph
• C75 mph
• D55 mph

A solid yellow line on the driver's side of a two-lane Arizona road indicates what?

• APassing is prohibited in that direction
• BPassing is permitted when safe
• CThe road is one-way
• DA bike lane begins

In Arizona, when must a driver stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop arm on an undivided two-lane road?

• AOnly vehicles behind the bus
• BVehicles in both directions
• COnly oncoming vehicles
• DNo vehicles need to stop if going slow

What does Arizona's Move Over law (A.R.S. 28-775) require when approaching a stopped emergency or service vehicle displaying flashing lights?

• AMaintain current speed and lane
• BStop completely until the vehicle leaves
• CMove over a lane if safe, or slow down if unable
• DHonk to alert the responders

Arizona's mandatory financial-responsibility law requires minimum liability insurance bodily-injury coverage of at least what amount per person?

• A$10,000
• B$15,000
• C$50,000
• D$25,000

In Arizona, a regular Class D driver license for an adult is valid until the licensee reaches what age before requiring renewal?

• AAge 65
• BAge 50
• CAge 60
• DAge 70

What is the minimum age to obtain an Arizona instruction (learner's) permit?

• A14 years
• B15 years 6 months
• C15 years
• D16 years

Under Arizona's Graduated Driver License rules, during the first six months with a Class G license, a teen driver under 18 may carry how many passengers under 18 (excluding siblings)?

• ANo more than two
• BNo more than three
• CNo more than one
• DUnlimited

A flashing red traffic signal in Arizona should be treated by a driver as what?

• AA yield sign
• BA caution to slow down only
• CA signal malfunction to ignore
• DA stop sign

In Arizona, which color and shape combination identifies a regulatory speed-limit sign?

• AWhite rectangle with black lettering
• BYellow diamond
• COrange diamond
• DGreen rectangle

When two vehicles approach an uncontrolled T-intersection in Arizona, which driver must yield?

• AThe driver on the through road
• BThe driver entering from the terminating road
• CWhoever arrives first
• DThe driver turning left only

Arizona's hands-free law (A.R.S. 28-914) generally prohibits a driver from doing what while operating a vehicle?

• AUsing any voice-activated GPS
• BListening to the radio
• CHolding or supporting a phone with the body
• DTalking to passengers

What is the maximum posted speed limit on a fully access-controlled rural interstate in Arizona?

• A65 mph
• B70 mph
• C80 mph
• D75 mph

In Arizona, when a vehicle and a pedestrian are at a marked crosswalk with no signal, who has the right-of-way?

• AThe pedestrian within the crosswalk
• BThe vehicle, because it is larger
• CWhoever enters the intersection first
• DNeither; both must stop fully

Arizona requires a driver to use turn signals continuously for what minimum distance before turning in a business or residential district?

• A50 feet
• B100 feet
• C200 feet
• D300 feet

Under Arizona law, what must a driver involved in a crash causing injury or death do first?

• ALeave to find help immediately
• BMove all vehicles off the road before anything else
• CStop, remain at the scene, and render reasonable aid
• DCall only their insurance company

Arizona's implied-consent law (A.R.S. 28-1321) means that by driving in the state a person has consented to what?

• ARandom vehicle searches
• BAnnual vision exams
• CMandatory defensive-driving courses
• DChemical testing for alcohol or drugs when lawfully arrested

In Arizona, what is the legal requirement when entering a roundabout?

• AEntering vehicles yield to traffic already circulating
• BVehicles in the roundabout yield to entering traffic
• CAll vehicles stop before entering
• DEntering vehicles always have the right-of-way

What does Arizona law require regarding child passenger restraints for a child age 4 but under 8 and shorter than 4 feet 9 inches?

• ANo restraint required
• BA properly secured child restraint or booster seat
• CFront-seat seat belt only
• DHeld by an adult passenger

In Arizona, when may a driver legally make a right turn on a red light?

• ANever
• BOnly between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m.
• CAfter stopping and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it
• DOnly if no police are present

Arizona's basic speed law (A.R.S. 28-701) requires a driver to do what regardless of the posted limit?

• AAlways drive the posted maximum
• BMatch the speed of surrounding traffic only
• CNever exceed 45 mph in any city
• DDrive at a speed reasonable and prudent for conditions

Under Arizona law, what is required of a driver approaching a yield sign?

• ASlow down, prepare to stop, and yield to traffic and pedestrians
• BAlways come to a complete stop
• CMaintain speed and proceed
• DHonk before entering

Arizona law requires headlights to be turned on during what time period?

• AOnly during rain
• BFrom sunset to sunrise and when visibility is under 500 feet
• COnly on highways
• DOnly between midnight and 5 a.m.

In Arizona, registration of a vehicle and proof of compliance must generally be carried where?

• AAt the owner's home only
• BWith the DMV only
• CIn the vehicle while it is operated
• DPosted on the windshield exterior

What is Arizona's zero-tolerance standard for drivers under age 21 regarding alcohol?

• A0.08% BAC
• B0.05% BAC
• C0.10% BAC
• DAny spirituous liquor in the body

On an Arizona freeway, a driver should generally enter the travel lane by doing what?

• AAccelerating on the ramp to match traffic speed and merging into a gap
• BStopping at the end of the ramp and then merging
• CMerging at any speed and forcing a gap
• DDriving on the shoulder until a gap appears

Arizona penalties for an Aggravated (felony) DUI may apply in which situation?

• AFirst DUI at 0.08% BAC
• BDUI while a license is suspended or with a child under 15 in the vehicle
• CAny DUI at night
• DDUI in a parking lot only

Which following-distance technique should an instructor teach for normal dry-road conditions?

• AThe one-second rule
• BThe five-car-length rule
• CThe three-second rule
• DTailgating to save fuel

The SIPDE defensive-driving system stands for which sequence?

• AStop, Inspect, Plan, Drive, Exit
• BSignal, Indicate, Position, Drive, Evaluate
• CSearch, Inform, Park, Drive, Engage
• DScan, Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute

What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel taught in modern driver education with airbag-equipped vehicles?

• A9 and 3 o'clock
• B10 and 2 o'clock
• C12 and 6 o'clock
• DOne hand at 12 o'clock

On a vehicle with an antilock braking system (ABS), what should a driver do during a hard emergency stop?

• APump the brakes rapidly
• BApply firm continuous pressure and steer
• CRelease the brake when pulsation is felt
• DUse the parking brake instead

What is the primary defensive-driving purpose of maintaining a 'space cushion' around the vehicle?

• ATo improve fuel economy
• BTo allow faster lane changes
• CTo provide time and room to react to hazards
• DTo reduce tire wear

During a rear-wheel skid (oversteer), what should the driver be taught to do?

• ABrake hard and hold the wheel straight
• BAccelerate to regain traction
• CTurn the wheel opposite the slide quickly
• DSteer in the direction the rear is sliding and ease off the accelerator

What does 'covering the brake' mean as taught in defensive driving?

• AHolding the foot over the brake without pressing it when a hazard is anticipated
• BResting the foot on the brake while driving
• CUsing two feet to drive
• DPumping the brake before a stop

In hot Arizona desert driving, what proactive measure should instructors teach to reduce breakdown risk?

• ALower tire pressure well below spec
• BCarry extra water, monitor coolant/temperature, and check tires before long trips
• CDrive with the engine off downhill
• DDisable the air conditioning to save the engine

What is the safest action when caught driving in an Arizona dust storm (haboob) with severely reduced visibility?

• ASpeed up to exit the dust quickly
• BSlow down but keep driving with hazard lights on
• CPull completely off the road, stop, turn off lights, and keep foot off the brake
• DStop in the travel lane with lights on

What is the main reason instructors teach students to check mirrors and blind spots before every lane change?

• AIt is only required at night
• BIt improves fuel economy
• CIt is only needed on freeways
• DMirrors leave blind-spot areas where vehicles can be hidden

Why does stopping distance increase more than proportionally as speed increases?

• ABraking distance increases roughly with the square of speed
• BReaction distance triples at every speed
• CTires lose air at higher speeds
• DEngines push the car forward when braking

What is the recommended student response when approaching a stale green light (one that has been green a long time)?

• AAccelerate to beat the light
• BCover the brake and be prepared to stop
• CClose eyes briefly to rest
• DHonk to keep it green

What is the safest practice an instructor should teach for adjusting outside mirrors to minimize blind spots?

• AAim mirrors to see the side of your own car
• BTilt mirrors fully downward
• CSet mirrors wide enough that a passing car appears in the outside mirror as it leaves the…
• DUse only the inside rearview mirror

Which is the correct teaching point about driver fatigue?

• ALoud music fully prevents fatigue
• BOpening a window eliminates drowsiness
• CCaffeine permanently removes fatigue
• DFatigue impairs reaction time similarly to alcohol; the only real remedy is rest

When sharing the road with a large truck, which instructional point is correct?

• ATrucks have large blind spots ('No-Zones'); avoid lingering beside or close behind them
• BTrucks can stop faster than cars
• CAlways pass trucks on the right
• DTailgating trucks is safe due to their size

What is the safest reaction when a vehicle is approaching head-on in your lane?

• AAccelerate and swerve left
• BSlow, sound horn/flash lights, and steer right toward the shoulder
• CStop in the lane and wait
• DClose your eyes and brake

Which statement about hydroplaning is correct for instruction?

• AIt is most likely on dry pavement
• BIt improves traction
• CIt occurs when tires ride on a film of water; reduce speed and avoid hard steering or bra…
• DIt only happens above 80 mph

What is the recommended way to handle a tire blowout at highway speed?

• ABrake hard immediately
• BAccelerate to regain control
• CSteer sharply toward the shoulder at once
• DGrip the wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator, steer straight, then slow gradually