Arizona Small Permit Test Guide

Arizona Permit Test What happens to your drivers license if you refuse to submit to a chemical test for alcohol/drug content when requested by an enforcement officer? Your license will be suspended for at least 12 months. When traveling on a highway, or road, how far before a turn must you signal? 100 feet When driving at night using high beams, dim your lights when you get within ____ of an approaching vehicle 500 feet The school bus stop law applies on any roadways with 2 or more You are on a divided highway with 2 roads separated by a median. lanes of traffic, with what exception? If you are under 21, you can lose your license for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of ___ or higher. Any percentage Parking is not allowed: In front of a private driveway How many days do you have to report a change of address? 10 Days What is the fastest you may legally drive in a business district, unless otherwise posted? 25 mph Children younger than age ___ should never ride in the front seat with the passenger side airbag enables 12 years You have consented to take a Blood Alcohol test: Whenever you drive in the state Yourheadlights must be on low beam when you are following within ___ of a vehicle ahead of you. 200 feet If there is no posted speed limit, what is the fastest you may legally drive on an open highway? 55 mph You must turn on your headlights ___ minutes after sunset, and leave them on until ___ minutes before sunrise 00 - 00 The law on safety belts means? all drivers and front-seat passengers mustwear safety belts. It is illegal for a person 21 yearsof age or older to drive with a blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) that is ___ or higher. .08 percent You may not park: Within 15 ft of a fire hydrant; within 20 ft of a crosswalk at an intersection; or on a bridge. What is the fastest you may legally drive in a school zone? 15 mph A white diamond alerts you to what special lane restriction? HOv (High Occupancy Vehicle) What is the fastest you may legally drive in a residential district, unless otherwise posted? 25 mph A no-parkinh or no-stopping zone is indicated by red paint you must stay back from a fire vehicle responding to an emergency: at least 500 ft You must stay back froma police vehicle with flashing lights at least: 300 ft When encountering a funeral procession you should: Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession. If you have a traffic accident, do not move your vehicle until after the police arrive False Who must ensure that all passengers under age 16 are secured by a safety belt or child restraint? The operator of the vehicle What is the minimum safe following distance? 3 seconds What does a solid yellow line mean? Passing is not permitted Bicyclists should observe the same yielding regulations as vehicles true You are driving on a one-way street. You may turn left onto another one-way-street only if: Traffic on the street also moves to the left 1/6 You should never cross a solid yellow double line in the center of the roadway while passing another vehicle. true Roadways are most slippery: when it first starts raining A dust storm blows across the freeway, reducing your visibility. You should slow down and turn on your Headlights when two vehicles arrive at an intersection with a four-way stop, which driver can go first? The driver on the right If you plan to pass another vehicle, you should not assume the other driver will make space for you to return to your lane You drive defensively when you Keep your eyes moving to look for possible hazards When driving near a construction zone you should pass carefully and keep your attention on the road ahead. True Name one statement about blind spos that is true. large trucks have bigger blind spots than most passenger vehicles What should you do if you damaged an unattended vehicle? Locate the owner or leave your name and other pertinent information To avoid last minute moves, you should be looking down the road to where your vehicle will be in about _______. 10 to 20 seconds when murging onto the freeway you should be driving: At or near the same speed as other traffic on the freeway Name a staement regarding the use of the seat belt that is NOT true They are not nessasary if your vehicle has an air bag Under what conditions must you always stop? Whena clearly visible railroad signal warns of the approach of a train If you have had two glasses of wine in the past hour, about how long will it take for the alcohol to leave you blood stream? Two hours The only way to sober up before you drive is to: Allow your body enough time to process the alcohol, typically hours A"Yeild Right-of-Way" sign means to let others go first. True While being passed by another vehicle in a passing zone, you should: Maintain your speed and position When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles? Motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians at crosswalks and intersections. You should never attempt to pass a car on a two-lane road False Always stop before you cross railroad tracks when: You don't have room on the other side to completely cross the tracks You are getting ready to make a right turn. you should: Stop first and then proceed when it is safe If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the road during the rain you should: Ease your fot off the gas pedal When parking uphill with no curb, your front wheels should be: Turned to the right (away from the street) If you drive fastyer than other vehicles on a two-way road and are frequently passing other vehicles, you will Increase your chances of an accident Continuous haed breaking on ice and snow can: Lock-up the front wheels causing loss of steering A "Do Not Pass" sign tells you not to pass untill it is safe to do so. False When you see a flashing yellow light you should stop and wait for for a green light to appear. False When do you have to stop for pedestrians? in a crosswalk, whether or not the crosswalk is marked by painted lines When stopped at railroad tracks with no crossing gates, you may cross: Only when you can see clearly in both directions Whendriving in fog, you should use your: Low beams 2/6 When is it necessary to stop before proceeding when overtaking a schoool bus that is loading or un loading children? When alterating flashing red light are displayed You should not rely on another driver's turn signals because they may have been left on from an eariler turn. True If you are turning left on a solid green light with oncoming traffic Proceed slightly into the intersection and yeild to oncoming traffic you should: before turning In which gear should you drive when going down a steep hill Low gear When preparing to back up you should move the gear selector to: Reverse Alcohol in any concentration is: A depressant What is the biggest thing to do when you are being tailgated? Move to the right lane and let vehicles pass, if possible You must pull off to the right for an emergency vehicle with its lights and siren on only if its behind you. False A traffic light with a lashing red signal means? Stop When giving the right-of-way to an emergency vehicle from getting too close False In bad weather, you should make your car easier for others to see by: Turning on you headlights What does a green arrow showing with a red light mean? Proceed carefully after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should: Look to the right side of the road How many alcoholic drinks does it take to affect your driving ability? 1 drink There is no crosswalk and you see a pedestrian crossing your lane ahead. You should: Stop and let him/her finish crossing the street What best describes what you must do at a stop sign Come to a full stop Apedestrian with a white cane is: Blind You are driving and the rear end of your car starts skidding to the left. You should: Steer to the left You want to make a right turn at an upcoming intersection. You should slow down and: Signal before turning What vehicle must always stop before crossing railroad tracks? Tank trucks marked with hazardous materials placards When do pedestrians have the right-of-way over motor vehicles? At crosswalks and intersections, controlled and uncontrolled, motor vehicles should always yield to pedestrians If another driver moves into your path quickly, it would be best to: Take your foot off the gas You should stop for a stopped school bus when: Its red lights are flashing 1: Tranquilizers, marijuana and sedatives 2: Beer, wine, and hard alcohol Which of the following substances can affect the ability to drive? 3: Cough syrups and cold tablets containing codeine or antihistamines What is the first thing you should do when involved in an accident Give aid to the injured driver, but do not move them unless necthat results in the other driver being injured? essary When may you drive off of the paved roadway to pass another vehicle? Under no circumstances What must you do if you are entering a road from a driveway? Stop and yeild the right-of-way to traffic on the roadway, and to the pedestrians When parking on a hill and there is no curb, turn your wheels so that if your vehicle does start to roll it will: Roll away from the street and traffic A vihicle about to enter a roundabout has the right-of-way over vehicle already in the circle false On what factor does your blood alcohol content (BAC) NOT depend? Your body's tolerence to alcohol. 3/6 What are the effects of Alcohol on your driving ability? 1- Alcohol impairs your judgement. 2- alcohol reduces your ability to recover from headlight glare. 3- alcohol reduces your reflexes and reaction time. If you are taking a non-prescription drug, what should you do before driving? Check the label for warnings about its effects. Which of these contains more alcohol than the others? 12 ounces of wine What can reduce the effects of Alcohol? only time can reduce alcohol's effects. If your brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floor, what should you do first? Try pumping the brake pedal. If you miss an expressway exit what should you do? Get off at the next exit then locate the expressway by returning in the opposite direction. If an appoaching driver does not dim their lights, then you should: look to the right side of the road. When a vehicle's tires ride on a layer of water built up between the road sufface and tires, it is called/ Hydorplaning The technique for recovering from a skid on snow and ice is the same for both front and rear-wheel drive vehicles. true What is the main reason night driving is more difficult then daytime driving? The distance you can see ahead or to the side is reduced. If your rear wheels are skidding left you should steer ___ to get out of the skid. left What should you do if your tie blows out? Ease your foot off the gas pedal The simple most important rule in any emergancy is: do not panic Bicylists must obey the same traffic laws and signs as vehicle drivers do. true How does a bicyclist signal a right turn? By extending the left arm out and up, or the right arm straight out. What is the best strategy to follow when appoaching a large vehicle that is backing up into a loading area? Wait until the vehicle has completed its backing maneuver before passing. A blind pedestrian crossing the road can be identified by a person with a ___. white cane 2 drivers enter an intersection from the opposite directions at the same time, one going straight, the other turning left. Who must yield the right-of-way? the driver turning left. You may not enter an intersection if traffic is backed up on the other side and cannot get through without blocking traffic. true When may you pass a vehicle which has stopped at a crosswalk to allow a pedestian to cross? never What does it mean when you see amber lights flashing near the The bus is stopping to load or unload children. you should get redy top of a school bus? to stop. The first effect of alcohol is on your: judgement making ability. What should you do when passing a bicyclist? move as far as possible to the left side of your lane. it is legal to share a lane with a motorcycle when it is safe to do so. false Before passing another vehicle you should: give the proper turn signal early enough so others know your plans. Which of the following is TRUE about the speed you drive? the safest speed depends on road conditions such as weather and visibility. You are required to signal anytime you pull away from the curb. true the aera of blind spots around the front, back, and sidea of trucks and buses where crashes are more likely to occur is called: the No-Zone true 4/6 A skiled motorcyclist will constantly change postitions within a lane. Separate traffic going in the same direction on multi-lane or one-way roadways. A white line on the roadway is used to: What is the most common reason for drivers not seeing motorcyThe profile of a motorcycle is smaller than that of a larger vehicle. cles? If your car starts to skid while driving, the first thing you should do is? ease off the accelerator. If you have a tire blowout while driving, what should you do? Ease off the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. At intersections,crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always: look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming. If your vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, which gear ahould you shift to when going down a steep hill? a lower gear. To avoid being blinded by oncoming cars at night, you should: Look slighly up and to the right side of the road. You may not pass a vehicle on the left if: Your lane has a solid yellow line at the left. If your Vehicle begins to hydroplane you should: Slowly take your foot off the gas pedal to allow your vehicle to slow down. You are traveling behind a moped and want to turn right ahead. you should: stay behind until the moped has passed the intersection. Tire pressure musst be checked regularly. When should this be done? When the tires are cold There are flashing amber lights under a school sigh. You should: Reduce spee until you are clear of the area. Catalytic converters are designed to make the exhaust fumes cleaner. The purpose of a catalytic converter is to reduce toxic exhaust gases. You are approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time. you should be ready to stop. When traffic lights are out of order, who has the right-of-way? nobody Someone is waiting at a pedestian crosing. they are standing on the pavement. you should: stop, let them cross, wait paitiantly. Which vehicle might have to take a different course than usual at roundabouts? long vehicles You are approaching a busy intersection having several lanes with road makings. At the last moment you realize that you are in the wrong lane. you should: continue in that lane. After braking down you need to rejoin traffic from the shoulder of gain speed on the shoulder before moving out onto the highway. the road. you should: When merging with highway traffic you must: give way to traffic already on the highway. You are following a large semi on a wet road. spray makes it difficult to see. you should: drop back until you can see better. Before overtaking a large vehicle you should keep well back. why is this? to get the best view of the road ahead. Why will motorcycles often look over their shoulders just before turning? they need to check their blind spot for traffic. Motorcyclists often wear bright colored clothing mainly because: drivers often do not see them. Your cell phne rings while you are traveling. you should: pull off at a suitable place. "tailgating" means following another vehicle too closely. When being followed by an ambulance showing flashing warning lights you should: pull over as soon as safely possible to let it pass. What should you use your horn for? To alert others to your presence. 5/6 A driver pulls out of a side road in front of you, forcing you to brake hard. You should: ignore the error and stay calm. Why should you pay special attention to look for motorcyclists and cylclists at junctions? they are harder to see. You are waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you watch carefully for motorcylcles? motorcycles are small and hard to see. You are traveling on a two-way road with broken yellow lines separating each lane. You can see that the road ahead is clear. are you permitted to pas on the left? yes. You are traveling on a two-way road with solid yellow lines separating each lane. you see that the roadway ahead is clear. are you permitted to pass on the left? no You are traveling on a two-way road with double solid yellow lines separting each lane. you can see that the roadway ahead is clea. are you permitted to make a left turn? yes You are traveling on a two-way road with a broken yellow line on your side. you can see that the roadway ahead is clear. are you permitted to pass on the left? yes broken white lines indicate two-way traffic, with traffic going in the opposite directions. false Tires which are well-worn can cause: 1- hydroplaning 2- increased stopping distance 3-difficult turning. 6/6