Arizona MVD Motorcycle Practice Test 1

1. Your light turns green while a pedestrian who started on the walk signal is still crossing in front of you. What must you do?

• A Move off slowly, because the walk signal has already ended for them
• B Sound the horn to remind the person that the signal has now changed
• C Start the turn and pass close behind them while they keep walking
• D Let them finish crossing the road before you move off on your green light

2. What must an Arizona emergency vehicle be doing before other drivers owe it the statutory duty to yield?

• A It must be moving at a speed above the posted limit for the road it is traveling on
• B It must be escorted by a second marked vehicle so that the convoy is unmistakable to others
• C It must display red or red and blue lights visible from 500 feet and sound an audible siren
• D It must have its headlights on high beam and its hazard warning lights flashing at the same time

3. A broken white line separates your lane from the lane on your right. What does it permit?

• A Stopping in either lane when traffic is heavy
• B Passing on the shoulder beyond the lane
• C Changing lanes when it is safe to do so
• D Driving with wheels in both lanes at once

4. How many points does a speeding conviction add to an Arizona driving record?

• A 3 points
• B 6 points
• C 4 points
• D 2 points

5. According to national crash research, how effective are helmets at preventing fatal injuries to motorcycle riders?

• A About 5 percent effective
• B About 75 percent effective
• C About 37 percent effective
• D About 95 percent effective

6. What does Arizona require of drivers and pedestrians who meet a funeral or military procession?

• A They must yield the right-of-way to the vehicles in a procession led by a certified escort vehicle
• B They must stop completely and switch off the engine until the last vehicle has gone past them
• C They have no duty at all, because a procession has no special status on an Arizona highway
• D They must fall in behind the procession and follow it until the next controlled intersection

7. What civil penalty applies to a third Arizona move over violation committed within five years?

• A 500 dollars, the same figure Arizona applies to the second violation within the same period
• B 275 dollars, because Arizona resets the penalty ladder once five years have started to run
• C There is no civil penalty, since the third violation is prosecuted as a class 1 misdemeanor
• D 1,000 dollars

8. A strong wind is blowing across an open stretch of road. Besides the gusts, what else should you watch for?

• A Branches, dust and loose objects blown into your path
• B Pavement that expands in the wind and forms ridges across the lanes
• C Traffic signals that switch to flashing yellow whenever it is windy
• D Headlights that dim because the wind cools the engine and the alternator

9. How must an Arizona driver carry proof of financial responsibility?

• A It must be filed with the department in advance, because nothing needs to be carried in the vehicle
• B Evidence must be in the vehicle, and it may be displayed electronically on a portable device
• C Only an original paper card signed by the insurance agent counts as valid evidence in Arizona
• D It must be attached to the inside of the windshield so that it is readable from outside the car

10. Partway through a tight turn in a parking area you realize the motorcycle will not come around in the space available. What is the safest thing to do?

• A Lean the machine further and add throttle so it turns more sharply
• B Straighten up and ride over the curb, since the machine will fit that way
• C Stop, put a foot down and reposition the motorcycle before trying again
• D Pull the clutch in and let the machine coast until the front wheel comes round

11. Does the Arizona hands-free law apply to the navigation system built into the dashboard of a vehicle?

• A Yes, so the system must be programmed before the vehicle is put into gear and not touched afterwards
• B No, a navigation or global positioning system built into the vehicle is outside the prohibition
• C Yes, and the screen must be switched off entirely whenever the vehicle is in motion on a highway
• D Yes, unless the driver has bought a written exemption from the Motor Vehicle Division office

12. What is meant by a crowned road?

• A A road with a raised barrier running along the middle of the traveled way
• B A road built higher along its center so that water drains toward the sides
• C A road that has been resurfaced with a second layer laid over the first
• D A road with a wide painted median separating the two directions of travel

13. Why should a load never be fastened to the handlebars or the front forks?

• A The weight will wear out the front tire far faster than the rear tire wears
• B The load will block the beam of the headlight and reduce the light ahead
• C The load will vibrate loose long before the end of an ordinary day of riding
• D The weight upsets the steering and makes the front end handle unpredictably

14. How should the mirrors be set before setting off?

• A So that most of the glass is filled by the rider's own shoulder and arm
• B So that each mirror shows the lane behind and part of the lane beside
• C So that both mirrors point at the same spot far behind the center of the lane
• D So that they fold in flat, which cuts wind drag at highway speeds

15. How does Arizona structure the administrative suspension of a first offender who tested at 0.08 or more?

• A A flat 90 day suspension during which no driving of any kind is permitted at any time
• B A 12 month suspension identical to the one imposed for refusing the requested tests
• C A 6 month suspension that may be cut short by completing an alcohol screening program early
• D At least 30 consecutive days with no driving, followed by at least 60 days of restricted driving

16. What combination of conduct amounts to aggressive driving in Arizona?

• A Any three moving violations committed by the same driver over any period of twelve months
• B Exceeding the posted limit by more than 20 mph anywhere on a highway inside this state
• C Speeding or reckless driving plus at least two listed violations, where the driving is an immediate hazard
• D Following another vehicle too closely while sounding the horn or flashing the headlights at it

17. Is it a good idea to shift into neutral and coast down a long hill to save fuel?

• A Yes, as long as you keep your foot resting near the brake pedal the entire way down
• B No, you lose engine braking and some control of the vehicle
• C Yes, on dry roads with little traffic
• D Yes, but only in a vehicle with automatic transmission

18. Until when is a standard Arizona driver license normally valid when it is first issued to a young adult?

• A For 12 years from the date of issue, after which a completely new application has to be filed
• B Until the licensee reaches the age of 65
• C For 8 years from the date of issue, with a mandatory road test before every renewal is granted
• D Until the licensee reaches the age of 70, with a vision test required every five years in between

19. What minimum jail term does Arizona set for a first DUI conviction?

• A No jail at all on a first offense, provided the driver completes an alcohol screening program
• B 24 hours, which the court will normally allow the driver to serve on a single weekend
• C 10 consecutive days in jail
• D 90 days in jail, of which at least 30 days have to be served consecutively without a break

20. Which device may an Arizona driver lawfully use for a voice call while driving?

• A A device operated hands-free through an earpiece, a headphone or a wristband wearable
• B A device resting in a cradle but tapped on the screen to select each contact before dialing
• C A device held against the ear whenever the call lasts less than one minute in total
• D A device held in the hand of the driver but placed on speaker so that both hands stay free

21. You are in the right-hand lane of a multilane street and that lane becomes a right-turn-only lane ahead, but you want to go straight. What should you do?

• A Continue straight from that lane, because the arrow applies only to drivers who choose to turn
• B Change into a through lane before you reach the markings for the turn lane
• C Stop at the line and wait for a gap so that you can move over once you are in the intersection
• D Turn right and then make a turn at the next opportunity to get back onto the route you wanted

22. Where should a passenger sit on the motorcycle?

• A As far forward as possible without crowding the operator
• B As far back on the seat as the seat allows
• C Sideways, facing the curb
• D On the fuel tank in front of the operator

23. How does Arizona classify driving on a public highway while the driving privilege is suspended or revoked?

• A As a civil traffic violation carrying only a fine and an extension of the original suspension
• B As a petty offense that is dismissed once the underlying suspension has finally been lifted
• C As a class 1 misdemeanor
• D As a class 4 felony in every case, with a mandatory prison term of at least four months

24. You are driving through a residential area where parked cars hide the side streets. What is the safest approach?

• A Keep to the middle of the road so that you can see past the parked vehicles
• B Hold your speed and rely on other drivers to stop before they reach your road
• C Slow down and cover the brake as you pass each opening
• D Sound the horn at every side street so that hidden drivers know you are there

25. What does the Lights and Electrics step of T-CLOCS include?

• A The battery, the headlight, the brake light and the wiring
• B Only the headlight, since it is the light other drivers see first
• C The instrument panel alone, because the other lights are checked while riding
• D The ignition key and steering lock, which are the main electrical parts

26. Why can an oncoming vehicle that looks comfortably far away leave you far less room than you expect?

• A Oncoming headlights always make a vehicle appear farther away than it really is on the road
• B The oncoming driver is required to slow down while another vehicle completes a pass ahead
• C Distance to an oncoming vehicle cannot be judged at all once you are above forty miles an hour
• D You and that vehicle close the gap at the sum of both your speeds

27. How should you handle a prescription or over the counter medicine before driving?

• A Assume it is safe for driving because a doctor prescribed it
• B Assume anything sold without a prescription is safe for driving
• C Take a smaller dose so it cannot cause drowsiness
• D Read the label and ask a pharmacist or doctor whether it affects driving

28. What does Arizona law say about wireless devices behind the wheel?

• A Only text messaging is prohibited, and holding the phone for a call remains perfectly legal
• B Holding or supporting a wireless device while driving is prohibited, but hands-free and voice-to-text use is allowed
• C Any use of a phone while driving is prohibited, including hands-free calls and voice-to-text dictation
• D There is no statewide restriction on wireless devices, only local ordinances passed by individual cities and towns in Arizona

29. How does Arizona punish a first conviction for racing or an exhibition of speed on a highway?

• A A class 1 misdemeanor with a minimum fine of 250 dollars
• B A civil penalty of 100 dollars and three points added to the driving record of the driver
• C A class 6 felony with a mandatory minimum term of ten days that cannot be served on probation
• D A written warning on the first occasion, with penalties beginning only from the second offense

30. Under Arizona lane filtering rules, when may a motorcyclist pass a stopped vehicle in the same lane and direction?

• A Only on freeways and interstate highways where traffic has come to a complete stop in every lane, and never on ordinary city streets or roads
• B On any road and at any speed, as long as the motorcyclist judges the maneuver to be safe and signals before moving
• C On a street with at least two adjacent lanes in the same direction, where the posted limit is 45 mph or less, and at no more than 15 mph
• D Never, Arizona prohibits passing another vehicle in the same lane and direction under any circumstances