Arizona MVD Motorcycle Practice Test 3

1. What is the driver expected to do after passing this sign?

• A Begin slowing so that a complete stop can be made at the intersection ahead
• B Stop level with this sign and wait until the way ahead is clear
• C Sound the horn and keep going at the same speed
• D Move over to the right lane and hold the current speed through the intersection

2. Do the Arizona minimum liability amounts differ between an owner policy and an operator policy?

• A Yes, an operator policy needs only half of the amounts required of an owner policy in Arizona
• B No, the same minimum amounts apply to both kinds of policy
• C Yes, an owner policy has no minimum at all because the vehicle registration already covers the risk
• D Yes, an operator policy must carry double the property damage figure required of an owner policy

3. For how long does Arizona revoke the driving privilege of a driver convicted of failing to stop at a crash in which a person died?

• A 3 years, the same period Arizona uses for leaving the scene of any crash involving an injury
• B 10 years
• C 1 year, after which the driver may reapply without any further condition being imposed
• D 5 years, with an option to apply for a restricted permit after the first twelve months have passed

4. Two drivers each have three drinks, one over three hours and one in half an hour. What is the difference?

• A Neither is affected, because three drinks is a small amount
• B They reach exactly the same level, since the amount is equal
• C The fast drinker reaches a higher peak level
• D The slow drinker ends up more impaired by the end of the night

5. A sign on a long descent points to a RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP a mile ahead. What is that ramp for?

• A Giving trucks a place to cool their brakes before the descent
• B Holding trucks that are over the weight limit for the bridge
• C Stopping a vehicle whose brakes have failed
• D Letting slow trucks pull over so faster traffic can pass

6. What must an Arizona driver do at a school crossing where the portable signs are in place and a person is in the crosswalk?

• A Slow to 15 mph and continue through the crossing while sounding the horn as a warning
• B Sound the horn and pass behind the person once they have gone beyond the center line
• C Continue at the posted speed unless a crossing guard raises a hand to stop the traffic
• D Come to a complete stop at the school crossing

7. Your passenger keeps leaning out to one side to see the road ahead. What should you do?

• A Allow it, since it gives the passenger a better view of the hazards
• B Ask them to stay in line with you and look over your shoulder instead
• C Ask them to lean out on the other side as well, to balance the effect
• D Ride further from the center line so their view is no longer blocked

8. How high may an Arizona local authority raise the speed limit within a business or residence district?

• A To 45 mph, which is the highest limit any Arizona city may set on a street it controls
• B It may not raise the limit at all, because only the director may increase a prima facie limit
• C To no more than 65 mph, and only where an engineering and traffic investigation supports it
• D To any speed the council votes for, provided the new limit is posted on signs at both ends

9. An oncoming car is waiting to turn left across your path at an intersection. What is the safest response?

• A Speed up to clear the intersection before the driver can begin the turn
• B Move to the far right of your lane so the turning car has more room
• C Flash the high beam repeatedly and hold your speed and position steady
• D Slow, cover the brakes and pick a lane position that keeps an escape path

10. At what alcohol concentration will an Arizona driver lose the driving privilege on the spot after a DUI stop?

• A 0.10 percent or more in any vehicle
• B 0.08 percent or more, or 0.04 percent in a vehicle requiring a commercial driver license
• C 0.05 percent or more in any vehicle
• D 0.15 percent or more only

11. For how long must an ignition interlock device be fitted after an Arizona conviction for Extreme DUI at 0.20 or more?

• A 6 months, after which the department removes the requirement without any further application
• B 12 months, the same period that follows an ordinary first DUI conviction in this state
• C 24 months, the period Arizona reserves for its aggravated driving under the influence offenses
• D 18 months

12. You must stop for a train at a highway-rail crossing. Where should you stop?

• A As close to the rails as you can, so following drivers see the crossing early
• B Behind the stop line, gate or signal and well clear of the nearest rail
• C Level with the crossbuck sign, whatever distance that leaves to the rails
• D Wherever the vehicle comes to rest, since a train stays on its own rails

13. May you stop briefly across the sloped ramp that joins the sidewalk to the street at a corner?

• A Yes, provided that you stay with the vehicle and are ready to move it at once
• B No, that ramp must stay clear for people using wheelchairs
• C Yes, since the ramp is part of the sidewalk rather than part of the roadway
• D Yes, if you switch the hazard lights on while you are waiting there

14. You are slowing to turn right at an intersection and a bicyclist is riding beside your right side in a bike lane. What should you do?

• A Speed up so that you finish the turn before the bicyclist reaches the corner
• B Sound the horn and turn, because vehicles have priority over bicycles at corners
• C Straddle the bike lane line so the bicyclist is forced to pass you on the left
• D Let the bicyclist go through the intersection before you begin the turn

15. What offense does an Arizona driver commit by refusing to show a license after a peace officer has signaled the vehicle to stop?

• A A class 2 misdemeanor
• B A civil traffic violation carrying a fixed penalty of 25 dollars and no further consequence at all
• C A class 6 felony
• D No offense, provided the driver later mails a copy of the license to the court named on the citation

16. Besides motorist services and tourist information, a blue sign background is also used for

• A showing a work zone detour route
• B evacuation route signing
• C warning of an animal crossing
• D marking the end of a speed zone

17. You are the first to arrive at a crash on a rural road. What should you do first?

• A Take pictures of the vehicles so the police have a record of the positions
• B Direct the traffic around the wreck by standing in the middle of the road
• C Park well clear of the scene, put on your hazard lights and call for help
• D Pull the drivers out of their vehicles so that they can be checked over

18. What must an Arizona applicant under 18 do before receiving a motorcycle license or endorsement?

• A Hold an Arizona Class D operator license for one full year before applying for the motorcycle endorsement
• B Simply pass the written and skills tests at any MVD office, because Arizona sets no permit period or practice requirement for applicants under the age of 18
• C Hold an Arizona motorcycle instruction permit for at least 6 months and complete an approved course or 30 certified hours of motorcycle practice
• D Complete 50 certified hours of motorcycle practice, of which at least 10 must be ridden after dark

19. What civil penalty does Arizona set for a first violation of its rules on approaching a stationary vehicle with flashing lights?

• A 100 dollars, plus a warning letter sent to the driver by the Motor Vehicle Division office
• B 275 dollars
• C 500 dollars, together with an automatic 30 day suspension of the driving privilege
• D 1,000 dollars, which is the same figure Arizona uses for every violation of this section

20. Which part of the body operates the gearshift lever?

• A The right foot
• B The left foot
• C The left hand
• D The right hand

21. What does Arizona law count as a funeral procession?

• A Any group of vehicles displaying their hazard warning lights while traveling one behind another
• B At least ten vehicles traveling together from a place of worship to a cemetery inside the state
• C Any group of vehicles leaving a funeral home, whether or not any escort vehicle is present
• D Two or more vehicles accompanying a deceased person, together with a registered escort vehicle

22. When does Arizona law require a motorcycle operator to wear protective glasses, goggles or a face shield?

• A Only when the operator is under 18 years of age, as with the helmet requirement
• B Always, unless the motorcycle is fitted with a protective windshield
• C Only when riding on a freeway or other high speed highway
• D Only when riding between sunset and sunrise or in poor visibility

23. Besides holding a device, what else does the Arizona hands-free law forbid while driving?

• A Speaking to a passenger seated behind the driver during any journey on a public highway
• B Listening to spoken directions produced by a navigation application running on the device
• C Playing recorded music through a device connected to the vehicle audio system by cable
• D Writing, sending or reading a text-based communication on the device

24. You enter a work zone at night where one lane is closed and a flagger is on duty. What is the safest approach?

• A Slow early, merge before the closure and be ready to stop
• B Keep your speed until the last cone and then merge quickly across
• C Switch to high beams so that you can read every sign in the work area
• D Stay in the closed lane and expect the workers to wave you around them

25. What minimum jail term applies to a first Arizona Extreme DUI conviction at an alcohol concentration of 0.20 or more?

• A 45 consecutive days in jail
• B 10 consecutive days in jail, the same minimum used for an ordinary first DUI conviction
• C 180 days in jail, of which 90 days have to be served consecutively without any interruption
• D 24 hours in jail plus a mandatory course, because the fine carries most of the weight here

26. What jail term does Arizona require for a second DUI conviction committed within 84 months of the first?

• A 10 consecutive days, exactly the same minimum that applies to a first DUI conviction
• B 30 days in jail, all of which the court is free to convert into community service hours
• C One year in jail, since a second DUI within the window is treated as a felony in Arizona
• D 90 days in jail, of which 30 days must be served consecutively

27. Under the Arizona speed statute, exceeding which speed in a location other than a school crossing or a business or residential district is prima facie evidence of an unreasonable speed?

• A 55 mph, the figure Arizona keeps for two lane highways that run through open desert country
• B 65 mph
• C 75 mph, the highest figure that appears anywhere in the Arizona speed statute for any road
• D 45 mph, above which the statute says the driver has committed a criminal rather than a civil offense

28. You are traveling in the same direction as a funeral procession and want to get ahead of it. What should you not do?

• A Passing the whole procession on the left where passing is permitted
• B Driving in between the vehicles of the procession
• C Turning off onto a side street before you reach the procession line
• D Staying behind the last vehicle

29. A friend wants a ride, but their feet do not reach the passenger footrests. What should you do?

• A Do not carry them, since they cannot hold a stable position
• B Carry them anyway, provided they hold your waist tightly for the whole trip
• C Carry them and tell them to rest their feet on the frame instead of the pegs
• D Carry them but keep to quiet streets and stay below the posted speed limit

30. A yellow diamond shows a horse with a rider. Besides slowing down, what else should a driver do?

• A Pass as quickly as possible to shorten the encounter
• B Stop level with the horse and wait for it to move away
• C Avoid using the horn or revving the engine
• D Flash the headlights so the rider knows you are there