20 questions from the Arizona driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. What are the minimum liability insurance coverage amounts required for private passenger vehicles in Arizona?
Answer: $25,000 bodily injury liability for one person, $50,000 for two or more persons, and $15,000 property damage liability. The handbook specifies these exact dollar amounts for bodily injury and property damage liability.
Arizona driver handbook, page 9: “Minimum levels of financial responsibility for private passenger vehicles are: $25,000 bodily injury liability for one person and $50,000 for two or more persons. • $15,000 property damage liability.”
2. What is the required audible range for a working horn on a motor vehicle?
Answer: 200 feet. The handbook specifies that the horn must be audible for a distance of 200 feet.
Arizona driver handbook, page 22: “A working horn that can be heard for 200 feet is required on your vehicle.”
3. Using the '3-6 second' rule, how do you determine if you are following too closely?
Answer: If you pass the reference point before finishing the count. The handbook defines following too closely as reaching the reference point before completing the four-second count, indicating insufficient space.
Arizona driver handbook, page 25: “If you pass the same point before you finish counting, you are following too closely.”
4. For the first 6 months, what is the passenger restriction for a driver holding a graduated license?
Answer: No more than one passenger under the age of 18. The rule limits the number of passengers under 18 to one during the first six months of holding a graduated license.
Arizona driver handbook, page 12: “For the first 6 months, a driver with a graduated driver license shall not drive a motor vehicle containing more than one passenger under the age of 18”
5. What is the minimum jail sentence required for a first offense DUI violation?
Answer: 10 consecutive days. The handbook specifies that a first offense DUI requires a jail sentence of not less than 10 consecutive days.
Arizona driver handbook, page 66: “First offense – you will be jailed for not less than 10 consecutive days, your driver license will be suspended for not less than 90 days, and you will be assessed a fine of not less than$1,250.”
6. What does a broken yellow line alongside a solid yellow line indicate if the broken line is on your side?
Answer: Passing is permitted only when the roadway ahead is clear. The handbook specifies that if the broken yellow line is on your side, passing is permitted when the road is clear.
Arizona driver handbook, page 45: “If the broken yellow line is on your side, you may pass when the roadway ahead is clear.”
7. Where should children age 12 years and under ride in a vehicle according to the provided safety guidelines?
Answer: In the back seat. The handbook instructs that children aged 12 and under should never ride in the front seat, implying they belong in the back.
Arizona driver handbook, page 20: “Children age 12 years and under should never ride in the front seat of a car.”
8. How should a driver steer when navigating a curve to stay within their lane?
Answer: Look generally to the outside of your lane of travel. The handbook advises looking toward the outside of the lane during curves to help maintain lane position, whereas looking inside or at the hood is not recommended.
Arizona driver handbook, page 24: “When driving in a curve or turn, if you look generally to the outside of your lane of travel while in the curve, you are more likely stay within your lane.”
9. When driving on a highway with three lanes, how should the far left lane be utilized?
Answer: As the passing lane. The manual instructs drivers to treat the far left lane specifically as the passing lane on three-lane highways.
Arizona driver handbook, page 33: “If you are traveling on a highway with three lanes, treat the far right lane as a slower-speed through lane and the far left lane as the passing lane.”
10. What is the maximum age for a child to require a child passenger restraint system in Arizona?
Answer: Under 8 years old. The handbook states that children less than 8 years old must use a restraint system.
Arizona driver handbook, page 22: “A child less than 8 years old must be properly secured in a child passenger restraint system while being transported in a vehicle in this state.”
11. When approaching an intersection where an emergency vehicle is stopped with flashing lights, what action does the 'Move Over Law' require if changing lanes is safe?
Answer: Move over one lane to create a safe margin of space. The handbook states that motorists must move over one lane to create space when passing vehicles with flashing lights if it is safe to do so.
Arizona driver handbook, page 39: “requires motorists to move over one lane to create a safe margin of space when driving by any vehicle with flashing lights pulled to the side of a road or highway.”
12. According to the Arizona Driver License Manual, what is the suspension period for a first offense of using false identification to obtain nitrous oxide?
Answer: 6 months. The manual states that a first offense results in a six-month suspension of driving privileges.
Arizona driver handbook, page 65: “First offense – Your driving privilege will be suspended for 6 months.”
13. Under the Zero-Tolerance policy for drivers under age 21, what is the consequence if any trace of alcohol, marijuana, medications, or illegal drugs impairs driving ability?
Answer: License suspended for 2 years. The manual states that under-21 drivers face a 2-year license suspension if impaired by any substance, regardless of whether the BAC is below the standard legal limit.
Arizona driver handbook, page 60: “If you are under 21, any trace of alcohol, marijuana, medications or illegal drugs that impair your ability to drive safely will result in stiff penalties, and your license will be suspended for 2 years.”
14. When preparing to make a left turn, who must you yield the right-of-way to?
Answer: Any oncoming vehicle, bicycle, or pedestrian. The handbook states that when turning left, the driver must yield to oncoming vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
Arizona driver handbook, page 37: “Left Turns When you are preparing to turn left, you must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian.”
15. What is the penalty for a second offense of aggressive driving committed within 24 months?
Answer: Guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and suspend license for 12 months. The handbook details that a second aggressive driving offense within two years results in a Class 1 misdemeanor and a 12-month license suspension.
Arizona driver handbook, page 60: “Second and subsequent offenses —If you commit a second offense within 24 months, you are guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and your license will be suspended for 12 months.”
16. When entering a freeway, which traffic has the right-of-way?
Answer: Traffic already on the freeway. The handbook clearly states that drivers entering the freeway must yield to existing traffic, making the entering driver responsible for safe merging.
Arizona driver handbook, page 31: “Traffic entering a freeway must yield right-of-way to traffic already on the freeway.”
17. When making a right turn at a red light, what must a driver do first?
Answer: Stop completely before reaching the marked or unmarked crosswalk. The rule mandates a complete stop before the crosswalk as the initial step before yielding or turning, ensuring pedestrian safety.
Arizona driver handbook, page 47: “When turning right at a red light, you must first stop completely before reaching the marked or unmarked crosswalk.”
18. How many wheels must each set of brakes apply to on a car or truck?
Answer: At least two wheels. The manual mandates that each brake set must engage at least two wheels.
Arizona driver handbook, page 21: “Each set of brakes must apply to at least two wheels.”
19. What should you do if you see an overhead sign message reading 'ALERT, WRONG-WAY DRIVER AHEAD'?
Answer: Safely move toward the nearest highway exit as soon as possible. The instructions specify moving toward the nearest exit safely upon seeing this specific warning message.
Arizona driver handbook, page 58: “If you see that message, safely move toward the nearest highway exit as soon as possible.”
20. What is the basic color used for warning devices and signs in road construction areas?
Answer: Orange. The handbook identifies orange as the basic color for warning devices and signs used in construction and maintenance areas.
Arizona driver handbook, page 43: “Orange is the basic color for these devices.”