20 questions from the Arizona driver handbook. Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1. How does snow or ice between your tires and the road affect stopping distance?
Answer: It increases the stopping distance by at least 6 seconds. The handbook states that snow or ice reduces traction and specifically increases stopping distance by a minimum of 6 seconds.
Arizona driver handbook, page 56: “Snow or ice between your tires and the road greatly reduces your traction and increases the distance you need to stop by at least 6 seconds.”
2. According to the manual, what should you do immediately after a tire blowout occurs?
Answer: Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle going straight. The handbook instructs drivers to hold the wheel tightly and maintain a straight path during a blowout, distinguishing this from braking or immediate pulling off.
Arizona driver handbook, page 68: “Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep your vehicle going straight.”
3. When parking on a downhill grade, how should you position your wheels?
Answer: Turn your wheels toward the curb. The handbook instructs drivers to turn wheels toward the curb when parking on a downhill slope to prevent the car from rolling into traffic.
Arizona driver handbook, page 30: “When you park on a downhill grade, turn your wheels toward the curb and set your parking brake.”
4. What is the recommended action if you are stopped at a traffic light and another vehicle approaches from behind at a high rate of speed?
Answer: Pull your vehicle forward in an effort to give the approaching vehicle more room to stop. The handbook advises pulling forward to create space for the rear-ending vehicle to stop, rather than staying stationary or using lights.
Arizona driver handbook, page 69: “If possible, pull your vehicle forward in an effort to give the approaching vehicle more room to stop.”
5. What is the consequence for a driver under age 18 with a graduated driver license who receives a third conviction of a traffic violation?
Answer: The driving privilege is suspended for 6 months. The handbook specifies that a third conviction leads to a 6-month suspension of driving privileges.
Arizona driver handbook, page 13: “Third conviction of a traffic violation: • 6-month suspension of driving privilege.”
6. 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.”
7. What is the correct procedure for using brakes if your vehicle does not have an Antilock Braking System (ABS)?
Answer: Pump the brakes rapidly. For vehicles without ABS, the handbook instructs drivers to pump the brakes rapidly to build pressure.
Arizona driver handbook, page 69: “If a vehicle does not have antilock brakes: • Pump the brakes rapidly. This may build up enough pressure to stop your vehicle.”
8. Under what condition can the employer of a minor sign the application for an instruction permit or driver license?
Answer: When the parents' death certificates are shown. The handbook lists the employer as a valid signer specifically when the parents' death certificates are presented.
Arizona driver handbook, page 14: “Employer of the minor (parents’ death certificates must be shown).”
9. 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.”
10. 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.”
11. 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”
12. 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.”
13. When should you reach for your driver's license or vehicle documents during a traffic stop?
Answer: Wait for the officer’s instructions before reaching for your documents. The guidelines state that drivers should wait for specific instructions from the officer before making movements to retrieve documents.
Arizona driver handbook, page 73: “Wait for the officer’s instructions before reaching for your driver’s license or vehicle documents.”
14. 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.”
15. 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.”
16. 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.”
17. 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.”
18. When recovering from a skid, how should you turn the steering wheel?
Answer: Turn the wheel quickly in the direction you want your vehicle to follow. The instructions state to turn the wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go, which is the direction of the skid.
Arizona driver handbook, page 70: “Turn the wheel quickly in the direction you want your vehicle to follow (in the direction of the skid).”
19. Which of the following is listed as a specific reason for driving privilege revocation in Arizona?
Answer: Failure to stop and render aid at the site if involved in a traffic crash. The handbook lists failure to stop and render aid at a crash site as a specific cause for revocation, distinct from point accumulation or minor maintenance issues.
Arizona driver handbook, page 62: “Failure to stop and render aid at the site, if you are involved in a traffic crash.”
20. 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.”