Driver License Practice Test #1 for Arizona

This sample test is a tool to help assess your understanding of the necessary information required for obtaining an Arizona driver license or instruction permit. It is crucial to thoroughly study the Driver License Manual as the questions are derived from it. A passing score on the actual exam is 80% or higher. Remember, more than one answer might be correct; select the best one.

Key Topics and Answers

Speed Limits and Signals

• Approaching school crosswalk: 15 mph
• Uncontrolled intersection right-of-way: Identify from provided scenario
• Hand signals:
  • Right turn
  • Stopping or slowing
  • Left turn

School Bus Protocols

• On a four-lane road with stop-sign arm extended: Stop regardless of direction of travel
• Approaching a school bus picking up/dropping off children: Stop until bus moves or stop sign arm is retracted

Emergency Vehicles

• Approach: Drive to the right and stop

Pedestrian Right-of-Way

• Give way to pedestrians in:
  • Any marked crosswalk
  • Any street crossing

Driving Conditions

• Wet roads: Reduce speed
• Entering roads from an alley/driveway: Stop before sidewalk

Backing and Turning

• Backing: Turn and look out the rear window
• Before making a turn: Use turn signals for at least 100 feet

Parking

• Uphill with curb: Wheels to the left, away from curb
• Downhill: Wheels to the right, toward the curb
• Near a fire hydrant: Illegal if within 15 feet
• Near a crosswalk: Illegal if within 20 feet

Lane Changes and Passing

• Safe to return to lane after passing: When both headlights of the vehicle are visible in your inside rearview mirror

Legal and Safety Compliance

• Following fire vehicles: Illegal within 500 feet
• Observing law enforcement lights/sirens: Yield to the right
• Stopped by law enforcement:
  • Stay in vehicle with seatbelt on
  • Hands visible on steering wheel
  • Declare firearms if requested

Accident Protocols

• Non-injury fender bender: Move vehicle off roadway if operable

Miscellaneous

• Sign meanings and interpretation:
  • Curves ahead
  • Slippery when wet
  • Hill ahead

Special Considerations

• Wheelchair parking: Reserved for disabled persons only

This practice test covers various scenarios and rules, essential for successful driving and passing the Arizona driver license examination.