Arizona MVD Driver's Knowledge Test — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does a blue painted curb indicate in Arizona?

No parking — police zone
Restricted loading zone
Metered parking for motorcycles
Parking for persons with disabilities only (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Parking for persons with disabilities only

Blue curbs designate parking spaces reserved exclusively for persons with disabilities who display a valid placard or disabled plate.

Question 2: In Arizona, a green traffic signal arrow means:

Turn only if no pedestrians are present
Proceed in the arrow's direction — oncoming traffic is stopped (Correct answer)
Protected turn only when no cars are visible
Yield before turning in that direction

Correct answer: Proceed in the arrow's direction — oncoming traffic is stopped

A green arrow is a protected signal indicating oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light, so you may turn safely.

Question 3: When entering a highway from an on-ramp in Arizona, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicles entering the highway
Larger vehicles regardless of position
Vehicles already on the highway (Correct answer)
The vehicle moving faster

Correct answer: Vehicles already on the highway

Vehicles already traveling on the highway have the right-of-way; merging vehicles must yield and adjust speed to match traffic.

Question 4: A sign with a green background and white text on an Arizona freeway typically shows:

Exit numbers and destination names (Correct answer)
HOV lane rules
Speed limit information
Rest area distances

Correct answer: Exit numbers and destination names

Green freeway guide signs display destination names, exit numbers, and distances to help drivers navigate.

Question 5: Under Arizona's 'implied consent' law, refusing a chemical test when lawfully requested results in:

A warning on first offense only
Automatic license suspension of 12 months for first refusal (Correct answer)
No consequence unless convicted of DUI
Automatic $500 fine only

Correct answer: Automatic license suspension of 12 months for first refusal

Arizona's implied consent law means refusing a chemical test results in an automatic 12-month license suspension for a first offense.

Question 6: In Arizona, the Move Over law requires you to do what when passing a stationary emergency vehicle with lights on?

Slow to 15 mph
Stop behind the vehicle
Proceed normally at posted speed
Move over one lane away, or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Move over one lane away, or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over

Arizona's Move Over law requires moving one lane away from the stationary vehicle or, if that's not possible, slowing to a safe speed.

Question 7: What does a T-intersection warning sign look like in Arizona?

A diamond with a T symbol (Correct answer)
A pentagon with arrows
A rectangle with a T symbol
A circle with a T inside

Correct answer: A diamond with a T symbol

The T-intersection warning sign is a yellow diamond shape with a T symbol indicating the road ahead ends and you must turn.

Question 8: What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Arizona?

Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
Traffic signal is broken — stop permanently
Slow down and proceed
Yield to pedestrians only

Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

A flashing red light must be treated as a STOP sign — come to a full stop, then proceed when it is safe.

Question 9: Driving while impaired by prescription medication in Arizona is:

Legal if the drug was prescribed by a doctor
Illegal if the drug impairs your ability to drive safely (Correct answer)
Exempt if the bottle has a warning label
Only illegal for controlled substances

Correct answer: Illegal if the drug impairs your ability to drive safely

Arizona DUI law covers impairment by any drug, including legally prescribed medications, if it affects safe driving ability.

Question 10: In Arizona, what is the speed limit in an alley?

10 mph
25 mph
20 mph
15 mph (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 15 mph

The speed limit in an alley in Arizona is 15 mph due to limited visibility and pedestrian risk.

Question 11: An 'Aggravated DUI' in Arizona is a felony that can occur when:

BAC is above 0.10%
A DUI is committed with a suspended license, with a passenger under 15, or as a third offense within 84 months (Correct answer)
The driver causes property damage
The driver is also speeding

Correct answer: A DUI is committed with a suspended license, with a passenger under 15, or as a third offense within 84 months

Aggravated DUI (a felony) in Arizona involves prior convictions, a suspended license, or having a minor under 15 in the vehicle.

Question 12: What shape is a railroad crossing sign in Arizona?

Octagon
Circle (Correct answer)
Pentagon
Diamond

Correct answer: Circle

Railroad advance warning signs are round (circular) yellow signs with an X and the letters RR.

Question 13: When driving in an Arizona construction zone with workers present, fines for violations are:

Doubled (Correct answer)
Subject to mandatory license suspension
Tripled
The same as normal zones

Correct answer: Doubled

Arizona doubles the fines for traffic violations committed in active construction zones where workers are present.

Question 14: What happens to an Arizona driver's license after a first DUI conviction?

Permanently revoked
No suspension — only points added
Suspended for 1 year with no exceptions
Suspended for 90 days with restricted driving privileges possible (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Suspended for 90 days with restricted driving privileges possible

A first DUI in Arizona results in a 90-day license suspension, during which restricted driving privileges may be available.

Question 15: What is the default speed limit in Arizona urban districts unless otherwise posted?

25 mph (Correct answer)
35 mph
20 mph
30 mph

Correct answer: 25 mph

The default speed limit in Arizona urban areas is 25 mph unless a different speed is posted.

Question 16: If you must park on a roadway, park your vehicle

as far away from traffic as possible (Correct answer)
as far away from the curb as possible
as close to the center of the road as possible

Correct answer: as far away from traffic as possible

If you must park on a roadway, the safest practice is to position your vehicle as far away from the flow of traffic as possible. This minimizes the risk of your parked vehicle being struck by passing vehicles and ensures the safety of other road users. Parking close to the curb or shoulder, if available, achieves this goal.

Question 17: In Arizona, you must use your vehicle's horn:

Only when necessary to avoid a collision or warn of danger (Correct answer)
Whenever passing another vehicle
To express frustration in traffic
To alert pedestrians in crosswalks

Correct answer: Only when necessary to avoid a collision or warn of danger

Arizona law restricts horn use to situations where it is necessary to warn of danger or avoid a collision — not for expressing displeasure.

Question 18: During the first 6 months of an Arizona teen's supervised driving period, how many driving hours must be logged?

20 hours
50 hours
30 hours (Correct answer)
10 hours

Correct answer: 30 hours

Arizona requires 30 total supervised driving hours (including 10 hours at night) before a teen can apply for an unrestricted license.

Question 19: An orange sign in an Arizona work zone means:

Slow down — advisory speed
Construction or maintenance work ahead (Correct answer)
Lane closed permanently
Detour route marker

Correct answer: Construction or maintenance work ahead

Orange signs are exclusively used in work zones to warn drivers of construction, maintenance, or survey operations.

Question 20: In Arizona, a DO NOT ENTER sign means:

No trucks allowed
You are facing the wrong way on a one-way road (Correct answer)
Road is closed for construction
The road is weight restricted

Correct answer: You are facing the wrong way on a one-way road

A DO NOT ENTER sign means you would be driving the wrong way — typically seen at freeway off-ramps and one-way streets.

Question 21: Which of the following locations is it ALWAYS illegal to park in Arizona?

On a bridge or in a tunnel (Correct answer)
Within one block of a school on weekdays
In front of a public library
On a residential street after 10 PM

Correct answer: On a bridge or in a tunnel

Parking on a bridge or in a tunnel is always prohibited in Arizona as it creates serious traffic and safety hazards.

Question 22: A double yellow center line on an Arizona road means:

No passing in either direction (Correct answer)
HOV lane ahead
Passing is allowed from both sides
Passing allowed only from the left lane

Correct answer: No passing in either direction

Double solid yellow lines prohibit passing in either direction and indicate a divided roadway.

Question 23: In Arizona, what does 'DUI per se' mean?

DUI while in a school zone
Being at or above the legal BAC limit is automatically a DUI offense, regardless of apparent impairment (Correct answer)
A DUI with prior convictions
DUI combined with reckless driving

Correct answer: Being at or above the legal BAC limit is automatically a DUI offense, regardless of apparent impairment

DUI per se means reaching the legal BAC threshold (0.08%) is itself the offense — police do not need to prove you were visibly impaired.

Question 24: What does a blue rectangular sign on Arizona roadways typically indicate?

Services such as food, gas, or lodging nearby (Correct answer)
State border crossing
Rest area mileage
Recreational area ahead

Correct answer: Services such as food, gas, or lodging nearby

Blue signs on highways indicate motorist services such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and hospitals.

Question 25: Vehicles approaching a roundabout must

Enter the roundabout at a speed of 35 mph
Come to a complete stop and wait for traffic in the roundabout to clear
Enter the roundabout to the left of the central island
Yield to the traffic in the roundabout (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Yield to the traffic in the roundabout

When approaching a roundabout, drivers must yield to any traffic already circulating within the roundabout. This rule ensures a continuous flow of traffic and prevents collisions, as vehicles inside the roundabout have the right-of-way. It's crucial for maintaining safety and efficiency in this type of intersection.

Question 26: Which of the following is NOT a legal reason to park in a disabled parking space in Arizona?

You are quickly dropping off a disabled person
You have a valid disabled placard
The space is the only available spot near your destination (Correct answer)
You have a disabled license plate

Correct answer: The space is the only available spot near your destination

Disabled parking spaces are reserved exclusively for those with valid placards or disabled license plates regardless of availability of other spots.

Question 27: To reinstate a suspended Arizona driver license, a driver typically must:

Retake only the written test
Appear before a judge
Pay a reinstatement fee and meet any other MVD requirements such as proof of insurance (Correct answer)
Simply wait for the suspension period to end

Correct answer: Pay a reinstatement fee and meet any other MVD requirements such as proof of insurance

Reinstatement requires paying a fee and satisfying all MVD conditions, which may include proof of insurance or completion of an alcohol program.

Question 28: In Arizona, when a funeral procession is passing, you must:

Not cut into or interfere with the procession (Correct answer)
Proceed normally if the light is green
Yield only if no escort is present
Stop completely until all vehicles pass

Correct answer: Not cut into or interfere with the procession

Arizona law prohibits vehicles from cutting into or interfering with a funeral procession that has the right-of-way.

Question 29: In Arizona, the zero-tolerance law for DUI applies to drivers under what age?

20
21 (Correct answer)
18
19

Correct answer: 21

Arizona has a zero-tolerance policy for drivers under 21 — any detectable BAC results in a DUI charge.

Question 30: On one-way roads, yellow lines are used as

left-edge lines (Correct answer)
center lines
right-edge lines

Correct answer: left-edge lines

On one-way roads, yellow lines are specifically used to mark the left edge of the roadway. This convention helps drivers distinguish one-way streets from two-way streets, where yellow lines typically separate opposing traffic. White lines are generally used for the right edge of the road and to delineate lanes moving in the same direction.

Arizona MVD Driver's Knowledge Test

The Arizona MVD written knowledge test evaluates applicants on traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices required to obtain an Arizona driver's license, based on the official Arizona Driver License Manual.

Questions

30 min

Time Limit

80%

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