AZ Traffic Laws Flashcards

In Arizona, what is the default speed limit in a school zone when children are present unless otherwise posted?

Answer: 20 mph

Arizona sets a default speed limit of 15 mph in school zones when children are present or the school zone signal is active.

Which of the following actions is REQUIRED when an Arizona driver hears or sees an approaching emergency vehicle with sirens and lights activated?

Answer: Pull over to the right curb or edge and stop

Under ARS 28-775, drivers must immediately pull to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.

Arizona's 'Vulnerable Road User' law imposes enhanced penalties when a driver injures or kills which of the following?

Answer: A pedestrian, cyclist, or road worker

Arizona's vulnerable road user protections apply to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and highway workers who are struck by a vehicle.

Under Arizona law, what must a driver do when approaching an intersection where traffic signals are not working due to a power outage?

Answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

A dark (non-functioning) traffic signal must be treated as a four-way stop under Arizona and standard U.S. traffic law.

In Arizona, a person whose license has been revoked (not just suspended) must do which of the following to regain driving privileges?

Answer: Reapply for a new license and meet all current requirements

Revocation cancels the license entirely; the driver must apply for a new license, including passing all required tests after the revocation period ends.

Arizona prohibits parking within how many feet of an intersection (measured from the curb line)?

Answer: 20 feet

Arizona law prohibits parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection to maintain visibility for pedestrians and drivers.

When driving through a dust storm (haboob) in Arizona with near-zero visibility, the recommended action is to:

Answer: Pull completely off the road, turn off all lights, and keep your foot off the brake

Arizona's 'Pull Aside, Stay Alive' campaign advises drivers to exit the roadway completely, turn off all lights (so others don't follow you), and release the brake to avoid being rear-ended.