AZDOT Traffic Safety and Operations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arizona, when approaching a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane undivided road, drivers traveling in BOTH directions must:
- Stop at least 20 feet away and wait until the lights stop flashing (Correct answer)
- Slow to 15 mph and proceed with caution
- Stop only if children are visible outside the bus
- Stop only if traveling in the same direction as the bus
Correct answer: Stop at least 20 feet away and wait until the lights stop flashing
Arizona law requires all traffic on undivided roads to stop at least 20 feet from a school bus displaying flashing red lights.
Question 2: When driving through a work zone in Arizona, fines for moving violations are:
- Doubled compared to normal zones (Correct answer)
- The same as in regular traffic zones
- Tripled if workers are present
- Waived if no workers are visible
Correct answer: Doubled compared to normal zones
Arizona doubles fines for moving violations committed in designated work zones.
Question 3: On an Arizona highway, you notice a vehicle stopped on the right shoulder with emergency lights flashing. Under the Move Over Law, you must:
- Move to a non-adjacent lane or slow to a safe speed if a lane change is not possible (Correct answer)
- Speed up to pass quickly and safely
- Only move over if law enforcement is present
- Flash your headlights as a courtesy warning
Correct answer: Move to a non-adjacent lane or slow to a safe speed if a lane change is not possible
Arizona's Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes away from a stopped emergency or disabled vehicle, or slow to a safe speed if changing lanes is not possible.
Question 4: What is the minimum following distance recommended in Arizona's driver manual when driving at highway speeds in ideal conditions?
- 3-second gap behind the vehicle ahead (Correct answer)
- 1-car length per 10 mph of speed
- 2-second gap behind the vehicle ahead
- 50 feet at all speeds
Correct answer: 3-second gap behind the vehicle ahead
A 3-second following distance is the minimum recommended in ideal conditions; adverse conditions require more.
Question 5: In Arizona, hydroplaning is most likely to occur when:
- Driving fast on wet pavement with worn tires (Correct answer)
- Driving slowly through deep standing water
- Braking hard on dry pavement
- Accelerating on a gravel road
Correct answer: Driving fast on wet pavement with worn tires
Hydroplaning happens when speed and tire tread depth are insufficient to channel water away, causing the tire to ride on a film of water.
Question 6: Arizona law requires that all passengers under what age must be properly restrained in a child safety seat or booster seat?
- 8 years old (Correct answer)
- 12 years old
- 6 years old
- 10 years old
Correct answer: 8 years old
Arizona requires children under 8 to use an appropriate child restraint system unless they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches.
Question 7: When an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights activated approaches from behind while you are in an intersection, you should:
- Clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop (Correct answer)
- Stop immediately inside the intersection
- Speed up to clear the intersection quickly
- Stay in place until the emergency vehicle passes
Correct answer: Clear the intersection first, then pull to the right and stop
You should clear the intersection before pulling to the right and stopping so the emergency vehicle has a clear path.
AZDOT Traffic Safety and Operations 2
In Arizona, when approaching a school bus that has stopped with flashing red lights on a two-lane undivided road, drivers traveling in BOTH directions must: