Arizona DMV Practice Test

Question 1

You are driving on a highway at night and an oncoming vehicle's high beams blind you. You should:

Accepted Answer

Look slightly to the right edge line and reduce speed slightly — do not look directly at the oncoming lights

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Flash your high beams in retaliation

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Brake to a stop until they pass

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Turn off your own headlights briefly to signal your displeasure

Question 2

When passing a cyclist on an Arizona road, drivers must leave a minimum clearance of:

Accepted Answer

3 feet between the vehicle and the cyclist

Answer

1 foot

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2 feet

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5 feet

Question 3

What is the safe following distance behind a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

At least 3-4 seconds - motorcycles can stop much faster than cars, and a sudden stop can result in running over the motorcyclist

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1-2 car lengths

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10 car lengths - motorcycles are smaller and harder to see

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Same as following any other vehicle - 2 seconds

Question 4

In Arizona, what is the minimum jail sentence for a first-offense DUI with a BAC between 0.08% and 0.149%?

Accepted Answer

10 consecutive days (9 suspended if an ignition interlock device is installed)

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48 hours

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24 hours

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No mandatory jail — fine only

Question 5

What is Arizona's legal BAC limit for drivers under 21 years of age?

Accepted Answer

0.00% — any detectable alcohol is a per se DUI for drivers under 21

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0.02% — the standard used in most other states

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0.04% — the commercial driver standard

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0.08% — the standard adult limit applies to all ages

Question 6

If a tailgater is following you too closely, you should:

Accepted Answer

Gradually slow down and encourage them to pass

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Speed up

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Brake suddenly to warn them

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Ignore them completely

Question 7

In Arizona, when you see an emergency vehicle stopped ahead with flashing lights, the safest legal response is to:

Accepted Answer

Move over if possible, or slow down and pass with care

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Maintain speed so traffic keeps flowing

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Stop in the travel lane immediately

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Drive on the shoulder to pass faster

Question 8

Under Arizona's statewide distracted driving law (effective January 1, 2021), using a handheld device while driving carries a civil penalty of:

Accepted Answer

$75–$149 for a first offense; $150–$250 for subsequent offenses

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Handheld device use is not banned statewide in Arizona

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$300 for any offense

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Points only — no monetary fine

Question 9

You are involved in a minor collision with another vehicle. After ensuring everyone is safe, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Exchange driver's license, registration, and insurance information with the other driver, and report to police if required by state law

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Leave the scene quickly to avoid traffic — exchange information by phone later

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Only call your insurance company — no exchange is required if no one is injured

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Take photos only — no need to exchange information for minor damage

Question 10

In Arizona, what is the default maximum speed limit on a rural interstate highway?

Accepted Answer

75 mph

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65 mph

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70 mph

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55 mph

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