Arizona MVD Permit: Emergencies Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is hold the steering wheel firmly.

If you experience a flat tire or blowout, don't slam on the brakes. Doing so might lock the wheels and cause you to lose control. Instead, take your foot off the gas pedal, hold the steering wheel firmly, and keep your vehicle going straight while you let it slow down gradually. Brake gently only after the vehicle is back under your control.

Not quite. The answer is faster tire wear.

Worn or bald tires can increase your stopping distance and make turning more difficult when the road is wet. Unbalanced tires or low tire pressures can cause faster tire wear and reduced fuel economy and make the vehicle harder to steer and stop.

Not quite. The answer is you must yield to the vehicles on the roadway.

Vehicles entering from a private road or driveway must yield to vehicles on a public roadway. To enter a public roadway from an alley, a driveway, or a private road, stop before driving onto the sidewalk or sidewalk area and proceed slowly. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and approaching vehicles.

Not quite. The answer is low-beam headlights

High beams reflect off rain, fog, and falling snow. This will make it even harder for you to see where you are going. For better visibility under such weather conditions, keep your vehicle's headlights on low beam.

Not quite. The answer is the steering wheel.

If you start to skid, stay calm, ease your foot off the gas pedal, and carefully steer in the direction in which you want the front of your vehicle to go. Avoid braking, especially if your vehicle is not equipped with antilock brakes (ABS). Your vehicle may overshoot and start to skid in the opposite direction. To prevent this from happening, turn the steering wheel the other way as soon as your vehicle starts to straighten out. Once the vehicle is back under your control, straighten the wheels.

Not quite. The answer is hydroplaning.

On a wet road, at speeds of up to 35 mph, modern tires will usually channel water away to maintain contact with the road. However, in deep water at higher speeds, the channeling action of the tires becomes less effective and the tires start to ride on a layer of water like water skis. This is called "hydroplaning." At 50 mph or above, hydroplaning may result in a total loss of braking and steering control. To prevent hydroplaning, make sure your tires have enough tread, keep them properly inflated, and slow down. And always increase your following distance in wet weather.

Not quite. The answer is dim your high-beam headlights.

Under Arizona law, you must dim your high beams whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following. Avoid shining your high beams on any other occupied vehicle. Bright lights can reflect off the other vehicle's mirrors and blind the driver.

Source: ARS § 28-942

Not quite. The answer is You will be trapped after an accident if you wear a safety belt.

It is considerably more dangerous to be unrestrained in a crash. If you are wearing your seat belt, you are much more likely to be conscious and unhurt and hence able to escape if you are trapped. Your seat belt also helps keep you behind the wheel no matter what happens. You can’t control your vehicle if you slide out from behind the wheel. Your chances of being killed are four times greater if you are thrown from your car.

Not quite. The answer is quickly tap your brake pedal three or four times

Your brake lights let others know that you are slowing down. If you are going to stop or slow down where others might not expect it, warn those behind you by quickly tapping your brake pedal three or four times to flash your brake lights.

Not quite. The answer is Whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or following another vehicle within 200 feet

Under Arizona law, you must dim your high beams whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following. Avoid shining your high beams on any other occupied vehicle. If you dim your high beams before they can shine on other vehicles, those other drivers may extend you the same courtesy.

Source: Headlight Use, Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes, Arizona Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is Yes, you must signal for at least 100 feet before you turn.

Whenever you intend to turn or change lanes, communicate your intention well in advance. Under Arizona law, if you intend to turn, you must start to signal at least 100 feet in advance. You must signal even if you don't see any other vehicles around. The vehicle you don't see could end up being the most dangerous. Also, pedestrians or other drivers could be caught off guard by an unexpected turn. [Signaling, Entering/Crossing Traffic, Section 2: Safe Driving Practices, Arizona Driver License Manual],

Source: ARS § 28-754

Not quite. The answer is turning the steering wheel when you turn your head to check your blind spots.

When you turn your head to check your blind spots, keep the steering wheel straight. (People have a natural tendency to turn their arms in the same direction as their head turns.)

Not quite. The answer is All of the above

Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat and the steering wheel so that your visibility is good and you're at a comfortable and safe distance from the pedals and steering wheel. Then adjust the mirrors so you can see behind and to the sides of your vehicle.

Not quite. The answer is Sound a warning with your horn.

If you have a green light and a pedestrian is violating the rules of the road by crossing against a red light, warn the pedestrian by sounding your horn. Of course, you must do everything possible to avoid hitting the pedestrian. If the pedestrian still doesn't stop even after you sound your horn, you must stop for the pedestrian.

Not quite. The answer is do either (a) or (b).

When slowing down or stopping, you must signal the driver behind you with either the brake-operated signal lights or a hand signal.

Not quite. The answer is stop and yield the right-of-way.

You must yield the right-of-way to lawfully crossing pedestrians at intersections or in crosswalks.

Not quite. The answer is Turn away, stop or slow down, speed up

To avert a collision or at least reduce its severity, you have three options to choose from, depending on the situation: Slow down or stop, turn away, or even speed up. Skidding can actually lead to a crash.

Not quite. The answer is Do all of the above.

Before you change lanes, you must signal and check your mirrors. However, your vehicle has blind spots that are large enough to hide another vehicle in the lane next to yours. The only way to check those blind spots is to look over your shoulder before you change lanes. Otherwise, you might not notice the vehicle next to you until it's too late. Motorcyclists often have to evade drivers who have failed to check over their shoulder before merging.

Source: Cushion of Space Around Your Vehicle, Positioning Vehicle, Section 2: Safe Driving Practices, Arizona Driver License Manual

Not quite. The answer is 500 feet

Under Arizona law, you must dim your high beams whenever you are within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle or within 200 feet of a vehicle you are following. Avoid shining your high beams on any other occupied vehicle. If you dim your high beams before they can shine on other vehicles, those other drivers may extend you the same courtesy.

Not quite. The answer is doing two of the above.

Arizona law has a complex definition of "aggressive driving." You may be cited for aggressive driving if you are found to be presenting an immediate hazard to others by speeding AND committing any two of the following: tailgating, making an unsafe lane change, disobeying traffic signs or signals, passing another vehicle on the right, or failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Source: Road Rage and Aggressive Driving, Section 5: Actively Avoiding Crashes, Arizona Driver License Manual