Arizona MVD Permit Practice Test 2026: Practice test 8

1. Question 1 of 25

   Which numbered marking means that drivers from both directions may not pass?

   • AMarking 5
   • BMarking 3
   • CMarking 2
   • DMarking 4
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   Answer: B. Marking 3

   A double solid yellow line (marking 3) means no passing in either direction.

2. Question 2 of 25

   In which direction does traffic travel in a US roundabout?

   • AToward the center island
   • BCounterclockwise
   • CClockwise
   • DEither direction
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   Answer: B. Counterclockwise

   In the United States, traffic in a roundabout moves counterclockwise, to the right of the center island.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AYou must not drive into this road from where you are
   • BThe road is closed to trucks only
   • CStop, then enter when the way is clear
   • DOne-way street; turn here
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   Answer: A. You must not drive into this road from where you are

   This sign is posted where you would be going the wrong way, such as a freeway exit ramp or the end of a one-way street. Do not enter.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Which numbered marking separates lanes going in the same direction and allows lane changes when it is safe?

   • AMarking 5
   • BMarking 6
   • CMarking 2
   • DMarking 1
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   Answer: A. Marking 5

   A broken white line (marking 5) separates lanes moving the same way. You may change lanes across it when safe.

5. Question 5 of 25

   The speed limit is 55 mph, but there is thick fog and the road is slippery. How fast should you drive?

   • AExactly 10 mph under the limit
   • BAs fast as the cars around you
   • CSlower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions
   • D55 mph, because that is the limit
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   Answer: C. Slower than 55 mph, at a speed that is safe for the conditions

   The posted limit is the top speed for good conditions. You can be ticketed for driving too fast for conditions even below the limit.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AKeep left
   • BLeft turns only
   • CSharp curve to the left
   • DYou may not turn left here
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   Answer: D. You may not turn left here

   The arrow shows a left turn and the red circle and slash ban it. Go straight or turn right if allowed.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AHeavy vehicles must keep right
   • BThe lane is closed
   • COnly vehicles with two or more people may use this lane
   • DTrucks only
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   Answer: C. Only vehicles with two or more people may use this lane

   HOV means high-occupancy vehicle. 2+ means at least two people, counting the driver.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Your light turns green, but a pedestrian is still crossing in front of you. What should you do?

   • AHonk so the pedestrian hurries
   • BWait until the pedestrian has finished crossing
   • CDrive slowly around the pedestrian
   • DGo, because you have a green light
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   Answer: B. Wait until the pedestrian has finished crossing

   A green light lets you go only after you yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and vehicles already in the intersection.

9. Question 9 of 25

   What does this sign mean?

   • AStop here
   • BThe road ends ahead
   • CA traffic signal is ahead
   • DA STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop
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   Answer: D. A STOP sign is ahead; be ready to stop

   This sign warns of a STOP sign that may be hard to see. Slow down and get ready to stop.

10. Question 10 of 25

    What does this sign mean?

    • AA YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop
    • BNo passing
    • CA railroad crossing is ahead
    • DMerge into the next lane now
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    Answer: A. A YIELD sign is ahead; be ready to slow down or stop

    Slow down so you can yield to traffic at the YIELD sign ahead.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Your car has anti-lock brakes (ABS). How should you brake in an emergency?

    • APull the parking brake
    • BPress the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing
    • CTap the brake lightly
    • DPump the brake pedal quickly
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    Answer: B. Press the brake pedal firmly and keep pressing

    With ABS, press hard and hold steady pressure. The system pumps the brakes for you and lets you steer.

12. Question 12 of 25

    What does a flashing yellow traffic light mean?

    • ASpeed up before the light turns red
    • BSlow down and go through with caution
    • CStop and wait for a green light
    • DThe signal is broken, so treat it as an all-way stop
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    Answer: B. Slow down and go through with caution

    A flashing yellow light is a warning. You may go, but slow down and watch for traffic and pedestrians.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Car A wants to turn left on a green light. Car B is coming from the other direction, going straight. Which car should go first?

    • ACar B
    • BCar A, if its turn signal is on
    • CCar A
    • DWhichever car is faster
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    Answer: A. Car B

    When turning left, you must yield to oncoming traffic that is close enough to be a danger.

14. Question 14 of 25

    How should you pass a bicyclist riding in the same direction?

    • AFollow closely until the rider moves aside
    • BHonk and pass close by
    • CPass on the right
    • DSlow down and pass on the left with plenty of space
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    Answer: D. Slow down and pass on the left with plenty of space

    Pass a bicyclist on the left at a safe distance and reduce your speed as you pass.

15. Question 15 of 25

    An angry driver makes rude gestures and shouts at you. What should you do?

    • AStay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond
    • BSpeed up to get in front of the driver
    • CBrake suddenly to teach the driver a lesson
    • DGesture back
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    Answer: A. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and do not respond

    Do not challenge an aggressive driver. Stay calm, ignore the gestures, and give the driver space.

16. Question 16 of 25

    You missed your exit on the freeway. What should you do?

    • AGo on to the next exit
    • BBack up on the shoulder
    • CStop and wait for a gap to back up
    • DMake a U-turn across the median
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    Answer: A. Go on to the next exit

    If you miss your exit, stay on the freeway until the next exit. Never back up or turn around on a freeway.

17. Question 17 of 25

    When is the road often most slippery in the rain?

    • AIn the first minutes after rain starts
    • BJust after the rain stops and the sun comes out
    • CAfter it has rained for many hours
    • DOnly at night
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    Answer: A. In the first minutes after rain starts

    When rain begins, it mixes with oil and dirt on the road and makes a slick film. Slow down right away.

18. Question 18 of 25

    A driver holds the left arm straight out the window. What does this hand signal mean?

    • ARight turn
    • BLeft turn
    • CSlowing down or stopping
    • DYou may pass me
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    Answer: B. Left turn

    The left arm held straight out means a left turn.

19. Question 19 of 25

    Your gas pedal sticks while you are driving. What should you do?

    • AReach down with your hand while driving fast
    • BPump the gas pedal hard
    • CShift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe
    • DTurn the key off right away
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    Answer: C. Shift to neutral, brake, and pull off the road when it is safe

    Shifting to neutral cuts power to the wheels. Turning off the ignition could lock the steering.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What does the yellow diamond shape of this sign tell you?

    • AIt marks a work zone
    • BIt shows directions to a city
    • CIt warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead
    • DIt gives a rule you must obey
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    Answer: C. It warns of a hazard or change in the road ahead

    Diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. Slow down and get ready for what the symbol shows.

21. Question 21 of 25

    You are involved in a minor crash. What must you do?

    • AWait in your car until the other driver leaves
    • BStop at the scene
    • CDrive home and call your insurance company
    • DLeave if the damage looks small
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    Answer: B. Stop at the scene

    If you are in a crash, you must stop, no matter how small the damage is.

22. Question 22 of 25

    At a T-intersection with no signs or signals, who has the right-of-way?

    • AThe vehicle turning left
    • BTraffic on the through road
    • CThe largest vehicle
    • DTraffic on the road that ends
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    Answer: B. Traffic on the through road

    Drivers on the road that continues straight through have the right-of-way. Drivers on the road that ends must yield.

23. Question 23 of 25

    Which of these makes your stopping distance longer?

    • AA wet or icy road
    • BDriving more slowly
    • CTires with deep tread
    • DPaying full attention
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    Answer: A. A wet or icy road

    Wet, snowy and icy roads give your tires less grip, so it takes longer to stop. Slow down and leave more space.

24. Question 24 of 25

    An ambulance (1) with flashing lights and a siren is coming. What should drivers like Car 2 and Car 3 do?

    • APull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes
    • BStop right where they are in their lanes
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DMove toward the center line
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    Answer: A. Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until it passes

    Drivers going either way on a two-way road must pull to the right edge and stop for an emergency vehicle using lights and a siren.

25. Question 25 of 25

    Where is this pennant-shaped sign placed?

    • AOn the right side of the road
    • BOnly on freeway on-ramps
    • COver the middle of the road
    • DOn the left side of the road
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    Answer: D. On the left side of the road

    The yellow pennant is posted on the left side of two-lane roads, where you look before passing. It marks the start of a no-passing zone.

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