Arizona Car / Permit: Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

It is important to remember that a motorcycle's turn signal:

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May stay on because it does not automatically shut off — Motorcycle signals often do not self-cancel, so a rider may leave one on by mistake; confirm the rider's intent before moving into their path.

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Always cancels itself after a turn

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Is required to be red

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Means the rider will always turn

Question 2

Bicyclists on the roadway must generally:

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Ride in the same direction as other traffic — Cyclists must ride with the flow of traffic, no more than two side by side, and as near the right side as practicable.

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Ride against the flow of traffic

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Ride on the sidewalk only

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Ride three or more abreast

Question 3

Lane filtering, in which a motorcyclist passes a stopped vehicle in the same lane, is allowed only when:

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The speed limit is 45 mph or less and the motorcycle goes no faster than 15 mph — Lane filtering is permitted on roads with at least two same-direction lanes where the limit is 45 mph or lower, and the motorcycle may not exceed 15 mph.

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The speed limit is 65 mph

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The road has a single lane each way

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The motorcycle travels at 30 mph

Question 4

When passing a bicyclist traveling the same direction, an Arizona driver must allow a clearance of at least:

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3 feet — State law requires a minimum of three feet of space when overtaking a bicyclist going the same way.

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1 foot

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10 feet

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Half a lane

Question 5

Because trucks make wide right turns, you should not:

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Pass on the right if the truck may be turning right — Trucks sometimes swing left before turning right, so passing on the right during a possible right turn can cause a collision.

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Follow at a safe distance

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Watch the truck's turn signals

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Give the truck extra room

Question 6

The large blind spots around a big truck or bus are sometimes called the:

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No-Zones — Trucks have big blind spots, or 'No-Zones,' at the front, rear, and sides where the driver cannot see you.

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Gore areas

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Green zones

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Crumple zones

Question 7

A motorcycle often appears to be farther away and moving slower than it really is because:

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Its small size gives fewer visual clues for judging distance and speed — A motorcycle's small profile and single light make distance and speed hard to judge, so give extra attention and space.

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Motorcycles always travel below the speed limit

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Their headlights are brighter than a car's

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They have no taillights

Question 8

Why should a driver avoid honking the horn at a bicyclist while passing?

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The sudden noise may startle the rider and cause a crash — Honking can surprise a cyclist and make them lose control, so pass quietly and leave at least three feet.

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It is only rude, not dangerous

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Horns are illegal near bicycles

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It slows the driver down

Question 9

A motorcyclist is entitled to use:

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The full width of a lane to maneuver — Motorcycles need the entire lane width to react to hazards, so do not squeeze into a lane a rider is already using.

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Only half of a travel lane

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The shoulder at all times

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The sidewalk when traffic is heavy

Question 10

Motorcyclists may move to one side within their lane in order to:

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Avoid road hazards or improve their visibility — A rider may shift within the lane to dodge oil, potholes, or debris and to see better, so do not assume the movement means a turn.

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Signal that they are stopping

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Give up their lane to cars

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Show that they intend to speed up

Question 11

A bicyclist riding at night is required to have:

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A white front lamp that can be seen from 500 feet, plus a rear reflector — Riding after dark, a bicycle must show a white front lamp seen from 500 feet away, plus a rear reflector; a blinking red light helps too.

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Only a bell

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A blue flashing light

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No special equipment

Question 12

Large trucks need much more distance to stop than cars, so you should never:

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Cut in front of a truck and then brake suddenly — A truck may take about twice as long to stop; pulling in front and braking cuts its stopping distance dangerously short.

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Pass a truck on the left when it is safe

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Leave extra following space behind a truck

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Signal before changing lanes near a truck

Sharing the Road

Study questions with answers

1. It is important to remember that a motorcycle's turn signal:

2. Bicyclists on the roadway must generally:

3. Lane filtering, in which a motorcyclist passes a stopped vehicle in the same lane, is allowed only when:

4. When passing a bicyclist traveling the same direction, an Arizona driver must allow a clearance of at least:

5. Because trucks make wide right turns, you should not:

6. The large blind spots around a big truck or bus are sometimes called the:

7. A motorcycle often appears to be farther away and moving slower than it really is because:

8. Why should a driver avoid honking the horn at a bicyclist while passing?

9. A motorcyclist is entitled to use:

10. Motorcyclists may move to one side within their lane in order to:

11. A bicyclist riding at night is required to have:

12. Large trucks need much more distance to stop than cars, so you should never:

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