Arizona permit test: right-of-way, intersections and turns
Signaling, turning, roundabouts, diverging diamonds, right-of-way, pedestrians, left and U-turns, emergency vehicles and Move Over, light rail. 26 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key right-of-way, intersections and turns rulesShow the rules
- Signal at least 100 feet, about 4 seconds, before you turn so other drivers have time to react. (p. 26)
- Never assume a vehicle using a turn signal will turn. (p. 26)
- Vehicles approaching a roundabout must yield to all vehicles already in it, then enter when there is a gap. (p. 28)
- Slow down as you approach a roundabout; they are designed for speeds of 15 to 20 mph. (p. 28)
- You must yield to pedestrians crossing in any marked or unmarked crosswalk. (p. 36)
- The law requires a complete stop at any school crossing when any person occupies the crosswalk. (p. 36)
- Treat an intersection with no signs or signals as a 4-way stop. (p. 36)
- When turning left, you must yield to any oncoming vehicle, bicycle or pedestrian. (p. 37)
- Stay at least 500 feet behind a fire department vehicle and at least 300 feet behind a police vehicle responding to an emergency. (p. 38)
- On a four-lane highway, yield by changing into a lane not adjacent to the emergency vehicle; if you cannot, proceed with caution and slow down. (p. 38)
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample right-of-way, intersections and turns questions
1.When may you make a U-turn in Arizona?
- AOnly at intersections with traffic lights
- BAny time traffic behind you can stop
- CWhen it is safe and not banned by signs
- DNever within city limits
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✓ C. When it is safe and not banned by signs
U-turns are allowed when they can be made safely, do not interfere with other traffic and are not prohibited by signs.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 37
2.On a two-way road, which lane should you be in as you approach a left turn?
- AAny lane, as long as you signal
- BJust to the right of the center line
- CClosest to the right-hand curb
- DThe lane for oncoming traffic
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✓ B. Just to the right of the center line
On a two-way road, approach the left turn in the lane just to the right of the center line.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 47
3.On a two-lane road, an ambulance with siren and flashing lights comes up behind you. What must you do?
- AMove to the left side of the road and stop
- BMove to the right side of the road and stop
- CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
- DStop right where you are in your lane
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✓ B. Move to the right side of the road and stop
When an emergency vehicle approaches with siren or lights, yield: move to the right side of the road and stop until it has passed.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 38
4.You are about to make a right turn. How should you position your car?
- ASwing wide to the left before turning
- BMove into the center of the lane
- CStart the turn from the left lane
- DStay close to the right curb or edge
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✓ D. Stay close to the right curb or edge
When preparing to turn right, stay close to the right curb or edge of the road and do not swing wide.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual (99-0117) (Revised September 2026), page 47