Arizona: Railroad and light rail — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “You must not pass when you are approaching within how many feet of a railroad crossing?” · “What does the manual say about racing a train or other on-track equipment across a crossing?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide" (Revised March 2026), Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD).
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You must not pass when you are approaching within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
- 100 feet
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Correct answer: 100 feet
The manual prohibits passing within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 28
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What does a circle-shaped sign provide a warning of?
- That a school crossing is ahead of you
- That you are approaching a railroad crossing
- That a work zone is ahead of you
- That a divided highway is ahead of you
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Correct answer: That you are approaching a railroad crossing
A circle-shaped sign provides a warning that you are approaching a railroad crossing.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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What is the closest you may stop to the nearest railroad track when you observe flashing red lights, a lowered barricade or ringing bells?
- 5 feet
- 10 feet
- 25 feet
- 15 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
You must stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest railroad track.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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At a railroad crossing, which of these requires you to stop no closer than 15 feet from the nearest track?
- A flagger warning of an approaching train
- A school bus stopped near the crossing
- A yellow pavement marking on the road
- Reduced visibility from fog or dust
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Correct answer: A flagger warning of an approaching train
A flagger warning of an approaching train or other on-track equipment is one of the signals that requires you to stop at least 15 feet from the nearest track.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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When may you cross the tracks at a railroad crossing that has signals and a barricade?
- As soon as the train has passed, even if bells still ring
- As soon as the barricade begins to rise
- Not until the signals stop and the barricade is fully up
- After waiting 15 seconds for the signals to stop
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Correct answer: Not until the signals stop and the barricade is fully up
Do not cross the tracks until all signals have stopped and the crossing barricade is up all the way.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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What should you do about a lowered crossing barricade?
- Drive around it if no train is visible
- Never drive around or under it
- Go under it only if it is partly down
- Drive around it using the shoulder
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Correct answer: Never drive around or under it
Do not drive around or under a lowered crossing barricade.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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On which track should you expect a train or other on-track equipment?
- Only tracks with warning signs
- Only tracks that carry daily service
- Only tracks marked by flashing lights
- Any track at any time
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Correct answer: Any track at any time
The manual says to expect a train or other on-track equipment on any track at any time.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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What should you avoid doing at a railroad crossing?
- Getting trapped on the crossing
- Stopping at least 15 feet from the nearest track
- Obeying a flagger's warning
- Looking for a second train
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Correct answer: Getting trapped on the crossing
The manual says not to get trapped on a railroad crossing.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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What should you do if your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks?
- Stay inside with your seat belt fastened
- Keep trying to restart the engine
- Get out of your vehicle
- Stay inside and sound your horn
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Correct answer: Get out of your vehicle
If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out of your vehicle.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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Besides the track you are crossing, what should you look for at a railroad crossing?
- A freight car left standing on a side track near the crossing
- A second train or other on-track equipment in the other direction
- A warning sign painted on the pavement before the tracks
- A flagger waiting on the far side of the tracks
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Correct answer: A second train or other on-track equipment in the other direction
The manual says to look for a second train or other on-track equipment in the other direction.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 42
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What does the manual say about racing a train or other on-track equipment across a crossing?
- Do it only if you can see no second train
- Do it only when the crossing has no barricade
- Do it only if you are driving a passenger car
- Never race with it
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Correct answer: Never race with it
The manual says never to race with a train or other on-track equipment.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 43
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Which vehicles should you watch for because they must stop at railroad crossings?
- Buses and gasoline tankers
- Motorcycles and mopeds
- Pickup trucks and vans
- Taxis and tow trucks
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Correct answer: Buses and gasoline tankers
The manual says to watch for vehicles such as buses and gasoline tankers, which must stop at railroad crossings.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 43
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What should you be alert for when driving at night near railroad crossings?
- Trains that always sound a horn when they approach
- Crossing barricades that are not lowered at night
- Railroad crossing warning signs that are not lighted
- Flaggers wearing orange vests and jackets
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Correct answer: Railroad crossing warning signs that are not lighted
When driving at night, be alert for railroad crossing warning signs that are not lighted.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 43
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In which county do METRO light rail vehicles operate on Valley streets?
- Pima County
- Yavapai County
- Maricopa County
- Coconino County
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Correct answer: Maricopa County
The manual says METRO light rail vehicles operate on Valley streets in Maricopa County.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 48
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Where may automobiles turn across the METRO tracks?
- From any lane at any intersection along the line
- Only from designated turn lanes controlled by signals
- From any lane when no train is in sight
- Only from the right lane of the road
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Correct answer: Only from designated turn lanes controlled by signals
Protected turn lanes allow turns across the tracks only from designated, signal-controlled turn lanes.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 48
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How is the METRO trackway separated from traffic?
- By a painted yellow line
- By a row of cones
- By a chain-link fence
- By six-inch curbs
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Correct answer: By six-inch curbs
METRO travels in its own trackway separated from traffic by six-inch curbs.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 48
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Where may auto traffic cross the METRO train-only trackway?
- Only at controlled locations
- Anywhere that looks clear
- At any intersection with a stop sign
- Only at night
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Correct answer: Only at controlled locations
Auto traffic may cross only at controlled locations, where special signals and warning signs activate when trains approach.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 48