Arizona: Signals and vehicle controls — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What must a vehicle's windshield and wipers be like?” · “When should hazard warning signal lights (emergency flashers) be activated?”
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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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What must a vehicle's windshield and wipers be like?
- A windshield without cracks, with wipers in good working condition
- A windshield with small cracks allowed, with working wipers
- A windshield that may be cracked on the passenger side only
- A windshield that is tinted, with wipers on the driver side only
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Correct answer: A windshield without cracks, with wipers in good working condition
The manual says a vehicle must have a windshield without cracks and wipers in good working condition.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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Under what condition are sun screening tint materials on windows and windshields legal?
- Only on the rear window of the vehicle
- Only if the driver holds a tint permit
- Only within certain limits
- They are always legal on every window
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Correct answer: Only within certain limits
The manual says sun screening tint materials are legal only within certain limits.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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Who should owners make sure complies with Arizona law on sun screening tint materials?
- The state emission inspection station staff
- The manufacturer or installer of the material
- The dealer who originally sold the vehicle
- The owner's insurance company agent
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Correct answer: The manufacturer or installer of the material
The manual says owners should make sure the manufacturer or installer of the material complies with Arizona law.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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A vehicle made or loaded so the driver's view to the rear is blocked must have at least one outside driver side mirror showing the highway for at least how far to the rear?
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
The manual requires a mirror that shows the highway for at least 200 feet to the rear.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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A vehicle must have a working horn that can be heard from at least how far?
- 100 feet
- 300 feet
- 500 feet
- 200 feet
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Correct answer: 200 feet
The manual says a working horn that can be heard for 200 feet is required.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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Besides a working horn, which warning devices may emergency vehicles have?
- A foghorn or a buzzer
- A siren, whistle or bell
- An air horn or a gong
- A klaxon or a loudspeaker
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Correct answer: A siren, whistle or bell
The manual says emergency vehicles may have a siren, whistle or bell.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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Flashing red warning lights on the front of a vehicle are prohibited except on which vehicles?
- Authorized emergency vehicles, school buses and snow removal equipment
- Authorized emergency vehicles, tow trucks and utility vehicles
- Only disabled vehicles, tow trucks and construction vehicles
- School buses, taxis and any vehicle that has broken down
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Correct answer: Authorized emergency vehicles, school buses and snow removal equipment
The manual prohibits them except on authorized emergency vehicles, school buses and snow removal equipment, even for disabled vehicles.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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When should hazard warning signal lights (emergency flashers) be activated?
- Whenever you are slowing down to make a right turn
- Whenever you drive slower than the surrounding traffic
- Whenever your vehicle is stopped on the roadway or shoulder
- Whenever you park in a parking lot for a short time
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Correct answer: Whenever your vehicle is stopped on the roadway or shoulder
The manual says to activate them whenever your vehicle is stopped on the roadway or shoulder of the road.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 22
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Which windows are on the list of equipment that must be in working order?
- Driver and front passenger side windows
- The rear window and rear passenger windows
- Every window, including the sunroof
- Only the windshield and rear window
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Correct answer: Driver and front passenger side windows
The equipment list names the driver and front passenger side windows.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 19
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According to the manual, which vehicle is the most dangerous one?
- The one directly ahead of you
- The one you do not see
- The one following you closely
- The one traveling over the speed limit
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Correct answer: The one you do not see
The manual says to use turn signals even when no vehicles are visible because the vehicle you do not see is the most dangerous one.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 26
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Which of these is listed as a time to use your turn signals?
- Driving straight through an intersection
- Pulling away from a curb
- Driving in a straight line on a freeway
- Stopping at a red light behind another car
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Correct answer: Pulling away from a curb
The manual lists changing lanes, turning, entering a freeway, pulling away from a curb and pulling off to the side of the road.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 26
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If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, when should you signal?
- At least 100 feet before the intersection
- As soon as you see the intersection ahead
- Only after you pass through the intersection
- Not until you are in the intersection
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Correct answer: Not until you are in the intersection
The manual says not to signal until you are in the intersection, because drivers there may pull into your path.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 26
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How far before you turn should you signal?
- At least 100 feet
- At least 25 feet
- At least 50 feet
- At least 200 feet
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Correct answer: At least 100 feet
The manual says to signal at least 100 feet before you turn so other drivers have time to react.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 26
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After you complete your move, what should you be sure of regarding your turn signal?
- That it keeps flashing until the next intersection
- That it flashes for 100 feet more
- That it is off
- That a hand signal was given as well
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Correct answer: That it is off
The manual says to be sure your turn signal is off after you complete your move.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 26
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What is true about signaling?
- It does not give you the right-of-way
- It gives you the right-of-way over vehicles in the lane you enter
- It gives you the right-of-way only on freeways
- It gives you the right-of-way when you signal 100 feet ahead
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Correct answer: It does not give you the right-of-way
The manual says signaling lets others know your plan and gives them time to react, but it does not give you the right-of-way.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 27
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How may turns be indicated according to the manual?
- Using turn signals only, never hand signals
- Using hand signals only, never turn signals
- Using turn signals, hand signals, or both
- Using the horn together with the hazard lights
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Correct answer: Using turn signals, hand signals, or both
The manual says turns may be indicated using turn signals, hand signals, or both.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 27