Arizona: Traffic signals Practice Test
Red, yellow and green lights, arrows, flashing signals and pedestrian signals.
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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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Who must obey traffic signal lights, according to the manual?
- Motorists, pedestrians, and bicycle and moped riders
- Motorists only
- Motorists and pedestrians, but not bicycle riders
- Motorists and bicycle riders, but not moped riders
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Correct answer: Motorists, pedestrians, and bicycle and moped riders
The manual says traffic lights apply to pedestrians, bicycle and moped riders, as well as to motorists.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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When may you disregard a traffic signal light and follow other directions?
- When no other vehicles are visible
- When you are in a hurry and the intersection is clear
- When a police officer is directing traffic to do otherwise
- When the light has been red for a long time
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Correct answer: When a police officer is directing traffic to do otherwise
You must obey the signal lights unless a police officer is directing traffic to do otherwise.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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The light turns green while a vehicle is still in the intersection. What must you do?
- Go immediately, since the green light gives you the right-of-way
- Yield to the vehicle already in the intersection
- Sound your horn and then proceed
- Pass the vehicle on its left side
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Correct answer: Yield to the vehicle already in the intersection
The manual says to yield to any vehicle that is already in the intersection when the light changed.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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Why does the manual tell you to check left and right before entering an intersection on a green light?
- To look for police officers directing traffic
- To find out whether the signal is about to change to yellow
- To see whether a pedestrian has activated the signal
- To avoid a collision with a red light runner
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Correct answer: To avoid a collision with a red light runner
The manual says to check left and right for cross traffic to avoid a collision with a red light runner.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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What does a steady yellow light warn you of?
- That the light is about to turn red
- That the light has just turned green
- That the signal is not working
- That a pedestrian has pressed the button
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Correct answer: That the light is about to turn red
A steady yellow light is a warning that the light is about to turn red.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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The light turns steady yellow and you have not yet entered the intersection. What should you do?
- Speed up and clear the intersection
- Slow down slightly and proceed with caution
- Come to a safe stop
- Stop only if other vehicles are approaching
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Correct answer: Come to a safe stop
If you have not entered the intersection, you should come to a safe stop.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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You are already in the intersection when the light turns steady yellow. What should you do?
- Stop immediately where you are
- Continue moving and clear it safely
- Back up behind the stop line
- Stop in the crosswalk and wait for green
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Correct answer: Continue moving and clear it safely
If you are already in the intersection, you should continue moving and clear it safely.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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What does the manual say about speeding up to "beat the light"?
- It is allowed if the intersection is empty
- It is legal as long as you stay under the speed limit
- It is allowed when you are in the proper lane
- It is illegal and could cause a crash
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Correct answer: It is illegal and could cause a crash
The manual states that speeding up to “beat the light” is illegal and could cause a crash.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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Where must you come to a complete stop at a red light?
- Before the intersection, stop line or crosswalk
- Just past the crosswalk, before the cross traffic
- In the crosswalk, ahead of the stop line
- At the middle of the intersection
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Correct answer: Before the intersection, stop line or crosswalk
A red light means stop: you must stop before you reach the intersection, stop line or crosswalk.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 34
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A flashing red light has the same meaning as which traffic control device?
- A yield sign
- A stop sign
- A warning sign
- A speed limit sign
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Correct answer: A stop sign
The manual says a flashing red light has the same meaning as a stop sign.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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What should you do at a flashing yellow light?
- Come to a full stop and then proceed when clear
- Stop and wait for the light to turn green
- Speed up to clear the intersection before it turns red
- Slow down and proceed with caution if the roadway is clear
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Correct answer: Slow down and proceed with caution if the roadway is clear
A flashing yellow light means you should slow down and proceed with caution if the roadway is clear.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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What must you do when a red arrow is lit?
- Stop and wait for the green signal before turning
- Turn only after coming to a complete stop and checking traffic
- Turn with caution if the roadway is clear
- Yield to oncoming traffic and then turn
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Correct answer: Stop and wait for the green signal before turning
A lighted red arrow means you may not turn in the direction of the arrow; you must stop and wait for the green signal.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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A yellow arrow appears and you have not yet entered the intersection. What must you do?
- Complete the turn quickly before the light turns red
- Turn with caution after yielding to oncoming traffic
- Stop and wait for a green arrow
- Slow down and turn only if no pedestrians are in the crosswalk
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Correct answer: Stop and wait for a green arrow
A yellow arrow warns that the light is about to change to red; if you have not entered the intersection you must stop and wait for a green arrow.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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You are already in the intersection when a yellow arrow appears. What should you do?
- Stop where you are until a green arrow appears
- Continue your turn and clear the intersection safely
- Reverse out of the intersection
- Stop and wait for the next green signal
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Correct answer: Continue your turn and clear the intersection safely
If you are already in the intersection when a yellow arrow appears, you should continue your turn and clear the intersection safely.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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What must you do before turning at a flashing yellow arrow?
- Come to a full stop and wait for a green arrow
- Turn ahead of oncoming traffic, which must yield to you
- Wait for the arrow to turn solid yellow
- Yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle or pedestrian
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Correct answer: Yield the right-of-way to any oncoming vehicle or pedestrian
A flashing yellow arrow means you should slow down and turn with caution, yielding to any oncoming vehicle or pedestrian.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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A green arrow, alone or with another signal light, means you may proceed:
- In the direction of the arrow, if you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear
- In any direction, if the roadway is clear and no pedestrians are crossing
- Only after you stop and check cross traffic for several seconds
- Straight ahead only, after yielding to oncoming vehicles
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Correct answer: In the direction of the arrow, if you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear
A green arrow allows you to proceed in the direction of the arrow if you are in the proper lane and the roadway is clear.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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How should you treat an intersection with an inoperative traffic control signal?
- As a yield intersection
- As if the light were flashing yellow
- As you would a 4-way stop
- As an intersection where you may proceed with caution without stopping
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Correct answer: As you would a 4-way stop
The manual says to treat an inoperative traffic control signal as you would a 4-way stop.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 35
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What is required upon conviction for running a red light or a flashing red light?
- A written retest at an MVD office
- Attending Traffic Survival School
- Surrendering your license for one month
- A road test with an MVD examiner
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Correct answer: Attending Traffic Survival School
Upon conviction of running a red light or flashing red light you will be required to attend Traffic Survival School.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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What is the maximum fine if you run a red light and cause a crash resulting in life-threatening injuries to another driver or passenger?
- $250
- $1,000
- $2,500
- $500
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Correct answer: $500
The manual says you may be fined up to $500.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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What is the maximum fine if you cause a crash that results in the death of another driver or passenger by running a red light?
- $500
- $2,000
- $1,000
- $5,000
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Correct answer: $1,000
The manual says you may be fined up to $1,000.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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After a red light crash with life-threatening injuries, what else may a driver be ordered to do besides paying a fine and facing a suspension?
- Retake the written knowledge test
- Pay for the injured person's vehicle repairs
- Sell the vehicle involved
- Perform community service
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Correct answer: Perform community service
The manual says you may additionally be ordered to perform community service.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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What happens if you fail to complete Traffic Survival School after a red light conviction?
- A suspension of your driving privilege for six months
- A fine of $500 and a one-year license restriction
- An indefinite suspension of your driving privilege
- Cancellation of your vehicle registration
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Correct answer: An indefinite suspension of your driving privilege
Failure to complete the course results in an indefinite suspension of your driving privilege.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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What does payment of the fine for a red light citation mean?
- You avoid Traffic Survival School, but points are still assessed on your record
- You assume responsibility for the violation, and it is reported to MVD as a conviction
- The citation is dismissed and no points are assessed on your record
- It is treated as an appeal, with a court appearance to follow
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Correct answer: You assume responsibility for the violation, and it is reported to MVD as a conviction
Payment of the fine is assuming responsibility for the violation and is reported to MVD as a conviction.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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What happens after you successfully complete Traffic Survival School for a red light conviction?
- You must still appear in court to present your certificate
- The court must approve the completion before MVD is told
- You must return to court within ten days
- MVD is notified and no further court appearance is required
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Correct answer: MVD is notified and no further court appearance is required
The Motor Vehicle Division will be notified of your completion, and no further court appearance is required.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 38
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Which improvements did METRO make to pedestrian signals?
- Countdown signals, walkways and landscaping
- Audible horns at every single crossing
- Gates installed on every sidewalk
- Flashing red lights for all pedestrians
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Correct answer: Countdown signals, walkways and landscaping
The manual lists countdown signals, new walkways and landscaping to reduce jaywalking.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (Revised March 2026), page 48