Arizona permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 4 questions.
You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?
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Sample highways & freeways questions
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You are entering a freeway from an on-ramp. Who has the right-of-way?
- A Traffic already on the freeway
- B You, because you are merging
- C Whoever is going faster
- D The vehicle on the left, as at an intersection
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A. Traffic already on the freeway
Traffic entering a freeway must yield to traffic already on it. Use the ramp to match the speed of the right lane, signal, and merge into a safe gap.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 31
What is a gore area, and what does Arizona law say about it?
- A The space between a through lane and a ramp; you may not drive over or park in it
- B The freeway shoulder; you may park there anytime
- C A carpool lane; you may drive in it with two people
- D A rest area; you may stop there to sleep
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A. The space between a through lane and a ramp; you may not drive over or park in it
A gore area is the space between a through roadway and an entrance or exit ramp. It is against the law to drive over or park in any part of it, and doing so adds points to your record.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 32
You missed your freeway exit. What should you do?
- A Back up carefully on the shoulder
- B Stop and wait for a gap to reverse
- C Go on to the next exit
- D Cross the gore area to reach the ramp
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C. Go on to the next exit
If you miss your exit, do not stop and never back up on a highway. Leave at the next exit and follow signs to return.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 32
During posted HOV hours on an Arizona freeway, how many people must a car carry to use the HOV lane?
- A At least three, including the driver
- B At least two, not counting the driver
- C Any number, if the car is going the speed limit
- D At least two, including the driver
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D. At least two, including the driver
At the posted times, Monday through Friday, you may not drive a vehicle carrying fewer than two persons, including the driver, in an HOV lane. Violators face substantial fines.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 33