Arizona permit test: school buses & emergency vehicles
Stopping for school buses, yielding to emergency vehicles and move-over laws. 6 questions.
An ambulance with its siren and lights on is coming up behind you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
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Sample school buses & emergency vehicles questions
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An ambulance with its siren and lights on is coming up behind you on a two-lane road. What should you do?
- A Move to the right side of the road and stop until it passes
- B Stop right where you are in your lane
- C Speed up to get out of its way
- D Keep driving but slow down a little
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A. Move to the right side of the road and stop until it passes
When an emergency vehicle approaches with a siren or lights, yield the right-of-way, move to the right side of the road and stop until it has passed.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 38
How far behind a fire truck responding to an emergency must you stay in Arizona?
- A At least 500 feet
- B At least 300 feet
- C At least 200 feet
- D At least 100 feet
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A. At least 500 feet
Arizona drivers must stay at least 500 feet behind a fire department vehicle and at least 300 feet behind a police vehicle responding to an emergency. Do not drive into or park in the block where the emergency vehicle has stopped.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 38
What does Arizona's Move Over Law require when you pass a vehicle stopped on the roadside with flashing lights?
- A Stop behind the vehicle until it leaves
- B Honk to warn the people at the scene
- C Move over one lane, or slow down if you cannot move over safely
- D Speed up to clear the area quickly
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C. Move over one lane, or slow down if you cannot move over safely
Arizona's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over one lane when passing any vehicle with flashing lights pulled over on the side of the road. If moving over is not safe or possible, slow down and use caution. It covers tow trucks, highway maintenance and private vehicles too.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 39
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On a two-lane road without a median, a school bus ahead is stopped with red lights flashing and its stop arm out. What must you do?
- A Stop before reaching the bus, whichever direction you are going
- B Stop only if you are behind the bus
- C Slow to 15 mph and pass carefully
- D Stop only if children are in the road
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A. Stop before reaching the bus, whichever direction you are going
When a school bus is loading or unloading with lights flashing and the stop arm out, stop before reaching it regardless of your direction. Stay stopped until the bus moves or the lights and arm are off.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, page 39