1. What does the penny test for tread depth say about whose head should be covered by tread?
- A. George Washington
- B. Abraham Lincoln
- C. Benjamin Franklin
- D. Thomas Jefferson
Answer: Abraham Lincoln
The manual instructs drivers to place Abraham Lincoln’s head into a groove; part of Lincoln’s head should be covered by the tread, otherwise tires may need replacement.
2. To steer out of a skid, which way should you turn the steering wheel?
- A. Opposite the skid direction
- B. Toward the shoulder only
- C. Quickly in the direction you want the vehicle to follow (direction of the skid)
- D. Straight ahead and hold
Answer: Quickly in the direction you want the vehicle to follow (direction of the skid)
You are told to turn the wheel quickly in the direction you want your vehicle to follow (in the direction of the skid).
3. In addition to a white headlamp, what rear equipment must a bicycle have at night?
- A. Red tail light only
- B. Rear reflector
- C. Blue flashing light
- D. None required
Answer: Rear reflector
The manual requires a rear reflector at night and notes that a flashing red rear beacon can improve visibility.
4. Who licenses Traffic Survival Schools in Arizona?
- A. Arizona Governor’s Office
- B. Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council
- C. Department of Public Safety
- D. United States DOT
Answer: Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council
The manual notes that Traffic Survival Schools are licensed by the Arizona Chapter of the National Safety Council.
5. When the officer approaches your vehicle during a traffic stop, what should you do if you have a weapon in the vehicle?
- A. Hide the weapon
- B. Wait until the officer finds it
- C. Let the officer know upon first contact that you have a weapon in the vehicle
- D. Place the weapon on the dashboard
Answer: Let the officer know upon first contact that you have a weapon in the vehicle
It instructs you to let the officer know if you have a weapon in the vehicle upon first contact.
6. Why should you not cross flooded washes?
- A. It is illegal at all times
- B. Water can stall your engine, hide potholes, and carry your vehicle downstream
- C. Police may be nearby
- D. It wastes fuel
Answer: Water can stall your engine, hide potholes, and carry your vehicle downstream
Under “Rain,” it explains that water can stall your engine, hide potholes, and carry your vehicle downstream, and advises not to cross flooded washes.
7. What do broken yellow lines indicate on a two-way road?
- A. They separate traffic moving in opposite directions and indicate passing is permitted when clear
- B. They separate traffic moving in the same direction
- C. They mark the right edge of the roadway
- D. They indicate a bicycle lane
Answer: They separate traffic moving in opposite directions and indicate passing is permitted when clear
The handbook says broken yellow lines separate lanes of traffic going in opposite directions and indicate that passing is permitted when the roadway is clear.
8. While driving, for what purpose may a wireless device only be used?
- A. To report an emergency
- B. To check social media
- C. To watch navigation videos
- D. To play music videos
Answer: To report an emergency
The manual says a wireless device may only be used while driving in order to report an emergency.