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Arizona Defensive Driving
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What are the speed limits under Arizona Motor Vehicle Laws? Ans- Arizona law 28-701 sets the speed limit in a business or residential district at 25 mph. AZ law 28-702.04 sets the speed limit on the interstate in urbanized areas (pop. of 55,000 or greater) 65 mph. In non-urbanized areas, the interstate speed limit is 75 mph. The speed limit may be lower in certain metropolitan areas. AZ law sets the maximum speed limit in a school zone at 15 mph. Arizona as well as many other states, requires drivers to always drive at a safe, reasonable and prudent speed. This means the driver of a motor vehicle may be required to drive at a speed lower than the posted limit. This applies when the roadway is slippery, visibility is poor, or traffic conditions are such that it is
unsafe to drive at the posted speed limit. This also includes pedestrian traffic. For example, a driver may be cited for driving the posted speed limit when it is not safe to do so. What precautions should you take when entering an intersection on a green light? Ans- Always look for oncoming traffic. Use good defensive driving techniques to anticipate red light runners. Watch for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcycles that may have entered the intersection. If starting out from a stopped position hesitate a couple of seconds before accelerating to give additional time for the intersection to clear. Someone behind you may honk their vehicles horn, but better to be honked at than dead. What is an intersection? Ans- Under AZ law 28-601, an intersection means the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways that join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling on different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. If a highway
collisions in the United States are due to driver distraction. The same report reveals that driver error is responsible in 99 percent of all collisions. A pedestrian usually has the right of way. True or false? Ans- AZ law 28-792 states pedestrians who are walking across streets have the right of way over motor vehicles if they are walking lawfully within any marked or unmarked crosswalk. AZ law 28-794 states that blind pedestrians always have the right of way. AZ law 28-796 states that where sidewalks are not provided, any pedestrian walking along and upon a highway shall walk only on the left side of the road or its shoulder, facing traffic that may approach from the opposite direction. Pedestrians should also remember to wear light clothing. Reflective self-adhesive strips that can be added to clothing or portable flashing lights attached to clothing can assist motorists in helping to see pedestrians. Is it OK to pass a car going less than 15 mph in a school zone? Ans- AZ law 28-701 makes it a violation to pass a vehicle that is traveling the posted speed limit in a school zone. It is also a violation to pass the front of another vehicle in a school zone even if the other vehicle is traveling below the
posted speed limit. This is why it is very important to give yourself additional travel time so you do not feel rushed and more apt to violate the law. When driving in blowing dust or fog, a driver should use a car's low beams. True or false? Ans- Arizona has varied climates that produce adverse road conditions that affect driving. Summer winds pick up dry, loose dirt particles and form dust storms. The reddish-brown cloud will, at times, limit a driver's visibility to zero. Drivers may panic and stop their vehicle in the traffic lane, causing a rear-end collision. If you encounter a dust storm, immediately reduce the speed of your vehicle and drive carefully off the highway. Stop your vehicle as near to the right-of-way fence as possible. Turn your vehicle's lights off and wait until the dust storm has passed. The dust storm is usually followed by rain, which is a signal to resume your trip. You should tune in to local radio stations for up-to- the-minute weather and road condition reports. The maximum speed limit in a school zone is 15 mph. True or false?
Persons changing their address must report the change to AZ MVD within how many days? Ans- AZ law 28-448 states an individual must notify AZ MVD within ten (10) days of changing their address. There is normally a lot happening when a person moves from one location to another. Water and electrical power service needs to be changed, a mail service change is required and there is furniture and other household items to be moved. With all that is going on, it might be easy to forget to change the address on your driver license. Making a written check off list is one good method to ensure that you do not violate this law. Driving in the rain Ans- When driving in the rain, a driver should turn on their headlights and slow down. Drivers should maintain proper following distance, don't follow other vehicles too closely. Who must yield the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection? Ans- AZ law 28-771 states when two vehicles reach an uncontrolled intersection from different streets at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle to the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the
right. Always keep in mind that the law never gives anyone the right-of-way. It states who should be yielded too. Taking the right-of-way may mean you might be dead right. Operating a motor vehicle with a blood concentration of .08 or higher is a crime in the state of Arizona. True or false? Ans- AZ law 28-1381A2 states it is unlawful for a person to have an AC of. or greater within 2 hours of driving or being in actual physical control of a vehicle. The presumptive DUI law in Arizona is set at .08 AC. However, an individual may be charged with DUI at a lower AC if the charging law enforcement agency can prove that a driver's normal faculties were impaired at lower levels. CDL are in violation at .04 AC. The penalty for a first-time conviction of driving under the influence is a class 1 misdemeanor. True or false? Ans- AZ law 28-1381 states a convicted person is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor and shall be sentenced to serve not less than 10 days in jail ( days may be suspended if the person completes a drug and alcohol treatment program.) The judge shall order the person to pay a fine of not less than $
Ans- AZ law 28-1601 makes this a true statement. It is always a driver's responsibility to properly take care of a traffic citation that was issued to them. Serious consequences may result from failing to properly resolve a violation. What should you do if you strike an unattended vehicle? Ans- AZ law 28-664 states you are required to make an attempt to locate the owner and identify yourself before leaving the scene. If unable to locate the owner, you are required to leave a note with your name, address, the name and address of the owner of the vehicle you are driving, and an explanation of how the collision happened. Leave the note in the vehicle or securely attached to the vehicle. Notify the police promptly. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a Class 3 Misdemeanor. What is extreme DUI? Ans- AZ law 28-1382 describes "extreme DUI" as having a AC of .15 or higher while operating a motor vehicle or within two hours of being in physical control of a vehicle. A first conviction for extreme DUI entails a 30-day jail sentence (20 days may be suspended upon successful completion of a drug and alcohol
treatment program). It also consists of a fine of not less than $2500, completion of a drug and alcohol treatment program; potential community service; driver's license suspended for 90 days and then the installation of interlock for up to 12 months. What is "aggressive driving"? Ans- AZ law 28-695 states a person commits aggressive driving if the person is speeding and commits at least two of the following violations, and the person creates an immediate hazard to another person or vehicle. The other violations are unsafe lane change, failure to obey traffic control device, overtaking on the right by driving off the pavement, following a vehicle too closely, and failure to yield the right-of-way. AZ law 28-693 states reckless driving entails driving in a reckless disregard for the safety of persons or property. Motorcyclists under the age of 18 must wear helmets at all times while operating a motorcycle. True or false? Ans- AZ law 28-964 makes this a true statement. Even without a mandatory law, it is advisable for all motorcycle operators and passengers to wear the appropriate clothing and protective gear. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation
When ridden upon a roadway, bicyclists must obey the motor vehicle laws. True or false? Ans- AZ law 28-812 makes this a true statement. Bicycles are not motor vehicles but they are considered vehicles. Adult bicycle riders should set the example for children by always obeying the traffic laws. The best teacher is a good role model. Children first learn about traffic law regulations when they start riding a bicycle. Helping them to learn and respect the traffic laws may someday make them a better motor vehicle operator. What is a driver required to do upon encountering an emergency vehicle? Ans- AZ law 28-624 states a driver must move the vehicle as far to the right of the roadway as possible and stop. Remember that the emergency vehicle may be transporting one of your family members or responding to your home. What must a driver do upon encountering a school bus loading or unloading children? Ans- AZ law 28-857 states the driver must stop prior to reaching the school bus and wait until the school bus resumes movement or no longer displays the flashing stop signals before proceeding. Drivers are not required to stop for a
school bus on a divided roadway when traveling in the opposite direction. A divided highway is one in which the road is separated by physical barriers such as a fence, curbing, or separation of the pavement. Roadway striping by itself does not constitute a physical separation of the roadway.
