Arizona Driving Laws Flashcards

Flashcards about Arizona driving laws excerpted from the Arizona Driver License Manual.

Emergency Vehicle Parking

You must not drive into or park your vehicle within the block where an emergency vehicle has stopped to respond to an emergency.

What is the “Move Over Law” (ARS 28-775)?

Requires motorists to move over one lane when driving by any vehicle with flashing lights pulled to the side of the road, or slow down and use caution if moving over is not safe or possible.

To what types of vehicles pulled over with flashing lights does the “Move Over Law” pertain?

Emergency-response vehicles, law-enforcement vehicles, tow trucks, highway maintenance vehicles, and private vehicles.

Funeral Processions

Drivers must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle that is part of a funeral procession being led by a funeral escort vehicle flashing a red or a blue light.

When approaching a school bus that is picking up or dropping off passengers, what must you do?

You must come to a complete stop before reaching the bus, regardless of your direction of travel.

What indicators will a school bus display when picking up or dropping off passengers?

Alternating flashing lights and a mechanical stop-sign arm extended.

When are you not required to stop for a school bus?

When traveling in the opposite direction on a divided roadway.

Speed Regulations

You must obey all speed regulations and be ready to adjust your speed quickly if necessary.

What is the speed limit when approaching a school crosswalk if no limit is posted?

15 mph

What is the speed limit in any business or residential district if no limit is posted?

25 mph

What is the speed limit on open highways or city freeways if no limit is posted?

55 mph

What is the speed limit on designated open highways if no limit is posted?

65 mph

What is the speed limit on rural freeways if no limit is posted?

75 mph