Sample Emergencies questions
On a divided highway, in which lanes are wrong-way drivers usually found?
The emergency shoulder The left or HOV lane The exit lane The right lane Show the answer
The left or HOV lane
Wrong-way drivers usually travel in the left or HOV lane, even though they enter from off-ramps.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 5, Actively Avoiding Crashes: Wrong-Way Driver Awareness Tips (p. 58)
After a blowout, you have kept the car straight and let it slow down. At what point should you brake?
While the car is still at highway speed Before you ease off the gas Right after the tire bursts Once you have pulled off the road Show the answer
Once you have pulled off the road
Ease off the gas without braking, let the car slow almost to a stop, signal, pull off the road and then brake.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 6, Handling Emergencies: Tire Failure (p. 68)
An overhead freeway sign reads ALERT, WRONG-WAY DRIVER AHEAD. What should you do?
Stop on the right shoulder Move into the left lane Speed up to pass the area Move safely toward the nearest exit Show the answer
Move safely toward the nearest exit
When the warning appears, head for the nearest highway exit as soon as you safely can.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 5, Actively Avoiding Crashes: Wrong-Way Driver Awareness Tips (p. 58)
Which kind of fire extinguisher works best on a vehicle fire?
An ABC-rated dry chemical extinguisher A garden hose A kitchen grease extinguisher A water extinguisher Show the answer
An ABC-rated dry chemical extinguisher
For vehicle fires the manual recommends an ABC dry chemical extinguisher.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 6, Handling Emergencies: Fire (p. 68)
Steam is coming from under your hood. What should you not do?
Raise the hood Pull to the side of the road Turn off the engine Open the radiator cap Show the answer
Open the radiator cap
Opening a hot radiator cap can release steam and cause severe burns; add water only after the engine cools.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 6, Handling Emergencies: Overheating (p. 68)
Your car catches fire and you pull off the road. Why should you turn off the ignition?
To unlock the doors To save fuel To cut electrical power Show the answer
To cut electrical power
Vehicle fires usually start with a short circuit, so turning off the ignition removes electrical power.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 6, Handling Emergencies: Fire (p. 68)
A private car sits on the shoulder with its flashers on. Does Arizona's Move Over Law apply?
No, it covers only tow trucks No, it covers only police and fire vehicles Yes, it covers any vehicle pulled over with flashing lights Show the answer
Yes, it covers any vehicle pulled over with flashing lights
The law covers every vehicle stopped with flashing lights, private vehicles included.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 3, Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge: The Move Over Law (p. 39)
Debris suddenly appears in your lane. Which reaction often leads to a worse crash?
Holding the wheel firmly Slowing down smoothly Checking traffic around you Swerving sharply and losing control Show the answer
Swerving sharply and losing control
A common debris crash comes from swerving, losing control and leaving the road; sometimes driving over it is less severe.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 6, Handling Emergencies: Debris on the Road (p. 70)
Your headlights suddenly go out at night. What should you try first?
Turning off the engine Opening the hood Driving on with your horn The high/low beam switch Show the answer
The high/low beam switch
Switching between high and low beams may restore the lights; then try the headlight switch.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 6, Handling Emergencies: Headlight Failure (p. 69)
A police car is responding to an emergency ahead of you. How far back must you stay if you follow it?
At least 1,000 feet At least 50 feet At least 300 feet At least 100 feet Show the answer
At least 300 feet
Arizona drivers must keep 300 feet or more behind a police vehicle answering an emergency.
Source: Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, Section 3, Roadway and Vehicle Knowledge: Following Emergency Vehicles (p. 38)
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We wrote these practice questions from the facts in the Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide (PDF 99-0117, revised September 2026, downloaded 2026-11-08 edition) and from official sources on road signs. Every answer links to its source, so you can check it and read more.
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