Right of Way & Intersections — Arizona
Arizona motorcycle permit practice test: 377 free practice questions (Based on the official driver handbook). The official format is not yet verified; check the official site before your test. Right of Way & Intersections: 6 questions.
Who goes first at intersections, roundabouts, merges and uncontrolled crossings.
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| Topic / Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Topic | Right of Way & Intersections |
| License test | Arizona Motorcycle permit test |
| Topic questions | 6 (2% of 377 total) |
| Review status | This topic page is still being reviewed against the official handbook. Until review is finished it is hidden from search engines. |
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Questions (6)
1. Of the crashes involving both a motorcycle and a car, how many are caused by the driver failing to properly yield the right-of-way to the rider?
- About 10 percent
- About 25 percent
- Over 50 percent ✓
- About 90 percent
Answer: C. Over 50 percent
Over 50 percent of motorcycle/car crashes are caused by drivers failing to yield the right-of-way to the rider. The manual says that at intersections, where traffic can cross your path, more than half of motorcycle/car crashes come from drivers who violate the rider's right-of-way. That is the same idea as failing to yield to the rider. So the share is a majority, which matches "Over 50 percent." The manual also points to left-turning cars and cars pulling out from side streets as major dangers, which fits its warning that riders should not assume others will see them or yield.
2. When approaching an intersection, you should:
- Assume other drivers see you, especially if they make eye contact.
- Never assume other drivers see you. ✓
- Stay focused on moving through the intersection.
- Speed up to make others notice you.
Answer: B. Never assume other drivers see you.
Never assume other drivers see you; ride as if you are invisible and be ready for a car to enter your path. The manual says there are no guarantees that other traffic sees you, and it warns you not to count on eye contact because a driver may look right at a motorcyclist and still fail to see them. At intersections, where conflicts are most likely, it says to assume a car will enter your path if it can. The other passage makes the same point with the idea of pretending you are invisible, so you stay alert instead of relying on other drivers to notice you.
3. To increase your chances of being seen at an intersection, you should:
- Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
- Ride with your headlight on. ✓
- Reduce your space cushion.
- Ride in a weaving pattern.
Answer: B. Ride with your headlight on.
Ride with your headlight on to make yourself easier for other drivers to see at an intersection. The manual tells riders to reduce risk at intersections by being seen: keep the headlight on and choose a lane position that gives oncoming traffic the best view. It also says to keep a space cushion that gives you an escape path and to avoid sudden changes in speed or position, since drivers may misread those as a turn. That makes riding with the headlight on the listed visibility step for intersections.
4. How can you increase your ability to be seen at an intersection?
- Try to make eye contact with other drivers.
- Make sure you always ride using your headlight. ✓
- Wave your arms.
- Ride closely to vehicles in front of you.
Answer: B. Make sure you always ride using your headlight.
Ride with your headlight on so other drivers can see you at intersections. The manual's advice for being seen at intersections starts with keeping your headlight on, and then adds choosing a lane position that gives you the best view of oncoming traffic and the most visibility to drivers who might cross your path. It also tells you to keep a space cushion so you have an escape route. The headlight is the basic step the manual names first, which is why keeping it on is the right choice here.
5. What can you do to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection?
- Ride while using your headlight. ✓
- Swerve within your lane to draw attention to your motorcycle.
- Raise your arms.
- Avoid using your brakes.
Answer: A. Ride while using your headlight.
Ride with your headlight on to increase your chances of being seen at an intersection. The manual's intersection strategy starts with visibility: ride with your headlight on and choose a lane position that gives oncoming traffic the best view of you. It also says to slow and pick a lane position that makes you more visible when a driver is preparing to cross your path. That is why riding with the headlight on is the listed answer. The manual does not tell riders to wave or swerve to get noticed; it warns against changing speed or position radically near an intersection.
6. Use your mirrors when stopped at an intersection:
- To see if vehicles parked on the sides of the street are entering traffic.
- To look for vehicles changing lanes.
- To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down. ✓
- To see if someone is planning to turn behind you.
Answer: C. To watch for vehicles behind you that may not be slowing down.
When you are stopped at an intersection, use your mirrors to watch for vehicles coming up behind you that may not be slowing down. The manual says knowing what is happening behind you is needed to make safe decisions about trouble ahead, and that mirror checks belong in your normal searching routine. It lists a special case: when you are stopped at an intersection, watch the cars coming up from behind, because a driver who is not paying attention could reach you before seeing you. Another page repeats this idea, noting it is especially important to flash your brake light when you are stopped at an intersection with traffic approaching from behind.
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Last checked: 2026-10-17 · Verified from official source
Updated: · Based on the official driver handbook