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Motor Vehicle Division1801 West Jefferson Street Phoenix,Arizona 85007

Janice K. BrewerGovernor

John S. HalikowskiDirector

Stacey K. StantonDivision Director

Hello!

We at Arizonas Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) are pleased toprovide this comprehensive guide to

vehicle title and registration processes, driver licensing andbasic motoring laws for our state.

Each driver and vehicle owner, whether relocating to Arizona, ora lifetime resident, interacts with

MVD. Our goal is to provide a high standard of customer servicefor those whose transaction

requires a visit to an office, as well as integrating the latesttechnology to offer convenient, routine

services via Internet and telephone. In addition, MVD haspartnered with others to provide addi-

tional locations to transact essential MVD business.

This guide provides a basic driver license manual for those whoare new drivers, as well as a

customer service guide that answers most questions that evenlong-time residents may have.

MVD provides services for millions of Arizona motorists eachyear and the numbers are growing!

To keep pace with that growth, and to ensure fast, efficientservice, we were the first state in the

nation to provide electronic options for MVD services. Each yearwe continue to enhance those

services.

We look forward to providing you with outstanding customerservice, whether you visit an MVD

office, an MVD Authorized Third Party, or contact us bytelephone or on the Internet.

Sincerely,

Stacey K. Stanton

Director

Motor Vehicle Division

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About This ManualThis manual is designed to help you obtainadriver license or an instruction permit byexplaining the Arizonamotor vehicle lawswithout using technical language. Detailsof theMotor Vehicle laws can be foundunder Transportation Title 28 of theArizonaRevised Statutes at www.azleg.gov.

If you are applying for a motorcycle license,you will need tostudy the MotorcycleOperator Manual in addition to this manual.Ifyou are applying for a Commercial DriverLicense, please refer tothe CommercialDriver License Manual. All manuals areavailable bycalling one of the numbersbelow.

Questions or Comments?Phoenix 602-255-0072Tucson520-629-9808elsewhere in Arizona

1-800-251-5866

TDD Hearing/Speech Impaired Service

602-712-3222

Note - These TDD phone numbers will only work forhearingimpaired customers using a TDD system.

NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGESYou are required by law to notifyMVD

within 10 days of any change toyour name or address (see page5).

Changes may have been made to theinformation contained in thispublication

since it was last revised. Please check theMotor VehicleDivisions What's Newpageat www.azdot.gov/mvd/whatsnew.asp for

updates.

Table of ContentsOffice Locations and Hours.....................3

Fees at MVD Offices................................4

Arizonas Driver License .........................6

Applying for a Title and Registration ....14

Section 1:Before You Drive...................................20

Section 2:Safe Driving Practices..........................23

Section 3:

Rules of the Road ..................................33

Section 4:Sharing the Road with Other Vehicles ..46

Section 5:Actively Avoiding Crashes .....................48

Section 6:Handling Emergencies...........................60

Test Review Questions ..........................65

Revised May 2011

All Contents 2011 Arizona Department of Transportation

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OFFICE ADDRESS HOURS (CLOSED)

Apache Junction cc 575 N Idaho Rd, Ste 600, Apache Junction85219 M-F 8-5

Avondale cc 1452 N Eliseo C Felix Jr Way, Avondale 85323 M-F8-5

Buckeye (TR only) 100 N Apache Rd #8, Buckeye 85326 M-Th 8-5

Bullhead City ** (M) cc 1325 Alonas Way, Bullhead City 86442 M-F8-5

Casa Grande ** (M) cc 240 W Cottonwood Ln, Casa Grande 85222 M-F8-5

Chandler cc 50 S Beck Ave, Chandler 85244 M-F 8-5

Chinle Hwy 191, Apache Complex, Chinle 86503 M-F 8-5***

Clifton 3-Way Junction Hwy 78/75, Clifton 85533 T-Th 9-4(11-12:30)

Colorado City ** (M) 45 S Central St, Colorado City 86021 M-F9-4 (12-12:30)

Coolidge 672 N Arizona Blvd, Coolidge 85228 M-F 8-5Cottonwood **(M) 525 S. 12th St., Cottonwood 86326 M-F 8-5

Douglas ** (M) 2050 N. Hwy 191, Douglas 85607 M-F 8-5

Flagstaff ** (M) cc 1851 S Milton Rd, Flagstaff 86001 M-F8-5

Glendale cc 16380 N. 59th Avenue, Glendale 85306 M-F 8-5

Globe ** (M) 4335 Hwy 60, Claypool 85532 M-F 8-5

Green Valley 601 N La Canada Dr, Green Valley 85614 M-F 8-5

Holbrook 2108 E Navajo Blvd, Holbrook 86025 M-F 8-5

Kingman ** cc 3670 E Andy Devine, Kingman 86401 M-F 8-5

Lake Havasu City ** (M) cc 2081 Spawr Circle, Lake Havasu City86403 M-F 8-5

Littlefield ** (M) Hwy 91, Beaver Dam 700 N Bldg. C 86432 M-W8-5, Th 8-3 (12-1:30)

Mesa ** (M) cc 1840 S Mesa Dr, Mesa 85210 M-F 8-5Mesa Southeast** (M) 4123 E Valley Auto Dr, Mesa 85206 M-F 8-5

Nogales 3030 N Grand Ave, Nogales 85621 M-F 8-5

Page ** (M) US89, Mile Post 551, Page 86040 M-F 8-5

Parker cc 29305 Mutahar St., Parker 85344 M-F 8-5

Payson 200 W Frontier, Ste Q, Payson 85541 M-F 8-5

Phoenix (M only) 1225 N 25th Ave, Phoenix 85009 M-F 8-5

Phoenix-Northwest cc 20626 N 26th Ave, Phoenix 85027 M-F 8-5

Phoenix-South Mountain cc 221 E Olympic Dr, Phoenix 85040 M-F8-5

Phoenix-West cc 4005 N 51st Ave, Phoenix 85031 M-F 8-5

Prescott ** (M) cc 1105 Commerce Drive, Prescott 86305 M-F8-5

Safford ** (M) cc 310 Main St, Safford 85546 M-F 8-5San Manuel190 N Redington Rd, San Manuel 85631 M-F 8-4:30

Scottsdale cc 7339 E Paradise Ln, Scottsdale 85260 M-F 8-5

Show Low ** (M) 200 W McNeil, #10, Show Low 85901 M-F 8-5

Sierra Vista ** (M) 5224 E Charleston Rd, Sierra Vista 85635 M-F8-5

St Johns ** (M) 395 S Washington, St Johns 85936 T-W8-4:30Surprise cc 13009 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374 M-F 8-5

Teec Nos Pos (DL only) US 160, MP 465.2, Teec Nos Pos 86514 M-F8-5

Tempe cc 1703 E Larkspur Ln, Tempe 85281 M-F 8-5

Tuba City 25 E. Edgewater Dr., Tuba City, AZ 86045 M-F 8-4:30(12:30-1:30)***

Tucson ** (M) cc 3565 S Broadmont Dr, Tucson 85713 M-F 8-5

Tucson-East cc 1360 S Stocker Dr, Tucson 85710 M-F 8-5

Tucson-North cc 7330 N Shannon Rd, Tucson 85741 M-F 8-5

Wickenburg cc 472 E Wickenburg Way Ste 304 85390 M-F 8-5

Window Rock Hwy 264, Mile Post 476, Window Rock 86515 M-F8-5***

Winslow ** (M) 200 N ADOT Ln, Winslow 86047 M-F 8-5 (12-1)

Yuma ** (M) cc 2165 E Gila Ridge Rd, Yuma 85365 M-F 8-5

** Motorcycle Skill TestingAvailable

*** Daylight Savings Time

(D) - Driver License

(T) - Tit le and Registration

(M) - Motorcycle Skills Testingcc - Office acceptsMastercard

or Visa

All offices perform both

driver license and title and

registration services unless

otherwise noted.

Some MVD offices are closed

between 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

for lunch. Call 602-255-0072.

MVD OFFICES PROVIDE

INFORMATION ONLY TO

CUSTOMERS ARRIVING 30

MINUTES PRIOR TO CLOSING.

Office Locations and HoursInformat ion concerning MVD officelocations and hours may change. Please see www.azdot.gov/MVDforcurrent information.

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Third Party Offices

Third party offices are authorized and monitored by MVD toperform limited motor vehicle services. Manyhave extended hours, atconvenient locations. In addition to appropriate MVD fees, aconvenience fee will becollected by the third party for mosttransactions.

For a list of MVD third party offices, visitwww.azmvdservices.com

Office Locations and Hours

Commercial Driver License OfficesThe following MVD offices areauthorized to conduct commercial driver license activities onlyduring the hoursindicated. Note: information only after 4:30pm;written and road testing is 8am to 3pm.

OFFICE ADDRESS PHONE HOURSCasa Grande 240 W Cottonwood Ln.520-628-5857 W 8-5Flagstaff 1851 S Milton Rd. 928-779-7513 W-Th8-5Goodyear* 14370 W Van Buren St. 602-771-2955 M-F 8-5Holbrook2108 E Navajo Blvd. 928-524-5586 Tu and Th 8-5Kingman 3670 E AndyDevine Ave. (Hwy 66 928-681-6398 W-Th 8-5Mesa Southeast* 4123 EValley Auto Dr. 480-632-8747 M-F 8-5Prescott 1105 Commerce Dr.928-777-5978 Tu-W 8-5Show Low 200 W McNeil, Ste 10 928-532-5566 Mand W 8-5Sierra Vista 5224 E Charleston Rd. 520-628-5857 Tu8-5Tucson* 621 E 22nd St. 520-628-5857 M-F 7-5

Yuma 2165 E Gila Ridge Rd. 520-628-5857 M-F 8-

* The following offices require an appointment for a CDL RoadTest.Written tests M-F 7am-3pm on walk-in basis.

Goodyear 14370 W Van Buren St. 602-771-2955 M-F 8-5MesaSoutheast 4123 E Valley Auto Dr. 480-632-8747 M-F 8-5Tucson 621 E22nd St. 520-628-5857 M-F 7-5

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Fees at MVD OfficesOperator or Motorcycle License

Ages 16-39 ...................................... $25

Ages 40-44 ......................................$2045-49............................................... $1550 & overand 5-year ....................... $10Limited License................................ $10

Identification Card (ID)Ages 0-64....................................... $1265 & over..................................... No fee

Instruction Permit ...................................$7

Motorcycle Endorsem*nt ....................... $7RestrictedInstruction Permit ..................$3Duplicate LicenseorIdentification Card ................................ $12DuplicateInstruction Permit ................... $2Out-of-State DriverLicense Skill Test ... $15Out-of-State Vision Screening................ $5

For commercial driver license fees, pleaserefer to theCommercial Driver LicenseManual or contact one of the CDL officesonpage 1.

Motor Vehicle Record:Uncertified 39-month.............................$3Motor Vehicle Record:

Certified 5-year ......................................$5Abandoned Vehicle Fee ......................$500Abandoned VehicleFee(on federal land) .................................$600ReturnedCheck Fee ............................. $25

If your license is revoked, suspended orcanceled, you may berequired to payanother application fee, in addition to a

reinstatement fee.

Vehicle Registration FeesSeeApplying for a Title andRegistration,page 14.

Most fees may be paid by cash, check ormoney order; credit cardsare accepted at

some offices.

Personal checks are not accepted forreinstatement and returnedcheck fees.

ServiceArizonaServiceArizona is MVDs award

winning electronic service deliverysystem. Citizens can goonline towww.servicearizona.com to conduct a widevariety of motorvehicle and driver licensetransactions on the internet, anytimewithoutleaving their home or office. Citizens caneven register tovote by using ServiceArizona.Self-service stations are available inmanyMVD offices around the state to allowcitizens to completetransactions throughServiceArizona without having to wait foracustomer service representative. MVD alsooffers registrationrenewal by telephone,where the caller follows voice prompts torenewthe registration. The toll-free numberis 1-888-713-3031.

Online Services Available at

www.servicearizona.comVehicleRegistrationRenewal

Address/EmailChange

DuplicateDriverLicenseorIdentificationCard

30-DayGeneralUsePermit

DriverLicenseReinstatement

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DuplicateVehicleRegistration

FleetRegistrationRenewal

Personalized/SpecialtyPlates

RestrictedUse3-DayPermitVehicleSoldNotice

ViewPlateCredit

PlateRefund

VoterRegistration

TabReplacement

De-insuredCertificate

OrganDonorRegistration

Motor Vehicle Record - Title andRegistration or DriverRecord

VehicleFeeRecap

InsuranceVerification

AircraftRegistrationRenewal

OffHighwayVehicleDecal

Tips for Faster ServiceDepending on yourtransaction:Thebestdaystovisitareusually

Wednesday and Thursday.

Avoidthefirst2daysandthelast2daysof the month and the day aftera holiday.

Bringacceptableproofofidentification.Bringyourout-of-statedriverlicense.

VehiclesnewtoArizonamayrequireanMVD inspection.

Bringyourout-of-statetitle,registrationand license plates.

Haveyourvehicleidentificationnumber

(VIN) handy.Mostfeesmaybepaidbycash,check,

travelers check or money order; creditcards are an option atmany offices.Note: returned checks and reinstatementfees may not bepaid by check.

Please make your check payable to:Motor Vehicle Division.

Name and Address ChangesYou are required by law to notifyMVDwithin 10 days of any change to your

address. If your current address is not onfile, you may notreceive renewal noticesor other correspondence concerningyourdriver license or vehicle records. You maybe cited by lawenforcement if you don'tchange your address within the10-dayperiod.

MVDs computer system links all of yourMVD records together. Whenyou submita change of address, we will update yourdriver license oridentification card recordand each vehicle record for which youarelisted as the first registered owner.

You may report a change of address by phone

(see numbers on page 1) by mail or onlineatwww.servicearizona.com. For an addresschange, provide your fullname, old addresswith zip code, and new address with zipcode, plusyour driver license number,date of birth and your plate orvehicleidentification number (VIN). If you wish toshow your newaddress on your license, you

may apply for a duplicate license.

You are required by law to notify MVDwithin 10 days of a changeto yourname. You may not do this by telephone. You may notify MVDby writing to MotorVehicle Division, P.O. Box 2100, Mail Drop538M,Phoenix, AZ 85001, or you may

go to any MVD or authorized third partyoffice. You will need topresent appropriateidentification in both your new andpreviousnames. If you wish to show your newname on your license,you may apply for aduplicate license. If your vehicle title hasalien, written permission must be obtainedfrom the lienholder torecord your new

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name on the vehicle documents. Additionaldocumentation may berequired. All namesmust be verifiable with Social Security

Administration records.

Military Personnel InformationMilitary personnel based inArizona whoqualify for exemption under the Soldiersand SailorsRelief Act are not consideredArizona residents.

Upon discharge, military personnel maywork in Arizona for up to90 days withoutobtaining an Arizona driver license if all ofthefollowing are met:Principalresidenceisinanotherstateor

country.

Has a valid driver license issued byanother state orcountry.

OperatesavehiclerequiringaClassDdriver license.

Isanemployee,agentorconsultantofanorganization that operates inArizona andat least one other state or country.

Check our website or call for information ona 5-year driverlicense and vehicle services

available to military personnel.

Motor Vehicle RecordsYou may obtain a computer printout ofyourdriving or vehicle record by completinga Motor Vehicle RecordRequest form#46-4416 available online, by calling oneof the numberson page 1 or by visiting

any MVD or authorized Third Party office.You will be required toshow identification.Applicable fees are listed on page 4. Youmayalso obtain your vehicle title andregistration record or driverrecord online atwww.servicearizona.com.

Arizonas Driver LicenseArizona issues an extended driverlicensethat does not expire until age 65. However,

your photo and vision screening will need to be updated every 12years. Drivers age60 and over will receive a 5-yearlicense.Temporary residents such as out-of-statestudents and theirspouses, or militarypersonnel and their immediate familymembers mayapply for a 5-year licenseregardless of age.

The information of foreign applicants willbe processed inaccordance with Arizonaauthorized presence requirements.

Applying for a Driver LicenseIf you are new to the state, youwill berequired to show your out-of-state driverlicense when youapply for an Arizonalicense.

Road TestIf a road test is required, you may drivea test routethat has a variety of trafficsituations. An examiner will ride withyouin your vehicle and give you directions tofollow. You will beobserved and graded onspecific actions and on your generalabilityto safely operate the vehicle.

Road tests may be suspended due toextreme weather or safetyconditions.Paying one application fee allows you 3attempts to passthe test in a 12-monthperiod. You may retest as soon as thenextbusiness day.

You must provide the vehicle to be usedfor the test. The vehiclemust be in goodoperating condition, and must havecurrentregistration, plate and tab. If your vehicle is

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a 1972 model or newer, it must be equippedwith seat belts, andthese belts must beproperly fastened and adjusted. You must

have current automobile liability insurance.

Before you can take the road test, youwill have to show that youunderstand themeaning of Arizona traffic signs. You willalso haveto demonstrate that you canunderstand English-languageinstructionssuch as:

StopSlowdown

Leftandrightlanechange

Drivestraightahead

Turn(left/right)atnextstreet,corner,stopsign, or trafficlight

Speedometer

SeatBeltTurnSignal

National Driver RegisterArizona is a member of the NationalDriverRegister, a nationwide computer systemproviding informationabout problemdrivers. When you apply for an Arizonadriver license,the information from yourapplication is checked against thissystem. Ifyou have outstanding or unresolved actionsin any otherstate, an Arizona license will notbe issued. If you provide falseinformation,your Arizona driver license will be canceled.

Features of the LicenseDigitalphototechnologyprovidesfor

instant retrieval.

Securityfeaturesdesignedtoreducefraud.

Credentialtype,e.g.,CommercialDriverLicense, Instruction Permit,is printeddirectly underneath the "Arizona" logo.

"Under 21" Driver License:

Vertical format for driver license,instruction permit and IDcards;

Licensee "Under 21" indicated next tophoto;

Credential displays date when licenseereaches age 21.

Resident DefinitionState law requires that you obtain anArizona

driver license and registration immediately ifany one of thefollowing applies. If you:WorkinArizona(otherthanforseasonal

agricultural work)

Placechildreninschoolwithoutpayingthe tuition rate of anon-resident.

HaveabusinesswithanofficeinArizona,that bases and operatesvehicles in this

state.Obtainastatelicenseorpayschool

tuition fees at the same rate as anArizona resident.

Haveabusinessthatoperatesvehiclesto transport goods orpassengers withinArizona.

RemaininArizonaforatotalof7monthsor more during any calendaryear,regardless of your permanent residence.

Are registered to vote in this state.

An out-of-state student enrolled with 7 ormore semester hours isnot considered aresident, even if employed.

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Voter Registration You may submit a voter registration formatthe same time you apply for a driver

license or ID card by completing the voterregistration portionof the driver license/IDcard application.

You are not required to register to vote inorder to obtain alicense. If you decline to register to vote, the fact that youhavedeclined will remain confidential. If you

do register to vote the application willremain confidential andwill be used only forregistration purposes. Submitting a falsevoterregistration is a Class 6 felony.

To register, you must be all of thefollowing:18yearsofa*georolder,onorbeforethe

next General Election.

AUnitedStatescitizen.AresidentofArizona.

Havenotbeenconvictedofafelony,unlessyour civil rights have beenrestored.

Havenotbeenadjudicatedincompetent.

If your driver license/identification (ID) cardapplication isrejected, you may register

to vote by filling out a separate voterregistration form, whichcan be obtained inthe MVD office or by calling 602-542-8683or tollfree 1-877-THE-VOTE. You may alsoregister online atwww.servicearizona.com.

You must be registered to vote 29 daysbefore an election inorder to qualify to votein that election. There is no fee toregisterto vote.

Organ Donation ProgramA Donor Registry has been establishedinArizona. To indicate yourdecision to be a donor, simplyvisitwww.servicearizona.com and click on the

Donate Life logo to register online or call1-800-94-DONOR.

The application for a driver license oridentification cardincludes a box for youto check if you would like to be added totheDonate Life AZ Registry as an organand tissue donor.

Medi-Code Doctors StatementSpace is provided on your licenseto

indicate medical conditions that may requireimmediate attention.You must present astatement about the medical condition,signed by alicensed physician or registerednurse practitioner to obtain amedical codeon your license.

Proof of Social Security Number

You are required by state and federal laws toprovide your SocialSecurity number. It willbe used to verify your identity and tocomplywith child support laws. It will not be usedas your driverlicense number.

Classes of LicensesLicenses are issued by class: ClassG(graduated), Class D (operator), Class M(motorcycle) and Class A,B, C (commercial).If the class M license is combined with anyotherclass of license, it will be added as anendorsem*nt on the back ofthe currentlicense.

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Instruction PermitIf you are at least 15 years and 6 monthsofa*ge you may be issued a graduated and/or a

motorcycle instruction permit. You must beat least 18 for anoperator permit.

With a graduated or operator permit youmust be accompanied by aclass A, B, C orD licensed driver at least 21 years of age,whooccupies the seat beside you. Thesepermits are valid for 12months.

With a motorcycle permit you are prohibitedfrom operating amotorcycle on freewaysor interstate highways between sunsetandsunrise, at any time when there is notenough light to clearlysee persons orvehicles at a distance of 500 feet. Themotorcycleinstruction permit is valid for 7

months and can be renewed one time withina 24-month period. Torenew an expiredpermit, you will be required to retake thewrittentest.

A commercial instruction permit is validfor a 6-month period.You must be at least18 to apply. For additional information,see

the Commercial Driver License Manual,available by calling one ofthe numbers onpage 3.

Graduated License (Class G)A graduated driver license is issuedto anapplicant who is at least 16, but less than

18, years of age and is valid to operate anyvehicle that doesnot require a motorcycle orcommercial license.

RestrictionsFor the first 6 months, a driver with agraduateddriver license shall not drive amotor vehicle between the hours ofmidnightand 5:00 a.m. unless:

AparentorlegalguardianwithavalidClass A, B, C or D licenseoccupies thefront passenger seat or;

Drivingdirectlytoorfromasanctionedschool-sponsored activity,place ofemployment, a sanctioned religiousactivity or a familyemergency.

For the first 6 months, a driver with agraduated driver licenseshall not drive amotor vehicle containing more than one

passenger under the age of 18,unless:Thepassengersaretheteendrivers

siblings or;

Theteendriverisaccompaniedbyaparent or legal guardian with avalid ClassA, B, C or D driver license who occupiesthe frontpassenger seat.

PenaltiesThe following penalties are for drivers whoare underage 18, have a graduated driverlicense, and are convicted of atrafficviolation:First conviction of a trafficviolation:MustattendTrafficSurvivalSchool.

Violationgoesondrivingrecord.

Secondconvictionofatrafficviolation:

3-monthsuspensionofdrivingprivilege.

Violationgoesondrivingrecord.

Thirdconvictionofatrafficviolation:

6-monthsuspensionofdrivingprivilege.

Violationgoesondrivingrecord.

There are additional penalties for violationof curfew andpassenger restrictions,including fines and mandatory extensionofthe 6-month restricted driving period.Suspension of drivingprivilege results for athird conviction of curfew and/orpassenger

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violations, convictions of other violationsincludingalcohol-related convictions.

An applicant for a graduated license musthave held an Arizonainstruction permitfor at least 6 months. The permit must bevalid atthe time of application. An applicantmust also have satisfactorilycompleted anArizona driver education program approvedby MVD or theparent or guardian mustcertify in writing that the applicanthas

completed at least 30 hours of superviseddriving practice,including at least 10 hoursat night.

An applicant holding a current and validout-of-state driverlicense is exempt from the driver education/driving practiceandinstruction permit requirements.

The holder of a graduated license is notrequired to obtain anoperator license at age18, but may choose to obtain one.

Parent/Guardian Approval forApplicants Under 18If you are under18, your application for an

instruction permit or driver license must besigned by at leastone adult. The adult willbe responsible for any negligence orwillfulmisconduct when you aredriving.Theapplicationmustbesignedby:

Onenaturalparent,ifmarriedtotheothernatural parent, or

Both natural parents, if not married to

each other, but share joint custody, orOne natural parent withsole custody.

or,ifneitherparentisliving:

Legalguardian(proofrequired),or

Fosterparentlivingwiththeminor(proofrequired), or

Employeroftheminor(deathcertificatesmust be shown).

The signatures must be witnessed by an

MVD agent or by a notary public. Signaturesobtained for aninstruction permit will berequired again for a driver license.

The person who signed the applicationfor the minor, as well asthe person withresponsibility for the minor, may cancel the minorslicense. The license may be

canceled by submitting an Driver License/ID Cancellation Requestavailable onlineor at any driver license office or by phone(seenumbers on page 1) or by sending anotarized letter authorizing thecancellation to: Motor Vehicle Division, P.O. Box 2100,Mail Drop533M, Phoenix, AZ 85001.Indicate the license number, full nameand

date of birth of the person whose license isto be canceled.

Selective Service RegistrationFederal law requires that everymale UnitedStates citizen and male alien residing in the UnitedStates or its territories mustregister with the U.S. SelectiveService

System within 30 days of his 18th

birthday.Arizona law requires that by submittingan applicationfor an original, renewal orreinstatement driver license oridentificationcard, male applicants under 26 yearsof age consent toregistration with theSelective Service as part of theapplicationprocess. When submitting an application

for a duplicate driver license or identificationcard, maleapplicants under 26 years of agehave the option to consent toregistration aspart of the application process.

Registering with Selective Servicedoes not mean that you arejoining themilitary. Registration provides the federal

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government with an accurate list of maleswho might be called tomilitary service if areturn to the draft is authorized byCongress

and the President.

If you are 18 to 25 years of age, registrationinformation willimmediately be sent toSelective Service. If you are under18,information will be stored and automaticallysent to theSelective Service when youreach age 18. Selective Service willsend

you a Registration Acknowledgment Cardwhen your registration iscomplete.

For more information, call Selective Servicetoll-free at1-888-655-1825 or www.sss.gov.

Operator License (Class D)An operator license allows you todrive any

vehicle that does not require a motorcycle orcommercial license.You must be at least 18years of age to apply for an operatorlicense.

Motorcycle License (Class M)A motorcycle license or endorsem*ntisrequired to drive a motorcycle or motor-driven cycle. You must beat least 16 toapply for a motorcycle license.

An applicant for a motorcycle license orendorsem*nt who is under18 must haveheld an Arizona instruction permit for atleast 6months. The permit must be validat the time of application. Anapplicantmust also have satisfactorily completed a

motorcycle driver education program that isapproved by MVD orthe parent or guardianmust certify in writing that the applicanthascompleted at least 30 hours of supervisedmotorcycle drivingpractice.

An applicant holding an out-of-statemotorcycle license orendorsem*nt is exempt

from the driver education/driving practiceand instruction permitrequirements.

For additional information, see theMotorcycle Operator Manual,availableonline at www.azdot.gov/mvd or at anyMVD or Third Partyoffice.

Commercial Driver License(Class A, B or C)

A commercial driver license (CDL) isrequired for operating acommercial motorvehicle grouped by the followingclasses:ClassA:Anyvehiclecombination(truck

and trailer) with the Gross CombinationWeight Rating if the(GCWR) of 26,001lbs or more, provided the Gross VehicleWeightRating (GVWR) of trailer(s) are

10,001 lbs or more.ClassB:AsingleVehiclewithaGVWRof

26,001 lbs or more, or any such vehicletowing a trailer not inexcess of 10,000lbs GVWR.

ClassC:Asinglevehiclenotinexcessof 26,000 lbs GVWR, but isdesignedto transport 16 or more passengers,

including the driver or is required tobe placarded to transporthazardousmaterials. A Passenger (P) or aHazardous MaterialsEndorsem*nt (HME)is required to obtain a Class C CDL.

You are required to submit a copy of yourMedical ExaminerCertificate, form #40-1504 when you apply for a commercial

driver license or renew an existing license.Incomplete orinaccurate information on the examination certificate may resultinsuspension or denial of the license. Youmust maintain yourmedical qualificationwith MVD and must submit a copy ofyourexamination certificate every 24 months tothe MVD MedicalReview Program.

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Failure to do so may result in suspension ofyour commercialdriving privilege.

Identification (ID) CardThe identification card is available toall ages(including infants) for $12. Persons over the age of 65 oranyone receiving FederalSupplemental Security Incomedisabilitychecks receive the card free of charge.

You may not possess an identification card

and a driver license at the same time.

An Arizona ID Cardwith a photo allowslaw enforcementagencies torapidlydistribute your childsinformation and

photograph in theevent of an AMBERALERT.

A new photo will beneeded as your child grows and changes.Photoupdates are available at MVD offices.A duplicate IdentificationCard with the new

photo costs only $12.

What do I need to bring to MVD?The childs Social Security numberisrequired. It will be used to verify the childsidentity and tocomply with federal and statelaws. It will not be used as theidentificationcard number.

Duplicate LicenseYou may obtain a duplicate license for $12ifyou meet one of the following criteria:

YourArizonadriverlicenseoridentification card is lost,stolen,destroyed, or becomes unreadable. (Ifyour license has beenlost or stolen andyou have reason to believe someoneelse is usingit, the incident should bereported to your local policedepartmentas an identity theft).

Youraddressornamechanges.Youwishtoupdateyourphoto.

YouwishtoremoveyourSocialSecuritynumber from your license.

Youwishtoconvertagraduatedlicenseto an under 21 driverlicense.

Youwishtoconvertanunder21license

to a regular driver license.Youmustprovidetwoacceptable

items of identification. If your namehas changed, you will needto presentidentification in both your new andprevious names (i.e.,court document).

A duplicate license may be obtained online

at www.servicearizona.com or by callingtoll-free 1-877-301-8093and using a majorcredit card.

If your license was issued prior to July1995, you must visit anMVD office toobtain the duplicate so that your photo maybeupdated.

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Items Needed to Obtain aLicenseIdentification and Proof ofa*geThe following listing is subject to change.Please check ourwebsite for updates.Youneedtwotypesofdocumentslisted-

one must have a clear photo of you, or;

Threedocumentslistedwithnophoto.

One must be listed under Primary (seebelow).

Allmustbeoriginalsorcopiescertifiedbythe issuing agency.

AllmustbeinEnglish.

PRIMARY (must include Date ofBirth)DriverLicenseorInstructionPermitissued

by another state, territory or possession of the U.S., except(per Arizona law) for the

following states that do not verify lawfulpresence in the U.S.:Illinois, New Mexico,Utah, Washington (except WashingtonEnhanceddriver license/ID card).

Enhanced driver license issued by anystate, territory orpossession of the U.S.

Birth Certificate issued by any state,territory or possession ofthe U.S. Hospital

record/certificate and California CertifiedAbstract of Birth arenot acceptable.

Delayed Birth Certificate issued by anystate, territory orpossession of the U.S.

U.S.CertificateofBirthAbroad

U.S.PassportorPassportCard

Foreign Passport with U.S. Visa

(admission stamp or I-94 Form requiredin passport).

I-94Form(withphoto)presentedwithoutpassport. Must have photounlesspresented with another acceptable photoID including, but notlimited to: ArizonaRefugee Medical Assistance Card issuedby theArizona Department of Economic

Security, Refugee Medical AssistanceProgram. ClassificationsC-1, C-1D, C-2,C-3, D-1, D-2 are not allowed a driver

license or ID card; WT and WB are allowedan ID card only.

Resident AlienCard (issuedafterMarch1977)

U.S.CitizenshipandImmigrationServices(formerly INS) EmploymentAuthorizationDocument (I-688-A, I-688B, I-766)

U.S.CertificateofNaturalization

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services,Refugee Travel DocumentI-571

U.S.CertificateofCitizenship

ArizonaIDCard

TribalCertificateofIndianBlood

TribalorBureauofIndianAffairsAffidavitof Birth

U.S.MilitaryDD-214

U.S.MilitaryIDCard(activeduty,reserveand retired).

Record of a previous Arizona DriverLicense, ID Card orInstruction Permit.

AffidavitofIdentification(withphotoandwithin 15 days of issue)from Arizona

Department of Corrections.Released Offender ID from Arizona

Department of Corrections.

ALPHA Program/Community Re-EntryID from the Maricopa CountySheriffsOffice.

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SECONDARY(does not have to include Date of Birth)

Driver License, Instruction Permit or

ID Card issued by any state, territoryor possession of theU.S.

U.S.MilitaryDependentIDCard

U.S.ArmedForcesDriverLicense

SocialSecurityCard

U.S.DepartmentofJusticeInmateIDCard

U.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairsCard

MotorVehicleRecordorClearanceLetter(within 30 days of issue)

LegalGuardianAffidavit

SelectiveServiceCard

W-2Form

ConcealedWeaponsPermit

Medical Insurance ID Card(including

AHCCCS ID card)ProfessionalLicense

BankCard

CreditCard

EmployeeIDBadge(withphoto)

SchoolID(withphoto)

MarriageCertificateissuedbyanystate,

territory or possession of the U.S.Certified Letter ofIdentification for a

Ward of the Court issued by a court orgovernment agency in theU.S.

ArizonaCertificateofBirth(ForeignBorn),issued by the Office ofVital Records

DocumentsfromCourtofRecord:

- Divorce Decree- Adoption Decree- Name Change Decree-Bankruptcy Decree- Emancipation Decree- Legal Guardian

Applying for a Title andRegistration

When you buy a vehicle, Arizona lawrequires that you apply for atitle within15 days of purchase or transfer. If yourvehicle wasregistered in another state andyou wish to operate it in Arizona,you mustregister it here as soon as you become anArizona resident(see Resident Definitionon page 7).

Most vehicles may be registered for either1- or 2-year periods.(Some vehicles mustbe emission tested every year and are,therefore,not eligible for 2-year registration).

A five-year registration option is offered forvehicles that donot require an emissions

test during the five years of the registrationperiod.

How much does it cost to title andregister my vehicle?TitleFee..................................................$4RegistrationFee - in air quality attainmentareas......................................................$8

Registration Fee - in air qualitynon-attainment areas*...................... $8.25Annual Air Quality Fee (AQF)............. $1.50Vehicle License Tax (VLT) ............. Feesare

based on vehicle valueThe VLT is based on an assessed valueof60% of the manufacturers base retail pricereduced by 16.25% foreach year since the

vehicle was first registered in Arizona (15%before 8/1/98). Therate is calculated at$2.80 (new vehicles)/$2.89 (used vehicles)foreach $100 of the assessed value.

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For example, in addition to registration/for a new vehicle thatcosts $25,000,the first year assessed value would be

$15,000 and the VLT would be $420.00.The second year theassessed value wouldbe $12,562.50 and the VLT would be$363.06.

*Your vehicle may require an emission test. For information onemissions testing requirements, call 1-877-myAZcar

(1-877-692-9227) or online atwww.myAZcar.com.

If the vehicle has commercial registration,additional weight andcommercialregistration fees may apply.

Renewals can be completed online at

www.servicearizona.com, via mail, inan MVD office, or a ThirdParty office.Renewals must be submitted or postmarkedon or beforemidnight on the due date (15thday of the month for some, last dayof themonth for others) or you will be subject tolate penalty fees.Review your registrationdocument carefully.

If you do not receive a renewal notice beforethe end of theregistration period, you muststill renew by the expirationdate.

90-Day Resident RegistrationAn Arizona resident who does nothavecomplete documentation for issuance of a

title or registration may apply for a 90-dayResidentRegistration. This registrationallows you to operate the vehiclewhileobtaining additional documentation. Thefee is $15. Whencomplete documentationis submitted, vehicle license taxes willbecalculated for the full year, back to thedate of issuance of the90-day Resident

Registration.

Temporary RegistrationsA plate cannot be displayed onanothervehicle until the title and registration

have been processed through MVD or anauthorized third party. Ifit is necessary to operate the vehicle to complete thistransaction, the owner must obtain aRestricted Use 3-Day Permit forprivatesales or a Temporary Registration Plate(TRP) for vehiclespurchased from alicensed motor vehicle dealer.

When You Sell Your VehicleWhen you sell your vehicle, fill inthe transferinformation on the back of the vehicle title,have itnotarized and give it to the new owner. You must also complete aSold Notice on the back of the registration or onlineatwww.servicearizona.com.

Plate and Fee To Owner(PFTO)Platestayswithyouwhenyourvehicleis

sold.

Get credit for remaining fees when youtransfer plate and fees toanother vehicleor apply for a refund.

Processing fee required ($12).Arizona law provides that alicense platebelongs to you, the vehicle owner. Whenthat vehicle issold, you remove and retainthe plate.

You must remove the plate upon sale of thevehicle, then within30 days must take oneof the following actions through MVD oranauthorized third party:Transfertheplatetoanothervehicle,or;

Turnintheplate,or;

Submitasignedstatementthattheplatewas destroyed, lost, stolen,or mutilated.

Don't wait. Credit reduces each month notused unless you havetaken one of the

above listed actions.

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RefundsApply for a plate credit refund onlineatwww.servicearizona.com.

Vehicle Inspection ProgramThe Vehicle Inspection Programprovidesvehicle inspections for the purpose ofdetecting stolenvehicles or stolen vehicleparts before the vehicle is titledandregistered in this state.

These inspections only apply to thosevehicles that are beingregistered for the first time in Arizona or vehicles that havebeenrestored, salvaged or are of questionableidentity. The vehicleinspection programconsists of three levels ofinspections:LevelIinspectionsaretypically

performed on vehicles coming to Arizonafrom another country, orthrough eitherthe bonded title or abandoned vehicleverificationprocess. A Level I inspectionmay be required for first-timeArizonaregistration of an out-of-state vehicle.There is no fee.

LevelIIinspectionsareperformedonvehicles when a public orsecondaryvehicle identification number is missingor appears to havebeen tampered with.These inspections are also performedonreconstructed and specially constructedvehicles. There is a $20fee.

LevelIIIinspectionsareperformedonmost salvage titled vehicles orvehiclesfound to have salvage status brands onmajor componentparts.There is a $50 fee.

The fees collected for these inspectionssupport the Auto TheftAuthority that worksclosely with MVD on the status ofstolenvehicles through the vehicle inspectionprocess.

Items Needed for a Titleand RegistrationThe following steps mustbe taken in order to obtain an Arizona title, registrationandlicense plate for a vehicle previously titled orregistered inanother state. This is generalinformation only. Any title andregistrationaction may present special requirements.

Emissions TestBefore you register, your vehicle mayneed to beemissions tested. The ArizonaDepartment of EnvironmentalQuality(ADEQ) is responsible for vehicle emissionstesting.

Vehicles Commuting Into the EmissionsInspection Area

Arizona law requires that if a vehicle is beingdriven to workfrom an area that does notrequire an emission test, into an areathatrequires emission testing, the vehicle mustbe emission tested.For current informationconcerning emission test requirements:

For current information concerning emissiontest requirements,commuting, includingexemptions and fees:

Call 1-877-myAZcar, 24 hours, toll-free(1-877-692-9227) or;

Online at www.myAZcar.com

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Vehicle InsuranceEvery motor vehicle operated on theroadways ofthis state must be covered

by an insurance liability policy issued bya company that islicensed to do businessin Arizona. The policy must be anArizona-based policy that reflects where the vehicleispredominantly being operated.Minimum levels of financialresponsibilityfor private passenger vehicles are:$15,000 bodilyinjury liability for one

person and $30,000 for two or morepersons.

$10,000propertydamageliability.

You must have current proof of thatinsurance in the vehicle,when operating the vehicle. Law enforcement officerswill ask youfor proof of insurance at thetime of traffic stops or crashes.Insurance

companies notify MVD of all policycancellations, non-renewals,and newpolicies. If your insurance company sendsMVD a notice thatyour policy is no longeractive, we will send you an inquirynoticeto verify insurance status.

It is important that you verify that the vehicleidentificationnumber (VIN) supplied byyour insurance company matches the VINonyour vehicle registration. If it does notmatch, ask your insurancecompany toresubmit the correct VIN. To verify yourinsurancecoverage on file with MVD, pleasevisit www.servicearizona.com andclick onInsurance Verification.

Failure to maintain proper insurance with acorrect VIN on filewith MVD could lead to the suspension of your vehicleregistrationand/or driver license. To reinstate theseprivileges,fees and future proof of financialresponsibility must be filed withMVD. Thefuture proof requirement is most commonly

an SR-22 form from an insurance company.This can be expensive tothe vehicle owner,especially since the law requires the owner

to carry the SR-22 for 3 years from the dateof suspension.

License Plates

Out-of-state license plates must besurrendered when you obtainArizona plates.Personalized and special plates are availableformost vehicles. Check our website atwww.servicearizona.com forexamples ofavailable special plates.

When you register a vehicle in Arizonafor the first time orrenew an existingregistration, you receive a license plate tab thatincludes the month and the year theregistration expires and theplate number.This new design replaces separate tabs forthe monthand year of expiration.

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Registration ComplianceProgramMillions of dollars areuncollected annuallydue to failure to comply withArizonasRegistration Laws. State law requires thatnew residentsobtain an Arizona driverlicense and register vehiclesimmediately.

MVDs Registration Compliance Programeducates the public onArizona VehicleRegistration Laws (see page 7, Resident

Definition).

To report a resident of Arizona not incompliance with Arizonaregistration laws,call 1-800-657-4322 or report a violatoronline atwww.azdot.gov click on MotorVehicle Division/Report VehicleRegistrationViolations.

Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFV)AFVs are those vehiclesexclusively poweredby liquified petroleum gas (propane), naturalgas(CNG/LNG), a blend of 70% alternativefuel and 30% petroleum-basedfuel,hydrogen, solar or electric (excluding golf

carts). Original equipment manufacturedAFVs, that is less thantwo model years old,may be exempt from the emissionstestingrequirement.

Call the Arizona Department ofEnvironmental Quality (ADEQ)at602-771-3954 to determine if your vehicle

is exempt. Hydrogen, solar and electricvehicles are exempt fromall emissionstesting requirements.

For more information about AFVexemptions, visit the ADEQwebsitewww.myAZcar.com. If you have technical questions regardingAFV

contact ADEQs Vehicle EmissionsInspection Program bycalling602-771-3950 or visiting us online at

www.vei.azdeq.gov.

AFVs are eligible for a lower tax rate andare issued a speciallicense plate or decalallowing the use of the HOV carpoolfreewaylanes anytime regardless of thenumber of passengers.

Competitive GovernmentPartnerships ProgramThe CompetitiveGovernment PartnershipsProgram coordinates MVDse-governmentactivities and oversees the authorizationof public andprivate entities, known as third parties, to provide MVDservices.

These alternative service delivery methodsprovide convenience toArizona residentsand businesses that need motor vehicle ordriverlicense services while keeping MVD'sexpenses in line, even as thestate continuesto grow.

Third party partners are required to meet

MVD standards and meet establisheddeadlines for reporting ontheir activities.Examples of these e-government and thirdpartyalternatives are:

ServiceArizonaServiceArizona is a MVD award winninginternetservice delivery system. Visitors

can go to www.servicearizona.com toconduct a wide variety ofmotor vehicle anddriver license transactions on theinternet,anytime without leaving their home oroffice. Citizens caneven register to vote byusing ServiceArizona. Self-servicestationsare available in many MVD offices around the state to allowcitizens to complete

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transactions through ServiceArizonawithout having to wait for acustomerservice representative. MVD also offers

registration renewal by telephone, where the caller followsvoice prompts to renew the registration. The toll-free numberis1-888-713-3031.

Third Party Title and RegistrationThese third party partners areauthorized toprovide a variety of MVD services, such as

issuing vehicle titles, registrations, licenseplates and tabs.They often offer convenientextended hours on weekends andevenings.MVD monitors the quality of third partywork to ensure itmeets state standards.For a list of MVD Third Party offices,visitwww.azmvdervices.com.

Third Party Driver ServicesArizona residents can receivedrivinginstruction and take the driving, written andvision examswithout ever visiting an MVDoffice by using the services ofauthorized third party driver schools and instructors.MVD licensesall driving schools in the stateand certifies instructors so thatthe training

they give will produce well-qualified andsafe drivers.

Commercial Driver License ExaminersMany public and privatesector entitiesin Arizona have MVD-certified examinerswho areauthorized to administer thedemonstration skill test to applicantsfor the

commercial driver license (CDL). These thirdparties includeschool districts, governmentagencies at all levels and businessesthathave employees who require the CDL, aswell as driving schoolsthat specialize inCDL instruction.

Third Party InspectionThird Party providers, many of themmotorvehicle dealerships, are authorized by MVD

to perform Level I inspections. If necessary,vehicles arereferred to MVD for a Level II orLevel III inspection

Traffic Survival School ProgramThe Traffic Survival SchoolProgram is fordrivers who have convictions of seriousdrivingviolations, have an accumulation of

points on their driving record, or who areat risk for suspensionof driving privilege.This program is designed to change ormodifyrisky or unsafe driving behavior.These schools are licensed byMVDand have certified instructors to teach acurriculum approved byMVD. The schools teach drivers how to avoid adverse traffic

situations, define their responsibilities whiledriving,strengthen their knowledge ofmotor vehicle laws, and, mostimportantly,improve their attitude toward safe driving.A list ofcurrently authorized trafficsurvival schools can be found onlineatwww.azdot.gov/mvd, click on DriverServices, then on TrafficSurvival Schools.

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The operator of a motor vehicle mustrequire all passengers underthe age of 16years to comply.

A combination lap/shoulder belt greatlyreduces your chances ofbeing seriouslyinjured in a motor vehicle crash. The lapbeltprevents ejection and protects yourlower body. The shoulder beltkeeps yourhead and chest from striking the dashboardor windshield.In vehicles with automatic

shoulder belts and manual lap belts, it isextremely important tobuckle the lap belt.

Child Car Seat SafetyInformation(Buckle Up Children!)Parentsplease remember, seat belts are not

designed for children. In general, childrenshould be in a carseat until they reach 80pounds and four feet, nine inches tall.

If you see an unrestrained child in a movingvehicle, please call1-800-505-BABY withthe vehicle plate number, city, and locationofthe child in the vehicle.

Arizona law states: "A person shall notoperate a motor vehicleon the highwaysin this state when transporting a child whois underfive years of age unless that childis properly secured in a childpassengerrestraint system."

SECTION 1:Before You Drive

PreparationWe test you in the vehicle that you provide. Youshould be familiar with it. It musthave no defective or missingequipment.Applicants should be able to release or applythe parkingbrake and recognize when it hasbeen applied. You should havelearned tooperate the windshield wiper and washer,the heater anddefroster and know when touse them. You should be able tooperatethe horn and each of the other instrumentswithout takingyour eyes off the road. You should recognize any warning lightsthat may be displayed on the instrumentpanel. Prior to entering thetest vehicle,you should have observed nearby parkedcars, people orobjects that could affectyour ability to safely put the car inmotion.

Upon entering the vehicle, you should adjustyour seat (andsteering wheel, if adjustable)so that you are sitting erect behindthewheel with your feet able to operate thefoot controls. Beforeputting the vehicle in

motion, check your turn signals and brakesto ensure they are inworking order.

Arizona's Safety Belt Law

(Buckle Up Arizona!)Each front seat occupant of a motorvehiclesubject to the federal motor vehicle safety

standards must either:Have the lap and shoulder beltproperly

adjusted and fastened while the vehicle isin motion, or

If only a lap belt is installed where theoccupant is sitting,the lap belt must beproperly adjusted and fastened while thevehicleis in motion.

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Drivers transporting more than one childmust secure as manychildren in childpassenger restraint devices as reasonable

given the size of the passenger area andnumber of passengersbeing transported.

Child safety seats must meet U.S. Departmentof Transportationsafety standards and mustbe used by following manufacturersandautomobile manufacturers instructions.

Air bags can save lives and prevent seriousinjuries. They areintended to be used withsafety belts. Children age 12 yearsandunder should never ride in the front seat of acar. If a childmust ride in the front seat ofa car, please turn the front seatpassengerside air bag to the off switch (most newervehicles areequipped with an on/off switch).

Governors Office of HighwaySafetyFor more information on safetyissues,contact the Arizona Governors Officeof Highway Safety. InPhoenix call602-255-3216; statewide call toll-free 1-877-355-3216;or online atwww.azgohs.gov.

Travel Information ServiceWith a rapidly growingtransportationsystem, travelers need current travelinformationfast. Dial 511 from any cellor conventional phone 24 hours a dayfor

up-to-the-minute reports about:

TrafficConditionsandRoadClosures

Transit

Airports

Tourism

MetroRegionQuickReports

Just dial 511 and press the star key(*) to activate the systemstouch tonemode and you will be guided through the

available features. You may also use thevoice-activated prompts.When usingvoice activation, please listen to the entireintroductionand reduce background noise.

In addition, travel informationis available via the Internetatwww.az511.com.

511 and az511.com are provided as freeservices by the ArizonaDepartment ofTransportation.

Check the VehicleHow safely you can drive starts with thevehicleyou are driving. It is the duty of

drivers to make certain that the vehiclesthey drive are safe tooperate. A vehicle thatis in bad shape is unsafe and costs more torun than one that is maintained. It canbreak down or cause acollision. If a vehicleis in bad shape, you might not be able togetout in an emergency situation. A vehicle ingood condition cangive you an extra safety

margin when you need it. You never knowwhen you may need it.

Your vehicle may be required to have anemissions inspection atan authorizedInspection Station. If the vehicle does notpass, youwill be given 30 days to have the problem fixed and have theemissions

rechecked.

You should follow your vehicle ownersmanual for routinemaintenance. Somemaintenance you can do yourself and somemust bedone by a qualified mechanic. Afew simple checks will help preventtroubleon the road.

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Braking SystemOnly your brakes can stop your vehicle. Itis verydangerous if they are not working

properly. If they do not seem to be workingproperly, are makingnoise, are emitting anunusual odor or the brake pedal goes tothefloor, have a mechanic check them.

Required Equipment for MotorVehicles

BrakesEvery motor vehicle must have brakes ingood workingcondition. Cars and trucksmust have both a foot brake andanemergency brake. Each set of brakes mustapply to at least twowheels. A motorcyclemust have at least one brake that may beappliedby hand or foot. Trailers of 3,000

lbs. or more gross weight must be equippedwith separatebrakes.

Safety BeltsEach front seat occupant of a motorvehiclemanufactured after 1972 must have the seatbelt properlyfastened and adjusted whilethe vehicle is in motion.

Child Safety SeatsA child less than 5 years old must beproperlysecured in a child passengerrestraint system while beingtransported ina vehicle in this state.

Head Restraints

Seat-back head restraints are designed toreduce the chance ofwhiplash injury in rear-end collisions. If they are adjustable,theyshould be positioned to fit against the backof your head and toline up with the middleof the ear.

MufflerEvery motor vehicle must have a mufflerin good workingcondition and in constant

operation to prevent excessive or unusualnoise. It is againstthe law to use a mufflercut-out, bypass or similar device.

Air Pollution ControlMotor vehicles of 1967 model year andnewermust be equipped with an exhaustemissions system to help reduceair

pollution. Also, the engine of every motorvehicle must beequipped to prevent theescape of excessive fumes and smoke.

Windows and WindshieldsVehicles must have a windshield(withoutcracks) and windshield wipers that arein good workingcondition. Sun screening

materials on windows and windshields arelegal only withincertain limits. Ownersshould make sure that the manufacturerorinstaller of the material complies withArizona law.

Rearview MirrorsEvery vehicle that is made or loaded so that

the drivers view to the rear is blocked musthave at least oneoutside driver side mirror that shows the view of the highway foratleast 200 feet to the rear.

Horns and Warning DevicesA working horn that can be heard for200feet is required on your vehicle. Emergency

vehicles may have a siren, whistle or bell.

Red Lights and FlashersFlashing red warning lights areprohibited onthe front of the vehicle, even those vehicles that aredisabled, except on authorizedemergency vehicles, school busesandsnow removal equipment.

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Hazard warning signal lights (emergencyflashers) should beactivated wheneveryour vehicle is stopped on the roadway or

shoulder of the road.

SECTION 2:Safe Driving PracticesDefensive DrivingDefensiveDriving means being constantly

aware of the driving conditions, planningahead, anticipatingdangers and taking theright action so as not to come in contactwithany obstacle or another vehicle.

We all want to avoid collisions that couldresult in personalinjury or even death. But,even when there is no personal injury,a

collision means inconvenience and autorepair costs. It may alsoresult in a courtappearance and fines, as well asincreasedinsurance rates. You have a great financialstake in yourown good driving record.Driving defensively will help protect yourlifeand your driving record.

Attitude and AwarenessCourtesy and consideration towardothersare the most important driving attitudesyou can develop. Theyare the key to safedriving.

Concentration and alertness are otherimportant elements. Youmust develop the

habit of keeping your mind on driving. Thedriver seat is noplace for daydreaming,window shopping, ego building, orworrying.Driving when you are suffering from extremefatigue oremotional distress can be just asdangerous as driving drunk.

ForesightIn driving terms, foresight means beingable to size uptraffic situations as quickly

as possible and being prepared to takecorrective action. Safedriving requiresexercising good judgment and recognizing the properchoices to make in any giventraffic situation.

Suppose you are driving down a steephill; you apply your brake,but your vehicle

does not decrease in speed. Should youpump the brake? Shift to alower gear?Apply the emergency brake? Run intosomething?

Perhapsyouseeadriver traveling inthewrong direction on a one-waystreet.Should you honk the horn? Stop? Flashyour lights? Move toanother lane?

Maybe you are driving on a freewayand suddenly you come upon afive-car pileup. Do you leave the sceneand call for help? Try togive medicalattention to those with injuries?Set up flares at theaccident scene?

Any of these choices could be the right thing to do. It alldepends on how you evaluateyour driving situation and theexistingconditions.

Even the most experienced drivers makemistakes. Regardless ofhow many yearsyouve been driving, at some point youwill faceequipment failures, bad weatherconditions, unskilled drivers on theroad,unpredictable pedestrians and drivers whoignore trafficregulations.

The best way to prepare yourself forunpredictable events is todrive defensively.Always maintain good vision ahead and

around your vehicle.

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Stayalertandbepreparedtoreacttotheunexpected.

Driveattherightspeedandknowwhento

slow down and stop.Alwayswearyoursafetybelt.

As a defensive driver, you should constantlylook ahead of youand around you, andalways check your mirrors. Be aware of theroadconditions or possible hazards that liein front, to the sides, andbehind you.

Knowledge and ExperienceThe beginning driver should learnthroughinstruction, observation, and practice. If youare notenrolled in a driver training program,ask an experienced, skilled,licensed driverfor help. After you obtain your instructionpermit,practice starting, stopping, and

vehicle control in a parking lot or other openarea with littletraffic. Practice will sharpenyour basic skills and build yourconfidence.

Experienced drivers, on the other hand,often face the problemsof carelessness,overconfidence and bad driving habits that developover time. Driving rulesand techniques have changed over theyears.The amount of traffic is constantlyincreasing. Your ability toadjust and adaptto these changes will determine how safe adriveryou really are. Your knowledge shouldinclude recognition of thehazards of drivingand how to protect yourself, and others.

A skill is a well rehearsed driving strategy that involvesanticipation, reaction and theconstant changing of the spacebetweenyour vehicle and other vehicles. Youmust continually strivefor improvement.Improvement can be measured in yourelimination ofrisk-taking, your adherence to speed limits and your ability totakecorrective action when necessary.

DistractionsMinor distractions can take your attentionaway fromdriving. There is a potential

accident in every minor distraction. It isyour responsibility topay full attention toyour driving. Avoid minor distractionswhiledriving, such as:Searching for an item dropped on theseat.Reachingacrossthedashintotheglove

compartment.

Tendingchildren.

Tryingtogetoutofasweaterorjacket,orfasten a safety belt whiledriving.

ReadingaGPSunitorroadmap.

Usingaphone,textingorotherelectronichandheld device.

Cell Phones/TextingPull off the road safely and stop if youaregoing to use a cellular phone or send/receive a text message. Useof such deviceswhile driving results in distracted drivingbehaviorand is dangerous. While operatinga motor vehicle, both hands shouldbe on the steering wheel, allowing the driver fullcontrol of thevehicle.

SteeringMany new drivers turn the steering wheel too muchbecause they are using a fenderor a part of the hood as a guide.The properway to stay in your lane of travel is to lookwell aheadand make only slight steeringcorrections as needed. Only practicecanteach you how to steer.

ScanningMost of what you do as a defensive driver isin responseto what you see while driving.Avoid a fixed stare. Keep your eyesmovingand learn to read the road. To avoid the

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need for last minute decision-making, lookahead for a distanceof about one cityblock. Whenever you reach a place in the

road where other cars, people or animalsmay cross your path,look to both sides to be sure the way is clear. These troublespotsinclude intersections, crosswalks,shopping centers, constructionareas andplaygrounds.

When approaching an intersection, be

sure to check both left and right beforeproceeding. Byfrequently checking the traffic behind you, you will knowwhensomeone is tailgating or moving up tooquickly. Check yourrearview mirror oftenfor the position of traffic behind you.Whenchanging lanes, check your side mirrors andturn your head andlook over your shoulder

to be sure that it is safe to proceed withthe lane change. Byknowing the speed andposition of traffic on all four sides ofyourvehicle, you will be better able to makedecisions quickly andsafely.

Positioning Vehicle

Cushion of Space Around YourVehicleThe space between you andother vehiclesgives you (and the other drivers) time toreact inemergencies and avoid collisions.Create a space cushion around youbystaying in the middle of your lane. Make surethere is enough roomahead and behind to

pass or stop safely.

When sharing a lane with a bicycle, allow atleast 3 feet forclearance between you and the bicycle. Moderate your speed. Athighspeeds, your vehicle may cause a gust ofwind that could knockthe bicyclist to theground. Be alert for the bicycle swerving.

Leave enough space between you and thecar ahead of you to allowfor a sudden stop.At high speeds, the distance your vehicle

travels while you are reacting to a problem isgreater and yourmargin for error is less.If you are following too closely, youmaynot be able to stop in time. Most rear endcrashes are caused byfollowing too closely.

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You can use the 3-6 second rule todetermine if you have enoughcushionbetween you and the vehicle you arefollowing. When thevehicle ahead of you

passes a certain point, such as a signor over-pass, countone-thousand-one,one-thousand-two,one-thousand-three,one-thousand-four. This takes about fourseconds.If you pass the same point beforeyou finish counting, you arefollowing tooclosely. At faster speeds, the distance shouldbegreater. At times you will need more

than a 3-second cushion (e.g., poor roadconditions). Giveyourself 3 to 6 seconds formore cushion.

You can help the driver behind you maintaina safe followingdistance by driving at aconstant speed and signaling inadvancewhenever you are slowing or stopping. Afterall, you knowwhat you are going to do, butthe other driver does not.

If another driver follows you too closely,move to another laneif there is room or,when the road ahead is clear, graduallyslowdown and move to the right. These actionsshould encourage thetailgater to pass you.

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Remember, what you do can affect thedriver behind you,especially if you muststop suddenly.

Blind Spots

Blind spots are areas on the left and rightsides of your vehiclethat are not visible inyour mirror. If your vehicle (shown hereinblue) does not have a right side view mirror, the right blindspot will be larger than theone on the left. Other blind spots canoccurwhen vehicles are parked too close to an

intersection or when bushes, trees andbuildings block your view.In situations like these, inch your vehicle forward until youhave aclear view. Then proceed when theway is clear.

Avoid driving in someone elses blind spot.This can be just asdangerous as not

checking your own. Speed up or drop back,but never stay for anextended time in a blindspot area. Make sure your vehicle canbeseen by other drivers.

Do not rely on your mirrors alone to seeother vehicles. Lookover your shoulder tosee if the way is clear.

Entering and CrossingTrafficCommunicatingCommunicating meansclearly showingother drivers and pedestrians what you plan

to do early enough to avoid a collision. Anytime you plan tochange directions, use your turn signals whether you arechanging

lanes, turning at an intersection, entering afreeway, pullingaway from a curb or pullingoff to the side of the road. Develop thehabitof using your turn signals even when you donot see othervehicles on the road.

The vehicle you do not see is the mostdangerous one. Here aresome rules to

follow:Signalatleast4secondsbeforeyouturnso other drivers willhave time to react.

Ifyouplantoturnbeyondanintersection,do not signal until you arein theintersection (drivers in the intersectionmay pull into yourpath).

Afteryoucompleteyourmove,besure

your turn signal is off.

SignalingOther drivers expect you to keep doing whatyou aredoing. Signaling lets them knowyou are going to do somethingdifferentand gives them time to react to your move.Signaling doesnot give you the right-of-way. Turns may be indicated usingelectricturn signals, hand signals, or both. The lawdesignateswhich lanes and positions youmust use when turning and requires youtosignal at least 100 feet before you turn.

You should always signal before you:Changelanes.

Turnatanintersectionorintoadrivewayor alley.

Enterorleaveafreeway.

Pullawayfromthecurb.

Pullovertothesideoftheroad.

Slowdownorstopsuddenly.

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The hand signals are shown here.

Left Turn

Right Turn

Stopping/Slowing

PassingWhen you want to pass a vehicle travelingin the samedirection, pass on the left.Signal that you are about to changelanes.Make sure you have time and room to getall the way in frontof the vehicle you arepassing without creating danger forvehicles

coming toward you. Move into the left laneand pass the vehicle.When you can see the entire front or both headlights of thevehicleyou passed in your rearview mirror,look over your shoulder to besure the laneis clear, signal that you are changing lanes, thenreturn to the lane on the right. Thisprocedure also applies topassing slow-

moving bicycles and mopeds.

When another vehicle comes up behind youand sounds its horn orflashes its lights,move to the right when safe and let it pass.

Never speed up when another vehicle ispassing you.

Passing on the RightPassing on the right is permitted onlywhenit is safe and:Thedriveroftheothervehicleismakinga

left turn (never pass to the left of a driver

who has signaled a left turn).Anopenhighwayisclearlymarkedfortwoor more lanes of vehicles moving inthe same direction as you aregoing.Youareinabusinessorresidential

district where the pavement is wideenough for two or more lanesof vehiclesmoving in the direction you are going.

Youmustneverpassontherightbydriving off the paved or mainportion ofthe roadway.

Do Not PassYou must not passwhen:Approachingacurveorthetopofahill

where you cannot see ahead to be sure of

safe passing.Approachingwithin100feetofastreetcrossing.

Approachingwithin100feetofarailroadcrossing.

Within100feetofabridge,tunnel,orunderpass where your view isblocked.

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RoundaboutsA roundabout is an intersection controldevice withtraffic circulating around

an island. Approaching vehicles mustyield to the traffic in thecircle. Alwaysyield to pedestrians and bicyclists thatare crossingthe road. Always enter aroundabout to the right of the centralisland.How to drive in a roundabout:Slowdownasyouapproachthe

intersection; roundabouts are designed

for speeds of 15-20 mph.Entertheroundaboutwhenthereisa

gap in traffic. Once inside, do not stop.Follow directions onsigns or pavementmarkings about which lane to use.

Youmayexitatanystreetorcontinuearound if you miss your exit.

Know Where Youre Headed - Knowwhere you want to go as youapproach theintersection. Follow the signs and get intheappropriate lane.

Yield Vehicles in the roundabout have theright-of-way.

Watch Out for Large Trucks - Dont try topass large trucks in theroundabout.

Emergency Vehicles Proceed withcaution in the roundabout whenyou see anemergency vehicle exit if you can, or pullover to theright.

Pedestrians Use crosswalks and usecaution.

Bicyclists Be aware of traffic rules orwalk your bike and usethe crosswalks.

Driving Straight Through

U Turns

Left Turns

Right Turns

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Parking and Exiting ParkingSpacesWhen you park on a publicroadway, youmust be sure that you are not in the way of traffic,obstructing visibility or in an illegalparking zone.

Parallel Parking Your ability to judge distanceswhilecontrolling the speed of your vehicle is thekey to completingthis maneuver. Whenparallel parking, be sure to continuallycheckfor oncoming traffic.

To parallel park correctly:Check traffic behind you and signalthat

you are stopping.Stop when you are alongside the forward

car and your cars back bumper linesup with the back bumper ofthe parkedvehicle. Leave approximately 2 feetbetween you and theforward car.

Shift into reverse. While looking overyour right shoulder, backup slowly whileturning the wheel sharply to the right.When yourfront bumper passes the rear

bumper of the forward car, turn the wheel

sharply to the left. Keep backing untilparallel to the curb.

Straighten the wheels and slowly pullforward.

Emergency ParkingIn the event it becomes necessary for youtoleave your vehicle parked on a highway orstreet, follow theserules:Pull onto the shoulder of the road as far

away from traffic as possible. If there isa curb, pull yourvehicle as close to thecurb as possible.

Set your parking brake, shift into parkor leave the vehicle ingear (for manualtransmission), and turn off the engine.

Downhill-Turn WheelsToward Curb

Uphill with

Curb-Turn WheelsAway From

Curb

Uphill - NoCurb Turn

WheelsToward Edgeof Road

Lock your vehicle.Set out proper emergency signals.

Parking on a HillWhen you park on adownhill grade, turnyourwheels toward the curb and set yourparking brake.

If you park on an uphill

grade, turn your wheels to the left, let yourcar roll back untiltheright front wheel restsagainst the curb andstops. Set yourparkingbrake.

If there is no curb, turn the wheels to the rightso that the carwill rollaway from the center ofthe road in the event the brakesfail.Always set your parking brake.

Prohibited Parking

It is illegal to park:Onasidewalk.

Infrontofaprivateorpublicdriveway.

Withintheboundariesofanintersection.

On a crosswalk or within 20 feet of acrosswalk at anintersection.

On any freeway or interstate highway(except for anemergency).

Inanyareawithsignsprohibitingparking.

Within15feetofafirehydrant.

Within50feetofarailroadcrossing.

Onabridgeorwithinatunnel.

Insuchawaythatyoucreateahazardforother vehicles.

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International Symbol of Access

This symbol, which appears on reservedparking signs, placardsand license plates,is the international symbol of access forpersonswith physical disability. Parkingspaces marked with this symbol areonly to be used by a vehicle displaying a validplacard or licenseplate with this symbol,and only when transporting the person whowasissued the placard or plate.

It is illegal for anyone else to park in thesespaces and mayresult in a fine.

Backing Up/ReversingBacking up or reversing you car isdangerousbecause it is hard for you to see behind you.Here are somerules you should followwhenever you have to back yourcar:Checkbehindyourcarbeforeyougetin.

Children or small objects are hard to see

from the drivers seat.Placeyourarmonthebackoftheseatand turnaround so that you can lookdirectly through the rear window. Donotdepend on your mirrors.

Backslowly.Yourcarismuchhardertocontrol and to stop while youare backing.

Special Tips for FreewayDriving

Freeway DrivingFreeways and interstate highways aredesigned tohandle higher speed trafficsafely. You need to be comfortablewithdriving at these speeds and with the specialproceduresdiscussed below before youattempt freeway driving.

Entering a FreewayThe key to entering a freeway smoothly is toaccelerate on the entrance ramp/lane tomatch the speed of freewaytraffic in the right lane. Then signal, check the trafficaroundyou, and merge carefully. Do notcross a solid line.

Exiting the FreewayBe sure to signal before exiting thefreeway.Most freeways will have deceleration lanes to assist you inyour exit. Use properbraking to allow for a smooth exit. Be suretomaintain adequate space (space cushion)between your vehicle and thevehicle aheadwhen exiting in heavy traffic. Do not crossa solidline.A divided highway/freeway has separateroadways for traffic inopposite directions,often with multiple lanes on each side.Somehighways intersect other roads andare controlled by trafficsignals. Others arecontrolled access, which means they havenosignals or intersections; you enter andexit these highways usingramps. These arecalled expressways or freeways and thepoints atwhich you can enter or exit areknown as intersections.

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Entering and Exiting the HighwayMake sure you are in the properlane well inadvance so you can safely enter or exit the

highway.Yieldtheright-of-waytodriversalreadyonthe highway.

As you approach and enter a highwaytravel lane, increase yourspeed to matchthat of vehicles already on the road.

Ifyoumissyourexit,donotstop.NEVERback up on a highway. Get offthe highway

at the next exit and look for signs showingyou how to rejoin theroad in the otherdirection.

Be sure to signal your exit before youreach the exit ramp.

Lane UseThe right lane is used for entering andexiting, and forslow traffic. The left lane isused by higher-speed traffic.

Avoid the right lane of a freeway duringrush hour. This willleave room for vehiclesentering and exiting.

Be alert for other vehicles attempting tomerge into your lane,and use proper signalsto let other drivers know if you arechanging

lanes. Do not exceed the posted speedlimits. Avoid tailgating(following the carahead of you too closely).

Stopping on the FreewaySpecial Situations on the FreewayIf youneed assistance, pull over onto theright shoulder as far aspossible. Avoid

stopping your vehicle on or near freewayramps.

To signal for assistance on the freeway, turnon your emergencyflashers and tie a whitehandkerchief or scarf to the radioantenna,or raise the hood of the car. To signal afterdark, turn onyour inside dome light and/or

set out flares or portable warning signals.Wait for help. Do notwalk along the freeway.

While driving on the freeway, watch fordisabled vehicles. If youare the first motoristto approach a disabled vehicle, reduceyourspeed and turn on your emergency flashers; then proceed aroundthe disabled vehicle

with caution.

Entering a Freeway

Exiting the Freeway

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Freeway RestrictionsOn the freeway, you may not:Drive a vehiclecarrying fewer than two

persons, including the driver, in a high-occupancy vehicle (HOV)lane (indicatedby white diamonds shown below) at theposted timesMonday through Friday. Atthose times, the HOV lanes are restrictedto car pool vehicles, motorcycles, busesor vehicles displayingalternative fuellicense plates. A motorist who violates this

restriction is subject to a penalty of $200.

Driveoveroracrossanydividingsectionor separation.

MakeaU-turn.

Changelaneswithoutsignaling.

Driveontothefreeway,exceptatan on-ramp.

Parkorstoponthefreeway,exceptin

specially provided areas (parking on theshoulder of the freewayis prohibited,except in case of emergency).

Backupifyoumissanexit(youmustgoon to the next exit).

Driving on the HighwayMakesureyourvehicleisingood

operating order and can maintain highway

speeds.Staytotherightandonlyusetheleft

lane for passing. If you are traveling ona highway with threelanes, treat the farright lane as a slower-speed through laneandthe far left lane as the passing lane.

Driveinthemiddleofyourlane,stayingbetween the lines.

Useyourrearviewmirrorandyourdirectional signals when changinglanes.

Gore AreaIt is against the law to drive over or park inany partof a gore area. A gore area is thespace between a through roadwayand an

entrance or exit ramp.

NO STOPPING

IN GORE AREA

Should you be convicted of violating

this traffic rule, three(3) points would beassessed against yourdriving record.

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Section 3:Rules of the Road

Right-of-WayThe law requires certain vehicles to yieldtheright-of-way to other vehicles. The law doesnot actually givethe right-of-way to anyparticular motorist, it just states whomustyield. No one is allowed to take the right-of-way if taking itmeans a collision may result.

Controlled IntersectionsYou must obey the traffic signals andsigns. Yield the right-of-way to other vehicles asdirected. Do notassume it is safe to proceedjust because you have theright-of-way.Check for traffic and pedestrians.

Uncontrolled IntersectionsWhen approaching an intersectionwithan inoperative traffic control signal or no traffic lights,stop signs or yield signs, treat it as you would a 4-way stop. Cometo a complete stop before entering theintersection and then proceedwhen theroadway is clear. If two vehicles arrive at the

intersection at about the same time, bothmust stop and thedriver of the vehicle on the left must yield the right-of-way tothe

driver on the right.

At a T intersection, the driver on the streetwhich ends mustyield the right-of-way tovehicles on the cross street.

Green vehicle has the right-of-wayRed vehicle must yield.

Pedestrians You must yield the right-of-way to

pedestrians crossing the street in anymarked or unmarkedcrosswalk. When thelight turns green, you must still yieldtopedestrians and vehicles in intersections.The law also requiresvehicles to come to acomplete stop at any school crossing when thecrosswalk is occupied by any person.In the interest of safety, ifyou see persons

crossing any street, give them the right-of-way.

Visually ImpairedThe driver of a vehicle approaching avisuallyimpaired pedestrian who is carrying a whiteor metalliccane, is using a guide dog or is

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assisted by a sighted person, must yield theright-of-way andtake precautions to avoidinjury to the pedestrian.

Alleys and DrivewaysWhen entering the roadway from an alleyordriveway, you must stop before reaching the sidewalk. Yield theright-of-way topedestrians and approaching vehicles.

Left TurnWhen you are preparing to turn left, youmust yield theright-of-way to any oncomingvehicle and pedestrian.

Green vehicle has the right-of-wayRed vehicle must yield.

Red Light RunningIf you run a red light (or a flashing redlight)and receive a traffic citation, upon

conviction of that violation, you will berequired to attendTraffic Survival School.Upon completion, no court appearanceisrequired.

If you run a red light and cause an accident that results inlife-threatening injuries toanother driver or passenger, youmay

be fined up to $500 and your drivingprivilege may be suspendedfor 3 months.Additionally, you may be ordered to perform

community service.

If you cause an accident that results in thedeath of anotherdriver or passenger, youmay be fined up to $1,000 and yourdrivingprivilege may be suspended for 6 months.Additionally, youmay be ordered to performcommunity service.

MVD is required by law to order thecompletion of TrafficSurvival School (TSS)for every red light conviction report bythecourts. Points are accessed and will appearon your driverrecord. Payment of the fine isassuming responsibility for theviolation andis reported to MVD as a conviction. Failure to

complete the course results in an indefinitesuspension of yourdriving privilege.If eligible, violators can attend theSupremeCourts Defensive Driving Program. Pleaseread the informationprovided with yourcitation carefully for an explanation ofyouroptions.

Emergency VehiclesAlways be alert for emergencyvehicles,especially at intersections. Do not play yourradio soloudly that you are unable to hearsirens. Whenever a police car,fire engine,ambulance or other emergency vehicleapproaches using asiren, lights or otherwarning devices, you must yield theright-

of-way. Drive at once to the right side of theroad and stopuntil the vehicle has passed.

On a four-lane highway with at least twolanes proceeding in thesame direction as the approaching vehicle, proceed with duecaution.Yield the right-of-way by makinga lane change into a lane notadjacent to

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