Roadwise States Arizona Driving lessons Signaling & communicating Arizona driving lesson · Safe Driving Practices
Signaling & communicating A 2-minute lesson from the Arizona course. Read the rules and examples, follow the handbook page references, and check your understanding before you move on.
Read time 2 minutes
Course unit Safe Driving Practices
Checkpoint questions 6
Source pages 26, 27 Communicating means clearly showing other drivers and pedestrians what you plan to do early enough to avoid a collision. Signal every time you change direction — the vehicle you don't see is the most dangerous one.
100 ft Minimum distance to signal before you turn (about 4 seconds)
Handbook p. 26 ↗ Always signal before you: Change lanes Turn at an intersection or into a driveway or alley Enter or leave a freeway Pull away from the curb Pull over to the side of the road Slow down or stop suddenly (when using hand signals) Handbook p. 27 ↗ Know the rule
If you plan to turn just beyond an intersection, don't signal until you're in the intersection — drivers there might pull into your path.
Handbook p. 26 ↗ Know the rule
After you complete your move, make sure your turn signal is off.
Handbook p. 26 ↗ Know the rule
Turns may be shown with turn signals, hand signals, or both. The law also dictates which lanes and positions you must use when turning.
Handbook p. 27 ↗ Put it into practice
You want to turn right into a gas station just past a cross street. Don't signal before the intersection — a driver waiting there may think you're turning at the corner. Signal once you're in the intersection.
Check your understanding Read the question, decide on an answer, then open it to check the explanation. These are Roadwise study questions based on the source handbook.
How far before a turn should you signal, at minimum? 50 feet 200 feet 100 feet 300 feet Answer: 100 feet
You must signal at least 100 feet (approximately 4 seconds) before you turn.
Handbook p. 26 ↗ If you plan to turn just beyond an intersection, when should you signal? Never signal for turns beyond an intersection Not until you are in the intersection As early as one block before Only after completing the intersection Answer: Not until you are in the intersection
If turning beyond an intersection, don't signal until you're in the intersection, or drivers in the intersection may pull into your path.
Handbook p. 26 ↗ Does signaling a turn give you the right-of-way? No, it only shows your intent Yes, always Yes, but only at intersections Yes, after signaling for 4 seconds Answer: No, it only shows your intent
Signaling lets other drivers know your intent but does not give you the right-of-way.
Handbook p. 27 ↗ Which of these situations requires you to signal before acting? Slowing gradually for a red light Driving straight through an intersection Following a curve in the road Pulling away from the curb Answer: Pulling away from the curb
You should signal before pulling away from the curb, among other maneuvers like turning and changing lanes.
Handbook p. 27 ↗ After completing a lane change or turn, what should you make sure to do? Leave it on a few more seconds Tap the brakes to warn followers Turn your signal off Signal in the opposite direction Answer: Turn your signal off
After you complete your move, be sure your turn signal is off.
Handbook p. 27 ↗ Arizona law requires you to signal at least 50 feet before turning. True False Answer: False
False. Arizona law requires signaling at least 100 feet (about 4 seconds) before you turn.
Handbook p. 26 ↗ Previous lesson Following distance, space cushion & blind spots Next lesson Passing rules More in Safe Driving Practices About the source Roadwise’s Arizona course uses the driver handbook edition supplied with this study pack. This lesson cites source pages 26, 27. The linked PDF is a third-party mirror of the handbook, rather than a government-hosted page.
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