ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

HB 2527: driver license testing; required question

PRIME SPONSOR: Representative Clodfelter, LD 10

BILL STATUS: Transportation & Infrastructure

Abstract

Relating to required questions on the driver license test.

Provisions

1. Establishes that a driver license applicant must pass a test regarding what to do when pulled over by a law enforcement officer in order to receive a driver license. (Sec. 1)

2. Requires that the test include questions covering pulling over to the right side of the road when it is safe to do so. (Sec. 1)

3. Asserts that an applicant must correctly answer all questions about pulling over to the right side of the road to pass the test. (Sec. 1)

Current Law

Upon paying the prescribed fee for a driver license or an instruction permit, the applicant may attempt the written or road test up to three times within a twelve-month period (A.R.S.§28-3158).

Additional Information

ADOT requires that written license tests contain a 30 question, multiple choice test to be taken at a touch screen computer work station. The questions are taken from the Arizona Driver License Manual and a score of 80 or higher is required on the written test to receive a passing score. More information can be found at azdot.gov.

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Fifty-third Legislature                  HB 2527

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Transportation & Infrastructure

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