Do not pass zones — Arizona Permit Test

Do not pass zones on the Arizona permit test — 5 rules, each with the reason behind it and a question on it while it is fresh.

The rules

You must not pass within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

A train or a car stopped at the tracks can fill the lane you swung into.

Approaching within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.28

You must not pass when there is a double solid line or a solid dividing line on your side of the road.

A solid line on your side marks a place where the road ahead is not safe to pass on.

There is a double solid line or a solid dividing line on the lane in which you are driving.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.28

You must not pass when approaching a curve or the top of a hill where you cannot see ahead far enough to pass safely.

An oncoming car can appear over the crest with no time for either of you to stop.

Approaching a curve or the top of a hill where you cannot see ahead to be sure of safe passing.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.28

You must not pass within 100 feet of a street crossing.

A car can turn out of the side street into the lane you are passing in.

Approaching within 100 feet of a street crossing.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.28

You must not pass within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel or underpass where your view is blocked.

You cannot see what is coming out of the tunnel until it is already beside you.

Within 100 feet of a bridge, tunnel, or underpass where your view is blocked.

Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.28

On the test

You must not pass when within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

100 feet. A train or a car stopped at the tracks can fill the lane you swung into. Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, p.28: “Approaching within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.”

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Where these come from

Every rule here is checked against Arizona Driver License Manual and Customer Service Guide, published by the Arizona Department of Transportation, and against the state code itself. Last checked 2026-09-28.