Arizona Traffic Laws, Signs, Signals, and Right-of-Way
Signs, Signals, and Signals of Intent
Know the standard sign shapes and colors: red octagon for stop, red-and-white triangle for yield, yellow diamonds for warnings, and white rectangles for regulatory messages. Traffic signals follow the same rules for motorcycles as for cars. Use hand and turn signals, and remember that a turn signal does not give you the right-of-way; you must still yield when required.
Right-of-Way
Right-of-way is never "taken"; it is yielded. At an uncontrolled intersection, the vehicle on the right generally has the right-of-way, and a vehicle turning left must yield to oncoming traffic going straight or turning right. At a four-way stop, first to arrive goes first; if two arrive together, the one on the right goes. Pedestrians in a crosswalk have the right-of-way.
Motorcycle-Specific Laws
Arizona requires a motorcycle endorsement on your license, a DOT helmet for rider and passenger, and eye protection unless the bike has a windshield. Motorcycles are entitled to a full lane. Lane splitting between moving traffic is not permitted. Keep your headlight on to be visible.
Traps
Questions often test whether a rider may ride between lanes, whether a helmet is required, and who yields at intersections. Read carefully for the word "must" versus "should."
Rule of thumb: when in doubt, yield. A signal is a request, not a right.