This section covers the equipment and safety checks you're responsible for before driving — working brakes, turn signals, an intact windshield, a working horn, good tires, seat belts, functioning windows, and emergency flashers, plus adjusting your seat and mirrors before starting out.
Seat belt and child restraint rules are tested heavily: every front-seat occupant must be belted, passengers under 16 must buckle up, and children under 8 need a child restraint system (kids 5-8 need one until they reach 4 feet 9 inches tall).
A common mistake is overlooking that air bags are unsafe for children 12 and under, so kids that age should never ride in the front seat — and if a child must ride up front, the passenger-side air bag should be turned off.
When must a child be in a child restraint system in Arizona?⌄
Children under 8 must be properly secured in a child restraint system. Kids between 5 and 8 need one until they reach a minimum height of 4 feet 9 inches.
How do you use the penny test to check tire tread?⌄
Place a penny with Lincoln's head into a tire groove. If part of his head is still covered by the tread, the tire is okay; if his whole head is visible, it may be time to replace the tire.
What working equipment is your vehicle required to have before you drive?⌄
Brakes, speedometer, turn signals, an intact windshield, a working horn, good tires, seat belts, driver/front passenger windows that work, and emergency flashers all must be in working order.