Hardest Arkansas permit test questions
111 questions that need exact knowledge rather than common sense: the numbers (distances, speeds, fines, limits), the exceptions and the rules that are easy to mix up. We chose them from our Arkansas question bank for that reason; they're not statistics from the State Police / DFA.
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Question 1What is the minimum age to apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?
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C: 14. To apply for an instruction permit, the applicant must be at least 14 years old and pass the knowledge exam and vision test. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Instruction Permit, page 15.
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Question 2An Arkansas instruction permit holder may drive only with a licensed driver who is:
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D: At least 21 and in the seat beside the driver. A permit holder may drive with a licensed driver who is 21 or older and occupies the seat beside the driver. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Instruction Permit, page 15.
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Question 3How long is an Arkansas instruction permit valid?
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B: Two years from the passed knowledge exam. The permit is issued for two years from the date of the passed knowledge exam. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Instruction Permit, page 15.
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Question 4Can an Arkansas instruction permit be renewed or extended?
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D: No; it cannot be renewed or extended. The permit is valid for two years and cannot be renewed or extended for any reason; otherwise you must retake all phases of the exam. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Arkansas State Police Driver's Testing 1-2-3 Skills Checklist, page 98.
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Question 5To get a Learner's License, an Arkansas applicant cannot have had a crash or serious traffic violation within the preceding:
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D: Six months. The applicant cannot be involved in any traffic crash or convicted of a serious traffic violation within the preceding six months. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Learner's License, page 15.
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Question 6An Arkansas Intermediate License holder may not carry more than how many unrelated minor passengers unless a licensed driver 21+ is in the front seat?
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B: One. An intermediate driver may not drive with more than one unrelated minor passenger unless accompanied by a licensed driver 21 or older in the front seat. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Intermediate License, page 16.
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Question 7During what hours are Arkansas Intermediate License holders restricted from driving (with exceptions)?
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D: 11 p.m. to 4 a.m.. Intermediate drivers may not drive between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. except in the situations the guide lists: with a licensed driver 21 or older along, and on trips to or from a school or church activity, a job, or an emergency. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Intermediate License, page 16.
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Question 8In Arkansas, may a driver of any age send text messages while driving?
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A: No; text messages are not allowed regardless of age. Text messages are not allowed regardless of age. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Class D License, page 16.
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Question 9A 19-year-old Arkansas Class D driver may use which kind of phone while driving?
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B: Only a hands-free device (hand-held only for emergencies). A Class D driver at least 18 but under 21 may use a hands-free device; a hand-held phone only for emergencies. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Class D License, page 16.
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Question 10May an Arkansas driver under 18 use a hands-free phone while driving?
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C: No, except in an emergency. Under 18, cell phone use is not allowed, and hands-free devices are not allowed, except in an emergency. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Distracted Driving Law, page 58.
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Question 11What engine size is an Arkansas Class MD (motor-driven cycle) license limited to?
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C: 250 cc or less. The Class MD license, for ages 14-16, is restricted to motorcycles displacing 250 cc or less. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Class MD (Motor-Driven Cycle) License, page 16.
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Question 12What engine size may be operated with an Arkansas Motorized Bicycle certificate?
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D: 50 cc or less. The Motorized Bicycle certificate restricts operation to a motorized bicycle or motorcycle displacing 50 cc or less. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Motorized Bicycle (MB) Certificate, page 17.
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Question 13What uncorrected visual acuity does Arkansas law require for an unrestricted license?
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A: 20/40. A minimum uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40 is required for an unrestricted license; corrected 20/70 is required for a restricted license. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Vision Requirements, page 17.
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Question 14What minimum field of vision does Arkansas require for a person with two functional eyes?
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A: 140 degrees. Your field of vision must be 140 degrees with two functional eyes, or 105 degrees with one functional eye. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Vision Requirements, page 17.
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Question 15What is the fee for each written (knowledge) exam in Arkansas?
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A: $5. Act 1289 of 2015 requires a $5.00 fee for each written examination, collected by DFA with the license cost. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Introduction (Act 1289 of 2015), page 13.
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Question 16Within how many days of becoming an Arkansas resident must you get an Arkansas driver's license?
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B: 30 days. Within thirty calendar days of becoming a resident, you must obtain an Arkansas driver's license. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: The Driver's License: Proof of Residency, page 14.
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Question 17A nonresident who has been physically present in Arkansas for how long must get an Arkansas license?
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A: Six months. Any nonresident physically present in Arkansas for six months must obtain an Arkansas driver's license. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: The Driver's License: Proof of Residency, page 14.
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Question 18Which document must an Arkansas applicant under 18 who is a U.S. citizen present?
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A: An original or certified U.S. birth certificate. All minors who are U.S. citizens must present their original U.S. birth certificate; hospital certificates are not accepted and a passport cannot be used as a primary document. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Arkansas State Police Driver's Testing 1-2-3 Checklist – Under Age 18, page 19.
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Question 19How many vehicle controls may you miss on the Arkansas skills test before failing?
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B: Three. You are allowed three missed controls before the test is failed. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Performance Guidelines, page 97.
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Question 20On the Arkansas road test, what happens if you make a second rolling stop?
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B: You fail and receive a two-week penalty. Two missed attempts in the same category fail the exam; for example a second rolling stop brings a two-week penalty. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Performance Guidelines, page 97.
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Question 21How long is the penalty before retesting after an automatic failure on the Arkansas road test?
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D: 30 days. Automatic failures are imposed a 30-day penalty. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Performance Guidelines, page 97.
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Question 22What window tint will cause a vehicle to be denied for an Arkansas skills test?
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C: Tint darker than 25% on the front and 10% on the back. Window tint darker than 25% on the front and darker than 10% on the back will be denied; no tint on the windshield is permitted. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Arkansas State Police Driver's Testing 1-2-3 Skills Checklist, page 98.
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Question 23What does signing an Arkansas traffic citation mean?
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B: It is a promise to appear in court or pay the fine before the court date. Signing a citation is not an admission of guilt; it is a promise to appear or pay. Refusing to sign may lead to arrest. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: What To Do When You Are Stopped by a Law Enforcement Officer, page 4.
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Question 24What is the fine for a first littering conviction in Arkansas?
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A: $100 to $1,000 and up to 8 hours of community service. A first littering offense carries a fine of $100 to $1,000 plus up to eight hours of community service. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: 8-6-404 Penalties, page 2.
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Question 25What is the penalty range for a first offense of illegally using another person's disability Special Certificate in Arkansas?
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C: $100 to $500. Fraudulent use is a Class A misdemeanor; first offense $100 to $500, second offense $250 to $1,000 plus a six-month suspension. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: AR Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities, page 26.
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Question 26Who must wear a seat belt under Arkansas's seat belt law?
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B: The driver and front-seat passenger. Arkansas law makes it illegal to drive or ride as a front-seat passenger without a seat belt; it is a primary offense. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Arkansas Seat Belt Law, page 21.
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Question 27What is the maximum fine for an Arkansas seat belt violation?
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D: $25. A violation is subject to a fine not to exceed $25, plus court costs or fees. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Arkansas Seat Belt Law, page 21.
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Question 28Under Arkansas's Child Passenger Protection Act, which child must ride in a child passenger safety seat?
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C: A child under 6 who weighs less than 60 pounds. A child under six years old who weighs less than 60 pounds must be restrained in a properly secured child passenger safety seat. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Child Passenger Protection Act, page 21.
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Question 29In Arkansas, children under what age must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is moving?
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B: 15. All children under the age of fifteen must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Child Passenger Protection Act, page 21.
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Question 30Arkansas law forbids smoking tobacco in a vehicle when a passenger is younger than:
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C: 14. A person may not knowingly smoke tobacco in a motor vehicle with a child under fourteen as a passenger. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act (§20-27-1903), page 21.
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Question 31According to the Arkansas guide's chart, when it is 80°F outside, about how hot is the inside of a car after 30 minutes?
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B: 114°F. The chart shows 99°F after 10 minutes and 114°F after 30 minutes when it is 80°F outside. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Unattended Children and Pets: Vehicle Temperature, page 22.
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Question 32You are in an intersection when an emergency vehicle approaches with its siren on. What should you do?
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B: Drive through the intersection before pulling over. If you are in an intersection, go ahead and drive through it before pulling over. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Move Over Law, page 23.
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Question 33What penalties can a move-over violation bring in Arkansas, according to the Move Over Law section?
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A: A fine up to $1,000, jail time, or both; possible license suspension up to six months. A violator can be fined up to $1,000, receive jail time or both; the court may order community service or suspend the license up to six months. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Move Over Law, page 23.
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Question 34When must you stop for a stopped Arkansas school bus with flashing red lights?
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B: Whether you are in the same lane, the opposing lane, or at an intersection. No matter where your vehicle is (same lane, opposing lane, or at an intersection), you must make a complete stop. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: School Bus Law and Rules, page 24.
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Question 35When are you NOT required to stop for an Arkansas school bus with flashing red lights?
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D: When it is on the opposite side of a median 20 feet or more wide. You need not stop if the bus is in an opposite lane separated by a median 20 feet or more wide; if the median is narrower, all lanes must stop. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: School Bus Law and Rules, page 24.
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Question 36What is the fine for passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing in Arkansas?
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C: $250 to $1,000. Upon conviction, the fine is a minimum of $250, not to exceed $1,000, plus up to 90 days in jail. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: School Bus Law and Rules, page 25.
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Question 37What happens to fines for moving violations in an Arkansas work zone when workers are present?
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C: They double. A driver cited for any moving violation in a work zone with workers present pays double the fine, up to $5,000 depending on the violation. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: These Rules Apply When Workers Are Present in a Work Zone, page 31.
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Question 38In an Arkansas work zone, is holding your phone for a call a moving traffic violation?
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A: Yes. Yes; holding your phone to call, text, look up directions or scroll counts. If you can't use hands-free, don't use your phone. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: These Rules Apply When Workers Are Present in a Work Zone: Leave Your Phone Alone, page 31.
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Question 39A flagger's instructions conflict with a traffic signal. Which should you obey?
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B: The flagger. Always obey the flagger's signals; their instructions overrule any other traffic signals or devices. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Questions and Answers: What do I do when there is a flagger?, page 34.
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Question 40What does a flashing yellow arrow mean?
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D: Left turns are permitted, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. A flashing yellow arrow means left turns are permitted, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Lighted Arrows, page 36.
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Question 41If a county judge has not set a speed limit on an Arkansas county road, what is the limit?
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D: 40 mph. If a county judge has not established a speed limit on a county road, the limit is 40 mph. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: 27-51-216. Speed Limits and Traffic-Control Devices on County Roads, page 38.
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Question 42What penalty can an Arkansas driver who fails to yield receive, according to the guide?
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D: Fine up to $1,000 and a 180-day license suspension. A driver who fails to yield could receive a fine of up to $1,000 and suspension of their license for 180 days. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Yield Sign, page 38.
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Question 43The railroad crossing gates start coming down as you begin to cross. What should you do?
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C: Keep going, even if it means breaking the gate. If the gates begin to come down as you begin to cross, keep going even if it means you will break the gate. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Gates and Lights, page 41.
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Question 44Red lights are flashing at a crossing, but no train appears. What should you do?
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B: Do not cross. When the red lights are flashing, a train is present; even if they continue to flash and no train appears, do not cross. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Gates and Lights, page 41.
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Question 45What does a solid double yellow line in the center of the road mean?
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B: Passing is prohibited for traffic in either direction. A solid double yellow line means passing is prohibited for vehicles traveling in either direction. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Yellow Lane Markings, page 43.
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Question 46May you cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway in Arkansas?
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C: Yes, if no opposing traffic is approaching the turn site. A driver may cross a solid yellow line to turn into a driveway if there is no opposing traffic approaching. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Yellow Lane Markings, page 43.
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Question 47In Arkansas, how may a vehicle turning left from a side street use a shared center turn lane?
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B: As part of the maneuver to merge into traffic, but not as an acceleration lane. A vehicle turning left from an intersecting street or driveway may use the center turn lane to gain access or merge, but not as an acceleration lane. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Shared Center Lane, page 44.
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Question 48Under A.C.A. 27-51-301, when may you drive in the left lane of an Arkansas multilane highway?
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D: When passing, when other lanes are closed or unsafe, or when preparing to exit on the left. The left lane may be used only to overtake and pass, when other lanes are closed or in disrepair, or when preparing to exit on the left. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Left Lane on a Multilane Highway for Passing Only, page 75.
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Question 49Is it legal to pass on the shoulder in Arkansas if it is paved?
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D: No; never pass on the shoulder, paved or not. Never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not; other drivers will not expect you there. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Unmarked Lanes: Passing, page 44.
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Question 50When passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction, who must yield?
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A: The passing driver must yield to the vehicle being passed. A driver passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to the vehicle being passed, which may turn left or stop for a hazard. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: General Right of Way Rules: Passing, page 52.
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Question 51Who has absolute right-of-way at an Arkansas intersection?
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B: Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane. Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way; do not use your horn, as it could confuse them. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Intersections- Right of Way: Pedestrians, page 47.
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Question 52When parallel parking in Arkansas, how far from the curb may your vehicle be?
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A: 18 inches or less. When parallel parking, your vehicle should be 18 inches or less from the curb; parking more than 18 inches from the curb is prohibited. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Parking Tips, page 53.
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Question 53How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Arkansas?
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C: No closer than 15 feet. Do not park within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Do Not Park, page 54.
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Question 54How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park in Arkansas?
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C: No closer than 20 feet. Do not park within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Do Not Park, page 54.
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Question 55In Arkansas you may not park within how many feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign?
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C: 30 feet. Do not park within thirty feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Do Not Park, page 54.
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Question 56How close to a railroad crossing may you park in Arkansas?
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A: No closer than 50 feet. Do not park within fifty feet of a railroad crossing. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Do Not Park, page 54.
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Question 57How close to a fire station driveway (same side of the street) may you park in Arkansas?
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D: No closer than 20 feet. Do not park within twenty feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, or where signs are posted. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Do Not Park, page 54.
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Question 58An approaching vehicle has its turn signal on. Should you pull out in front of it?
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D: No; wait until the driver actually starts to turn. Do not turn because an approaching vehicle has its signal on; the driver may turn later or have forgotten it. Wait until they start to turn. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Intersecting Traffic, page 73.
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Question 59How many seconds ahead should you be looking while driving?
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A: At least 15 seconds. You should be looking at least fifteen seconds ahead. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Stay Alert: Looking ahead, page 60.
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Question 60How far before a lane change should you signal in Arkansas?
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C: At least 100 feet. Turn on your signal at least 100 feet before the lane change. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Changing Lanes, page 61.
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Question 61When does Arkansas require headlights?
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C: From ½ hour after sunset to ½ hour before sunrise, when you can't see clearly within 500 feet, and when wipers are needed. Turn on headlights ½ hour after sunset until ½ hour before sunrise, any time you cannot see a person or object within 500 feet, and when wipers are needed. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: External Vehicle Lights, page 63.
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Question 62Is it legal in Arkansas to drive using only parking lights?
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A: No. Parking lights are for parked cars; it is illegal in Arkansas to drive using only parking lights. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: External Vehicle Lights, page 63.
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Question 63Within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle must you dim your high beams?
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B: 500 feet. Dim your high beams whenever you come within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: High and Low Beam Headlights, page 63.
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Question 64When following another vehicle, use low beams when you are closer than:
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C: 200 feet. Use your low-beam headlights when following another vehicle closer than 200 feet. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: High and Low Beam Headlights, page 63.
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Question 65About how far ahead do your headlights let you see at night, according to the Arkansas guide?
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A: 400 feet. Your headlights let you see about 400 feet ahead; drive at a speed that lets you stop within this distance, about 50 mph. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Visibility and Reaction: Darkness, page 70.
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Question 66If rain or fog limits your sight to 200 feet or less, what is the most you should drive?
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D: 30 mph. If you cannot see more than 200 feet ahead because of rain or fog, you should not drive faster than 30 mph. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Visibility and Reaction: Rain, Fog, or Snow, page 70.
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Question 67Up to what speed do most tires keep good traction on wet roads, according to the Arkansas guide?
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B: 35 mph. When the road is wet, most tires have good traction up to 35 mph; in heavy rain they can lose all traction at 50 mph. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjust to Water Over the Roadway, page 67.
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Question 68At what speed can tires lose all traction in heavy rain?
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A: 50 mph. In heavy rain, your tires can lose all traction with the road at 50 mph (hydroplaning). Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjust to Water Over the Roadway, page 67.
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Question 69How much should you reduce your speed on packed snow?
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B: Cut your speed in half. On packed snow you should cut your speed in half; on ice, slow to a coast. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjust to Slippery Roads, page 67.
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Question 70When is ice more slippery?
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D: Near the freezing point, when it can be wet. Ice near the freezing point can be wet and more slippery than at temperatures well below freezing. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjust to Slippery Roads, page 67.
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Question 71According to the Arkansas guide, about how many feet does the average car need to stop from 55 mph?
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D: 225 feet. The average passenger car traveling at 55 mph can stop within a total of about 225 feet. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjusting the Vehicle Speed, page 66.
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Question 72About what total stopping distance does the Arkansas guide give at 40 mph?
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C: About 124 feet. At 40 mph it can take about 124 feet total stopping distance. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Visibility and Reaction, page 70.
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Question 73Can you get a ticket in Arkansas for driving at the speed limit?
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D: Yes, if it is too fast for current conditions. Even if you are driving the speed limit, you can get a ticket for traveling too fast for the conditions. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Visibility and Reaction: Speed Limits, page 70.
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Question 74You plan to turn just after an intersection. When should you signal?
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B: Just after you pass through the intersection. If you plan to turn beyond an intersection, start signaling just after you pass through it; signaling earlier may make others think you are turning at the intersection. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Let Other Drivers Know Your Intentions, page 65.
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Question 75What rule does the Arkansas guide use to check that you are not following too closely?
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C: Two-second rule. Use the two-second rule to determine if you are following too close; some situations need four seconds. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Distance and Reaction: Following Distance, page 71.
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Question 76How much following distance does the Arkansas guide recommend behind a motorcycle?
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B: At least four to six seconds. Allow more following distance, at least four to six seconds, when following a motorcycle. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle, page 82.
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Question 77How big a gap do you need when merging with traffic?
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D: About 4 seconds. When merging you need a gap of about four seconds, leaving two seconds of following distance for you and the vehicle behind. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Merging, page 73.
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Question 78At 55 mph, about how long a gap in oncoming traffic do you need to pass?
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C: About 10 seconds. At 55 mph you need about ten seconds to pass, so you need a ten-second gap in oncoming traffic. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Oncoming Vehicles, page 74.
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Question 79At 55 mph, about how much road do you need to pass safely on a two-lane road?
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C: Over 1,600 feet (about 1/3 mile). You and the oncoming vehicle travel over 800 feet each in ten seconds, so you need over 1,600 feet, about 1/3 mile. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Oncoming Vehicles, page 74.
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Question 80How close to a hill or curve may you start a pass, according to the Arkansas guide?
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A: Never within 1/3 mile of a hill or curve. Drivers should not pass within 1/3 of a mile of a hill or curve; always assume an oncoming vehicle could be there. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Hills and Curves, page 74.
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Question 81When passing at night, when is it safe to return to the driving lane?
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A: When you can see both headlights of the passed vehicle in your rearview mirror. At night, when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror, it is safe to return. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Lane Obstructions, page 75.
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Question 82You are being tailgated on a two-lane road with no right lane. What should you do?
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D: Wait until the path ahead is clear, then reduce speed so the tailgater can pass. If there is no right lane, wait until the path ahead is clear and reduce speed; never slow down too quickly to discourage a tailgater. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: The Safety Cushion: Traffic to the Rear, page 72.
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Question 83About how far may a fully loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph take to stop, according to the Arkansas guide?
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C: More than 335 feet. A car at 55 mph stops in about 225 feet; a fully loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 335 feet. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Braking, page 76.
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Question 84How far behind a tractor-trailer can a car disappear from the driver's view?
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D: Up to 200 feet. A car can disappear up to 20 feet in front of the cab, on either side of the rig (especially alongside the cab), and up to 200 feet behind the truck. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Avoiding the Tractor-Trailer "No Zone", page 77.
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Question 85How far in front of a truck's cab is a blind spot where a car can disappear?
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B: Up to 20 feet. A car can disappear up to 20 feet in front of the cab. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Avoiding the Tractor-Trailer "No Zone", page 77.
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Question 86May a driver use a lane marked and signed for bicycles only as a turning or passing lane?
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D: Never. If a lane is marked and signed for bicycle use only, drivers must never use it as a turning lane, passing lane or for parking. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Lane Positions for Bicycles, page 80.
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Question 87According to research cited in the Arkansas guide, what fraction of car/motorcycle accidents result from a car driver turning in front of a motorcyclist?
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D: Over two-thirds. Research shows that over two-thirds of car/motorcycle accidents are the result of a car driver turning in front of a motorcyclist. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Sharing the Road with Motorcyclists, page 81.
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Question 88What percentage of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections, according to the Arkansas guide?
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C: Over 40%. Over 40% of all motorcycle crashes occur at intersections; nearly 60% of those were caused by other vehicles turning left in front of the motorcyclist. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Situations When Crashes Are Most Likely to Occur: Left Turns, page 81.
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Question 89Why should you not trust a motorcycle's flashing turn signal?
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B: Motorcycle signals don't cancel automatically and riders forget them. Motorcycle signals don't automatically cancel and riders forget to turn them off; wait to see if the motorcycle turns. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Signal Your Intentions, page 82.
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Question 90At what alcohol concentration will an Arkansas driver be arrested for driving while intoxicated?
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A: 0.08% or more. You will be arrested for DWI with an alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more in the breath or blood. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol and the Law, page 86.
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Question 91At what alcohol concentration can a driver under 21 be arrested for Underage Driving Under the Influence in Arkansas?
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C: 0.02%. You can be arrested for Underage DUI if your alcohol concentration is 0.02%. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol and the Law, page 87.
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Question 92In Arkansas, if involved in a crash or a serious traffic offense, you can be charged with DWI at what BAC range?
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C: Between 0.04% and 0.08%. If involved in a traffic crash or serious traffic offense, you can be charged with DWI with a BAC between 0.04% and 0.08%. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol and the Law, page 86.
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Question 93What is the fine range for a first alcohol (DWI) conviction in Arkansas, according to the guide?
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D: $150 to $1,000. A first conviction carries a fine from $150 to $1,000 plus court costs, up to one year in jail, and a 120-day suspension. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol and the Law, page 86.
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Question 94For a first Arkansas DWI conviction, how long could your license be suspended?
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C: 120 days. Your license could be suspended for 120 days on a first conviction. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol and the Law, page 86.
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Question 95In Arkansas, if found guilty of underage DUI, your license could be revoked until:
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A: You reach 21 years of age. If found guilty you could have your license revoked until you reach 21 and could be fined $2,000. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol and the Law, page 87.
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Question 96What is the first driving ability affected by alcohol?
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A: Judgment. The first driving ability to be affected by alcohol is judgment. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol Impairment, page 85.
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Question 97How long does it take alcohol in the bloodstream to reach the brain?
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D: 15 to 40 minutes. Alcohol in the bloodstream reaches the brain in fifteen to forty minutes. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Alcohol Impairment, page 85.
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Question 98In the Arkansas guide, a single drink equals a 12-ounce beer, a 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof liquor, or a glass of wine of how many ounces?
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C: 6 ounces. A single drink is 1.5 ounces of 80-proof liquor, a 6-ounce glass of wine, or a 12-ounce container of beer. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Body Metabolism, page 86.
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Question 99About what percentage of fatal traffic crashes involve alcohol, according to the Arkansas guide?
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A: About 38 percent. Alcohol is involved in approximately thirty-eight percent of traffic crashes in which someone is killed. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Drinking and Driving, page 85.
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Question 100In Arkansas, may a person with epilepsy drive?
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A: Yes, if under a doctor's care and seizure-free for one year. You may drive with epilepsy in Arkansas if you are under the care of a doctor and seizure-free for one year. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Health: Epilepsy, page 84.
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Question 101In an emergency stop with antilock brakes (ABS), what should you do?
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A: Press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing. With ABS, press the brake pedal as hard as you can and keep pressing; don't let up when the pedal pushes back. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Avoiding Collisions: Stopping, page 90.
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Question 102Your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?
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A: Stay off the brake and steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go. Stay off the brake and turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go, correcting as it straightens. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Skids, page 91.
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Question 103After a crash in which injuries or property damage over $1,000 occurred, what must the driver do in Arkansas?
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A: Notify the police immediately. If anyone is injured or killed or property damage exceeds $1,000, a driver must notify the police immediately. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Traffic Crashes, page 92.
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Question 104When must you report an Arkansas crash to the DFA Office of Driver Services?
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D: If there is injury, death, or property damage over $3,000 to one person's property, within 30 days. Report the accident to the Office of Driver Services if there is an injury, death, or property damage over $3,000 to one person's property, within 30 days. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Keep a Record of Crash Information, page 93.
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Question 105How long does sending or reading a text take your eyes off the road, according to the Arkansas guide?
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C: About 5 seconds. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds; at 55 mph that's like driving the length of a football field blind. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: What is Distracted Driving?, page 57.
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Question 106How far should you sit from your driver air bag, measured from the steering wheel center to your breastbone?
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A: About 10 inches. The risk zone is the first 2-3 inches of inflation; sitting 10 inches from the air bag gives a clear margin of safety. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Inspecting Your Vehicle: Vehicle Seats, page 94.
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Question 107At what tread depth are tires generally unsafe and in need of replacement, according to the Arkansas guide?
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D: 1/16 of an inch. Tires are generally not safe and should be replaced when the tread is worn down to 1/16 of an inch. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Tires, page 96.
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Question 108When steering to avoid a collision, where does the Arkansas guide say to place your hands on the wheel?
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A: At 10 o'clock and 2 o'clock. Grip the wheel with both hands at about the 10 and 2 o'clock positions so you can turn quickly and keep control afterward. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Avoiding Collisions: Turning, page 90.
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Question 109Your car has no antilock brakes. How should you make a quick turn to avoid a crash?
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B: Press the brake, let up, then turn the steering wheel. Without ABS, braking while turning can lock the wheels. Brake to slow and shift weight to the front tires, release the brake, and then steer. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Avoiding Collisions: Turning, page 90.
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Question 110A car is about to pull into the street between you and the driveway where you plan to turn. When should you signal?
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B: Wait until you have passed that car, then signal. If you signal too early, the other driver may think you are turning in front of them. Pass them first, then signal your turn. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Let Other Drivers Know Your Intentions, page 65.
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Question 111An Arkansas applicant 18 or older must bring which combination of identity documents to test?
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A: Two primary documents, or one primary and one secondary. Adults need either two primary documents or one primary and one secondary, such as a U.S. birth certificate or passport plus a secondary ID. A W-2 is not accepted. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Accepted Identification List: Age 18 and Older, page 18.
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Remembering the numbers
Most mistakes on the Arkansas State Police / DFA test are about specifics: how many feet before a turn to signal, how far to park from a hydrant, the alcohol limit for drivers under 21. Write the numbers from these questions on a card and review them before the test, then take the exam simulator.