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25 questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10, covering licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving, right of way, sharing the road, signals and pavement markings and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

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  1. 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.

  2. Question 2Who 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.

  3. Question 3An emergency vehicle with siren and red or blue flashing lights approaches. What does Arkansas law require?

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    C: Pull over to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible. Drivers should pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible when they hear sirens or see flashing lights from any direction. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Move Over Law, page 23.

  4. Question 4When 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.

  5. Question 5What do flashing green lights on a roadway construction or maintenance vehicle mean in Arkansas?

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    A: An active work zone; use caution and slow down. Flashing green lights on construction and maintenance vehicles indicate an active work zone; drivers should use caution and slow down. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Green Lights in Work Zones, page 30.

  6. Question 6When approaching an Arkansas work zone sign, how long should you keep a reduced speed?

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    C: Until you see a posted speed limit sign. When you see work zone signs, begin to slow down and continue at a reduced speed until you see a posted speed limit sign. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: These Rules Apply When Workers Are Present in a Work Zone: Know the Work Zone Speed Limit, page 31.

  7. Question 7How far before a lane closure does the Arkansas guide suggest merging, ideally?

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    C: A mile or more. Merge early: change to the correct lane as soon as it is safe, ideally a mile or more before the closure. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Questions and Answers: Entering the Work Zone, page 32.

  8. Question 8What is a mobile work zone?

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    C: Work done for a short time that may move slowly with periodic stops, such as painting stripes. A mobile work zone exists where work is performed for a short time, often moving slowly with stops, such as striping or pothole patching. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Construction/Maintenance/Work Zone Safety, page 29.

  9. Question 9A stop sign has how many sides?

    red and white octagon road sign
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    A: Eight. A stop sign is red with white letters and has eight sides (octagon-shaped). Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Traffic Control Signs: Stop Signs, page 37.

  10. Question 10With no signs or lane markings to control turning, which lane should you turn into?

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    B: The lane closest to your direction of travel. When there are no signs or lane markings, turn into the lane closest to the direction of travel. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Turning, page 45.

  11. Question 11When 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.

  12. Question 12What 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.

  13. Question 13At 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.

  14. Question 14Your brakes stop working. What should you try first?

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    A: Pump the brake pedal several times. Pump the brake pedal several times; if that fails, use the parking brake slowly, then shift to lower gears. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Brake Failure, page 89.

  15. Question 15An 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.

  16. Question 16What 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.

  17. Question 17You 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.

  18. Question 18When may you pass an Arkansas school bus that has stopped with red lights flashing?

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    B: After it finishes loading or unloading and begins moving without its red lights flashing. Never pass in any direction until the bus has finished receiving or discharging passengers and begins moving without red lights flashing. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: School Bus Law and Rules, page 24.

  19. Question 19Where should you stop when a flagger in a work zone signals you to stop?

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    A: At the designated location or at least a car length away from the flagger. Stop at the designated location, or at least a car length away from the flagger, and wait for directions. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Questions and Answers: What do I do when there is a flagger?, page 34.

  20. Question 20If no reduced speed limit is posted in an Arkansas work zone, what speed should you obey?

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    C: The normally posted speed limit. If no reduced speed limit is posted, drivers should obey the normally posted speed limit and be prepared for the unexpected. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Construction/Maintenance/Work Zone Safety, page 29.

  21. Question 21On a road with three or more lanes in your direction (no markings controlling lanes), which lane should you use?

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    A: The right lane except to pass; the center lane if there is a lot of merging traffic. Remain in the right lane except to pass; if there is a lot of merging traffic, use the center lane. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Unmarked Lanes: General Driving, page 44.

  22. Question 22When 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.

  23. Question 23Your view is blocked when you stop at a stop sign. What should you do?

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    D: Make a complete stop, then pull forward to see before proceeding. If obstacles block your view, make a complete stop and pull forward to see; proceed when safe. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Traffic Control Signs: Stop Signs, page 37.

  24. Question 24Why should you avoid a wide right turn?

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    D: The driver behind may think you are turning left and try to pass on the right. A wide turn may cause the driver behind to think you are changing lanes or turning left and try to pass you on the right. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Turning: Right Turns, page 45.

  25. Question 25How 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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