Arkansas State Police / DFA permit practice test 12
13 questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10, covering safe and defensive driving, licensing laws and penalties. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1Why should you never let the engine idle in a closed garage?
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A: Exhaust fumes can cause death in a very short time. Fumes from a leaky exhaust can cause death in a very short time; never idle in a garage or enclosed area without an open window. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Exhaust System, page 96.
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Question 2If you have a concealed carry permit and are stopped by police in Arkansas, what should you do?
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C: Present it to the officer with your driver's license. If you have a concealed carry permit, present it to the officer with your driver's license, and tell the officer about any weapon and its location. 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 3How should you adjust the inside rearview mirror?
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C: So you can see the entire rear window by moving only your eyes. Set the inside mirror to frame the whole rear window, so a glance with your eyes (not a head turn) is enough. Mirrors do not show your blind spots. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Inspecting Your Vehicle: Vehicle Mirrors, page 94.
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Question 4You are not sure the vehicle stopping you is a real police car. What does the Arkansas guide suggest?
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B: Signal, pull to the nearest well-lit location, and dial 9-1-1 to confirm. Activate your turn signal, pull to the nearest well-lit location, dial 9-1-1 and request police officer confirmation. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: What To Do When You Are Stopped by a Law Enforcement Officer, page 3.
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Question 5How often does the Arkansas guide suggest replacing windshield wiper blades?
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A: Every six months to a year, or as soon as visibility suffers. Wiper blades wear out. The guide suggests replacing them every six months to a year, or sooner if you notice you can't see as well. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Windshield and Wipers, page 95.
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Question 6Where should you NOT stop when pulled over by police in Arkansas?
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C: On a bridge or overpass. Pull to the closest safest spot out of the traffic lane; do not stop on bridges or overpasses. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: What To Do When You Are Stopped by a Law Enforcement Officer, page 3.
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Question 7What 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 8Who is presumed to have thrown litter from a motor vehicle (other than a bus) in Arkansas?
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C: The driver. Littering from a motor vehicle, except a bus, is prima facie evidence that it was done by the driver. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: 8-6-409 Prima Facie Evidence Against Drivers, page 2.
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Question 9What 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 10To park in an accessible (handicapped) space using a Special Certificate in Arkansas, who must be present?
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B: The person with the disability to whom the certificate is registered. The holder of the Special Certificate must be present in the vehicle and exit it when using a designated space, carrying the photo ID card. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: AR Governor's Commission on People with Disabilities, page 26.
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Question 11What 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 12Are mobile work zones treated differently from stationary work zones for fines in Arkansas?
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C: No; fines double in both. Mobile work zones are treated the same as stationary ones, so fines double for violations in both. 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 13An 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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