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25 questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10, covering following and passing, alcohol and drugs, emergencies, licensing laws and penalties, safe and defensive driving and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.

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  1. Question 1How 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.

  2. Question 2At 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.

  3. Question 3Why should you apply the parking brake slowly when your brakes fail?

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    B: So you will not lock the rear wheels and skid. Pull the parking brake handle slowly or press the pedal slowly so you will not lock the rear wheels and cause a skid. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Brake Failure, page 89.

  4. Question 4How 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.

  5. Question 5Under 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.

  6. Question 6On a multilane highway, what must you do when passing a stopped police car with its lights on?

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    D: Move to the lane farthest from it whenever possible. Arkansas law requires moving over, whenever possible, to the farthest lane away from any stopped law enforcement vehicle with lights on. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Move Over Law, page 23.

  7. Question 7When 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.

  8. Question 8A 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.

  9. Question 9How are speed violations detected in Arkansas interstate work zones?

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    C: Speed enforcement cameras watched by an officer positioned at the end of the work zone. Speed enforcement cameras let an officer at the end of the work zone observe violations and pull over violators as they exit. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: These Rules Apply When Workers Are Present in a Work Zone, page 31.

  10. Question 10When may you drive on the shoulder of a street or road in Arkansas?

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    D: Only when directed by a police officer. Never drive on the shoulder of any street or road unless directed by a police officer. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Unmarked Lanes: General Driving, page 44.

  11. Question 11Is 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.

  12. Question 12What does a speed limit sign indicate in Arkansas?

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    D: The minimum and maximum speed for that section; the maximum is for ideal conditions. Speed limit signs show the minimum and maximum speeds; the maximum is for ideal conditions and should be reduced for slippery roads or poor visibility. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Speed Limit Sign, page 37.

  13. Question 13When turning left, what should you avoid?

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    A: Cutting the corner. When turning left, avoid cutting the corner; you could hit a vehicle approaching from the left. Leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Turning: Left Turns, page 45.

  14. Question 14How 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.

  15. Question 15How 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.

  16. Question 16In 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.

  17. Question 17You have a sudden tire blowout. What should you do?

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    C: Hold the wheel tightly, keep going straight, take your foot off the gas and brake lightly. Hold the steering wheel tightly, keep straight, slow gradually by easing off the gas and braking lightly, and pull off in a safe place. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Blowouts, page 89.

  18. Question 18Can 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.

  19. Question 19In 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.

  20. Question 20Besides police, fire and ambulance vehicles, Arkansas's move-over law also covers which stopped vehicles with flashing lights?

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    C: ARDOT, utility, construction vehicles and tow trucks. Arkansas expanded the law to include ARDOT, utility, and construction vehicles and tow trucks with flashing lights. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Questions and Answers: What is a "Move Over" law?, page 33.

  21. Question 21What 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.

  22. Question 22What shape and colors may Arkansas work zone signs have?

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    A: Diamond or rectangular; orange, white or black background. Work zone signs may be diamond or rectangular with an orange, white or black background and white or black letters or symbols. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Work Zone Signs, page 30.

  23. Question 23If 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.

  24. Question 24You miss your turn. What should you do?

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    C: Proceed to a safe turnaround area. Never back up in a travel lane; it is illegal and unsafe. Proceed to a safe turnaround area. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Unmarked Lanes: General Driving, page 44.

  25. Question 25Within 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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