Arkansas State Police / DFA permit practice test 5
25 questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10, covering right of way, sharing the road, signals and pavement markings, speed limits, lanes, highways and freeways and more. Pick an answer to see straight away whether you're right and why.
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Question 1At a 4-way or all-way stop, which driver goes first?
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B: The driver who reached the intersection first, after a complete stop. At 3-way, 4-way and all-way stops, the driver reaching the intersection first goes first after making a complete stop. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Right of Way at Stop Signs, page 52.
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Question 2About 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 3What 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 4Can 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 5When merging onto a high-speed roadway, what should you avoid?
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A: Driving to the end of the ramp and stopping. Use the ramp to reach traffic speed; do not drive to the end of the ramp and stop, or you may be rear-ended. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Merging With Traffic, page 68.
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Question 6About 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 7A regulation sign has a red circle with a red slash over a symbol. What does it mean?
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D: The maneuver shown is prohibited. A red circle with a red slash over the symbol means the driver is prohibited from that maneuver, such as a turn or U-turn. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Regulation Signs, page 39.
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Question 8When crossing a divided highway, when is it safe to stop halfway in the median?
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A: When the median is large enough for your vehicle. Stopping halfway is safe when the median divider is large enough for your vehicle; never stop in one too small. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Intersecting Traffic, page 73.
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Question 9What does a yellow-painted curb mean in Arkansas?
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B: A loading zone or other restriction. A yellow curb means a loading zone or other restriction. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Restricted Parking Zones, page 54.
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Question 10As a general rule, how many vehicles should you pass at one time?
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D: Only one. Do not count on having enough time to pass several cars at once; as a rule, pass only one vehicle at a time. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Passing Distance, page 73.
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Question 11What 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 12In 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 13Which Arkansas license is a restricted license for drivers ages 16 to 18?
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A: Intermediate License. The Intermediate License is a restricted license issued to people between the ages of 16 and 18. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Intermediate License, page 15.
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Question 14If you observe a traffic stop that does not involve you, what should you do?
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A: Do not approach the officer. If you observe a traffic stop that does not involve you, do not approach the officer. 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 15When may you enter an intersection in Arkansas?
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C: Only when you can get through it without having to stop. Drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without stopping; wait so you do not block the intersection. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: General Right of Way Rules, page 52.
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Question 16Why do tractor-trailer drivers often swing out to the left before a right turn?
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A: Because the rear wheels follow a shorter path than the front wheels. A turning vehicle's rear wheels follow a shorter path; long trucks must often swing left as the first step of a right turn. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Turning (tractor-trailers), page 76.
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Question 17What does a green arrow mean for left turns?
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A: The left turn is protected; opposing traffic must stop. A green arrow means you may turn in the direction of the arrow; left turns are protected and opposing traffic must stop. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Lighted Arrows, page 36.
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Question 18What is the safest speed to drive in traffic?
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A: The same speed as other vehicles. The safest speed to drive in traffic is the same speed as other vehicles. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjusting to the Flow of Traffic, page 68.
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Question 19When should you slow down to exit a highway that has exit ramps?
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B: Not until you have moved onto the exit ramp. If the road has exit ramps, do not slow down until you have moved onto the exit ramp. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Exiting Traffic, page 68.
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Question 20If 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 21What does the white X-shaped crossbuck sign at a railroad crossing require?
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D: Yield the right-of-way to the train. The crossbuck marks the grade crossing and requires you to yield the right-of-way to the train. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Railroad Crossing Signs: Cross Buck Sign, page 40.
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Question 22A 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 23When parking on a hill in Arkansas, how should you turn your wheels?
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D: Sharply away from traffic. Turn the wheels sharply away from traffic to prevent the car from rolling into traffic. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Parking Tips, page 53.
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Question 24When 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 25How 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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