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

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  1. Question 1In 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.

  2. Question 2Your 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.

  3. Question 3At what age can you get an unrestricted Class D license in Arkansas?

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    C: 18. The Class D License is a non-restricted license issued to people who are 18 or older. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Types of Graduated Driver's Licenses: Class D License, page 16.

  4. Question 4How far ahead should you look when driving in the city, according to the Arkansas guide?

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    C: At least one city block. Look down the road at least one city block in the city, or one-quarter mile on highways and interstates. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Stay Alert: Looking ahead, page 60.

  5. Question 5Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to:

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    A: Drivers already in the circle. Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers already in the circle. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Intersections- Right of Way: Left Turns, page 47.

  6. Question 6What is a good rule for knowing whether a truck driver can see you?

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    A: If you can't see the truck driver in the side mirror, the driver can't see you. If you can't see the truck driver in the tractor's side mirror, the driver can't see you. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Avoiding the Tractor-Trailer "No Zone", page 78.

  7. Question 7When may you turn right on red in Arkansas?

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    B: After a complete stop and check for traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign prohibits it. Make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic and pedestrians; you may turn right on red unless a sign prohibits it. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Right on Red Rule, page 37.

  8. Question 8According to the Arkansas guide, how much time does speeding typically save?

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    D: Not more than a few minutes an hour. Speeding does not save more than a few minutes an hour; slow down and keep pace with other traffic. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Keeping Pace, page 68.

  9. Question 9Your vehicle begins to hydroplane. What should you do?

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    C: Slowly take your foot off the gas and keep the wheel straight. Slowly take your foot off the gas, keep the steering wheel straight, and do not try to stop or turn until the tires grip again. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Adjust to Water Over the Roadway, page 67.

  10. Question 10What do railroad pavement markings (an X with the letters RR) mean?

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    C: The same as the advance warning sign. Pavement markings mean the same as the advance warning sign: an X with RR, plus a no-passing marking on two-lane roads. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Pavement Markings (railroad), page 40.

  11. Question 11From which side should you exit a parked vehicle if possible?

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    A: The curb side. Always exit on the curbside if possible; if you must use the street side, check traffic first. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Parking Tips, page 53.

  12. Question 12What is the 'split the difference' rule?

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    C: Steer a middle course between two hazards, giving more room to the more dangerous one. Split the difference between two hazards, such as oncoming and parked vehicles; leave more room on the side of the more dangerous one. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: The Safety Cushion: Traffic to the Side, page 72.

  13. Question 13What does eating food do when you drink alcohol?

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    A: Slows the rate alcohol enters the blood but does not prevent intoxication. Food slows the rate at which alcohol enters the blood; it will not prevent you from getting intoxicated. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Body Metabolism, page 86.

  14. Question 14What causes the vast majority of skids?

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    C: Driving too fast for the conditions. The vast majority of skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for the conditions. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Skids, page 91.

  15. Question 15In 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.

  16. Question 16How 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.

  17. Question 17Drivers crossing a sidewalk to enter or exit a driveway or parking lot must yield to:

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    B: Pedestrians. Drivers crossing a sidewalk when entering or exiting a driveway, alley or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Intersections- Right of Way: Pedestrians, page 47.

  18. Question 18How should you pass a tractor-trailer?

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    B: Completely and on the left, without lingering alongside. Always pass a tractor-trailer completely and on the left side; don't linger alongside. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Maneuverability, page 78.

  19. Question 19When turning right on red, where should your vehicle never be stopped?

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    A: Within a crosswalk. Always look for pedestrians and never block or stop your vehicle within a crosswalk. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Right on Red Rule, page 37.

  20. Question 20Vehicles are backing up behind you because you are driving slowly. What should you do?

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    D: Pull over and allow them to pass. If vehicles are accumulating behind you, pull over and allow them to pass. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Keeping Pace, page 68.

  21. Question 21How 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.

  22. Question 22Which sign tells you how many tracks are at a crossing?

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    D: A sign beneath the crossbuck with a number. When there is more than one set of tracks, a sign beneath the crossbuck shows a number indicating how many tracks are present. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Multiple Tracks, page 42.

  23. Question 23You want to parallel park, and traffic is coming up behind you. What should you do?

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    B: Signal, pull next to the space, and let traffic behind you pass before parking. Signal early, pull alongside the space, and let following vehicles go by before you back in. This keeps you from being hit from behind. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: The Safety Cushion: Traffic to the Rear, page 72.

  24. Question 24Why should you leave extra space when stopped behind another vehicle on a hill?

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    C: It may roll back when starting. Leave extra space when stopped on a hill; vehicles in front could roll back when taking off from an incline. Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 – Edition 10: Distance and Reaction: Stopping on an Incline, page 71.

  25. Question 25About 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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