Printable AR Permit Practice Test

1. A speed limit sign shows the maximum speed for which driving conditions?

1. Ideal conditions
2. Every condition, including poor visibility
3. Only dry roads during daylight
4. Only conditions approved by a police officer

2. What right-of-way do pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have?

1. Absolute right-of-way
2. Priority only at marked crosswalks
3. Priority only when accompanied by another adult
4. No priority if the driver is already turning

3. What phone restriction applies to an Arkansas Class D driver who is 18 but under 21?

1. Hands-free interactive communication is allowed, but handheld use is limited to emergencies
2. All phone communication is allowed if traffic is light
3. Only texting is allowed through a hands-free device
4. Handheld calls are allowed on interstates only

4. What alcohol restriction applies to an Arkansas person under 21 apart from impaired driving?

1. Purchasing or consuming alcohol is prohibited
2. Beer is allowed but liquor is prohibited
3. Alcohol is allowed when a parent is present
4. Consumption is allowed after midnight only

5. About how fast do farm tractors, animal-drawn vehicles, and roadway maintenance vehicles usually travel in Arkansas?

1. 25 mph or less
2. 35 mph or less
3. 45 mph or less
4. 55 mph or less

6. A driver enters a road from a driveway. To whom must the driver yield?

1. Vehicles already on the main road
2. Only traffic approaching from the left
3. Only traffic approaching from the right
4. No one because the driveway is private

7. When is driving on an Arkansas sidewalk allowed?

1. Only to cross it while entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot
2. Whenever no pedestrian is visible
3. Whenever the vehicle is moving below 5 mph
4. Only during a school dismissal period

8. What cell phone activity may an Arkansas Learner's License holder use while operating a motor vehicle?

1. Talking or texting whenever the phone is hands-free
2. Cell phone use only during an emergency
3. Texting only at red lights
4. Talking only when a licensed adult is beside the driver

9. What is the maximum displacement for a motorized bicycle or motorcycle under an Arkansas Motorized Bicycle Certificate?

1. 25 cubic centimeters
2. 50 cubic centimeters
3. 100 cubic centimeters
4. 250 cubic centimeters

10. What restraint is required for an Arkansas child younger than six who weighs less than 60 pounds?

1. A properly secured child passenger safety seat
2. A lap belt without any child seat
3. An adult shoulder belt only
4. No restraint when seated in the rear

11. When must a driver stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights in Arkansas?

1. Only when traveling behind the bus in the same lane
2. Only when the bus is stopped at a marked school zone
3. Whenever approaching the bus, unless an opposite lane is separated by a median at least 20 feet wide
4. Only when a crossing guard is visible

12. At what alcohol concentration can an Arkansas driver be arrested for driving while intoxicated?

1. 0.02 percent or more in breath or blood
2. 0.04 percent or more in breath or blood in every case
3. 0.08 percent or more in breath or blood
4. 0.10 percent or more in breath only

13. When approaching this triangular YIELD sign, which action is required?

1. Slow down, yield to vehicles in the intersection, and stop if necessary
2. Stop every time, even when no traffic or pedestrians are present
3. Accelerate to claim the intersection before other traffic arrives
4. Continue without checking because the sign gives you priority

14. What maneuver is prohibited by the red slash over the U-shaped arrow?

1. Making a U-turn
2. Turning right at the intersection
3. Passing a slower vehicle
4. Proceeding straight through the roadway

15. What type of roadway sign is the KEEP RIGHT sign?

1. A regulation sign
2. A railroad crossing warning sign
3. A speed limit sign
4. A destination guide sign

16. What must a driver do when pedestrians are in or about to enter a crosswalk?

1. Yield to the pedestrians
2. Sound the horn and continue first
3. Pass through the crosswalk before they enter
4. Stop only if the crosswalk has a traffic signal

17. What action do Arkansas warning signs tell a driver to prepare for?

1. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
2. Accelerate to pass the hazard before it begins
3. Park beside the sign until conditions change
4. Ignore the sign unless an officer repeats it

18. What should the driver anticipate after seeing this yellow curve warning sign?

1. A curve ahead that calls for slower speed before entering
2. A mandatory right turn at the next intersection
3. A detour that permits driving through a work zone
4. A straight roadway where speed may be increased

19. What does the pennant-shaped sign shown here identify on a two-lane road?

1. A no passing zone
2. A railroad crossing that is exempt from stopping
3. A lane reserved for slow moving vehicles
4. A temporary detour around a work zone

20. Before turning right on red in Arkansas, what must the driver do?

1. Stop completely, check for opposing traffic and pedestrians, then turn if allowed
2. Turn without stopping whenever the cross street appears empty
3. Wait for a green arrow in every intersection
4. Stop in the crosswalk to gain a better view

21. A driver nearing a flashing yellow signal should do what?

1. Slow down and proceed with caution
2. Stop completely and wait for a green light
3. Accelerate because the signal gives priority
4. Treat the intersection as closed to all traffic

22. What is the Arkansas response to a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its emergency lights on?

1. Move to the farthest lane away on a multilane highway when possible
2. Drive closer so the officer can identify your vehicle
3. Use the shoulder to pass without changing speed
4. Stop directly behind the vehicle in the traffic lane

23. Which headlight setting is recommended in fog, snow, or heavy rain?

1. Low beams
2. High beams
3. Parking lights only
4. Emergency flashers instead of headlights

24. After a flashing yellow arrow, what must a left-turning driver yield to?

1. Turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians
2. Turn left without checking for opposing traffic
3. Stop and wait until the arrow turns green
4. Proceed straight only because left turns are prohibited

25. How far before a lane change should you activate your turn signal?

1. At least 100 feet
2. At least 10 feet
3. Only after entering the new lane
4. At least 500 feet in every situation

26. When is smoking tobacco in a motor vehicle prohibited in Arkansas?

1. Only when the windows are closed
2. Whenever a child under 14 is a passenger
3. Only in vehicles owned by the state
4. Never, smoking is unregulated in vehicles

27. What is the best initial response to a sudden tire blowout?

1. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight
2. Slam on the brakes and turn sharply toward the shoulder
3. Release the steering wheel so the vehicle can settle itself
4. Accelerate hard to reach the next intersection

28. If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, what should you do?

1. Slowly take your foot off the gas and keep the steering wheel straight
2. Brake hard and turn quickly toward the shoulder
3. Accelerate until the tires cut through the water
4. Turn the wheel back and forth rapidly

29. If moving over for a stationary roadside vehicle is unsafe or impossible, what should you do?

1. Reduce speed to a safe level and proceed with caution
2. Maintain the posted speed and pass close to the vehicle
3. Stop in the traffic lane until the roadside vehicle leaves
4. Use the shoulder to avoid making any adjustment

30. What is Isaac's Law in Arkansas?

1. A law requiring child seats until age 8
2. A law banning texting for teens
3. A person who negligently causes a death while violating the school bus law faces a Class C felony for negligent homicide
4. A law setting school zone speed limits

31. What is the best way to reduce the risk of hydroplaning?

1. Keep your speed down
2. Brake hard whenever water covers the lane
3. Accelerate across standing water
4. Steer sharply from side to side

32. What does a second offense of misusing an Arkansas accessible parking certificate bring?

1. A $50 fine
2. A written warning
3. Loss of the vehicle
4. A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six month license suspension and towing and court costs

33. How high can doubled fines reach in an Arkansas work zone?

1. $100
2. $500
3. As high as $5,000, depending on the violation
4. Fines are not doubled in work zones

34. Which roadway controls are described as regulation signs?

1. Rules for traffic direction, lane use, turning, parking, and special instructions
2. Only advance notice of hills and slippery pavement
3. The name of every business along the route
4. Weather forecasts for the next intersection

35. How long does sending or reading a text take a driver's eyes off the road, according to the Arkansas guide?

1. About 5 seconds, a football field at 55 mph
2. Less than 1 second
3. About 30 seconds
4. It does not affect vision

36. What does an Arkansas yield sign require a driver to do?

1. Slow down, yield to traffic, and stop when necessary
2. Stop every time before entering the intersection
3. Accelerate so crossing traffic must wait
4. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the left

37. What does a round black-on-yellow railroad advance warning sign tell a driver to do?

1. The possibility of a train
2. The possibility of a required fuel stop
3. The possibility of a lane becoming a bus lane
4. The possibility of a mandatory U-turn

38. How far may a fully loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph need to stop, according to the Arkansas guide?

1. More than 335 feet, the length of a football field
2. About 100 feet
3. About 225 feet
4. About 50 feet

39. How far before a turn or lane change should you begin using your turn signal?

1. 100 feet
2. 25 feet
3. 50 feet
4. 200 feet

40. Why should you leave extra space behind a police vehicle, ambulance, or fire truck?

1. Those vehicles need room to work
2. Those vehicles are required to stay below the speed limit
3. The space gives you permission to pass on the shoulder
4. The extra distance guarantees they will not stop suddenly