Printable AR Permit Practice Test

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

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

2. After a minor Arkansas crash, what does state law say to do with your vehicle if it can be moved?

1. Leave it exactly where it stopped for the police
2. Drive home and report later
3. Push it into the median
4. Move it from the roadway so it does not block traffic

3. What license penalty can a court order for violating Arkansas's law on moving over for a stopped police vehicle?

1. A warning only
2. Suspension of the license for up to six months
3. A permanent revocation
4. A one year mandatory revocation

4. In Arkansas, smoking tobacco in a vehicle is prohibited when it carries a passenger younger than what age?

1. 12
2. 14
3. 16
4. 18

5. For a first littering conviction in Arkansas, what is the maximum fine described in the study guide?

1. $250
2. $500
3. $1,000
4. $2,000

6. How should you adjust your speed on packed snow, according to the Arkansas guide?

1. Keep the posted speed
2. Cut your speed in half
3. Slow by 5 mph
4. Speed up to keep momentum

7. At what age may an Arkansas applicant obtain a non-restricted Class D license?

1. 21
2. 14
3. 16
4. 18

8. For which ages does Arkansas issue the Intermediate License?

1. 16 to 18
2. 14 to 16
3. 18 to 21
4. 15 to 17

9. A 25 year old Arkansas driver wants to send a quick text at a slow speed. What does the Arkansas guide say?

1. It is allowed for drivers over 21
2. Text messages are not allowed regardless of age
3. It is allowed with one hand on the wheel
4. It is allowed on rural roads

10. During which hours may an Arkansas Intermediate License holder not drive unless an exception applies?

1. Midnight to 5:00 am
2. 10:00 pm to 5:00 am
3. 11:00 pm to 4:00 am
4. 9:00 pm to 6:00 am

11. You hear sirens while your vehicle is inside an intersection. What is the safest next move?

1. Stop immediately in the intersection
2. Drive through the intersection, then pull over to the right
3. Turn left and follow the emergency vehicle
4. Remain stopped until the emergency vehicle turns away

12. What is the minimum age to apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?

1. 16
2. 15
3. 14
4. 13

13. Who must ride with a 15 year old driving on an Arkansas Learner's License?

1. No one, once the license is issued
2. A licensed driver at least 21 years old
3. Any licensed driver 16 or older
4. A parent, even if unlicensed

14. Within what period must a person who becomes an Arkansas resident obtain an Arkansas driver's license?

1. Within 10 calendar days
2. Within six months
3. Within 60 calendar days
4. Within 30 calendar days

15. What should an Arkansas driver do when rain or ice makes the posted speed unsafe?

1. Maintain the posted number because it is always safe
2. Adjust speed to current road conditions
3. Increase speed to reduce time on the road
4. Use the posted speed only after turning on hazard lights

16. How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Arkansas?

1. No closer than 10 feet
2. No closer than 30 feet
3. No closer than 20 feet
4. No closer than 15 feet

17. 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

18. How much more likely are distracted teens who text while driving to crash, according to research cited in the Arkansas guide?

1. 23 times more likely
2. Twice as likely
3. No more likely
4. Half as likely

19. What does the yellow warning sign shown here tell a driver about the roadway?

1. The roadway has reached its maximum legal speed
2. A special situation or hazard may be along the road ahead
3. A parking space is reserved beyond the sign
4. The driver must turn at the next intersection

20. When may a vehicle with an Arkansas Special Certificate (accessible parking hang tag) park in an accessible space?

1. Whenever the tag is hanging from the mirror
2. Whenever a family member drives
3. Only when the person with the disability is present in the vehicle
4. Only on weekdays

21. 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

22. What should you do if you reach a stationary object before finishing the four second sight distance count?

1. Speed up to finish the count sooner
2. Slow down because you are going too fast for the conditions
3. Keep the same speed because the object is stationary
4. Stop in the travel lane and wait for the object to move

23. 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

24. A school bus is stopped with red lights flashing. When may a driver pass it?

1. Whenever the driver is traveling in the opposing lane
2. As soon as no child is visible near the roadway
3. After slowing to five miles per hour
4. After the bus finishes loading or unloading and begins moving without red lights

25. How much following space should a driver allow behind a motorcycle?

1. At least four to six seconds
2. The same one second used behind a passenger car
3. One car length at every speed
4. No more than two seconds because motorcycles stop quickly

26. A yellow warning sign with a crossing symbol is approaching. What is the safest response?

1. Stop immediately in the travel lane even when the road is clear
2. Maintain speed because warning signs are only suggestions for pedestrians
3. Slow down, watch for the warned condition, and be ready to stop
4. Move onto the shoulder to avoid crossing traffic

27. How close to a stop sign, traffic signal, or yield sign may you park in Arkansas?

1. No closer than 15 feet
2. No closer than 30 feet
3. No closer than 50 feet
4. No closer than 5 feet

28. When should a driver use emergency flashers or hazard lights?

1. To replace a turn signal during every lane change
2. To warn other drivers of an emergency or broken-down vehicle
3. To claim priority while entering an intersection
4. To tell following drivers that a turn is optional

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

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

30. According to the Arkansas guide, which driving ability is affected first by alcohol?

1. Hearing
2. Judgment
3. Night vision only
4. Steering strength

31. What is Isaac's Law in Arkansas?

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

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

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

33. 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. Only when a crossing guard is visible
4. Whenever approaching the bus, unless an opposite lane is separated by a median at least 20 feet wide

34. 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

35. What information does an Emergency Notification System sign at a highway rail crossing provide?

1. A detour route for every nearby road
2. The train's exact arrival time and speed
3. The posted speed limit for the highway
4. A railroad contact and the specific crossing identification

36. Before turning right on red in Arkansas, what must a driver do?

1. Slow down and turn without stopping if the lane looks clear
2. Make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic and pedestrians
3. Wait for a green arrow even when no sign restricts the turn
4. Stop in the crosswalk to improve the view

37. An emergency vehicle approaches with flashing lights and a siren. What should you do?

1. Pull to the right edge, or as near to the right as possible
2. Stop in the intersection where you first hear the siren
3. Follow the emergency vehicle closely through traffic
4. Move left and maintain your current speed

38. What can happen to someone who illegally uses another person's accessible parking certificate in Arkansas?

1. A $10 parking fee
2. A verbal warning
3. Nothing if the owner gave permission
4. A Class A misdemeanor for fraud, with fines from $100 to $500 for a first offense

39. What do Arkansas warning signs tell a driver to do?

1. Increase speed before reaching the sign
2. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
3. Ignore the roadway condition unless a signal is present
4. Stop immediately at every warning sign

40. For how long is an Arkansas instruction permit valid, counted from the date the knowledge exam is passed?

1. It remains valid for five years
2. It expires after six months
3. It is issued for two years
4. It is valid only until the next birthday