AR Permit Practice Test 10

All 20 questions in test 10

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1. 1. What must a driver do before leaving a vehicle unattended on a hill in Arkansas?

   1. Leave the engine running
   2. Turn on the hazard lights only
   3. Leave the wheels straight
   4. Set the parking brake and turn the wheels to the curb or side of the road
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   Set the parking brake and turn the wheels to the curb or side of the road. Arkansas law says no driver will leave a vehicle unattended on a distinct grade without first setting the parking brake and turning the wheels to the curb or side of the highway. Leaving the engine running or relying on hazard lights does not stop a rolling car, and straight wheels give no protection if the brake fails. Turning the wheels toward the curb or roadside keeps a rolling car away from traffic.

2. 2. What does eating food do if you are drinking alcohol, according to the Arkansas guide?

   1. It prevents intoxication
   2. It speeds up sobering
   3. It slows the rate alcohol enters the blood but does not prevent intoxication
   4. It cancels out one drink per meal
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   It slows the rate alcohol enters the blood but does not prevent intoxication. Food slows the rate at which alcohol enters the blood, but it will not prevent you from becoming intoxicated. It does not speed sobering or cancel drinks. The only thing that sobers you up is time; coffee, fresh air, exercise, or a cold shower will not help. The body rids itself of alcohol at about one drink per hour. A single drink is 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor, a 6 ounce glass of wine, or a 12 ounce beer.

3. 3. Under the Arkansas seat belt law, which adults must wear a safety belt?

   1. Only the driver
   2. Only passengers over 65
   3. The driver and the front-seat passenger
   4. No one if the car has airbags
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   The driver and the front-seat passenger. Arkansas law makes it illegal to drive or to be a front seat passenger without a safety belt, and since June 30, 2009 an officer can stop a vehicle for that violation alone. The fine is up to $25 plus court costs. Limiting the rule to the driver misses the front passenger, the age choice is invented, and airbags do not replace belts. Children under 15 must wear appropriate restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

4. 4. 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
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   Suspension of the license for up to six months. A driver found guilty of failing to move over for a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on can be fined, jailed, or both, and the court may order community service or suspend the license for up to six months. A warning understates it, and the guide lists no permanent or mandatory one year revocation. On a multilane highway you must move to the farthest lane whenever possible, or slow to a safe speed if you cannot.

5. 5. What happens to an Arkansas instruction permit after the passed knowledge exam date?

   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
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   It is issued for two years. The instruction permit runs for two years from the date the applicant passes the knowledge exam. The six-month and five-year options confuse this permit with other licensing periods, while the birthday option has no stated connection to permit validity. Applicants should use the exam date as the starting point when calculating the period, not the date of a later office visit or a birthday.

6. 6. What is required before an Arkansas applicant receives an instruction permit?

   1. Six months of supervised driving
   2. A passed road test only
   3. A passed knowledge exam and vision test
   4. A non-restricted Class D license
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   A passed knowledge exam and vision test. The instruction permit follows successful completion of both the knowledge exam and the vision test. A road test is not the only prerequisite described here, and the applicant does not first need six months of driving or a Class D license. The permit exists to support supervised practice, so the exam and vision requirements come before that practice begins. Treat both tests as required parts of the application.

7. 7. At an intersection without a stop sign or traffic signal, which vehicle must yield?

   1. The vehicle approaching from the right
   2. The vehicle approaching from the left
   3. The vehicle traveling faster
   4. Neither vehicle under any circumstance
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   The vehicle approaching from the left. When traffic controls are absent, the vehicle approaching from the left yields to the vehicle coming from the right. This rule helps organize arrival at an otherwise uncontrolled intersection, but it does not give either driver permission to ignore a visible hazard or a pedestrian. The vehicle on the right is the one with priority under this rule. Before entering, reduce speed enough to identify the other vehicle and be ready to yield if safety requires it.

8. 8. What changed in Arkansas' seat belt law on June 30, 2009?

   1. An officer may stop a vehicle solely because the driver or front seat passenger is not buckled up
   2. Only rear seat passengers must buckle up
   3. Seat belts became optional for adults
   4. Fines were eliminated
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   An officer may stop a vehicle solely because the driver or front seat passenger is not buckled up. Beginning June 30, 2009, Arkansas' seat belt law changed to permit a law enforcement traffic stop based on the primary violation of a driver or front seat passenger who is not buckled up. Before that, an officer needed another reason to stop the car. It is illegal to drive or ride in the front seat without a properly fastened belt, and children under 15 must be in appropriate restraints.

9. 9. Which kind of sign warns a driver about a hazard or special situation ahead?

   1. A yellow warning sign, usually diamond-shaped
   2. A blue service sign with white lettering
   3. A white regulation sign with black symbols
   4. A green guide sign showing an exit
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   A yellow warning sign, usually diamond-shaped. Warning signs use yellow with black lettering or symbols, and most have a diamond shape. They alert you to conditions such as an intersection, a slippery surface, a lane ending, or a school area. That information calls for a speed adjustment and readiness to stop, rather than an immediate instruction about parking or route direction. A useful scan habit is to recognize the yellow diamond first, then read the symbol for the particular hazard.

10. 10. When a vehicle starts to skid, where should the driver steer?

    1. Anywhere while holding the wheel rigidly
    2. Directly opposite the desired path
    3. Toward the nearest parked vehicle
    4. In the direction the driver wants the vehicle to go
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    In the direction the driver wants the vehicle to go. The first steering goal in a skid is to guide the vehicle toward the path the driver wants to follow. As the vehicle begins to straighten, make measured corrections rather than one sharp reversal. The opposite-direction choice can create a second loss of control, and aiming toward a parked vehicle adds a collision risk. Holding the wheel rigidly prevents the small adjustments needed to recover. Look toward the safe path, keep movements smooth, and stay focused on regaining control instead of reacting with a hard, sudden turn.

11. 11. At night, about how far ahead do headlights allow a driver to see?

    1. About 400 feet
    2. About 100 feet
    3. About 200 feet
    4. About 800 feet
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    About 400 feet. The Arkansas guide estimates that headlights let a driver see about 400 feet ahead at night. That distance should shape speed: drive slowly enough to stop within the area illuminated by the headlights. Choosing 100 or 200 feet understates the guide's figure, while 800 feet suggests visibility that ordinary headlights do not provide. Darkness makes objects harder to see, so scan beyond the immediate lane and avoid outrunning the light. Treat the illuminated distance as a stopping boundary, especially when an unexpected object could appear in the roadway.

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

    1. Less than 1 second
    2. About 5 seconds, a football field at 55 mph
    3. About 30 seconds
    4. It does not affect vision
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    About 5 seconds, a football field at 55 mph. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for five seconds, and at 55 mph that is like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed. Texting is the most alarming distraction because it takes your eyes, hands and mind at once. Arkansas bans texting for all drivers and bans any cell phone use for drivers under 18.

13. 13. 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
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    A curve ahead that calls for slower speed before entering. A curved-arrow warning identifies a change in roadway direction ahead. Slow before entering the curve so the vehicle is already controlled when sight distance and lane alignment change. The sign is not a mandatory intersection turn, a work-zone detour, or an invitation to accelerate on a straight segment. Warning signs advise drivers to slow and prepare for a hazard or special situation ahead. Let the arrow shape guide your eyes toward the bend, then maintain a speed suitable for the pavement and visibility.

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

    
    1. A destination guide sign
    2. A railroad crossing warning sign
    3. A speed limit sign
    4. A regulation sign
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    A regulation sign. A KEEP RIGHT sign gives a traffic-direction instruction, so it belongs to the regulation-sign group. Regulation signs use a white square or rectangle with black or red letters or symbols and cover direction, lane use, turns, parking, and other special instructions. The railroad choice concerns a train hazard, while a speed limit sign controls a numerical driving limit. A destination guide sign identifies routes or places. The practical cue is the sign's command about where traffic must travel around an obstruction, not a warning about what hazard lies ahead.

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

    1. Treat the intersection as closed to all traffic
    2. Stop completely and wait for a green light
    3. Accelerate because the signal gives priority
    4. Slow down and proceed with caution
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    Slow down and proceed with caution. A flashing yellow signal tells the driver to slow down and proceed with caution. It does not impose the complete stop associated with a flashing red light, but it also does not grant unrestricted priority. Accelerating through the intersection reduces time to respond to crossing traffic or pedestrians. The closed intersection choice is too broad because vehicles may proceed when the path is safe. Reduce speed early, scan the intersection, and be ready to yield or stop if another road user creates a conflict. The signal calls for controlled movement, not a race to clear the crossing.

16. 16. At an intersection without a stop sign or traffic signal, which vehicle should yield?

    1. The vehicle on the right must always yield
    2. The vehicle approaching from the left yields to the vehicle on the right
    3. The vehicle traveling faster has priority
    4. Neither vehicle yields because there is no sign
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    The vehicle approaching from the left yields to the vehicle on the right. When an intersection has no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right. The rule resolves the order of movement even when no control device is present. Reversing that relationship creates a collision risk, and speed does not establish priority. The absence of a sign does not remove the duty to yield. Approach slowly enough to identify traffic from both directions, then allow the vehicle on the right to proceed first. Continue to watch for pedestrians and never rely on a technical priority to justify entering when the path is not safe.

17. 17. When are Arkansas drivers required to turn on their headlights because of weather?

    1. Only when following another vehicle within 200 feet
    2. Only when driving after midnight
    3. When windshield wipers are needed because of rain, snow, or fog
    4. Whenever the parking lights are easier to see
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    When windshield wipers are needed because of rain, snow, or fog. Arkansas requires headlights when windshield wipers are needed, including rainy, snowy, or foggy conditions. The lights help the driver see and help other road users notice the vehicle. Midnight is not the trigger, and the 200 foot rule concerns low beams when following another vehicle rather than the weather requirement. Parking lights alone are not a lawful substitute for driving with headlights. Turn them on as soon as weather requires the wipers, then use a speed and following gap that match the reduced visibility and traction.

18. 18. What can happen to an Arkansas driver under 21 found guilty of driving with alcohol in their system?

    1. A $50 fine
    2. A 30 day suspension
    3. Community service only
    4. License revoked until age 21 and a fine of up to $2,000
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    License revoked until age 21 and a fine of up to $2,000. For drivers under 21 the limit is a 0.02 percent breath or blood alcohol concentration. If found guilty after the proper tests, the driver could have the license revoked until reaching 21 years of age and could be fined $2,000. Any person under 21 convicted of purchasing or possessing alcohol will also have driving privileges suspended, revoked or disqualified, even if no driving was involved.

19. 19. 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
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    14. The secondhand-smoke rule prohibits knowingly smoking tobacco in a motor vehicle when a child passenger is less than fourteen years old. The trigger is the passenger's age, not whether the vehicle is moving, whether a window is open, or whether the child is related to the driver. Twelve is too low and sixteen or eighteen are too high. The recall cue is child under fourteen inside the vehicle, paired with knowingly smoking tobacco.

20. 20. What field of vision does Arkansas require for a driver with two functional eyes?

    1. 140 degrees, or 105 degrees for a person with one functional eye
    2. 90 degrees
    3. 180 degrees
    4. No field of vision requirement
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    140 degrees, or 105 degrees for a person with one functional eye. Besides visual acuity, your field of vision must be 140 degrees for a person with two functional eyes or 105 degrees for a person with one functional eye. A vision test or a vision referral form is valid for one year from the test date, and referral forms must be completed by an Arkansas optometrist; out of state or online optometrists are not accepted. Peripheral vision is what lets you catch a car entering from the side.