AR Permit Practice Test 19

All 20 questions in test 19

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1. 1. Your vehicle is damaged in a crash on a two-lane road with traffic still passing. Where should you stop it?

   1. At or near the site, then off the road if possible
   2. Well past the site so the damage is out of view of others
   3. In the lane so passing drivers slow down
   4. Beside the other car with the doors open
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   At or near the site, then off the road if possible. The guide says that if you are involved in a crash you should stop your vehicle at or near the accident site and move it off the road if possible, so that it does not block traffic. Driving far away would break the duty to stay, and leaving the car in a lane puts both you and passing drivers in danger. Staying near the site lets you give your information and help anyone who is hurt.

   Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

2. 2. A cyclist in Arkansas moves toward the center of the lane while passing parked cars. What should you do when space allows?

   1. Give the cyclist the entire lane, if possible
   2. Pass closely between the cyclist and parked cars
   3. Sound the horn until the cyclist returns to the curb
   4. Follow inches behind until the cyclist speeds up
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   Give the cyclist the entire lane, if possible. Moving away from parked cars helps a cyclist avoid a person stepping out or a door opening into the riding line. That center position can be a careful safety choice. When room allows, give the rider the whole lane instead of squeezing past. If the full lane is not available, pass with extreme care and more space. A brief wait protects the rider from a door zone crash.

   Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

3. 3. You miss your exit on a busy highway. What should you do?

   1. Stop and back up along the shoulder
   2. Back up slowly with your hazard lights on
   3. Continue to a safe place to turn around
   4. Cross the median to reach the other side
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   Continue to a safe place to turn around. The guide says that if you miss your turn or exit, you should not back up but proceed to a safe turnaround area. It also says never to back a vehicle in any travel lane, because it is illegal and unsafe, and never to drive on the shoulder unless directed by a police officer. Going on to the next safe place to turn costs a little time but avoids the danger of backing in traffic.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lane Use

4. 4. A motorcycle travels ahead in your Arkansas lane and the lane looks wide enough to share. What must you allow?

   1. A full lane for the motorcycle; do not share the lane
   2. Half the lane while your car passes beside it
   3. Only the right edge near parked cars and debris
   4. Room only when the rider waves you alongside
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   A full lane for the motorcycle; do not share the lane. A motorcycle needs the whole lane to steer around hazards and hold a safe position. Sharing the lane squeezes the rider toward debris, parked cars, or oncoming traffic. Stay behind or pass only where a separate clear lane allows it. Respect for full lane width also helps during wind gusts and rough pavement. Your car width leaves no safe margin beside a rider in one lane.

   Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

5. 5. An officer asks you to sign a traffic citation. What does your signature mean under the Arkansas guide?

   1. An admission that you broke the law
   2. A waiver of your right to contest the ticket
   3. Proof that the officer's report is accurate
   4. A promise to appear in court or pay the fine
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   A promise to appear in court or pay the fine. The guide states that signing a citation is not an admission of guilt. It is a promise to appear in court at the designated time or to pay the fine before the court date. A driver who refuses to sign when required may face a physical arrest, a bond, and even an impounded vehicle. If you want to contest the citation, you do that later with the court listed on the ticket, not by arguing at the roadside.

6. 6. You rarely see trains at a certain Arkansas crossing. How should you treat that crossing?

   1. Trust your memory of the train schedule for that crossing
   2. Assume a quiet crossing will stay quiet for your trip
   3. Expect a train at every crossing and check before entering
   4. Hurry across familiar tracks without a fresh look both ways
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   Expect a train at every crossing and check before entering. Familiar tracks can feel safe precisely because nothing has happened there before, and that feeling lowers your guard. Keep the same routine at every crossing on every trip. Slow down, look both ways, listen, and check again before entering. Extra trains run outside posted patterns, and a quiet day can still bring fast freight. Expecting a train costs a few seconds of attention. That habit keeps a rare event from catching you hurried or stopped across the rails.

   Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

7. 7. You are about to pass a bicycle on a narrow road and the rider may not know you are behind. How should you let the rider know?

   1. Lean on the horn until the rider moves over
   2. Flash your headlights and pass at once
   3. Say nothing and pass as close as you can
   4. Tap the horn gently and briefly
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   Tap the horn gently and briefly. The guide says that on a narrow road, when you think a cyclist does not know you are coming, you should tap your horn gently and briefly to signal that you are going to pass. The same passage warns drivers not to blast the horn or otherwise startle or try to intimidate the rider, because a startled cyclist can swerve into your path. A short, soft signal warns the rider without causing a sudden move.

   Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

8. 8. Cars are parked along both sides of a busy street and your room to maneuver is tight. How should you adjust?

   1. Keep your speed and use the horn at each car
   2. Reduce your speed so you can react in time
   3. Drive near the center of the street at the same pace
   4. Speed up to get through the crowded stretch quickly
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   Reduce your speed so you can react in time. The Arkansas guide lists places where space to maneuver is limited, including locations where people and their vehicles are parked. In those crowded spaces the guide says to reduce your speed so that you can react. Doors can open, people can step out, and cars can pull away from the curb with little warning, so a lower speed gives you time and room to stop or steer. Holding your speed or speeding up removes that time.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

9. 9. On a multi-lane Arkansas road, which lane is intended for passing slower vehicles?

   1. The center lane, always
   2. The leftmost lane
   3. The right lane, when it is free
   4. Any lane with open space ahead
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   The leftmost lane. The guide says that on multi-lane roads the leftmost lane is intended to be used to pass slower vehicles. On a road with three or more lanes in the same direction you should remain in the right lane except to pass, and you may use the center travel lane if there is a lot of merging traffic. Passing in the left lane and then returning keeps slower traffic out of the way of faster vehicles.

   Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lane Use

10. 10. A driver sees a lane marked and signed for bicycle use only and wants to pull over. What applies in that lane?

    1. Park there for a short stop if no rider is in sight
    2. Turn across it if you signal first and check behind
    3. Pass there if the lane is empty and traffic is slow
    4. Never use it for parking, turning, or passing
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    Never use it for parking, turning, or passing. The guide says that if a lane is marked and signed for bicycle use only, drivers must never use that lane as a turning lane, a passing lane, or for parking. The lane is set aside for riders, and a parked or passing vehicle blocks the space they need and forces them into traffic. An empty lane or a signal does not change this rule.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

11. 11. Your accelerator sticks and the engine keeps running faster. You have shifted to neutral. What comes next?

    1. Shift back into drive to slow the engine
    2. Turn off the engine first while moving at speed
    3. Pull off when safe, then turn off the engine
    4. Coast along in the lane until the engine quiets
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    Pull off when safe, then turn off the engine. The guide's steps for a faulty accelerator, when the motor keeps running faster and faster, are to keep your eyes on the road, quickly shift to neutral, pull off the road when safe to do so, and turn off the engine. Shifting back into drive would reconnect the engine to the wheels. Staying in a travel lane leaves the vehicle in the path of traffic, so the pull-off comes before the engine is turned off.

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

12. 12. A friend who has been drinking says coffee and a cold shower will make driving safe. What does the guide say?

    1. Coffee works after about an hour
    2. Fresh air and exercise work quickly
    3. A cold shower works if the water is very cold
    4. Only time will sober a person up
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    Only time will sober a person up. The guide says there is no way to sober up quickly. Coffee, fresh air, exercise, or a cold shower will not help, and the only thing that will sober you up is time. The body rids itself of alcohol at a rate of about one drink per hour. Food slows the rate at which alcohol enters the blood, but it will not prevent you from becoming intoxicated.

    Study this in the handbook: Drinking and Driving

13. 13. In Arkansas, your headlights go out at night and trying the switch again does not help. What should you do next?

    1. Turn off all lights and keep driving slowly
    2. Flash the high beams until the lights return
    3. Use flashers, turn signals, or fog lights and pull off
    4. Drive in the center lane so others see you
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    Use flashers, turn signals, or fog lights and pull off. Other lights can still mark your place on the road after the headlights fail. Switch on emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights if the vehicle has them, then leave the road at the first safe place. Going fully dark hides you from every other driver. Holding the high beams rarely fixes a failure and can blind others. Staying in a middle lane keeps a hard to see vehicle in fast traffic. Park clear of travel lanes and keep warning lights on while you wait for help.

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

14. 14. You realize you are riding in another driver's blind spot on an Arkansas road. What should you do?

    1. Speed up or slow down to leave the hidden area
    2. Stay where you are and keep watching the other car
    3. Sound the horn and keep the same speed
    4. Move closer to the car so it can see you
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    Speed up or slow down to leave the hidden area. The guide says to get out of the other driver's blind spot as soon as possible by speeding up or slowing down. A driver cannot see a vehicle in the blind spot, and may move into your lane without knowing you are there. It also says not to drive on either side or slightly to the rear of other vehicles, and never to stay alongside a large vehicle such as a tractor-trailer or bus.

15. 15. On a dark road with no oncoming traffic, how do high beams compare with low beams?

    1. They let you see about the same distance
    2. They let you see only a little farther
    3. They let you see much less but reduce glare
    4. They let you see about twice as far
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    They let you see about twice as far. The guide says to use your high beams whenever there are no oncoming vehicles, because high beams let you see twice as far as low beams. That extra distance helps you notice objects and people on or near the road sooner. You must dim the high beams when you come within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle, and use low beams in fog, snow, or heavy rain because high beams reflect and cause glare.

    Study this in the handbook: Headlights, Horn and Signals

16. 16. You wake with a stiff neck, a cough, and a sore leg, and you have errands across town. What does the guide suggest?

    1. Drive but skip the highway
    2. Let someone else drive you
    3. Drive with the windows down for fresh air
    4. Drive and take the trip in short stages
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    Let someone else drive you. The guide explains that many health problems can affect driving, including a bad cold or infection, and even smaller problems such as a stiff neck, a cough, or a sore leg. Its advice is that if you are not feeling well and you have places to go, you should let someone else drive. Changing the route, opening the window, or splitting the trip does not remove the effect those problems have on how well you can control the vehicle.

17. 17. A large van ahead blocks your view of cross traffic as you approach an intersection. What hidden road user should you expect?

    1. A motorcycle that suddenly appears from behind the van
    2. A pedestrian who is already standing in your lane
    3. A truck that is parked well beyond the intersection
    4. A bicycle that is traveling the wrong way on a sidewalk
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    A motorcycle that suddenly appears from behind the van. The guide lists obstructed view as one situation where crashes with motorcycles are likely. A large vehicle such as a van, bus, or truck can block a motorcycle from a driver's view, causing the motorcyclist to suddenly appear from nowhere. When a big vehicle hides part of the road, expect that a smaller vehicle may be behind it, and take a second look before you move into the intersection.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

18. 18. A lively conversation starts among your passengers as you drive on an Arkansas highway. What does safe driving require of you?

    1. Join in so the talk does not distract you more
    2. Keep your full attention on the task of driving
    3. Look at the speaker when someone asks you a question
    4. Take part but keep the talk short when traffic is busy
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    Keep your full attention on the task of driving. The guide says you cannot drive safely unless the task of driving has your full attention, and that any non-driving activity is a potential distraction that increases your risk of crashing. It lists talking to people in your vehicle as one kind of distraction. You can stay polite, but the driving comes first, so your eyes and mind stay on the road rather than turning toward the conversation.

    Study this in the handbook: Phone Laws and Distracted Driving

19. 19. What color and shape does the Arkansas guide give for a stop sign?

    1. Yellow with black letters and four sides
    2. White with red letters and three sides
    3. Red with white letters and eight sides
    4. Red with white letters and six sides
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    Red with white letters and eight sides. The guide says the shape and color of a traffic sign determine the type of information on it. A stop sign is red with white letters and has eight sides, which makes it an octagon. It means a driver must come to a complete stop and wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared the intersection. Streets may also have a painted line next to a stop sign showing where the vehicle must stop, so knowing the shape helps you recognize the sign early.

    Study this in the handbook: Traffic Lights and Arrows

20. 20. You follow a van pulling a camper trailer on an Arkansas road. How should that affect your following position?

    1. Keep extra room, because that driver may not see you
    2. Stay close so the driver can see you in a mirror
    3. Drive in the driver's blind spot to stay out of the way
    4. Follow closely so you can pass the moment it slows
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    Keep extra room, because that driver may not see you. The guide warns that drivers of trucks, buses, vans, or vehicles pulling campers or trailers may not be able to see you behind them and could suddenly stop. It advises reducing your speed and falling back so you have more room to see ahead and stop. Staying close puts you where the driver cannot see you and removes your cushion if the vehicle brakes without warning.

    Study this in the handbook: Emergency Vehicles and the Move Over Law