AR Permit Practice Test 3

All 20 questions in test 3

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1. 1. A driver's license was revoked in another state. When can that driver qualify for an Arkansas license?

   1. Immediately, since Arkansas ignores other states
   2. After 30 days
   3. Only after 10 years
   4. Once one year has passed from the revocation
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   Once one year has passed from the revocation. An applicant must not be suspended, revoked, expired, or denied by Arkansas or any other state, or one year must have passed from any revocation. Arkansas does consider other states' actions, so qualifying immediately is wrong. Thirty days is the out of state expiration window, not a revocation period, and ten years is not in the guide. Applicants also cannot have judgments pending for a moving traffic violation.

2. 2. What charge does an Arkansas driver face for passing a stopped school bus illegally and causing a person's death?

   1. A traffic infraction with a $250 fine
   2. A misdemeanor with 90 days in jail
   3. No extra charge beyond the passing fine
   4. A felony
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   A felony. Drivers who fail to obey the school bus law and cause the death of a person are charged with a felony. The misdemeanor with a $250 to $1,000 fine and up to 90 days in jail is the penalty for passing a stopped bus when no one is killed, so those choices describe the lesser offense. Under Isaac's Law, negligently causing a death this way is a Class C felony negligent homicide.

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

   1. All phone communication is allowed if traffic is light
   2. Hands-free interactive communication is allowed, but handheld use is limited to emergencies
   3. Only texting is allowed through a hands-free device
   4. Handheld calls are allowed on interstates only
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   Hands-free interactive communication is allowed, but handheld use is limited to emergencies. For a Class D driver in this age band, the guide permits a hands-free wireless telephone or device for interactive communication while driving. A handheld wireless telephone is limited to emergencies, and texting remains prohibited regardless of age. The traffic-density and interstate choices invent exceptions. The practical check is the device and the type of use: hands-free communication may qualify, while a handheld call does not except for an emergency.

4. 4. When may drivers avoid stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights on the opposite side?

   1. When the bus is stopped at an intersection
   2. When the driver is late for work
   3. When the opposite lanes are separated by a median at least 20 feet wide
   4. When the driver can see no children nearby
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   When the opposite lanes are separated by a median at least 20 feet wide. Drivers generally must make a complete stop for a stopped school bus with red lights flashing, regardless of whether they are in the bus's lane, the opposing lane, or at an intersection. The stated exception is an opposite lane of travel separated by a median 20 feet or more in width. A narrow median does not qualify, and seeing no children does not cancel the stop rule. Watch the bus lights and the roadway design, stop before reaching the bus, and remain stopped until the lights are off and the bus has resumed moving.

5. 5. 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
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   Cell phone use only during an emergency. The learner stage carries a narrow emergency exception. Ordinary conversation and text messages remain prohibited, even if the driver believes traffic is light or an adult is present. The hands-free option is not available under this learner rule, and stopping at a red light does not turn texting into permitted use. Remember the phrase emergency only, then apply it to both talking and texting. This restriction is part of the supervised period, not a general permission based on the phone method or roadway situation.

6. 6. What penalty does Arkansas list for passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing?

   1. A misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both
   2. A $25 parking ticket
   3. A warning for a first offense
   4. Automatic license revocation for life
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   A misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both. Drivers passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing will be charged with a misdemeanor and on conviction fined a minimum of $250, not to exceed $1,000, with up to 90 days in jail, or both. A driver who disobeys the law and causes a death is charged with a felony, and under Isaac's Law negligent homicide is a Class C felony. Stop and stay stopped until the lights go off.

7. 7. What penalty can an Arkansas driver face for failing to yield at a yield sign?

   1. A fine up to $1,000 and a 180 day license suspension
   2. A warning only
   3. A $25 fine
   4. Two points and no fine
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   A fine up to $1,000 and a 180 day license suspension. At a yield sign you must yield to other vehicles and stop when necessary, and a driver who fails to yield could receive a fine of up to $1,000 and suspension of their driver's license for 180 days. Failure to yield is treated seriously because it is a leading cause of intersection crashes. Slow enough that you can stop if the way is not clear.

8. 8. If your headlights suddenly go out while driving, what should you try first?

   1. Accelerate until the headlights come back on
   2. Turn sharply onto the shoulder without signaling
   3. Try the headlight switch a few times
   4. Turn off all exterior lights and continue normally
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   Try the headlight switch a few times. When headlights suddenly go out, the manual says to try the headlight switch a few times first. If that does not restore the lights, use emergency flashers, turn signals, or fog lights if available, then pull off the road as soon as possible. Turning sharply or accelerating does not solve the visibility problem and can put the vehicle into conflict with other traffic. Treat the failure as an immediate safety issue: maintain control, make the vehicle visible with the available lights, and leave the travel lane when you can do so safely.

9. 9. 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
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   No closer than 30 feet. Arkansas prohibits parking within 30 feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign, and the same 30 feet applies to a pedestrian safety zone. Fifteen feet is the fire hydrant distance, 50 feet is the railroad crossing distance, and 5 feet is too close. Parking near a sign can hide it from approaching drivers. You also may not park more than 18 inches from the curb.

10. 10. 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
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    100 feet. Arkansas directs drivers to use turn signals 100 feet before a lane change, a right turn, a left turn, a merge, or parking. The distance gives other road users time to understand your plan and adjust. Beginning at 25 or 50 feet reduces that warning, while 200 feet is not the figure stated for these maneuvers. Signal before the action, continue signaling through the movement as appropriate, and check that the path is clear. A simple cue is to activate the signal while you still have a full 100 feet to travel.

11. 11. At what rate does the body rid itself of alcohol, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. About one drink per hour
    2. About three drinks per hour
    3. About one drink every 10 minutes
    4. It depends on coffee intake
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    About one drink per hour. The body rids itself of alcohol at a rate of one drink per hour, where a drink is 1.5 ounces of 80 proof liquor, a 6 ounce glass of wine, or a 12 ounce beer. Specialty drinks can hold several normal drinks. There is no way to sober up quickly; coffee, fresh air, exercise and cold showers do not help. Food slows absorption but does not reduce the alcohol.

12. 12. 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
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    To warn other drivers of an emergency or broken-down vehicle. Emergency flashers warn other drivers about an emergency, a broken-down vehicle, or a car parked on the side of the road. They are not a replacement for a turn signal during an ordinary lane change, and they do not give a driver priority at an intersection. A flashing light also does not make a turn optional for following traffic. If the vehicle is disabled, move it away from traffic when possible and activate the flashers so approaching drivers receive an early warning.

13. 13. 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
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    At least four to six seconds. The guide calls for at least four to six seconds when following a motorcycle. The extra cushion gives the rider more time and room to maneuver or stop, and it gives the driver a better view of road hazards that may affect two wheels more severely. A fixed car length changes meaning with speed, while one or two seconds may leave too little room for a sudden maneuver. Choose a stationary reference, count after the motorcycle passes it, and increase the gap further for wet pavement, gravel, metal surfaces, or other conditions that can reduce the rider's stability.

14. 14. When rain makes the road unsafe, how should a driver use the posted speed limit?

    1. Match the limit only after the road becomes dry
    2. Drive at the posted limit because weather never changes its meaning
    3. Add ten miles per hour so tires clear standing water
    4. Reduce speed below the posted limit as conditions require
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    Reduce speed below the posted limit as conditions require. Posted speed limits are established for ideal conditions, not as a promise that the same speed is safe during rain, ice, poor visibility, or heavy traffic. When conditions become unsafe, the driver must slow to a speed that allows control and a safe stop, even if that is below the number on the sign. Adding speed increases stopping and traction problems. Waiting until the pavement dries can leave the vehicle traveling too fast while the hazard is present. A practical cue is to compare visibility, grip, and stopping room with the roadway ahead before choosing speed.

15. 15. 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
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    A railroad contact and the specific crossing identification. An Emergency Notification System sign supplies critical contact information for a highway rail crossing. It lets the public reach the railroad responsible for that crossing and identify the specific crossing during an emergency. It is not a timetable, speed display, highway speed limit sign, or universal detour map. If a vehicle is stuck, a crossing signal malfunctions, or another rail emergency occurs, read the sign and report the location accurately. Knowing that the sign connects a caller to both the railroad and the crossing location makes it useful even when no train is visible.

16. 16. What should a driver do when approaching the yellow warning sign shown here?

    
    1. Treat the sign as a legal speed limit
    2. Accelerate to clear the warned area quickly
    3. Slow down and be prepared to stop for a hazard ahead
    4. Ignore it unless a police officer is present
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    Slow down and be prepared to stop for a hazard ahead. Arkansas uses yellow warning signs to call attention to hazards or special situations ahead. The driver should reduce speed, scan for the condition shown, and be ready to stop if traffic or the roadway requires it. Treating the sign as a posted speed limit is a mistake because a warning sign advises about conditions rather than setting the maximum legal speed. The useful cue is the yellow background with a black symbol: read it as advance notice, then adjust before reaching the hazard. That early adjustment leaves time for a vehicle, pedestrian, curve, or other road condition that may appear beyond the sign.

17. 17. What does a broken yellow line between opposing lanes indicate?

    1. Passing is prohibited in both directions
    2. A driver may cross to pass if no opposing traffic is present
    3. The lane is reserved for emergency vehicles
    4. The roadway has become one-way
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    A driver may cross to pass if no opposing traffic is present. A broken yellow line between opposing lanes permits a driver to cross to pass when no opposing traffic is present. That permission is conditional, so the driver must still check sight distance, speed, and the full path before moving left. A solid double yellow line has the opposite passing rule, and neither an emergency reservation nor one-way travel is created by this broken marking. Use the break as a possible passing cue, then make the safety check before crossing it.

18. 18. 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
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    Slow down, watch for the warned condition, and be ready to stop. The crossing symbol alerts the driver to a possible intersection or crossing hazard ahead. The appropriate response is to reduce speed, observe carefully, and remain prepared to stop if traffic or a person enters the path. Maintaining speed misunderstands the purpose of a warning sign, while stopping immediately in a clear lane can create a new hazard. Moving onto the shoulder is not a standard response and may place the vehicle where other road users do not expect it. Let the sign extend your observation time before the crossing point, especially where another road may bring traffic from either side.

19. 19. What does a dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

    1. The lane is reserved for emergency vehicles
    2. Passing is prohibited in both directions
    3. You may cross it to change lanes when safe
    4. Traffic on the other side travels toward you
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    You may cross it to change lanes when safe. A dashed white line separates lanes moving in the same direction and indicates that a driver may cross it to change lanes when the movement is safe. It does not mark opposing traffic, which is identified by yellow markings. It also does not create an emergency-only lane or ban every lane change. Before crossing, check mirrors and blind spots, signal, and confirm that the destination lane has enough space. The word dashed is the visual cue: white plus broken means same-direction lanes with a permitted change when conditions allow.

20. 20. About how much total stopping distance does a car need at 40 mph, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. About 335 feet
    2. About 40 feet
    3. About 225 feet
    4. About 124 feet
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    About 124 feet. Even with good tires, brakes and dry pavement, at 40 mph it can take about 124 feet of total stopping distance, and at 55 mph about 225 feet. Stopping distance includes the perception and reaction time before the brakes act. Traveling too fast leaves no time to stop for a sudden object in the road, and you should never drive faster than you can see ahead.