AR Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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

   1. 21
   2. 14
   3. 16
   4. 18
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   18. The manual sets 18 as the minimum age for a non-restricted license. Fourteen is the minimum age associated with a restricted license, while 16 describes another stage in the graduated system rather than the Class D threshold. The age 21 option is too high. When studying the stages, pair 14 with restricted eligibility and 18 with the non-restricted license to avoid swapping the two milestones.

   Study this in the handbook: Who Needs a License and Vision Rules

2. 2. What should a driver with a manual transmission avoid doing while crossing railroad tracks?

   1. Keeping the vehicle moving through the crossing
   2. Shifting gears
   3. Checking for enough room beyond the tracks before entering
   4. Looking for trains before entering the crossing
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   Shifting gears. Avoid changing gears while on railroad tracks in a vehicle with a manual transmission. The guide links that precaution to avoiding an engine stall during the crossing. Looking for trains and making sure there is enough room on the far side are proper preparations, rather than actions to avoid. Keep the crossing clear of an unnecessary gear change instead of confusing this precaution with an instruction to stop or hesitate on the tracks.

   Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

3. 3. 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.

   Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules and Accessible Parking

4. 4. 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
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   Pull to the right edge, or as near to the right as possible. Arkansas directs a driver facing an approaching emergency vehicle with flashing lights and sirens to pull to the right edge of the road, or as near to the right as possible. Stopping in the intersection can block the emergency vehicle and create a second hazard. If you are already in an intersection, continue through it before pulling over. Watch and listen in every direction, because the emergency vehicle may be coming from behind, ahead, or across your path. The practical cue is siren or flashing light: make room promptly and remain stopped until it passes.

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

5. 5. What do signs posted in an Arkansas work zone warn drivers about?

   1. A permanent speed limit for the whole highway
   2. People working on or near the highway
   3. A hospital or other service nearby
   4. A destination on the route ahead
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   People working on or near the highway. Signs in Arkansas work zones serve as a warning that people are working on or near the highway. They may be diamond or rectangular shaped, with an orange, white, or black background and white or black letters or symbols. They can warn of reduced speed, detours, slow moving construction equipment, and poor or suddenly changing road surfaces. Traffic may also be directed by a flagger holding a sign or flag, so slow down and follow every control through the area.

   Study this in the handbook: Work Zones

6. 6. Which stopped vehicles with flashing lights does Arkansas's move-over law cover?

   1. Police vehicles on interstate highways but not on other roads
   2. Police vehicles plus ARDOT, utility, and towing vehicles
   3. Police and fire vehicles but not utility or towing vehicles
   4. Only vehicles parked inside a marked work zone
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   Police vehicles plus ARDOT, utility, and towing vehicles. Arkansas's move-over rule is not limited to police cars. The guide lists Arkansas DOT vehicles, utility vehicles, and towing vehicles with their lights on along with law enforcement vehicles, and its Move Over section also names construction vehicles. Many drivers assume a move-over law covers only police and fire vehicles, but Arkansas expanded its law beyond them. The rule is not tied to a marked work zone. When one of these vehicles is stopped with lights on, move to the farthest lane or position when you can, or slow down if you cannot.

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

7. 7. How long is an Arkansas vision test or vision referral form valid?

   1. 30 days
   2. Five years
   3. One year from the date the test was administered
   4. Until the next renewal
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   One year from the date the test was administered. A vision test and a vision referral form, the ASP-90, are valid for one year from the date the test was administered. Referral forms must be completed by an Arkansas optometrist, and forms completed by out of state or virtual online optometrists will not be accepted. The requirement applies before any license or instruction permit is issued, so schedule the exam within the year you plan to apply.

   Study this in the handbook: Who Needs a License and Vision Rules

8. 8. When turning right with no signs or lane markings controlling the turn, which lane should you enter?

   1. Any lane, after crossing into opposing traffic
   2. The farthest lane across the roadway
   3. The lane closest to the direction of travel
   4. The left lane so other vehicles can pass
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   The lane closest to the direction of travel. Where signs or lane markings do not control the movement, a driver should turn into the lane closest to the direction of travel. For a right turn, that means completing the turn without crossing into the opposite lane. A wide turn can make the driver behind think you are changing lanes or turning left, which can invite an unsafe pass on the right. Do not choose a far lane simply because it looks open. Begin in the proper position, make a controlled right turn, and stay within the lane nearest your intended direction.

9. 9. On a wet Arkansas roadway, up to about what speed does the guide say most tires have good traction?

   1. 25 mph
   2. 45 mph
   3. 55 mph
   4. 35 mph
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   35 mph. The guide places the usual good-traction figure for most tires on a wet road at thirty-five miles per hour. That observation is different from the higher speed at which tires can lose all contact in heavy rain. It also explains that worn tires can cause hydroplaning. Treat the figure as information about wet-road traction, rather than assuming any tire or rainfall condition permits the same speed without risk.

   Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

10. 10. Railroad gates begin to lower after you have started crossing the tracks. What should you do?

    1. Stop on the tracks before the gate
    2. Reverse immediately toward the gate behind you
    3. Remain on the tracks until the gates rise
    4. Keep going, even if you must break the gate
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    Keep going, even if you must break the gate. When a gate starts descending after you have begun crossing, keep moving through. The guide specifically says to continue even if doing so breaks the gate. Stopping to protect the gate would leave your vehicle on the tracks. This instruction concerns a crossing already underway, not permission to drive around a lowered barrier. Gates that are already down mean the road is closed and must not be crossed.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

11. 11. What colors and shape are associated with most Arkansas warning signs?

    1. Yellow with black lettering or symbols, usually diamond-shaped
    2. White with blue lettering, always circular
    3. Green with red symbols, usually rectangular
    4. Orange with white lettering, always octagonal
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    Yellow with black lettering or symbols, usually diamond-shaped. Most Arkansas warning signs use yellow with black lettering or symbols, and most have a diamond shape. This visual pattern gives advance notice that a roadway condition, hazard, or special situation may require attention. None of the other color and shape combinations matches that description; for comparison, the study guide describes regulation signs as white squares or rectangles with black or red letters, and a stop sign as a red octagon with white letters. Recognize the yellow diamond early, then read the symbol and be prepared to slow down or stop.

    Study this in the handbook: Stop, Yield and Regulation Signs

12. 12. A stopped Arkansas school bus has flashing red lights and a 20-foot median separates the opposing lanes. Who must stop?

    
    1. Traffic following the bus only
    2. Traffic approaching from the opposite side only
    3. All traffic in both directions
    4. No traffic because the median is exactly 20 feet
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    Traffic following the bus only. At a median width of twenty feet or more, the opposite lane of travel is exempt from stopping for the bus. Drivers traveling in the bus direction still must make a complete stop while the red lights flash. The word exactly matters because twenty feet meets the guide's threshold, whereas a narrower median would require every lane to stop. Do not confuse this exception with permission for following traffic to pass the bus.

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping for School Buses

13. 13. What should a driver do after seeing this round yellow railroad advance warning sign?

    
    1. Accelerate because the warning confirms no train is present
    2. Stop immediately in the travel lane even when the crossing is distant
    3. Slow down, look and listen, and be prepared to stop at the tracks
    4. Move onto the tracks before checking the crossing
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    Slow down, look and listen, and be prepared to stop at the tracks. The round black-on-yellow sign is placed before a public highway-rail intersection. It gives advance notice, so slow down, look and listen for a train, and be prepared to stop at the tracks if one is coming. Stopping immediately in the lane may create a new hazard before the crossing, while accelerating assumes facts the sign does not provide. Never enter the rails merely because the warning is ahead. Use the extra distance to scan and prepare for a controlled stop.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

14. 14. What condition does the skidding-car warning identify?

    
    1. A gravel surface begins at the sign
    2. The lane is reserved for competitive driving
    3. The roadway may be slippery when wet
    4. The road is closed whenever rain starts
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    The roadway may be slippery when wet. The skidding-car symbol warns that the roadway may be slippery when wet. Reduce speed before the slick section, increase following room, and avoid abrupt braking or steering. It does not identify a racing area, guarantee gravel, or close the roadway whenever rain begins. The warning communicates a changed traction condition, so smooth inputs and a larger safety cushion help the tires maintain grip. Watch the pavement and weather together, since the hazard becomes more serious as moisture accumulates.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

15. 15. 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. The guide presents these figures as the time and distance to allow whenever a hazard in your path forces a stop. 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.

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping Distance and Following

16. 16. At what speed can tires lose all traction with the road during heavy rain?

    1. 50 mph
    2. 35 mph
    3. 45 mph
    4. 65 mph
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    50 mph. During heavy rain, tires can lose all traction with the road at 50 mph. That figure is a warning about water and speed, not a target to maintain. The 35 mph choice confuses the lower traction range mentioned for ordinary wet roads with the heavy-rain threshold. Forty-five mph may still be unsafe, but it is not the figure stated for complete traction loss. Slow before standing water, keep steering gentle, and remember that worn tread can make hydroplaning begin sooner.

    Study this in the handbook: Slippery Roads and Hydroplaning

17. 17. In Arkansas, who decides which alcohol test a driver must take?

    1. The driver chooses
    2. The driver's lawyer
    3. A judge, before any test
    4. The law enforcement officer
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    The law enforcement officer. The law enforcement officer chooses which test, breath, urine, or saliva, to request. If an officer instructs you to take an alcohol test, you are compelled by law to do so, and you can lose your license for refusing. The driver, a lawyer, or a judge does not pick the test in advance. Blood alcohol can also be determined by a blood or urine test.

    Study this in the handbook: Drinking and Driving

18. 18. What does an orange triangle bordered with red warn road users about?

    1. A vehicle traveling slower than normal traffic
    2. A vehicle carrying hazardous material
    3. A lane reserved for passing
    4. A railroad crossing with multiple tracks
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    A vehicle traveling slower than normal traffic. The reflective orange triangle with a red border identifies a slow-moving vehicle. It warns approaching drivers to expect a large speed difference and to plan carefully before passing. The hazardous-material option describes a different concern, while the lane and railroad choices refer to roadway controls rather than a vehicle emblem. Seeing this symbol should prompt earlier awareness and a controlled approach instead of a sudden pass.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

19. 19. Red lights keep flashing at a railroad crossing, but you cannot see a train. What should you do?

    1. Cross slowly after checking once in each direction
    2. Do not cross while the red lights continue flashing
    3. Cross if no gate is lowered
    4. Wait ten seconds, then cross if the tracks look empty
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    Do not cross while the red lights continue flashing. Continue waiting when railroad red lights flash, even when no train is visible. The guide does not let a driver replace the signal with a personal judgment that the tracks look empty. A lowered gate is not required for this instruction to apply, and a ten-second delay creates no permission to cross. The warning lights themselves are the cue: while they keep flashing, do not enter the crossing.

    Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

20. 20. What is required when a stopped Arkansas school bus has flashing red lights and the median is less than 20 feet wide?

    1. Only vehicles behind the bus must stop
    2. Only vehicles facing the bus must stop
    3. All lanes of traffic must stop
    4. Drivers may continue if they slow below 20 mph
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    All lanes of traffic must stop. A median narrower than twenty feet does not separate the stopping duty. Every lane in both directions must stop for the bus while its red lights flash. The rule is not limited to vehicles behind the bus, and slowing to a chosen speed does not replace a complete stop. This is the opposite side of the twenty-foot exception: less than twenty requires all traffic to stop, so compare the exact median measurement with the threshold.

    Study this in the handbook: Stopping for School Buses