AR Permit Practice Test 7

All 20 questions in test 7

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1. 1. What is the best initial response to a sudden tire blowout?

   1. Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight
   2. Slam on the brakes and turn sharply toward the shoulder
   3. Release the steering wheel so the vehicle can settle itself
   4. Accelerate hard to reach the next intersection
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   Hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle going straight. After a sudden tire blowout, hold the steering wheel tightly and keep the vehicle traveling straight. Then take your foot off the gas, slow gradually, use the brakes lightly, and pull off the road in a safe place if possible. Slamming the brakes or turning sharply can make the vehicle harder to control, especially when one tire has lost pressure. The practical sequence is control first, gradual slowing second, and a safe roadside position third. Do not stop in a travel lane if a safer location is available.

2. 2. 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
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   Slowly take your foot off the gas and keep the steering wheel straight. During hydroplaning, the tires have lost contact with the road because they are riding on water. The manual advises slowly removing your foot from the gas and keeping the steering wheel straight. Do not try to stop or turn until the tires regain grip. Hard braking, rapid steering, or acceleration can increase the loss of control. If an emergency requires steering, move the wheel slowly. The useful cue is a light, steady response: ease off the accelerator, hold your path, and wait for traction to return before changing direction.

3. 3. If the yellow center marking on your side is broken and the other side is solid, when may you pass?

   1. Only after crossing the solid line first
   2. When there is no opposing traffic
   3. At any time before an intersection
   4. Never, because every yellow line forbids passing
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   When there is no opposing traffic. A broken yellow line between opposing lanes permits a driver to cross for passing when no opposing traffic is present. The solid line on the other side restricts that opposing direction, so the two markings do not give both directions identical permission. Check sight distance, traffic, and roadway conditions before moving across. The memory cue is to read the line nearest your vehicle: broken on your side can allow a safe pass, while solid bars the maneuver.

4. 4. How long is an Arkansas instruction permit valid, and can it be renewed?

   1. Until age 18
   2. One year, renewable once
   3. Six months, renewable
   4. Two years, and it cannot be renewed or extended
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   Two years, and it cannot be renewed or extended. The instruction permit is valid for two years and cannot be renewed or extended. The skills exam must be completed and a license purchased before the two year expiration, or the applicant must retake all phases of the driver's exam. Schedule the driving portion online well before the deadline and bring a licensed driver age 21 or older, insurance and registration to the test.

5. 5. Before turning right on red in Arkansas, what must the driver do?

   1. Stop completely, check for opposing traffic and pedestrians, then turn if allowed
   2. Turn without stopping whenever the cross street appears empty
   3. Wait for a green arrow in every intersection
   4. Stop in the crosswalk to gain a better view
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   Stop completely, check for opposing traffic and pedestrians, then turn if allowed. Arkansas permits a right turn on red unless a sign prohibits it, but the maneuver begins with a complete stop. The driver must check opposing traffic and look for pedestrians in or near the crosswalk before turning. An empty-looking cross street does not remove the stop requirement, and a green arrow is not required at every intersection. Stopping in the crosswalk blocks the space pedestrians need and violates the guidance to keep that area clear. The useful sequence is stop, scan, yield, and turn only when the sign and traffic conditions permit it.

6. 6. What steering and braking response is advised when a vehicle begins to skid?

   1. Release the steering wheel and wait for the tires to recover
   2. Press the brake pedal firmly while turning opposite the skid
   3. Stay off the brake and steer where you want the vehicle to go
   4. Accelerate sharply to force the tires back onto the roadway
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   Stay off the brake and steer where you want the vehicle to go. When a vehicle skids, avoid the brake because braking can make the slide worse. Steer toward the direction you want the vehicle to travel and continue gentle corrections as the vehicle begins to straighten. Firm braking combined with an opposite turn can intensify the loss of control. Releasing the wheel removes the driver's ability to guide the vehicle, while hard acceleration does not restore tire grip. Keep your eyes on the intended path and use calm, measured steering until control returns.

7. 7. What does the red-circle symbol on this DO NOT ENTER sign tell a driver?

   
   1. Parking is allowed for a short period on the signed side
   2. The road is open, but only to vehicles turning right
   3. The driver must stop and wait for a crossing train
   4. The indicated movement or entry is prohibited
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   The indicated movement or entry is prohibited. The manual describes a do not enter sign as a red circle crossed by a line, meaning the indicated entry is not allowed. Treat that message as a restriction on your movement, not as a temporary parking instruction or a railroad warning. The right-turn option invents permission that the symbol does not provide, and a train-related stop belongs to railroad controls. The practical cue is simple: a red barred symbol marks a forbidden movement, so choose another legal route before entering the signed area.

8. 8. A posted SPEED LIMIT sign displays the maximum speed for ideal conditions. What should happen when conditions worsen?

   
   1. Keep the posted maximum because it applies in every condition
   2. Reduce speed for hazards such as slippery roads or poor visibility
   3. Increase speed briefly to clear the hazardous section
   4. Ignore the sign unless a police vehicle is nearby
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   Reduce speed for hazards such as slippery roads or poor visibility. The posted maximum is intended for ideal conditions, not as a target that must be maintained during rain, slick pavement, or poor visibility. Reduce speed as conditions arise so the vehicle has more time and traction to respond. Keeping the maximum regardless of weather can overwhelm available stopping distance. Accelerating through a hazard increases risk, and enforcement presence does not determine whether the sign applies. Treat the number as an upper boundary, then choose a slower safe speed when the roadway demands it.

9. 9. 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. The other combinations confuse warning signs with route, service, work-zone, or regulation sign designs. Recognize the yellow diamond early, then read the symbol to identify the particular condition. Because the sign warns rather than completing the maneuver for you, adjust speed and prepare to stop or respond before reaching the hazard.

10. 10. How high can doubled fines reach in an Arkansas work zone?

    1. $100
    2. $500
    3. As high as $5,000, depending on the violation
    4. Fines are not doubled in work zones
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    As high as $5,000, depending on the violation. Fines double for violations in work zones, including speeding, reckless driving and distracted driving, and depending on the violation the doubled fine can be as high as $5,000. Mobile work zones are treated the same as stationary ones, so fines double there too; they are marked by signage on the back of ARDOT vehicles. Slow down and leave the phone alone when you see orange.

11. 11. Under Arkansas' Child Passenger Protection Act, which children must ride in a child passenger safety seat?

    1. All children under 12
    2. Only infants under 1 year
    3. Children under 8 regardless of weight
    4. Children under 6 who weigh less than 60 pounds
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    Children under 6 who weigh less than 60 pounds. A child who is less than six years of age and who weighs less than 60 pounds shall be restrained in a child passenger safety seat properly secured to the vehicle, and all children under 15 must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion. Several organizations loan child seats to families who need them. Both age and weight conditions must be met for the seat requirement to end.

12. 12. What is the best way to reduce the risk of hydroplaning?

    1. Keep your speed down
    2. Brake hard whenever water covers the lane
    3. Accelerate across standing water
    4. Steer sharply from side to side
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    Keep your speed down. Lower speed gives the tires more opportunity to channel water away and maintain contact with the pavement. Hard braking on standing water can worsen instability, and acceleration does not restore traction. Sharp steering can make a loss of grip more difficult to correct. Check tread condition as well, because worn tires raise the risk. When rain builds up, ease off the accelerator before the puddle, keep the wheel steady, and avoid sudden inputs while crossing the wet surface.

13. 13. Which listed traffic control must a driver obey when driving?

    1. The last vehicle through an intersection
    2. Law enforcement
    3. A passenger's hand signal
    4. The fastest vehicle nearby
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    Law enforcement. The manual identifies law enforcement as a possible traffic control and says that any traffic control must be obeyed while driving. A vehicle's position, a passenger's gesture, or another driver's speed does not create an official traffic control. When an officer is directing movement, watch the direction being given and follow it carefully. The practical cue is authority: obey the person or device controlling traffic, then proceed only when that control permits your movement.

14. 14. What total stopping distance does the Arkansas guide give for a passenger car at 55 mph?

    1. About 50 feet
    2. About 500 feet
    3. About 1,000 feet
    4. About 225 feet
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    About 225 feet. The average passenger car traveling at 55 miles per hour can stop within a total of 225 feet, and at 40 mph the total is about 124 feet. Those figures assume good tires, good brakes and dry pavement. If you cannot see a safe length ahead at your speed, you are not driving at a safe speed. Adjust speed to conditions and obey posted limits.

15. 15. 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
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    Only when the person with the disability is present in the vehicle. A Special Certificate is registered to the person with the disability and can move between vehicles, but that person must be present in the vehicle when it parks in an accessible space and must carry the matching photo ID card. Simply hanging the tag is not enough, and a family member cannot use it alone. Illegally using another person's certificate is fraud, a Class A misdemeanor.

16. 16. 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
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    Text messages are not allowed regardless of age. The Arkansas guide states that text messages are not allowed regardless of age. Being over 21 does not create a texting exception; age only matters for phone calls, where drivers 18 to under 21 may use hands-free devices and drivers under 18 on graduated licenses may use a phone only in an emergency. Speed, one handed driving, and rural roads do not change the texting ban.

17. 17. At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, which vehicle should go first?

    1. The vehicle that flashes headlights
    2. The vehicle with the largest engine
    3. The vehicle that arrived first
    4. The vehicle farthest from the intersection
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    The vehicle that arrived first. After making a complete stop, the vehicle that arrived first goes first at an all-corner stop. Engine size, headlight signals, and distance from the intersection are not the deciding tests. If arrival order is unclear, drivers should communicate carefully and avoid forcing another vehicle to brake. The key sequence is complete stop, determine who arrived first, then proceed while checking the intersection.

18. 18. What right-of-way do pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have?

    1. No priority if the driver is already turning
    2. Priority only at marked crosswalks
    3. Priority only when accompanied by another adult
    4. Absolute right-of-way
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    Absolute right-of-way. The guide gives these pedestrians absolute right-of-way, which means a driver must take care to avoid striking them even when the crossing is not presented as an ordinary vehicle movement. The marked-crosswalk option adds a condition the rule does not state. A guide dog or white cane is not a reason to rush, and a turning maneuver does not cancel the pedestrian’s protection. Keep the vehicle stopped until the person is safely clear.

19. 19. What alcohol restriction applies to an Arkansas person under 21 apart from impaired driving?

    1. Purchasing or consuming alcohol is prohibited
    2. Beer is allowed but liquor is prohibited
    3. Alcohol is allowed when a parent is present
    4. Consumption is allowed after midnight only
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    Purchasing or consuming alcohol is prohibited. The guide states that a person under 21 may not purchase or consume alcohol. The rule is broader than a distinction between beer and liquor, and neither a parent’s presence nor a time of day creates the listed exception. Keep this separate from the BAC rule: the question concerns purchase and consumption itself, not merely the condition of operating a vehicle while impaired.

20. 20. A speed limit sign shows the maximum speed for which driving conditions?

    1. Every condition, including poor visibility
    2. Ideal conditions
    3. Only dry roads during daylight
    4. Only conditions approved by a police officer
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    Ideal conditions. The posted maximum assumes ideal conditions, so it is not a promise that the same speed is safe in rain, ice, or limited visibility. The choice “Every condition, including poor visibility” incorrectly treats the number as fixed even when hazards arise. A driver should scan the road and weather after reading the sign, then reduce speed when traction or sight distance worsens. The sign gives a ceiling for that section, not permission to ignore changing conditions.