AR Permit Practice Test 9

All 20 questions in test 9

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1. 1. 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.

   Study this in the handbook: Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses

2. 2. What does the yellow warning sign shown here tell a driver about the roadway?

   
   1. The roadway has reached its maximum legal speed
   2. A special situation or hazard may be along the road ahead
   3. A parking space is reserved beyond the sign
   4. The driver must turn at the next intersection
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   A special situation or hazard may be along the road ahead. A yellow warning sign gives advance notice of something that may affect driving ahead. The driver should look for the roadway condition represented by the symbol and prepare to slow or stop. The speed choice is wrong because the manual treats warning signs differently from speed limit signs. The turn choice also adds an instruction that this sign does not give. Use the sign as a prompt to evaluate the road, traffic, and visibility before entering the area. A winding or turning symbol deserves an early speed adjustment, since waiting until the vehicle is already in the feature reduces room to react.

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

3. 3. At what alcohol concentration can an Arkansas driver be arrested for driving while intoxicated?

   1. 0.08 percent or more in breath or blood
   2. 0.04 percent or more in breath or blood in every case
   3. 0.02 percent or more in breath or blood
   4. 0.10 percent or more in breath only
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   0.08 percent or more in breath or blood. The guide identifies 0.08 percent in breath or blood as the concentration for arrest for driving while intoxicated. The 0.02 figure belongs to the under-twenty-one rule, and 0.04 can support a DWI charge when a driver is involved in a crash or serious traffic offense. The option “0.10 percent or more in breath only” changes both the threshold and the accepted testing source. Separate the general DWI threshold from the special underage and incident-related figures before choosing.

   Study this in the handbook: Drinking and Driving

4. 4. What do Arkansas warning signs tell a driver to do?

   
   1. Increase speed before reaching the sign
   2. Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary
   3. Ignore the roadway condition unless a signal is present
   4. Stop immediately at every warning sign
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   Slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Warning signs give advance information about a hazard or special situation along the road ahead. They tell drivers to slow down and be prepared to stop when necessary, rather than ordering an automatic stop every time. Increasing speed reduces the time available to respond, and a warning remains important even when no traffic signal is nearby. Use the yellow sign as an early cue to scan the roadway, adjust speed, and prepare for the condition shown by its symbol.

   Study this in the handbook: Warning and Railroad Crossing Signs

5. 5. 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.

   Study this in the handbook: Traffic Lights and Arrows

6. 6. How far before a lane change should you activate your turn signal?

   1. Only after entering the new lane
   2. At least 10 feet
   3. At least 100 feet
   4. At least 500 feet in every situation
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   At least 100 feet. The manual instructs drivers to turn on the signal at least 100 feet before a lane change. That advance warning gives traffic behind and beside you time to recognize the planned movement and react. Signaling only after entering the new lane defeats the warning, while 10 feet may leave almost no time for another driver to respond. Check mirrors and the blind spot as well, because a signal does not grant permission to move into an occupied lane. Use the 100-foot distance as a planning point, then change lanes only when clear.

   Study this in the handbook: Turns, Lane Changes and Passing

7. 7. When should a driver move to a lane farther from a stopped law enforcement vehicle?

   1. Never, because the closest lane gives the best view
   2. Only on a two-lane road with no shoulder
   3. Only when the stopped vehicle has no lights on
   4. On a multilane highway, whenever it is possible to do so safely
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   On a multilane highway, whenever it is possible to do so safely. On a multilane highway, Arkansas requires moving to the farthest lane away from a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on whenever that move is possible. This gives officers and other people at the roadside more room from passing traffic. The rule does not apply only to rural two-lane roads, and a driver should not wait for the patrol vehicle to be dark before taking action. Check the lane early, signal, and move over when safe. If traffic prevents the move, follow the applicable slow-down and caution requirement.

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

8. 8. When is smoking tobacco in a motor vehicle prohibited in Arkansas?

   1. Only when the windows are closed
   2. Only in vehicles owned by the state
   3. Whenever a child under 14 is a passenger
   4. Never, smoking is unregulated in vehicles
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   Whenever a child under 14 is a passenger. Under the Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act, a person shall not knowingly smoke tobacco in any motor vehicle in which a child who is less than 14 years of age is a passenger. Open windows do not create an exception. The law sits alongside the child restraint and seat belt rules in the manual's chapter on Arkansas law, all aimed at protecting young passengers.

   Study this in the handbook: Seat Belts, Child Seats and Littering

9. 9. At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, which vehicle has the first opportunity to proceed?

   1. The vehicle that arrived first, after making a complete stop
   2. The vehicle that arrived second but is turning right
   3. The vehicle on the wider roadway after slowing without stopping
   4. The vehicle that begins moving before the other drivers
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   The vehicle that arrived first, after making a complete stop. At a three-way, four-way, or all-way stop, the driver who reaches the intersection first goes first after making a complete stop. A right turn does not automatically outrank an earlier arrival, and roadway width does not replace the stop requirement. Moving first does not create priority after another driver has already arrived. Stop fully, determine the order of arrival, check pedestrians and cross traffic, and proceed only when the intersection is clear enough to enter without conflict.

   Study this in the handbook: Right of Way at Intersections

10. 10. If rain or fog limits forward visibility to 200 feet or less, what maximum speed does the Arkansas guide advise?

    1. 15 mph
    2. 25 mph
    3. 30 mph
    4. 45 mph
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    30 mph. When rain or fog reduces the view ahead to no more than 200 feet, the guide advises not driving faster than thirty miles per hour. The advice is tied to visibility, not merely the presence of clouds or a wet windshield. Fifteen and twenty-five are lower than the stated ceiling, while forty-five is too fast for the described sight distance. If the road ahead cannot be seen at all, the guide instead says to pull over safely and wait for clearer weather.

    Study this in the handbook: Speed Limits and Road Conditions

11. 11. How long is the license suspension for a first Underage DUI offense in Arkansas?

    1. 30 days
    2. One year
    3. Three years
    4. 90 days
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    90 days. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration lists a 90 day suspension for a first Underage DUI, BUI, or refusal to test. A second offense brings a one year suspension, and a third brings a three year revocation or revocation until age 21, whichever is longer. Before reinstatement the driver must finish a state sanctioned alcohol education or treatment program, attend a Victim Impact Panel, and pay a $25 reinstatement fee. An under 21 driver can be charged at only 0.02 percent alcohol concentration.

12. 12. What does a solid white line along the side of the roadway identify?

    1. The outer edge of the roadway
    2. A boundary between opposing traffic lanes
    3. A lane reserved for passing vehicles
    4. The exact point where every turn must begin
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    The outer edge of the roadway. A solid white line along the roadway side is a fog line that identifies the outer edge. It is different from a yellow center marking, which separates opposing directions, and it does not designate a passing lane. Stay aware of the line when visibility is reduced or the shoulder is narrow, because drifting beyond it can leave the travel surface. Use the simple color cue: white at the outside, yellow between opposing traffic.

    Study this in the handbook: Pavement Markings and Lane Use

13. 13. What engine displacement limit applies to motorcycles operated with an Arkansas Class MD license?

    1. 50 cubic centimeters or less
    2. 150 cubic centimeters or less
    3. 250 cubic centimeters or less
    4. 500 cubic centimeters or less
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    250 cubic centimeters or less. The restricted MD credential permits operation only on motorcycles displacing 250 cubic centimeters or less. The 50 cubic centimeter figure belongs to the motorized bicycle certificate, while 150 and 500 are not the MD ceiling stated in the guide. The age range and testing requirements identify the credential, but displacement is the controlling detail in this question. Keep the two small-engine figures separate: MB uses 50, whereas MD uses 250.

    Study this in the handbook: Instruction Permits and Graduated Licenses

14. 14. How much does Arkansas charge for each written driver's license examination under Act 1289 of 2015?

    1. $2.00
    2. $5.00
    3. $8.00
    4. $10.00
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    $5.00. Act 1289 sets a five-dollar fee for each written examination. The guide also says there is no limit to the number of exams that may be charged, and the amount is added to the driver's license cost. The two, eight, and ten dollar choices alter the statutory amount. Remember that this is a per-exam written testing fee, separate from the duplicate fee, rather than a one-time amount covering every possible attempt.

15. 15. What kind of information do Arkansas regulation signs provide?

    1. Optional sightseeing routes chosen by local businesses
    2. Only the distance to the nearest hospital
    3. Weather forecasts for the next roadway section
    4. Rules about traffic direction, lane use, turns, and parking
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    Rules about traffic direction, lane use, turns, and parking. Regulation signs communicate rules that control how traffic uses the roadway. Their subjects include direction of travel, lane usage, turning, parking, and other special instructions. The hospital, weather, and sightseeing choices describe information signs or unrelated messages, not the function of a regulation sign. A red circle and slash can show that a maneuver is prohibited, such as a turn in a particular direction or a U-turn. When one of these signs applies, treat its instruction as a traffic rule and plan the maneuver before reaching the marked location.

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

16. 16. How far may a fully loaded tractor trailer at 55 mph need to stop, according to the Arkansas guide?

    1. More than 335 feet, the length of a football field
    2. About 100 feet
    3. About 225 feet
    4. About 50 feet
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    More than 335 feet, the length of a football field. A fully loaded tractor trailer traveling at 55 mph may take more than 335 feet to come to a complete stop, the length of a football field, compared with about 225 feet for a car. That difference is why cutting in front of a truck and braking is so dangerous. Trucks also swing left before a right turn because the rear wheels follow a shorter path.

    Study this in the handbook: Trucks, Motorcycles and Bicycles

17. 17. What does a second offense of misusing an Arkansas accessible parking certificate bring?

    1. A $50 fine
    2. A written warning
    3. A permanent license revocation
    4. A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six month license suspension and towing and court costs
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    A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six month license suspension and towing and court costs. The second offense of misusing a special certificate is a minimum of $250 and not more than $1,000, plus a six month driver's license suspension, and the owner is liable for towing, impoundment, attorney fees, court costs and related fees. A first offense is $100 to $500. Certificates must be returned to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of moving or in case of death.

    Study this in the handbook: Parking Rules and Accessible Parking

18. 18. What should a driver do if a tire blows out while the vehicle is moving?

    1. Release the steering wheel and let the vehicle stop itself
    2. Brake hard and turn sharply toward the shoulder
    3. Accelerate rapidly to stabilize the tire
    4. Ease off the accelerator and steer straight, then brake gently after control returns
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    Ease off the accelerator and steer straight, then brake gently after control returns. A blowout can make the vehicle pull or vibrate, so the first goal is to preserve directional control. Ease off the accelerator, hold the steering wheel straight, and avoid a sudden turn. Once the vehicle is under control, brake gently and guide it to a safe location. Hard braking or a sharp shoulder turn can produce a second loss of control. Acceleration cannot repair the tire, and releasing the wheel abandons the correction needed to stay in the lane.

    Study this in the handbook: Vehicle Emergencies and Crashes

19. 19. 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. Work zone signs may be diamond or rectangular with an orange, white or black background, and flashing green lights on work vehicles also mark an active work zone.

    Study this in the handbook: Work Zones

20. 20. While crossing a sidewalk to enter a driveway, what must the driver do?

    1. Yield to pedestrians
    2. Yield only to vehicles on the street
    3. Sound the horn and continue
    4. Stop only when a crossing guard is present
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    Yield to pedestrians. A driveway entrance does not erase the pedestrian’s priority on the sidewalk. The driver crossing that sidewalk must watch for people and yield before entering or leaving the property. The vehicle-only choice omits the people most directly exposed to the maneuver. Honking is not a substitute for yielding, and a crossing guard is not required for the rule to apply. Cross slowly enough to see the sidewalk clearly.

    Study this in the handbook: Pedestrians, Sidewalks and Traffic Circles