Drivers Education Final Examination Review

Flashcards based on the Arkansas Drivers Education Final Examination covering driving laws, visibility, alcohol regulations, and road sign meanings.

Railroad Crossing without Safety Barriers

Drivers should cross the tracks only after checking in both directions.

Right Turn at Red Light

Permissible after a driver comes to a complete stop, provided it is safe and no sign prohibits it.

Alcohol Elimination Rate

The body rids itself of alcohol at the rate of $1$ drink per hour.

Passing Emergency Vehicles on Multi-lane Highways

Drivers should move into the traffic lane furthest from a police vehicle stopped on the shoulder with flashing lights.

Sudden Tire Blowout Protocol

The driver should apply the brakes lightly.

Road Sign: S-Curve

A sign indicating the road is slippery when wet.

Stop Line

The specific place where a driver must stop when approaching a stop sign, if the line is present.

Following Distance for Motorcycles

Drivers should allow extra space when following this specific type of vehicle.

Arkansas Traffic Crash Law

Requires drivers to remove their vehicle from the road if possible to avoid blocking traffic.

Fire Hydrant Parking Restriction

Drivers should never park within $15$ feet of this utility.

Arkansas Child Restraint Law

Requires all children under age $15$ to use appropriate safety restraints when a vehicle is in motion.

Approaching Emergency Vehicles

When sirens and lights are flashing, pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible.

Yield Sign Requirement

Slow down and yield the right-of-way to approaching traffic.

Tractor-Trailer Stopping Distance

At $55$ miles per hour, a fully loaded tractor-trailer may take more than $400$ feet to stop.

Low Headlight Beams

Standard lighting to be used when driving in fog, snow, or heavy rain.

Child Safety Seat Provision

A child under $6$ years of age and weighing less than $60$ pounds must always be secured in a child safety seat.

Steering Wheel Grip

Hands should be placed on opposite sides of the steering wheel for proper control.

Red Arrow on Traffic Light

Indicates that a driver may not turn in the direction of the arrow.

White Lines

Lines that separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Left Turn on Red

Permitted from the left lane of a one-way street onto another one-way street after stopping and yielding to opposing traffic.

Dimming Headlights

Must be done for an oncoming vehicle at a distance of at least $500$ feet.

Sobering Up

The only factor that will successfully sober a person up is time.

Construction Flagger Sign

Indicates a flagger is stationed to control traffic at a construction zone.

Merging with Traffic

Drivers should attempt to enter at the same speed as current traffic flow.

All-Way Stop Right-of-Way

At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, the right-of-way is given to the vehicle that arrived first.

Illegal Disabled Parking Penalty

A first offense fine for using a special certificate or license plate illegally can be between $\$100$ to $\$500$..

Interstate Look-Ahead Distance

To avoid last-minute braking, drivers should look $1/4$ mile down the highway.

Blocked View at Stop Signs

Drivers should make a complete stop and then pull forward to see.

Overtaking a Bicycle

If an oncoming vehicle is approaching, the driver should slow down and let the vehicle pass before passing the bicycle.

Freezing Point Ice Conditions

Ice is more slippery when it is near the freezing point compared to temperatures well below freezing.

Blind Pedestrian Protocol

Pedestrians carrying a white cane or using a guide dog should be given absolute right-of-way.

School Bus Safety

When red lights are flashing, drivers must stop until the lights are turned off.

Flashing Red Traffic Light

Equivalent to a stop sign; stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Warning Signs

Diamond-shaped yellow signs featuring black lettering or symbols.

Common Cause of Skidding

Most skids are caused by drivers traveling too fast for conditions.

Hill Parking

Wheels should be turned away from traffic.

Yellow Lines

Lines separating lanes of traffic moving in the opposite direction.

School Bus Median Width Exception

Drivers aren't required to stop for a bus in the opposite lane if separated by a median $20$ feet or more in width.

Blinker Timing

If a vehicle is entering the street between you and your turn, turn your blinker on after you pass that vehicle.

City Look-Ahead Distance

Drivers should look $1$ block ahead to avoid last-minute maneuvers.

Parking Lights

Lights intended to be used when the vehicle is parked only.

First Alcohol Conviction Fine

In addition to court costs, the fine ranges from $\$150$ to $\$1000$.

Unsafe Road Speed

Drivers should reduce their speed to conditions, even if traveling at the maximum allowed speed.

Exit Ramp Deceleration

A driver should not slow down to exit until they have moved onto the exit ramp.

Highway Work Zone Fines

In Arkansas, moving violation fines are doubled if workers are present.

Alcohol Impairment

Reduces all important safe driving skills, specifically judgment and skill.

Two Solid Lines

Indicating neither lane of traffic moving in opposite directions may pass.

Shared Center Lanes

Reserved for making left turns; can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

Red Triangle Sign

Indicates that a driver must yield the right-of-way.