ARKANSAS DRIVERS TEST STUDY GUIDE

A center lane that is marked on each side by a solid yellow line and a dashed yellow line is reserved for _________ and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

Making left turns

At 55 mph you must not pass if you are within __________ of a hill or curve.

One third of a mile

According to the At driver's license study guide, a fully loaded tractor-trailer traveling at 55mph may take ____________ to come to a complete stop.

More than 335 feet

bicycles and motorcycles move slower and stop slower than expected. True or False

False (they move faster and stop faster)

If your rear wheels start to skid, you must:

turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

As per the law of Arkansas, if involved in a traffic crash or involved in a serious traffic offense, you can be charged with DWI with a blood alcohol content

Between 0.04 and 0.08

A solid white line between lanes of traffic means that you should stay in your lane unless a special situation requires you to change lanes. True or false

True

In Ar it is illegal to make a left turn at a red light except...

From a one way street onto another one way street

When there is no traffic on either side of the road you can turn your vehicle around by making...

A three point turn

On a 4 lane divided roadway or a one way road a solid yellow line usually marks...

The left edge of the pavement

Before turning right at an intersection you should make sure that there is no traffic approaching from...

Your left and no oncoming traffic turning left into your path

On a divided highway you must,____________, unless directed to do otherwise by a sign, traffic control device, or police officer

Keep right of the median

On some roadways, some lanes reserved as 'Transit' are used for:

Buses only

On a road with 3 or more lanes traveling in the same direction, the left most lane is intended to be used...

For passing slower vehicles

A double solid white line marks the edge of a traffic lane where:

Travel in the same direction is permitted on both sides of the line, but crossing the line is prohibited

In a roundabout you must drive in a counterclockwise direction. True or false

True

___________ are most likely places for car and motorcycle collisions to occur.

Intersection

What are two types of speed signs?

Speed limit signs and advisory speed signs

At an intersection, a steady yellow arrow pointing left means....

The yellow arrow is about to change to red

________, allow vehicles to slow down and leave freeways

Exit ramps

The hand and arm bent at 90 degrees and pointing downward indicates the drivers intention to...

Slow down or stop

To turn left from a one-way street to another, a driver must begin the turn:

From the left lane and make the turn close to the left curb

On a highway with 4 or more lanes, slower traffic should always use....

The rightmost lane

How far away from the air bag should driver position himself in a vehicle

10 inches

When making a left turn at a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield to:

Oncoming vehicles

During bad weather If you cannot see more than 200ft ahead, don't drive faster than...

30 mph

You need a __________ gap whenever you change lanes, enter a roadway or merge with another lane

4 second

You should avoid driving in tractor trailers no zones, which are located

Up to 20 ft in front of the cab on either side of the tractor trailer and up to 200ft behind the truck

Children must be secured in a child safety seat until:

6 years and 60 pounds

To pass a motorcycle you must...

pass in an adjacent lane

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

At 3 way, 4 way, and an all way stop sign, the driver reaching the intersection first goes, goes first, after making a complete stop. True or False

True

When raining hot pavement can become slippery...

For the first few moments

What should you do if your motor stops while you are driving

Keep a strong hold on the wheel and pull off the highway

Drivers passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing upon conviction will be?

Charged with a misdemeanor and a minimum fine of $250 not to exceed $1000, up to 90 days in jail and/or both

The fine for a first offense of littering in Arkansas is?

A fine of up to $1000 and not more than eight hours of community service

How many feet would you need to stop if you were traveling at 55mph

225 ft

On a wet road you should reduce your speed by _________mph.

10

The three types of distractions are?

Cognitive visual and manual

More than half of the crashes that cause injury or death happen at speeds ....

Less than 40mph and within 25 miles from home

You should use your brakes before entering a curve. True or false

True

The lap belt should be adjusted so that it is loose and lies low across hips after fastening. True or false

False

you are approaching an intersection witha flashing red light, you should...

stop and check for traffic and then proceed with caution

for every nine (9) minutes the interior temperature in a car increases...

15 degrees

you are approaching railroad tracks with red flashing lights, you should:

not cross the tracks because a train is present and the gates are about to close.

if convicted of a first offence alcohol conviction your fines will be 1000 to 5000 plus court cost. True or False

False (fines will be 150 to 1000)

a triangular orange sign on the rear of a vehicle indicates that...

the vehicle cannot travel faster than 25 mph.

worn tires can casue your car to...

hydroplane

at an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal drivers must yeild to....

vehicles approaching from the right

arkansas state law allows motorists to use a "rolling stop" at a stop sign if there is no oposing traffic. true or false

False

warning signs are...

yellow and black

the body rids itself at the rate of....

one drink per hour

most skids are caused by....

too fast for conditions

when following another vehicle under good driving conditions use the ___________ to be sure your leaving enough space

two second rule

all work zone signs have black letters on a yellow back ground. True or False

False (black on orange)

to avoid last miute breaking or the need to turn suddenly, you should look ahead at least _____________ while driving in the city.

one city block

at 55mph you will travel over __________ in 10 seconds.

800ft