Arkansas Driver License Study Guide Practice Flashcards

General practice questions and answers based on the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide Volume 1, Edition 9.

What are the penalties for a person convicted of a first offense of littering?

A fine between $100$ and $1,000$ dollars and up to eight (8) hours of community service.

According to Arkansas law, if litter is thrown from a motor vehicle, who is presumed responsible?

The driver of the motor vehicle (except for motor buses).

What three (3) documents must you provide to a law enforcement officer when requested during a traffic stop?

Driver’s license, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration.

If you are unsure you are being stopped by an actual police officer at night, what steps should you take?

Activate your turn signal, pull to the nearest well-lit location, and dial $9-1-1$ to request police officer confirmation.

What does Arkansas Law (A.C.A. § 27-51-310) require when passing an authorized vehicle stopped on the side of the road?

The driver must move to the farthest lane or position away from the authorized vehicle; if unsafe to change lanes, they must reduce speed.

At what age can an individual apply for an Arkansas instruction permit?

At least fourteen (14) years of age.

What is the curfew for a driver with an intermediate driver's license?

They cannot operate a motor vehicle between the hours of $11:00$ pm and $4:00$ am unless accompanied by a licensed driver $21$ years of age or older, or for specific activities like school, church, or work.

What are the restricted visual acuity requirements for a driver's license in Arkansas?

A minimum uncorrected visual acuity of $20/40$ for an unrestricted license, or a minimum corrected visual acuity of $20/70$ for a restricted license.

What is the fine for violating the Arkansas seat belt law?

A fine not to exceed $25.00$ dollars, plus court costs or fees.

Under Arkansas law, a person cannot smoke tobacco in a motor vehicle if a passenger is under what age?

Less than fourteen (14) years of age.

How quickly can the interior temperature of a vehicle rise on a 90-degree day?

It reaches the outdoor temperature within five (5) minutes and increases fifteen (15) degrees every nine (9) minutes.

When is a driver NOT required to stop for a school bus with flashing red lights?

When the school bus is approaching along an opposite lane of travel separated by a median twenty (20) feet or more in width.

According to Isaac’s Law (§5-10-105), a person is subject to what charge if they negligently cause the death of another person while violating school bus laws?

Class C Felony for negligent homicide.

What is the default speed limit on a county road if no other speed limit has been established by the county judge?

$40$ miles per hour ($40\,m.p.h.$).

How far must you park from a fire hydrant?

Within fifteen (15) feet.

How far must you park from a railroad crossing?

Within fifty (50) feet.

According to the NHTSA, at $55\,m.p.h.$, reading a text for $5$ seconds is equivalent to what?

Driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.

To practice defensive driving, how far ahead should you look when driving on highways or interstates?

One-quarter mile or at least fifteen (15) seconds ahead.

What are 'blind spots' in a vehicle?

The rear corners of your vehicle that block other vehicles not seen through your mirrors.

Arkansas law requires drivers to turn on headlights when which other vehicle feature is in use?

Windshield wipers.

When must you dim your high beam headlights for an oncoming vehicle?

Whenever you come within $500$ feet of the oncoming vehicle.

At what distance should you signal your intention to turn?

At least $100$ feet before the turn.

What is the total stopping distance for an average passenger car traveling at $55$ miles per hour?

Approximately $225$ feet.

What is hydroplaning?

A process where tires lose all traction on a wet road and start to ride up on the water, usually starting at speeds between $35\,m.p.h.$ and $50\,m.p.h.$

What is the 'Two Second Rule' used for?

To determine if you are following the vehicle in front of you at a safe distance.

How many feet may a fully loaded tractor-trailer take to stop when traveling at $55\,m.p.h.$?

More than $335$ feet.

Where are bicyclists required to ride on the road?

On the right-hand side of the road with other traffic.

In Arkansas, what is the legal Breath/Blood Alcohol Concentration (BrAC/BAC) limit for being arrested for DWI if you are $21$ years of age or older?

$0.08\%$ or more.

At what alcohol concentration can a person under the age of $21$ be arrested for Underage Driving Under the Influence?

$0.02\%$ breath or blood alcohol concentration.

If your vehicle begins to skid, which direction should you turn the steering wheel?

Turn the steering wheel in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

At what depth is tire tread considered unsafe and in need of replacement?

When it is worn down to $1/16$ of an inch.

When reporting a traffic crash to the Office of Driver Services, within how many days must the report be filed?

Within thirty (30) days of the accident.