Arkansas Driver's License Test Study Guide
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What age must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion?

  • Children of any age
  • Children under the age of ten
  • Children under the age of five
  • Children under the age of fifteen (correct)

    • Who must be secured in an approved safety seat?

  • Children weighing more than sixty pounds
  • Children under the age of six (correct)
  • Children under the age of ten
  • Children of any age

    • What do work area signs typically look like?

    Diamond shaped and orange with black letters or symbols.

    What are the rules for turning right on a red light?

    <p>Come to a full stop, and if there is no opposing traffic, proceed with a right turn.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing red light indicate?

    <p>The same as a stop sign; come to a complete stop, then proceed when there is no oncoming traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a continuous yellow light indicate?

    <p>The traffic signal is about to change and the driver must stop if it is safe to do so.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a flashing yellow traffic signal light indicate?

    <p>Proceed with caution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a lighted red arrow indicate?

    <p>The driver must stop and is prohibited from turning in the same direction as the arrow until the arrow light changes to green.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a yellow lighted arrow indicate?

    <p>The signal is about to change and if the driver is about to turn in the direction of the arrow, preparation should be made to stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What rules govern turning left from a one-way street into another one-way street?

    <p>You can turn even if the traffic signal is red (unless a traffic sign is posted prohibiting it), but only after the driver has come to a complete stop and yields any opposing traffic within the intersection.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do warning signs look like?

    <p>Yellow with black letterings or symbols; most are diamond shaped.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a white X-shape 'crossbuck' sign mean?

    <p>Yield at the railroad crossing to trains.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do regulation signs look like?

    <p>White with black print, sometimes with a red circle and slash. They include lane control signs and passing signs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where may lane control arrows be?

    <p>On a regulation sign or painted on the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an orange diamond sign with black arrows pointed in opposite directions mean?

    <p>Two-way traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should drivers respond to stop signs?

    <p>Come to a full stop at the stop line. Wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared. Driver may pull forward to the stop sign or the edge of the intersection if necessary to see better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a yield sign look like?

    <p>Red and white triangle pointing down with red letters YIELD.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should drivers respond to yield signs?

    <p>Slow and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a white line on the road indicate?

    <p>Traffic is moving in the same direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a yellow line on the road indicate?

    <p>Traffic is moving in opposite directions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

    <p>Driver may cross the line to change lanes if it is safe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic indicate?

    <p>Driver should stay within the lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a broken yellow line indicate?

    <p>Driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may a driver cross a solid yellow line?

    <p>To turn into a driveway where there is no opposing traffic approaching the planned turn site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can a driver back their vehicle in a travel lane?

    <p>Never.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When may a driver stop in a travel lane?

    <p>Never.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What lane should drivers drive in?

    <p>The far right lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should a driver be in the left-most lane?

    <p>To pass slower vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has right-of-way at intersections?

    <p>Vehicles approaching from the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should drivers react to vehicles they're passing which are traveling in the same direction?

    <p>Yield to them (as appropriate, slow/stop).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a crosswalk at an intersection?

    <p>20 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a traffic signal?

    <p>30 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a stop sign?

    <p>30 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a yield sign?

    <p>30 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a pedestrian safety zone?

    <p>30 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a fire hydrant?

    <p>15 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a railroad crossing?

    <p>50 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far may a driver park from a curb?

    <p>No more than 18 inches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a fire station driveway on the same side of the street?

    <p>25 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close may a driver park to a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the street?

    <p>75 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a driver park in front of lowered curb access?

    <p>No.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a driver park on a bridge?

    <p>No.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a driver park on an overpass?

    <p>No.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a driver park in a tunnel?

    <p>No.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a driver park in an underpass?

    <p>No.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do red curbs indicate?

    <p>Fire zone - no parking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do yellow curbs indicate?

    <p>Loading zone, etc.; no parking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far ahead should you always be able to see?

    <p>One city block OR 1/4 mile, which is 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which direction should you look before turning left?

    <p>Right-left-right again.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should you look before changing lanes?

    <p>In your rear-view and side mirrors, then over your shoulder (quickly).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you dim your high beams when following another vehicle?

    <p>When closer than 200 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?

    <p>When closer than 500 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What weather necessitates low beams?

    <p>Fog, snow, rain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must you turn on with your wipers?

    <p>Your headlights.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When during the day should you turn on your headlights?

    <p>1/2 hour after sunset, 1/2 hour before sunrise, or any time you can't see a person or object clearly within 500 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What special rules related to sunlight apply to the use of headlights?

    <p>Use headlights when driving away from a rising or setting sun so drivers heading toward the sun can see you.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When are turn signals to be used?

    <p>Before changing lanes, turning right or left, merging into traffic, or parking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How early should you signal?

    <p>At least 100 feet before the change in direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do you signal if there are streets, driveways, or entrances between you and where you want to turn?

    <p>After you have passed them.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do you signal if another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn?

    <p>After you have passed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do you need to slow your car?

    <p>Before a curve, when the roadway is slippery, and when there is standing water on the road. Also when driving on gravel or dirt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How slow do you need to go on a wet road?

    <p>Reduce your speed by 10 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How slow do you need to go on packed snow?

    <p>Cut speed in half.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How slow do you need to go on ice?

    <p>At a crawl.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How fast do tires still have good traction when it's raining or when the road is wet?

    <p>Up to about 35 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can it take to stop at 50 mph?

    <p>A city block (400 feet).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long can it take to stop at 30 mph?

    <p>1/2 city block (200 feet).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How far do your headlights let you see? And what speed should you drive with that distance visible?

    <p>About 400 feet. 50 mph.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do you know if you are driving too fast for conditions?

    <p>Four Second Sight Distance Rule: Pick out a stationary object as far ahead as you can clearly see (e.g., a sign or a telephone pole). Start counting 'one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand, four-one-thousand.' If you reach the object before you finish saying 'four-one-thousand,' you need to slow down.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close can you follow?

    <p>2 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do you use the safe four second following distance?

    <p>Slippery roads, driver behind you wants to pass, following motorcycles, following drivers who can't see you, towing, poor visibility, being followed too closely, following emergency vehicles, approaching railroad crossings, stopping on an incline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gap do you need to merge?

    <p>Four seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gap do you need to pass (at 55 mph)?

    <p>10 seconds (roughly 800 feet).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How close to a hill or curve may you pass?

    <p>More than 1/3 mile.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When can you safely return to the driving lane after passing?

    <p>When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rear-view mirror.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What % can put you under arrest for Underage Driving Under The Influence?

    <p>0.02%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What % can put you under arrest for Driving Under The Influence?

    <p>0.04%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Safety Restraints and Child Safety

    • Children under fifteen must use appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion.
    • Approved safety seats are mandatory for children under six or weighing less than sixty pounds.

    Traffic Signs and Signals

    • Work area signs are orange diamond shapes with black letters or symbols.
    • A flashing red light functions as a stop sign; come to a full stop before proceeding.
    • Continuous yellow light warns that the signal will change; stop if safe.
    • Flashing yellow light indicates to proceed with caution.

    Turning Rules

    • A full stop is required before turning right on a red light if there's no opposing traffic.
    • A lighted red arrow means stop and do not turn until it changes to green.
    • Turning left from a one-way street into another one-way street is allowed on red after a full stop and yielding to traffic.

    Road Markings

    • White lines indicate traffic moving in the same direction; yellow lines indicate opposite directions.
    • Dashed white lines allow lane changes if safe; solid white lines require staying within the lane.
    • A broken yellow line allows passing if no opposing traffic is present.

    Parking Regulations

    • Parking is prohibited within 20 feet of a crosswalk or within 30 feet of signals and signs.
    • No parking within 15 feet of a fire hydrant and 50 feet from a railroad crossing.
    • Curb access areas and parking on bridges, overpasses, tunnels, or underpasses are not allowed.

    Headlight Use

    • Dim high beams when following another vehicle within 200 feet or when oncoming within 500 feet.
    • Use low beams in fog, snow, or rain; headlights must accompany wipers during these conditions.
    • Headlights should be turned on half an hour after sunset and before sunrise.

    Signaling Actions

    • Turn signals must be used before changing lanes or turning; signal at least 100 feet before the action.
    • Signal after passing intersections or driveways when planning to turn.

    Safe Driving Practices

    • Slow down before curves and on slippery roads; cut speed by 10 mph on wet roads and in half on packed snow.
    • Maintain a four-second following distance under certain conditions, like inclement weather or heavy traffic.

    DUI Regulations

    • Underage driving under the influence is defined as a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.02%.
    • The legal limit for driving under the influence is a BAC of 0.04%.

    Special Signs

    • Specific traffic signs indicate merge, pedestrian crossings, school zones, and various traffic conditions.
    • Warning signs for slippery roads, uneven lanes, and road work are typically orange, signaling caution.

    Miscellaneous Guidelines

    • Can park no closer than 2 seconds and at least 4 seconds for merging or passing in traffic.
    • When turning left, check right-left-right for pedestrian and vehicle safety.

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    Prepare for the Arkansas Driver's License test with these study flashcards. This guide covers important safety restraint laws and identification of work area signs. Ensure you understand the critical guidelines to pass your test successfully.

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