Practice test 1 of 10 — Arkansas permit test

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1. Question 1: B. Slow down and leave more space

   Wet roads give your tires less grip, so slow down and leave more space ahead.

   Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

2. Question 2: A. Wait until they have crossed

   People who are still in the crosswalk when your light turns green have the right-of-way. Wait for them to cross.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

3. Question 3: A. Yield and let them cross

   Even when a pedestrian is crossing against the signal, you must yield to avoid hitting them.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians

4. Question 4: A. On the outside edge of a sharp curve

   Chevron signs are placed on the outside of a sharp curve and point the way to steer.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Warning signs

5. Question 5: B. Do not drive on it except in an emergency

   The striped gore area between a lane and a ramp keeps traffic apart. Do not drive across it or stop on it except in an emergency.

   Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Pavement markings

6. Question 6: D. Stay right and do not speed up

   When you are being passed, keep to the right and hold or ease your speed so the other driver can finish passing safely.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Right-of-way basics

7. Question 7: C. $3,000

   Arkansas requires a report to the Office of Driver Services for injury, death, or "property damage of more than $3000" ($3,000) to one person’s property.

   Handbook: Chapter 9: Emergencies — Keep a Record of Crash Information

8. Question 8: B. Leave at the next exit, then pull over

   Do not stop inside a roundabout. Leave at your exit or the next one, then pull over to let the vehicle pass.

   Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Emergency vehicles

9. Question 9: C. You are turning left

   An arm held straight out is the hand signal for a left turn.

   Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Signaling

10. Question 10: C. About one standard drink per hour

    In general, the body clears about one standard drink per hour, and nothing speeds it up.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — How alcohol affects you

11. Question 11: A. Gravel gives less grip for stopping and turning

    Loose gravel gives your tires less grip, so stopping and steering take more care and lower speed.

    Handbook: Chapter: Speed and following distance — Speed and road conditions

12. Question 12: B. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it

    Turn off the engine, take the keys and lock the car so no one can drive it away and it cannot roll.

    Handbook: Chapter: Parking and stopping — Leaving a parked car

13. Question 13: B. Use it as a lane to speed up

    Arkansas lets you use a center turn lane to merge into traffic, but "it is not permissible to use the center left turn lane as an acceleration lane."

    Handbook: Chapter 3: General Driving — Shared Center Lane

14. Question 14: B. Slow down, honk, and steer right

    Slow down, warn the driver with your horn and steer right. Do not steer left into its lane, since it may move back.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Defensive driving

15. Question 15: D. It takes your eyes and mind off the road

    Texting takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving, which makes a crash much more likely.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Distracted driving

16. Question 16: A. At least 100 feet

    Arkansas says "You should signal your intentions to turn at least 100 feet before the turn."

    Handbook: Chapter 5: See and Be Seen — Signaling to Change Directions

17. Question 17: D. To build skill while risk is high

    In most states, new drivers have limits while they gain skill, since crash risk is highest in the first months.

    Handbook: Chapter: Alcohol, drugs and penalties — Licensing rules

18. Question 18: B. Any time it is hard to see

    Turn on your headlights any time it is hard to see, such as at dusk, in rain or in fog.

    Handbook: Chapter: Safe driving and hazards — Night and weather

19. Question 19: A. 20/40

    Arkansas requires "a minimum uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40" for an unrestricted license.

    Handbook: The Driver’s License — Vision Requirements

20. Question 20: A. No more than 18 inches

    Arkansas says not to park "More than eighteen (18) inches from the curb," and parallel parking should be 18 inches or less.

    Handbook: Chapter 3: General Driving — Do Not Park

21. Question 21: B. Slow down or stop and let that car go first

    At a yield sign you must give way. Slow down, or stop if needed, and let the car with the right-of-way pass first.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signs — Regulatory signs

22. Question 22: B. 6 ounces

    The Arkansas guide counts "a 6-ounce glass of wine" as one drink, the same as one shot of liquor or one beer.

    Handbook: Chapter 8: Driving Fitness — Body Metabolism

23. Question 23: B. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection

    Do not enter an intersection unless there is room to clear it, even on green. Blocking it holds up cross traffic.

    Handbook: Chapter: Traffic signals and pavement markings — Traffic signals

24. Question 24: B. Signal right before your exit

    Signal right just before your exit so others know you are leaving the roundabout.

    Handbook: Chapter: Turning, passing and lane use — Roundabouts

25. Question 25: B. Stop and let them pass first

    People on the sidewalk have the right-of-way at a driveway. Stop and let them pass.

    Handbook: Chapter: Right of way — Pedestrians