Arkansas DMV Drivers License

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1.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

Put on your cruise control to maintain a constant speed.

Slow down.

Move to the shoulder of the road as soon as it starts to rain.

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2.Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

Driving up long or steep hills.

Driving in long, gradual curves.

Driving down long, gradual hills.

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3.When changing lanes:

Check your side mirror and look over your shoulder to make sure the lane is clear.

Check the inside rearview mirror.

Slow down.

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4.To avoid injury from an airbag, a driver should sit ____ inches away from the steering wheel.

20

15

10

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5.Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

Left, your right, then your left again.

Right.

Left.

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6.A broken yellow centerline means that:

Passing is not permitted.

Passing on the right is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

Passing on the left is permitted when the way ahead is clear.

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7.What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

Right turns only.

Right turns permitted.

No passing zone.

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8.You see pedestrians near the road. You should:

Sound your horn and maintain your speed.

Speed up to clear the area quickly.

Slow down and pass with caution.

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9.Alcohol is:

A stimulant.

An antihistamine.

A depressant.

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10.A dashed white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates that:

Lanes travel in opposite directions and drivers are permitted to pass.

Lanes travel in the same direction and drivers are permitted to pass.

Lanes travel in opposite directions and drivers are not permitted to pass.

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11.This sign means:

Stop sign ahead.

No U-turn.

Detour ahead.

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12.This white sign means:

The railroad crossing is controlled. Continue at your regular speed.

Look, listen, and prepare to stop at the crossing if necessary.

Stop at the railroad tracks and wait for a signal before crossing.

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13.This sign means:

You can travel in either direction in this lane.

There is two-way traffic.

You are approaching a double line highway.

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14.This sign means:

Upcoming downgrade or hill.

Road construction area.

Upcoming narrowing of roadway.

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15.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

Neither lane may pass.

Both lanes may pass.

The lane to the right may pass.

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16.When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

Come to a complete stop, yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, then proceed.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Come to a complete stop and remain stopped as long as the light is red.

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17.If you are approaching a railroad crossing that has no safety barrier in place, you should:

Assume that trains usually don't cross there.

Cross the tracks only after looking both ways to check for an oncoming train.

Quickly cross the tracks if it looks like you can beat an oncoming train.

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18.Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

Fines are the same for violations committed in work zones as they are under normal traffic conditions.

You must "Slow for the Cone Zone."

Slow down only if you think workers are present.

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19.Double solid yellow line markings down the center of a road indicate that passing is:

Allowed from both directions.

Allowed only from your direction of travel.

Not allowed from either direction.

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20.You should always travel:

At the speed of vehicles surrounding you.

At the speed limit.

At a speed appropriate for road and weather conditions.

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21.When driving at night on a dimly lit street, you should:

Drive slowly enough that you can stop within the area illuminated by your headlights.

Turn on your high beam headlights to better see the vehicles ahead of you.

Keep the instrument panel lights bright to be more visible to other drivers.

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22.When a car with bright headlights drives toward you at night, you should:

Stop until the other driver passes.

Look below their headlights.

Glance toward the right edge of your lane.

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23.What is the purpose of rumble strips?

They alert drivers to potential tire problems.

They test a vehicle's shock absorbers.

Through vibration and sound, they alert inattentive drivers to the fact that their vehicles have left the travel lane.

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24.Before stopping your vehicle at a traffic signal or sign, you should:

Press down hard on the accelerator.

Check your mirrors for surrounding traffic.

Set the parking brake.

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25.When parallel parking, you should park within ____ inches of the curb.

Six

12

18

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26.You are approaching an intersection where a traffic signal is displaying a steady yellow light. If you have not already entered the intersection, you should:

Speed up to beat the red light.

Reduce you speed and proceed carefully through the intersection.

Come to a safe stop.

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27.When changing lanes, you should never:

Look over your shoulder to check your blind spot.

Change lanes abruptly or spontaneously.

Check for other vehicles moving into the same lane.

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28.You are merging onto an interstate highway. You should:

Select a safe gap and merge into the lane of traffic.

Merge across two lanes at once.

Always stop before entering the highway.

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29.In Arkansas, wearing a seat belt in the front passenger seat of a vehicle is:

Optional.

Suggested.

Required by law.

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30.When encountering a pedestrian who is using a white cane or guide dog:

Allow them the right-of-way.

Honk to alert them to your presence.

Quickly swerve around them.

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31.If you find yourself in a skid:

Brake lightly.

Stay off the brakes.

Brake abruptly.

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32.Collisions are more likely to happen when:

All vehicles are traveling at about the same speed.

One lane of traffic is traveling faster than the other lanes.

One vehicle is traveling faster or slower than the flow of traffic.

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33.Broken yellow lines are used on streets and highways to:

Indicate no passing zones.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Separate lanes of traffic moving in opposite directions.

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34.When stopping on snow or ice, drivers who are operating vehicles equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) should:

Pump the brakes.

Press and hold the brake pedal firmly.

Stay off the brakes and wait for the car to drift to a stop.

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35.Give the right-of-way to any pedestrian who is:

In a marked crosswalk.

In any crosswalk or intersection.

Crossing any street.

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36.This road sign means:

Watch for people crossing your path.

No passing zone.

Work zone ahead.

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37.Signs that are orange-colored are:

Work zone signs.

Regulatory signs.

School zone signs.

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38.At intersections, crosswalks, and railroad crossings, you should always:

Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

Slowly pass vehicles that seem to be stopped for no reason.

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39.It is very foggy. You should slow down and:

Turn on your emergency flashers.

Turn your lights to their high beam setting.

Turn your lights to their low beam setting.

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40.You are on the freeway and traffic is merging into your lane. You should:

Make room for the merging traffic, if possible.

Assert your right-of-way by driving faster.

Always maintain your position.

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41.This white sign means you should not pass other vehicles:

Until after you pass the sign.

Unless it seems safe to do so.

Do not pass

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42.When a school bus is picking up or dropping off children, you must:

Stop, regardless of your direction of travel.

Stop if you are driving in the same direction.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

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43.The maximum posted speed limit should be driven only:

During the night.

During the day.

Under ideal conditions.

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44.You want to park downhill on a two-way road and there is no curb. Which way do you turn your front wheels?

Straight ahead

Right, toward the side of the road

Left, toward the center of the road

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45.You want to make a right turn at the corner. A pedestrian with a guide dog is at the corner ready to cross the street in front of you. Before making your right turn, you should:

Turn off your engine until the person crosses the street.

Tell the pedestrian when to cross the street.

Wait until the person crosses the street.

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1.Hydroplaning occurs when tires ride on a thin film of water instead of on the road. To prevent hydroplaning in wet weather, you should:

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2.Large trucks are likely to lose speed when:

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3.When changing lanes:

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4.To avoid injury from an airbag, a driver should sit ____ inches away from the steering wheel.

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5.Before you enter an intersection, you should look to your:

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6.A broken yellow centerline means that:

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7.What message will be found on this yellow pennant-shaped sign?

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8.You see pedestrians near the road. You should:

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9.Alcohol is:

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10.A dashed white line down the center of a two-lane road indicates that:

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11.This sign means:

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12.This white sign means:

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13.This sign means:

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14.This sign means:

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15.Double solid yellow lane markings mean that:

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16.When approaching an intersection that is controlled by a flashing red traffic signal, you must:

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17.If you are approaching a railroad crossing that has no safety barrier in place, you should:

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18.Which of these statements is true about roadwork zones?

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