Arkansas printable driving practice

Practice questions

1. 1. You want to drive straight through an intersection, but your signal is steady red. What must you do?

   1. A.Stop and wait for a signal that permits you to proceed.
   2. B.Continue if you do not see another car.
   3. C.Treat the signal as a yield sign.
   4. D.Follow the car ahead through without stopping.

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2. 2. Your light turns green while another vehicle is still clearing the intersection. What should you do?

   1. A.Enter immediately because green gives absolute priority.
   2. B.Sound the horn and drive toward it.
   3. C.Wait for the vehicle to clear before proceeding safely.
   4. D.Pass it on either side inside the intersection.

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3. 3. A steady yellow appears as you approach, and you can stop safely before the intersection. What is the correct response?

   1. A.Accelerate to beat the red signal.
   2. B.Make a controlled stop.
   3. C.Enter because yellow has the same meaning as green.
   4. D.Stop only if a vehicle is crossing.

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4. 4. A traffic signal ahead is flashing red. How should you treat it?

   1. A.Slow slightly and keep moving.
   2. B.Wait for it to display steady green.
   3. C.Proceed ahead of vehicles that have stop signs.
   4. D.Stop fully, then proceed when safe after yielding.

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5. 5. You approach a flashing yellow traffic signal with a clear view. What does it call for?

   1. A.A mandatory full stop every time.
   2. B.Slow down and proceed cautiously.
   3. C.Maintaining speed without checking cross traffic.
   4. D.Waiting until the light stops flashing.

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6. 6. A broken white line separates your lane from a lane moving in the same direction. What does it allow?

   1. A.Driving between both lanes for an extended distance.
   2. B.A lane change when it is safe.
   3. C.Changing lanes without checking for other vehicles.
   4. D.Crossing only to make an emergency stop.

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7. 7. A broken yellow centerline is on your side of a two-way road. What must you confirm before crossing it to pass?

   1. A.Only that the vehicle ahead is moving slowly.
   2. B.Only that your turn signal works.
   3. C.That the following driver also wants to pass.
   4. D.A legal passing opportunity with sufficient clear opposing-road space.

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8. 8. A two-way road has a solid double yellow centerline. What does it mean for overtaking another moving vehicle?

   1. A.Passing is allowed if you use the horn.
   2. B.Only trucks are prohibited from passing.
   3. C.Passing across the centerline is prohibited in either direction.
   4. D.Passing is allowed whenever the vehicle ahead is below the speed limit.

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9. 9. You need to turn left into a driveway across a solid yellow centerline. The turn is otherwise lawful and no opposing traffic is approaching. What does the Arkansas guide allow?

   1. A.Crossing the line to make the safe left turn.
   2. B.Crossing only to overtake another car.
   3. C.Driving along the opposing lane to reach a later driveway.
   4. D.Ignoring pedestrians because the road is clear.

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10. 10. May you use a shared center left-turn lane as a lane in which to build up speed before joining traffic?

    1. A.Yes, until you reach the posted speed.
    2. B.Yes, if you stay there for less than one block.
    3. C.No; it is not an acceleration lane.
    4. D.Yes, if no vehicle is behind you.

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11. 11. The posted speed is safe in dry weather, but heavy rain now reduces traction. What should you do?

    1. A.Keep the posted maximum because it guarantees safety.
    2. B.Follow the fastest vehicle to maintain its pace.
    3. C.Reduce speed to suit the conditions.
    4. D.Speed up to shorten the time spent in rain.

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12. 12. When should you reduce speed for a sharp curve?

    1. A.Before entering it.
    2. B.Only after the tires begin to slide.
    3. C.At the sharpest point with a sudden brake application.
    4. D.After leaving the curve.

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13. 13. The road is cold and damp, but most of it looks clear. Which area may become icy sooner?

    1. A.Only a road inside a tunnel.
    2. B.Only freshly painted parking spaces.
    3. C.Every sunny stretch before any bridge.
    4. D.A bridge or overpass.

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14. 14. Where can ice remain after nearby sunny pavement starts to thaw?

    1. A.Only in the middle of busy intersections.
    2. B.In shaded sections of the road.
    3. C.Only on the shoulder, never in a lane.
    4. D.Only where warning lights are flashing.

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15. 15. On a wet road your tires begin riding on water and steering response weakens. What is happening?

    1. A.Normal tire warm-up.
    2. B.A guaranteed brake-fluid leak.
    3. C.Improved tire grip.
    4. D.Hydroplaning.

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16. 16. What is the minimum age to apply for an ordinary Arkansas instruction permit?

    1. A.12.
    2. B.15 and a half.
    3. C.18.
    4. D.14.

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17. 17. Who must sit beside an Arkansas instruction-permit holder during ordinary on-road practice?

    1. A.Any friend who is at least 16.
    2. B.A licensed driver at least 21 years old.
    3. C.A licensed 18-year-old in the rear seat.
    4. D.Any adult, even without a driver's license.

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18. 18. Which tests does the guide require before issuing an ordinary instruction permit?

    1. A.The knowledge exam and vision test.
    2. B.Only a vehicle inspection.
    3. C.Only the road-skills exam.
    4. D.Only an online practice quiz from any website.

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19. 19. How long does the current Arkansas guide say an instruction permit is issued for from the date the knowledge exam is passed?

    1. A.Thirty days.
    2. B.Six months.
    3. C.Two years.
    4. D.Ten years.

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20. 20. Who must wear a seat belt when riding with an Arkansas instruction-permit holder?

    1. A.All passengers.
    2. B.Only passengers younger than six.
    3. C.Only the front-seat supervisor.
    4. D.Only passengers sitting beside a door.

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