Arkansas doesn't publish its knowledge-test length and pass score on an official page we could confirm, so we don't state numbers here. The questions in this quiz are written in the style of Arkansas's knowledge test, and Arkansas's official driver handbook (linked below) is the source to study from.
Pick an answer on each question to see whether you got it right, with an explanation.
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Q1. A green arrow pointing left means:
A You may turn left after yielding to oncoming trafficB Left turns are allowed only for busesC You may turn left and oncoming traffic is being held by a red lightD You must turn left
A green arrow is a protected turn. Still check the crosswalk for people before you move.
Q2. You notice one headlight is out at night. You should:
A Get it replaced promptly — it is an equipment violation and other drivers misjudge your positionB Drive with high beams insteadC Drive only on lit roadsD Wait for the next inspection
From a distance one light reads as a motorcycle, and oncoming drivers misjudge how much room you take. Fix it before driving at night again.
Q3. You should never stop your vehicle:
A At a green lightB On railroad tracksC On a two-lane roadD Within a block of a school
Never start across tracks unless there is room for your whole vehicle on the far side. Trains overhang the rails by about three feet on each side.
Q4. In Arkansas, a driver under 18 years of age who wants to use a cell phone while driving:
A May not use one at all, even hands-free, except in an emergencyB May use a hands-free device but not a hand-held phoneC May use either a hand-held or hands-free deviceD May text but not make voice calls
Arkansas bans cell phone use, including hands-free devices, for drivers under 18; the law restricts cell phone use to emergencies only for that age group.
Q5. In Arkansas, an instruction permit issued after passing the knowledge exam is valid for:
A 1 yearB 4 yearsC 6 monthsD 2 years
Arkansas issues the instruction permit for two years from the date the knowledge exam is passed.
Q6. In Arkansas, a driver convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing faces a fine of at least:
A A warning for a first offense, then a fineB $25, with no jail time possibleC $1,000 only, with no jail time possibleD $250, up to $1,000, and up to 90 days in jail
Arkansas treats passing a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing as a misdemeanor carrying a minimum $250 fine, up to $1,000, and up to 90 days in jail.
Q7. Driving on the shoulder to get around slow traffic is:
A Legal if you use your hazard lightsB Illegal except where signs or an officer direct itC Legal if traffic is stoppedD Legal on any highway
The shoulder is for emergencies and for stopped vehicles. Using it as a lane is both illegal and a common cause of crashes with people standing outside their cars.
Q8. You are driving through a residential street where children are playing. You should:
A Drive in the center of the roadB Maintain the speed limitC Slow down and be ready for a child to run into the roadD Sound your horn continuously
Children act on impulse and are hidden by parked cars. Cover the brake and cut your speed well below the limit.
Q9. Seat belts work best because they:
A Stop the car fasterB Keep you in position and let the strongest parts of your body absorb the forceC Are only needed on highwaysD Prevent the airbag from deploying
Belts keep you behind the wheel and away from the windshield, and they position you correctly for the airbag.
Q10. In Arkansas, when following a motorcycle you should allow extra following distance of about:
A One to two secondsB Eight to ten secondsC Four to six secondsD There is no recommended extra distance
Because a motorcyclist can be hurt by even slight contact, Arkansas's guide recommends four to six seconds of following distance so the rider has time to maneuver or stop.
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