Arkansas Permit Practice Test: 25 Free Questions

1. How are speed enforcement cameras used in Arkansas Interstate Work Zones?

1. a) They are only used for surveillance, not enforcement.
2. b) They replace all police officers in the state.
3. c) They automatically mail tickets to drivers.
4. d) They allow an officer to observe violations and pull over violators exiting the zone.

2. What is the rule for a flashing red light?

1. a) Slow down and proceed without stopping.
2. b) Stop and wait for it to turn green.
3. c) Treat it as a stop sign: complete stop, then proceed when safe.
4. d) Treat it as a yield sign.

3. What should you do when approaching a flashing yellow light?

1. a) Stop completely.
2. b) Make a U-turn.
3. c) Speed up.
4. d) Slow down and proceed with caution.

4. What does a sign with a right arrow inside a red circle with a slash mean?

1. a) Right turn only.
2. b) No parking.
3. c) Curve right.
4. d) No Right Turn.

5. How should you proceed at a railroad crossing with no safety barrier?

1. a) Honk and cross.
2. b) Cross after checking both directions.
3. c) Cross at full speed.
4. d) Flash lights and cross.

6. When crossing multiple railroad tracks, when should you cross after a train passes?

1. a) As soon as the gates start lifting.
2. b) Immediately after the last car passes.
3. c) While the train is still passing.
4. d) Only when the train is well down the tracks.

7. When is it legal to drive on the shoulder of a road?

1. a) To pass a stopped vehicle.
2. b) When traffic is heavy.
3. c) When directed by a police officer.
4. d) When you are in a hurry.

8. Where should you stop at a stop sign if a stop line is present?

1. a) Before the vehicle reaches the stop line.
2. b) On the stop line.
3. c) Two car lengths before the line.
4. d) After the stop line.

9. At a 4-way stop, who has the right-of-way?

1. a) The largest vehicle.
2. b) The vehicle on the left.
3. c) The vehicle that arrived first.
4. d) The vehicle turning right.

10. If two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time, who goes first?

1. a) The vehicle on the right.
2. b) The vehicle on the left.
3. c) The vehicle turning left.
4. d) The vehicle going straight.

11. When may you enter an intersection?

1. a) As soon as the light turns green.
2. b) If you are following a large truck.
3. c) Only if you can get through it without having to stop.
4. d) If the car behind you honks.

12. Where should a driver place their hands on the steering wheel?

1. a) At the top and bottom.
2. b) One hand on the wheel and one on the gear shift.
3. c) On opposite sides of the wheel.
4. d) Both hands at the 12 o'clock position.

13. What does stopping suddenly usually indicate about a driver?

1. a) They have excellent reflexes.
2. b) They are a defensive driver.
3. c) They are following traffic laws.
4. d) They are not paying attention.

14. Which type of distraction involves taking your hands off the wheel?

1. a) Visual.
2. b) Cognitive.
3. c) Auditory.
4. d) Manual.

15. If you have a green light but the intersection is blocked by traffic, you should:

1. a) Enter the intersection and wait.
2. b) Drive around the traffic.
3. c) Honk your horn.
4. d) Do not start across the intersection until traffic is clear.

16. You should not pass if you are within what distance of a hill or curve?

1. a) 100 feet.
2. b) 200 feet.
3. c) 1/3 of a mile.
4. d) 500 feet.

17. When passing another vehicle, what should you assume about the other driver?

1. a) They will move to the shoulder.
2. b) They will make room for you.
3. c) They will slow down.
4. d) They may not make room for you.

18. What should you avoid doing when being tailgated?

1. a) Moving to the right lane.
2. b) Slowing down too quickly (brake checking).
3. c) Increasing following distance.
4. d) Slowing down gradually.

19. Why might a tractor-trailer driver swing out to the left before turning?

1. a) To change lanes to the left.
2. b) To park on the left side of the street.
3. c) To warn other drivers to stop.
4. d) To safely make a right turn.

20. What does a red or orange pennant flag on a bicycle indicate?

1. a) The bicycle is a slow-moving vehicle.
2. b) The rider has impaired hearing.
3. c) The rider is a novice.
4. d) The rider is signaling a turn.

21. What is the only effective way to sober up after drinking?

1. a) Time.
2. b) Exercising.
3. c) Drinking strong coffee.
4. d) Taking a cold shower.

22. What is a common vision problem for drivers at night?

1. a) Loss of peripheral vision.
2. b) Double vision.
3. c) Inability to see traffic lights.
4. d) Problems with glare from oncoming headlights.

23. What is the consequence for a person under 21 convicted of purchasing or possessing alcohol?

1. a) There is no effect on driving privileges.
2. b) Driving privileges suspended, revoked, or disqualified.
3. c) A warning letter.
4. d) Community service only.

24. When might you need to speed up to avoid a collision?

1. a) When entering a school zone.
2. b) When approaching a stop sign.
3. c) When driving on ice.
4. d) When a vehicle is about to hit you from the side or behind.

25. When can you leave the scene of a crash involving injury or death?

1. a) After exchanging information with the other driver.
2. b) After moving your vehicle off the road.
3. c) After police have talked with you and collected necessary information.
4. d) After checking on the injured person.