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Question 1 of 25Speed and following distance

The road is wet from rain. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your usual speed and lane
2. BB. Slow down and leave more space
3. CC. Use cruise control to stay steady
4. DD. Follow closer to see the road better

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Question 2 of 25Right of way

Your light turns green, but people are still in the crosswalk. What should you do?

1. AA. Wait until they have crossed
2. BB. Drive slowly around them
3. CC. Honk so they move faster
4. DD. Go, since your light is green

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Question 3 of 25Right of way

A person starts to cross against a "DON'T WALK" signal in front of you. What should you do?

1. AA. Yield and let them cross
2. BB. Keep going, since they are in the wrong
3. CC. Honk and drive around them
4. DD. Speed up so they step back

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Question 4 of 25Road signs

Where would you expect to see this sign?

1. AA. On the outside edge of a sharp curve
2. BB. At a crosswalk near a school or park
3. CC. On a one-way road near an exit
4. DD. Where a lane comes to an end

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Question 5 of 25Signals and pavement markings

A striped area of white lines lies between a highway lane and an exit ramp. What should you do?

1. AA. Use it to slow down for the exit
2. BB. Do not drive on it except in an emergency
3. CC. Use it to pass slow cars
4. DD. Park on it if you break down

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Question 6 of 25Right of way

Another car is passing you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

1. AA. Speed up so it cannot pass
2. BB. Move toward the center line
3. CC. Brake hard to let it back in
4. DD. Stay right and do not speed up

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Question 7 of 25Emergencies and equipment (Arkansas)

According to the Arkansas guide, you must report a crash to the Office of Driver Services if one person’s property damage is more than what?

1. AA. $750
2. BB. $1,500
3. CC. $3,000
4. DD. $4,000

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Question 8 of 25Right of way

You are in a roundabout and an emergency vehicle with a siren comes up. What should you do?

1. AA. Stop right where you are in the roundabout
2. BB. Leave at the next exit, then pull over
3. CC. Keep circling until it is gone
4. DD. Speed up and stay in front of it

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Question 9 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

Your left arm is held straight out the window. What does it mean?

1. AA. You are turning right
2. BB. You are slowing or stopping
3. CC. You are turning left
4. DD. Other cars may pass you

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Question 10 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

In general, about how fast does the body clear alcohol?

1. AA. About three standard drinks per hour
2. BB. All of it within ten minutes
3. CC. About one standard drink per hour
4. DD. Faster if you exercise or sweat

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Question 11 of 25Speed and following distance

Why should you drive slower on a gravel road?

1. AA. Gravel gives less grip for stopping and turning
2. BB. Gravel roads are usually one-way
3. CC. Gravel can make your engine run too hot
4. DD. Gravel roads have no posted speed limit

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Question 12 of 25Parking and stopping

When you leave your car parked, what should you do?

1. AA. Leave the engine running if it is quick
2. BB. Turn off the engine, take the keys, and lock it
3. CC. Leave the keys inside so you can't lose them
4. DD. Leave it in neutral with the brake off

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Question 13 of 25Turning, passing and lanes (Arkansas)

You turn left from an Arkansas driveway into a shared center turn lane. What may you NOT do there?

1. AA. Use it to wait for a gap
2. BB. Use it as a lane to speed up
3. CC. Use it to merge into traffic
4. DD. Use it to make a left turn

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Question 14 of 25Safe driving and hazards

You are driving on a two-lane road and an oncoming car drifts into your lane. What should you do?

1. AA. Steer left into its lane
2. BB. Slow down, honk, and steer right
3. CC. Speed up to get past it first
4. DD. Stop in your lane and wait

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Question 15 of 25Safe driving and hazards

Why is texting while driving so dangerous?

1. AA. It drains your phone battery faster
2. BB. It is only dangerous when driving at night
3. CC. It is only a problem on busy highways
4. DD. It takes your eyes and mind off the road

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Question 16 of 25Turning, passing and lanes (Arkansas)

How far before a turn does the Arkansas guide say to signal?

1. AA. At least 100 feet
2. BB. At least 25 feet
3. CC. At least 75 feet
4. DD. At least 300 feet

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Question 17 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties

Why do new drivers have limits on their license in most states?

1. AA. To raise money for the state
2. BB. Because new cars are faster
3. CC. To keep the roads less busy at peak times
4. DD. To build skill while risk is high

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Question 18 of 25Safe driving and hazards

When should you turn on your headlights?

1. AA. Only after the sun has fully set
2. BB. Any time it is hard to see
3. CC. Only in cities with streetlights
4. DD. Only on highways

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Question 19 of 25Licensing and insurance (Arkansas)

What vision without glasses do you need for an unrestricted Arkansas driver license?

1. AA. 20/40
2. BB. 20/20
3. CC. 20/50
4. DD. 20/100

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Question 20 of 25Parking and stopping (Arkansas)

According to the Arkansas guide, how far from the curb may your wheels be when you park?

1. AA. No more than 18 inches
2. BB. No more than 6 inches
3. CC. No more than 12 inches
4. DD. No more than 24 inches

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Question 21 of 25Road signs

You reach this sign as a car with the right-of-way is coming. What should you do?

1. AA. Keep your speed if you got to the sign first
2. BB. Slow down or stop and let that car go first
3. CC. Flash your lights so the other driver waits
4. DD. Speed up to get through before the car arrives

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Question 22 of 25Alcohol, drugs and penalties (Arkansas)

The Arkansas guide counts one glass of wine as one drink. What size glass does it name?

1. AA. 4 ounces
2. BB. 6 ounces
3. CC. 8 ounces
4. DD. 10 ounces

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Question 23 of 25Signals and pavement markings

The light is green, but traffic is backed up on the far side of the intersection. What should you do?

1. AA. Pull into the intersection and wait there for room
2. BB. Wait until there is room to clear the intersection
3. CC. Sound your horn to move traffic along
4. DD. Use the crosswalk to wait out of the way of others

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Question 24 of 25Turning, passing and lanes

How should you signal when leaving a roundabout?

1. AA. Signal left the whole way round
2. BB. Signal right before your exit
3. CC. Do not signal in a roundabout
4. DD. Use your hazards

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Question 25 of 25Right of way

You are pulling into a driveway and a person is walking on the sidewalk. What should you do?

1. AA. Turn in front of them quickly
2. BB. Stop and let them pass first
3. CC. Honk so they stop
4. DD. Drive slowly around them

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Practice test 1 of 10 for the Driver's license knowledge exam (instruction permit) (the Arkansas State Police): 25 questions, 20 to pass — the commonly reported format; the Arkansas State Police does not publish the count or a pass mark. Our practice tests are untimed.

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