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Arkansas DMV driver's license practice test 2

Practice for the Arkansas written test with 25 free questions based on the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide. Most of them come from Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations (4), Chapter 3: General Driving (4), and Chapter 5: See and Be Seen (4). Question 1 asks: "Why might a tractor-trailer swing left before turning right?" Every answer comes with an explanation, and you don't need an account.

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Why might a tractor-trailer swing left before turning right?

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  1. Question 1: Why might a tractor-trailer swing left before turning right?

    • A. The driver is getting ready to make a U-turn
    • B. The driver is making room for you to pass on the right
    • C. Its rear wheels take a shorter path than the front

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs

  2. Question 2: Can an Arkansas officer stop you just for not wearing a seat belt?

    • A. No, only with another violation
    • B. Only on interstate highways
    • C. Yes, it's a primary violation

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 1: Arkansas Law

  3. Question 3: Your car starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

    • A. Brake hard and steer toward the shoulder of the road
    • B. Speed up to push through the water
    • C. Ease off the gas and keep the wheel straight

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 5: See and Be Seen

  4. Question 4: What does a green arrow on a traffic light mean?

    • A. You may turn that way; opposing traffic must stop
    • B. You may turn that way, but only after yielding to others
    • C. You must wait for a green ball before turning

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations

  5. Question 5: When don't you have to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?

    • A. When it's across a median at least 5 feet wide
    • B. When it's on a two-lane road going the other way
    • C. When it's across a median at least 20 feet wide

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 1: Arkansas Law

  6. Question 6: You're behind a bicycle on a two-lane road and a car is coming the other way. What should you do?

    • A. Slow down and let the car pass first
    • B. Honk loudly so the bicyclist moves over
    • C. Pass the bicycle quickly before the car arrives

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles

  7. Question 7: Why should you avoid swinging wide when you make a right turn?

    • A. It wears out the front tires much faster than usual
    • B. The driver behind may try to pass you on the right
    • C. It makes the car ahead think you're going to stop

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 3: General Driving

  8. Question 8: Where should the lower part of a seat belt sit?

    • A. Across your upper thighs
    • B. Across your stomach, above the hips
    • C. Behind your back

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 4: Safe Driving

  9. Question 9: Which of these counts as one drink?

    • A. A 6-ounce glass of wine
    • B. A 24-ounce can of beer
    • C. Three shots of 80-proof liquor

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 8: Driving Fitness

  10. Question 10: How far ahead should you look while driving?

    • A. At least 15 seconds
    • B. At least one full mile
    • C. At least 5 seconds

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 4: Safe Driving

  11. Question 11: Why should you apply the parking brake slowly when your brakes fail?

    • A. So the rear wheels don't lock and skid
    • B. So the parking brake cable doesn't snap
    • C. So the brake lights have time to come on

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 9: Emergencies

  12. Question 12: Who must be with you when you drive on an Arkansas instruction permit?

    • A. A licensed driver 21 or older in the seat beside you
    • B. A licensed driver 18 or older, sitting anywhere in the car
    • C. Any adult passenger, licensed or unlicensed

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, The Driver's License

  13. Question 13: Your car starts to skid. What should you do?

    • A. Turn the wheel hard away from your path
    • B. Stay off the brake and steer where you want to go
    • C. Brake hard and hold the steering wheel perfectly still

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 9: Emergencies

  14. Question 14: Should you wear tinted glasses at night to cut glare?

    • A. Yes, as long as the tint is a light one
    • B. Yes, they help you see
    • C. No, they block too much light

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 8: Driving Fitness

  15. Question 15: What does a solid double yellow center line mean?

    • A. Only the traffic on the right side may pass
    • B. Passing is fine when no oncoming car is near
    • C. No passing for traffic in either direction

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 3: General Driving

  16. Question 16: When must you have your headlights on in the evening?

    • A. From 30 minutes after sunset
    • B. Only once it's fully dark
    • C. From a full hour after sunset

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 5: See and Be Seen

  17. Question 17: How big a gap do you need when merging into traffic?

    • A. About ten seconds
    • B. About four seconds
    • C. About one second or less

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 5: See and Be Seen

  18. Question 18: An emergency vehicle is coming with its siren and flashing lights. What should you do?

    • A. Stop right where you are, even in the travel lane
    • B. Pull over to the right edge of the road
    • C. Speed up and stay ahead of it until you can exit

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 1: Arkansas Law

  19. Question 19: When may an Intermediate License holder not drive without an adult 21 or older?

    • A. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., except for school, church, work, or emergencies
    • B. From 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., except for school, church, work, or emergencies
    • C. From midnight to 5 a.m., with no exceptions of any kind

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, The Driver's License

  20. Question 20: How far from a fire hydrant must you park?

    • A. At least 15 feet
    • B. At least 30 feet
    • C. At least 5 feet

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 3: General Driving

  21. Question 21: A flagger's signal conflicts with a nearby traffic light. Which do you follow?

    • A. The traffic light
    • B. Whichever lets you go first
    • C. The flagger's signal

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations

  22. Question 22: What do yellow, diamond-shaped signs usually do?

    • A. Show the rules for parking and lane use
    • B. Warn of a hazard or special situation ahead
    • C. Tell you which services are at the next exit

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations

  23. Question 23: When should you not use your horn?

    • A. When a car may hit you
    • B. Near a blind pedestrian
    • C. When a child may run into the road

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 5: See and Be Seen

  24. Question 24: A highway crew is patching potholes while moving slowly along the road. What kind of work zone is this?

    • A. A standard work zone
    • B. A mobile work zone
    • C. A detour zone

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations

  25. Question 25: Who must yield when you enter a traffic circle?

    • A. Drivers in the circle, to you
    • B. Whoever is driving the larger vehicle
    • C. You, to drivers already in the circle

    Source:Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Chapter 3: General Driving

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