Arkansas DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

In Arkansas, which state agency administers driver's licenses — the DMV or the DFA?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)

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The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

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The Department of Transportation (DOT)

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The Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Question 2

What is the minimum age to apply for a learner's permit in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

14

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13

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15

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16

Question 3

Arkansas's zero tolerance law for drivers under 21 sets the illegal BAC at:

Accepted Answer

0.02%

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0.00%

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0.04%

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0.08%

Question 4

What is the legal BAC limit for a driver age 21 or older in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

0.08%

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0.04%

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0.06%

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0.10%

Question 5

You are driving on an Arkansas rural highway with no posted speed limit sign. What is the default maximum speed?

Accepted Answer

55 mph

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45 mph

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60 mph

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65 mph

Question 6

Under Arkansas's Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program, how long must a learner's permit holder maintain a clean driving record before they can apply for an intermediate license?

Accepted Answer

6 months

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30 days

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3 months

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1 year

Question 7

You are at a 4-way stop and arrive at the same time as a driver on your right. Who has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The driver on your right has the right of way

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You have the right of way because you are on the left

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The driver traveling straight has the right of way

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The driver traveling faster has the right of way

Question 8

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean in Arkansas?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, yield, then proceed when safe — same as a stop sign

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Slow down and proceed with caution

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The intersection is temporarily closed

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Yield only to pedestrians

Question 9

Under Arkansas law, which passengers in a vehicle must wear a seatbelt?

Accepted Answer

All occupants of the vehicle

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Only the driver

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Driver and front-seat passengers only

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Only passengers under age 18

Question 10

What is the speed limit in a school zone in Arkansas when warning lights are flashing and children are present?

Accepted Answer

25 mph

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10 mph

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15 mph

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20 mph

Question 11

Under Arkansas's GDL program, a driver with an intermediate license (age 16-17) is restricted to carrying how many unrelated minor passengers?

Accepted Answer

Only one unrelated minor passenger.

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No minor passengers at all.

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Up to three unrelated minor passengers.

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No passengers under 21 who are not family.

Question 12

You are driving on an Arkansas highway and see an emergency vehicle pulled over with flashing lights. What does the Move Over law require?

Accepted Answer

Move over one lane if safe; if not, slow to a safe speed

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Honk to alert the workers and maintain speed

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Stop completely and wait for the emergency vehicle to move

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Move over only for police vehicles — not tow trucks or utility vehicles

Question 13

You are about to enter a highway on-ramp. What should you do to merge safely?

Accepted Answer

Match the speed of highway traffic and merge smoothly into an available gap

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Stop at the end of the on-ramp and wait for a gap in traffic

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Force your way in by gradually moving into the lane

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Signal and immediately enter the highway regardless of traffic speed

Question 14

On a two-lane road in Arkansas, when may you pass another vehicle using the left lane?

Accepted Answer

Only when a dashed yellow center line is on your side of the road

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Anytime you think you can complete the pass quickly

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Only on rural highways where the speed limit is 55 mph or higher

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Whenever the road ahead appears clear for at least 100 feet

Question 15

What is the default speed limit on urban streets in Arkansas when no speed limit sign is posted?

Accepted Answer

30 mph

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25 mph

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35 mph

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40 mph

Question 16

In Arkansas, what is the minimum distance you must signal before turning or changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

100 feet

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50 feet

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200 feet

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300 feet

Question 17

You are driving in heavy rain on an Arkansas highway and your vehicle starts to hydroplane. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Ease off the gas and hold the steering wheel steady until tires regain traction

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Brake hard to regain tire contact with the road

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Accelerate to power through the water

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Turn the steering wheel sharply to redirect the vehicle

Question 18

Under Arkansas's GDL program, intermediate license holders (age 16-17) are prohibited from operating a vehicle between which hours?

Accepted Answer

11:00 PM and 4:00 AM

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10:00 PM and 5:00 AM

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Midnight and 6:00 AM

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Midnight and 5:00 AM

Question 19

Under Arkansas implied consent law, a driver suspected of DUI who refuses a chemical test will:

Accepted Answer

Have their license suspended for 6 months on first refusal

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Face no penalty — refusal is a constitutional right

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Only be penalized if convicted of DUI

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Receive only a small fine

Question 20

You are driving in Arkansas and see a solid white line on the right edge of the road. What does it indicate?

Accepted Answer

The right edge of the travel lane — do not cross except to turn or park

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A bike lane you may use if no cyclists are present

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The boundary of a construction zone

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A no-parking zone

Question 1 of 20

In Arkansas, which state agency administers driver's licenses — the DMV or the DFA?