Arkansas DMV Practice Test - Free 20 Questions

Question 1

When parking on any hill, you should:

Accepted Answer

Use your parking brake and leave the vehicle in park.

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Have one of your rear wheels touching the curb.

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Always point your front wheels parallel to the road even if there is a curb.

Question 2

Which statement about driving too slowly is true?

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Driving too slowly on certain highways can be dangerous.

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The speed you choose does not affect safety.

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Driving too slowly is never unsafe.

Question 3

Which statement best describes a driver license?

Accepted Answer

Privilege, not a right.

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Requirement.

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Right, not a privilege.

Question 4

If you hit a parked vehicle and cannot find the owner, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Leave a note with your name and address on the vehicle.

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Call your insurance company when you get home.

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Wait for the owner to return.

Question 5

There is no crosswalk and a pedestrian is crossing your lane. What should you do?

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Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing the street.

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Make eye contact and then pass the pedestrian.

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Slow down as you pass the pedestrian.

Question 6

If you approach an intersection at the posted speed and the signal turns yellow, you should:

Accepted Answer

Stop before entering the intersection, if you can do so safely.

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Speed up to cross before it turns red.

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Slow down and proceed through the intersection without caution.

Question 7

Why is night driving more challenging?

Accepted Answer

Because it is harder to judge distance and the speed of other vehicles in the dark.

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There are fewer cars on the road at night.

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The speed limit is increased at night.

Question 8

Streets and highways are most slippery:

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Just after it starts to rain.

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When it has been raining hard for several hours.

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When they are clean and dry.

Question 9

If you see pedestrians waiting to use a crosswalk ahead, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait for the pedestrians to finish crossing.

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Continue because you have the right-of-way.

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Pull to the right and go around them.

Question 10

If a tire suddenly blows out while driving, you should:

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and brake lightly.

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Pull over quickly.

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Apply the brake and hold it.

Question 11

What should you do in inclement weather when steering and braking?

Accepted Answer

Steer and brake smoothly.

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Steer off the road immediately.

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Drive in a low gear regardless of conditions.

Question 12

Which is correct about checking for traffic before changing lanes?

Accepted Answer

Look over your right shoulder for a right lane change and over your left for a left lane change.

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Only use the inside rearview mirror.

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You don't need to check any blind spots if you have two outside mirrors.

Question 13

Which substances can impair your ability to drive?

Accepted Answer

Tranquilizers, marijuana, sedatives, and some cough/cold medications.

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Only illegal drugs.

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Only prescription medications.

Question 14

Which statement about drugs and driving is true?

Accepted Answer

Even over-the-counter drugs can impair your driving.

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Only illegal drugs can impair your driving.

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Any prescription drug is safe if you don't feel drowsy.

Question 15

What is the definition of distracted driving?

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Anything that takes your attention away from driving.

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Anything that causes you to pay more attention to driving.

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Anything that forces evasive action by another vehicle.

Question 16

If a traffic signal is green but a police officer signals for you to stop, you should:

Accepted Answer

Obey the officer.

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Obey the traffic signal.

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Do what the vehicle in front of you does.

Question 17

Orange-colored traffic signs typically indicate:

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Work zone signs.

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School zone signs.

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Regulatory signs.

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Guide signs.

Question 18

At intersections, crosswalks, or railroad crossings you should always do what to check for hazards?

Accepted Answer

Look to the sides of your vehicle to see what is coming.

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Slowly pass vehicles that seem stopped for no reason.

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Stop, listen, and proceed cautiously.

Question 19

If a traffic control signal is not working, what should you do when approaching the intersection?

Accepted Answer

Come to a full stop and yield the right-of-way before entering.

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If the intersection is clear, you do not need to stop.

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Drive quickly through the intersection to get out of the way of other vehicles.

Question 20

You are required to stop your vehicle under which of these conditions?

Accepted Answer

At a red traffic light and when a police officer orders you to stop.

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Only where there is a red traffic light.

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Only when a stop sign is present.

Question 1 of 20

When parking on any hill, you should: