Arkansas DMV Practice Questions

When executing a sharp turn, use ____ ___ ____ (Pg. 25)

"Hand-over-hand"

If you are underage, you can be arrested for an alcohol concentration of ___% or above

0.02%

You can be arrested for alcohol impairment with a concentration of ___%, or at any level above ____% (Pg. 49)

0.08% or 0.04%

First offense of littering results in ______ dollars and ____ hours of community service.

1,000 dollars and 8 hours

You should use your turn signals before you...

1. Change lanes 2. Turn right or left 3. Merge into traffic 4. Park

1 alcoholic drink is considered ___ ounces of __ proof liquor (1 shot glass), a __ ounce glass of wine, or a __ ounce container of beer (Pg. 49)

1.5 ounces 80 proof 5 ounce 12 ounce

On a wet road you should decrease you speed about __ mph.

10

On a wet road, reduce speed to about __ mph (Pg. 33)

10

Place hands at

10 and 2

Try to signal a turn or change at least ___ feet beforehand (Pg. 32)

100

You should at least try and signal at least _____ feet before you make a change.

100

Within __ feet of fire hydrant, parking is prohibited

15

Within __ feet of railroad crossing, parking is prohibited.

15

law requires that all children under what age must wear appropriate safety restraints?

15 years

First conviction of driving under the influence you will be fined from ___ to ______ dollars, in addition to court costs. You could also be sentenced to _ year(s) in jail and your license will be suspended for ___ days.

150 to 1000 1 year 120 days

More the __ inches of curb, parking is prohibited.

18

Anyone using another's individual special certificate is committing fraud , and guilty of a class A misdemeanor. The first offense results in _____________ and the second offense is ______________ .

1st = fine of 100.00-500.00 2nd = 250.00-1,000.00

Second offense of littering results in _____ dollars and ___ hours of community service.

2,000 dollars and 24 hours

Within __ feet of a crosswalk at an intersection, parking is prohibited

20

Within __ feet on the same side of a fire staton driveway or 70 feet on the opposite side, parking is prohibited.

20

At 30 mph,it van take about ___ feet to stop.

200

Use low beams when following a vehicle closer than ___ feet (Pg. 30)

200

In heavy rain, snowstorm or thick fog, you may not be able to see much more that ___ feet ahead and you cannot safely drive faster than __.

200 30 mph

At 30 mph, it can take about ___ feet to bring vehicle to a stop (Pg. 36)

200 (almost half a city block)

It takes over _____ times the distance to slow or stop.

3

If you cannot see 200 feel ahead of you, you may not be driving safely at __ mph.

30

Within __ feet of a pedestrian safety zone, parking is prohibited

30

Within __ feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign, parking is prohibited

30

If you cannot see more than 200 feet ahead, do not drive faster than ____ (Pg. 36)

30 mph

Alcohol is involved in about ___% fatal traffic accidents (Pg. 48)

38%

You need a gap of about ___ seconds when merging with other traffic (Pg. 39)

4 seconds

At 50 mph, it can take about ___ feet to react to something you see and bring your vehicle to a stop. (Length of one city block)

400

At night your headlights let you see about ___ feet ahead. You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop wothing that distance, or ___

400 50 mph

Many crashes occur with speed limits of less than ___ mph (Pg. 11)

45 mph

If you cannot see 400 feet ahead, you may not be driving safely at __ mph.

50

At ___ mph, it can take about 400 feet to bring vehicle to a stop (Pg. 36)

50 (about a city block)

Dim your high beams whenever you come within ____ feet of an oncoming car (Pg. 30)

500

children under what age or weight how many pounds an approved safety seat?

6 years, 6o pounds

Turn your wheels ___ from traffic if you're parked on a hill (Pg. 22)

AWAY (so if your breaks fail you hopefully don't slide out into traffic)

before you drive you should...

Adjust your seat, mirrors. Check vehicle and use seat belts.

Turnout

Areas in the highway where vehicles are allowed to pull off to.

Never _____ a vehicle in any traffic Lane.

Back

Tailgated (Pg. 39)

Being followed too closely by another driver

Noise from under the vehicle, foul odor during heavy breaking or little/no breaking action are all indicators of what system?

Breaking System

What is the only thing that can safely stop the vehicle?

Breaking System

How far ahead should you look in a city? On highways and interstates? (Pg. 26)

City=1 block ahead H&I= 1 quarter of mile ahead

If there is no reduced speed limits posted, drivers should?

Continue at normal posted speed

When making a left turn a avoid

Cutting the corner so sharply that you run into another vehicle approaching from the left. However, you must leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn in front of you.

White lane markings

Dashed= driver may pass, if safe Solid= driver should stay within that lane

In Arkansas, fines for all moving traffic violations occurring in a highway workers and warning signs are ____ present in advance of work zone.

Double

"Split the difference rule"

Drive more closely to a something that is less dangerous than another.

What is the Suspension System?

Driver control a vehicle and provide a comfortable ride over a variety of road surfaces.

If it feels like your tires have lost traction with the surface of the road you should....

Ease your foot of the gas Keep steering straight Do not try and stop.

Blind spots are located on ___________ or slightly ___________. And you should never stay beside a _________ vehicle.

Either side To the rear Large

If your vehicle breaks down on the highway, make sure that others can see you by using your _____________.

Emergency Signals

You must always yield to ___________ (Pg. 14)

Emergency Vehicles

Solid white line indicates to a driver the outer edge. Lines separating traffic in the same direction=white Lines separating traffic in the opposite direction=yellow

Fog and lane lines

Use the ________ to determine proper speed (Pg. 36-37)

Four Second Sight Distance Rule

When making marked turns , the driver should

Go from one lane to the other as directly as possible without crossing lane line or interfering with traffic. Once a turn is complete a change of lanes can begin .

If you have diabetes, do not drive if there is any chance of _______________ (Pg. 51)

Going into shock

Driving on ______ or ____ will take much longer to stop, and easier to skid.

Gravel Dirt

On packed snow, cut your speed in ___ (Pg. 33)

Half

Over ___ of all traffic crash deaths occur within ____ miles of a driver's home (Pg. 11)

Half & 25

If your windshield wipers are on then your _______ should be used.

Headlights

On rainy , snowy , or foggy days what should be used ?

Headlights

Use your ___ beams whenever there is no oncoming traffic (Pg. 30)

High

Hydroplaning ?

In a heavy rain, your tires can lose all traction with the road at around 50 mph.

On packed snow you should cut your speed ___

In half

The motor is running faster and faster.

Keep eyes on road and quickly shift to neutral.

If a tire suddenly blows out

Keep tight hold of steering wheel and steer straight.

To keep clean and clear vision you should?

Keep windshield clean. Carry antifreeze wash when temp is low.

Before turning right, make sure that there is no traffic approaching from your ____ & no oncoming traffic turning ____ into your path (Pg. 27)

Left & Left

Brake lights are to...

Let people know that you are slowing down.

When is it okay to litter? (Pg. 12)

NEVER

Unmarked lanes

No signs or markings to control use of Lane.

If any person is injured or killed or property damage exceeds 1000 dollars a driver must

Notify police immediately

If takes about __ hour for the body to rid itself of an alcoholic drink (Pg. 49)

One hour

You may drive with epilepsy if you have not had a seizure for ___ year (Pg. 50)

One year

Shared center lane

Only vehicles making left turns in either direction. Left arrows will be present.

Leftmost lane is intended to

Pass slower vehicles

What is similar to a head on collision at 25mph? (Pg. 11)

Pedaling a bicycle into a brick wall or driving off a three story building

Intersections (Pg. 27)

Places where traffic merges or crosses (includes cross streets, side streets, driveways, shopping center or parking lot entrances)

What are other warning signs of road work ahead?

Police officers, flaggers, roadway markings and traffic control device.

The 2nd conviction for driving under the influence worst penalties, including being sent to ______.

Prison

A driver must yield the right of way to a police vehicle , fire department , ambulance . Driver should

Pull over the right edge of the road or as near the right as possible .

If your brakes stop working

Pump brakes If that does not work pull parking break , if that does not work start shifting to lower gears.

If you are hit from the rear your body will be thrown toward the ____?

Rear

What is the Exhaust System?

Removes toxic gases from engine. This aid in the reduction of noise from the running engine.

At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal, drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the _____ (Pg. 21)

Right

You may turn ____ on red, unless prohibited, after stopping (Pg. 27)

Right

On a road with 3+ lanes traveling , remain in the _____ lane except to pass. If there is considerable merging traffic, then use the _______

Right Center travel lane

When you merge with traffic, try to enter at the _____ speed that traffic is moving (Pg. 35)

Same

NEVER pass a _____ ___ if it has it's warning lights on (Pg. 22)

School Bus

NEVER pass on the ______ (Pg. 19)

Shoulder

Unless directed by a police a driver should never drive on the ______ of the road.

Shoulder

If you are hit from the side, you body will be throw to the ____ ______ ___.

Side that hit

Never let engine idle in your garage or...

Sit in the car while the motor is idling without opening a window.

Always ____ before entering a curve.

Slow

If the driver behind you wants to pass, you should ____ (Pg. 38)

Slow down and allow room in front of you

What is rubbernecking? (Pg. 26)

Slowing your vehicle or becoming distracted

Accelerate _______ (Pg. 24)

Smoothly & Gradually

If there are hazards on either side of your car, use the ________ rule (Pg. 39)

Split the difference (try to ride in the middle)

If your vehicle begins to skid

Stay of brakes , continue to steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

Never _____ in travel travel lanes for any reason. Keep moving until you can safely pull over.

Stop

3 options of avoiding collisions

Stop , turn or speed up

Drivers may not enter and intersection unless they can get through it without having to

Stop , wait until traffic clears , so that you are not blocking the intersection .

If the engine fails

Strong grip on steering wheel, try and turn. Pull off road

When making right turns avoid

Swinging to wide to the left before initiating the turn.

If headlight go out

Switch them on and off a couple times. If that does not work pull the emergency flashers.

If you are going to stop or slow at a place where another driver does not expect it, you should?

Tap your break pedal three or four times quickly.

25 mph or less (Pg. 35)

The average speed of farm tractors, animal drawn vehicles, & roadway maintenance vehicles

Bridge Clearance

The height of the bridge

Law requires any motor vehicle on a multilane highway move whenever safely possible the the farthest lane away from

The law enforcement vehicle that is stopped and has emergency lighting turned on.

Never back a vehicle in any ____ _____ (Pg. 19)

Travel Lane Ex.) If you missed your exit, DO NOT back up

When turning without sings or lane markings , a driver should

Turn from the lane closest to the direction of travel and tun into the closest lane from which the turn is initiated.

Use the ____ rule to determine if you are following behind a vehicle too closely (Pg. 37)

Two-Second Rule

Divided highway

Warning of a division in the highway

Work area signs serve as

Warning people they are working on or near the highway

Crosswalks and stop lines

When required to stop driver must stop at stop line or when line is not present crosswalk.

When should you check your rear view and side mirror more often?

When traffic is heavy

When a driver approaches a stopped school bus with a red light , the driver are required to come to a complete stop

Whether the vehicle is in the same lane or the opposing lane until the bus turns off the lights.

If you turn on your ____, turn on your _____ (Pg. 29)

Wipers, Headlights

_____ or ____ tires increase stopping distance especially on wet highways.

Worn od Bald

Broken= b/w opposing traffic driver may pass, if there is no opposing traffic Solid and broken line= a driver may pass, if safe Two solid lines= a driver may not pass on either side , but may cross to turn into driveway if there is no opposing traffic.

Yellow lane markings

At an intersection where there is no stop sign or traffic signal , drivers must

Yield to to vehicles approaching from the right

If your vehicle is struck from the side, which direction will you slide? (Pg. 11)

You will slide TOWARDS the point of crash. Ex.) if you are hit from the left, you will slide towards the left

Diamond shaped, orange, displaying black letters or symbols

construction signs

You must slow before a ________ , when the roadway is __________ or when there is standing _________ .

curve Slippery Water

Signaling to change direction give other drivers...

time to react to your moves

Unbalanced tiers or low inflation causes...

~Faster tire wear ~Reduce fuel economy ~make car harder to steer/stop