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Arkansas permit practice: 20 free questions

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Written from Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1 – Edition 10; October 2026). Independently checked October 27, 2026.

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Question 1 of 20

With an Arkansas instruction permit, who must sit next to you while you practice?

AA licensed driver age 21 or older.BAny licensed friend age 18 or older.CAny adult, even without a license.

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Correct answer: A. A licensed driver age 21 or older.

Permit practice requires a licensed supervisor who is at least 21 and occupies the adjacent seat.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Types of graduated driver’s licenses — Instruction permit, PDF page 15. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 2 of 20

Which tests must you pass to receive an instruction permit?

AThe skills test alone.BThe knowledge exam and a vision test.CA vision test and a highway driving test.

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Correct answer: B. The knowledge exam and a vision test.

The instruction permit follows successful knowledge and vision testing. It lets you begin supervised driving practice.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Types of graduated driver’s licenses — Instruction permit, PDF page 15. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 3 of 20

A four-year-old passenger weighs 45 pounds. Which restraint is required?

AAn adult lap belt alone.BNo restraint if seated behind the driver.CA child safety seat properly attached to the vehicle.

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Correct answer: C. A child safety seat properly attached to the vehicle.

A child younger than six who weighs less than 60 pounds needs a child passenger safety seat.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 1 — Child Passenger Protection Act, PDF page 21. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 4 of 20

A 12-year-old is riding in your car. Is smoking tobacco in the vehicle allowed?

ANo; the law protects passengers younger than 14.BYes, if you lower a window.CYes, if the child sits in the rear.

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Correct answer: A. No; the law protects passengers younger than 14.

Smoking tobacco in a vehicle carrying a child below age 14 is prohibited.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 1 — Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act, PDF page 21. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 5 of 20

What should you do at a flashing red traffic light?

ASlow down and continue without stopping.BStop completely, then enter only after checking it is safe.CWait for a green arrow before any movement.

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Correct answer: B. Stop completely, then enter only after checking it is safe.

Treat a flashing red signal as a stop sign. Make a full stop and yield as needed before proceeding.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 2 — Flashing lights, PDF page 36. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 6 of 20

What does a flashing yellow left-turn arrow allow?

AA turn with priority over pedestrians.BA turn only after opposing traffic gets a red light.CA cautious left turn after yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians.

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Correct answer: C. A cautious left turn after yielding to opposing traffic and pedestrians.

A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn without giving you priority over crossing pedestrians or approaching traffic.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 2 — Lighted arrows, PDF page 36. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 7 of 20

You plan to turn right at a red light and no sign bans the turn. What must happen first?

AStop fully and check traffic and people crossing.BSound the horn and make the turn without stopping.CWait for the driver behind you to signal permission.

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Correct answer: A. Stop fully and check traffic and people crossing.

A right turn on red begins with a complete stop. Give pedestrians and other traffic room before turning safely.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 2 — Right on red rule, PDF page 37. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 8 of 20

May you use a shared center left-turn lane to accelerate up to traffic speed?

AYes, whenever entering from a driveway.BNo; using it as an acceleration lane is prohibited.CYes, if the adjacent lane is busy.

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Correct answer: B. No; using it as an acceleration lane is prohibited.

The lane can form part of a left-turn entry, but it cannot serve as a lane for building speed.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — Shared center lane, PDF page 44. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 9 of 20

You drive past your intended freeway exit. What should you do?

ABack slowly along the travel lane.BReverse on the shoulder to the exit.CContinue to a safe place to turn around.

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Correct answer: C. Continue to a safe place to turn around.

Missing a turn or exit does not justify reversing in a travel lane. Continue until you can change direction safely.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — General driving, PDF page 44. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 10 of 20

Why should you look over your shoulder before changing lanes?

AMirrors can miss vehicles beside your rear corners.BThe glance replaces checking any mirrors.CThe glance lets you stop signaling earlier.

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Correct answer: A. Mirrors can miss vehicles beside your rear corners.

A shoulder check covers the blind area that the rearview and side mirrors do not show.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 4 — Changing lanes, PDF page 61. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 11 of 20

A pedestrian using a white cane is crossing ahead. How should you respond?

AUse the horn so they hurry across.BYield completely and avoid sounding the horn.CProceed if there is no painted crosswalk.

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Correct answer: B. Yield completely and avoid sounding the horn.

A person using a white cane or guide dog has priority. A horn may confuse or frighten them.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — Intersections: pedestrians, PDF page 47. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 12 of 20

You are turning left while an oncoming car continues straight. Who must yield?

AThe oncoming car because you signaled first.BThe larger vehicle.CYou must let the oncoming car go.

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Correct answer: C. You must let the oncoming car go.

Left-turning traffic must wait for approaching vehicles that continue straight.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — Intersections: left turns, PDF page 47. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 13 of 20

Your signal is green, but traffic beyond the intersection leaves no room for your car. What should you do?

AWait outside the intersection until space is available.BEnter and stop in the crosswalk.CEnter and wait for the signal to turn red.

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Correct answer: A. Wait outside the intersection until space is available.

Do not enter if you cannot get through without stopping. Keep the intersection open while the queue clears.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — General right of way rules, PDF page 52. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 14 of 20

What is the maximum distance from the curb when parallel parking?

A24 inches.B18 inches.C30 inches.

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Correct answer: B. 18 inches.

Position your vehicle no farther than 18 inches from the curb.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — Parking tips, PDF page 53. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 15 of 20

How far does the no-parking restriction extend from a fire hydrant?

A5 feet.B10 feet.C15 feet.

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Correct answer: C. 15 feet.

Keep the 15-foot area around a hydrant clear for emergency access.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 3 — Do not park, PDF page 54. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 16 of 20

At what distance from an approaching vehicle must you dim high beams?

A500 feet.B200 feet.C100 feet.

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Correct answer: A. 500 feet.

Switch to low beams within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle to reduce glare for its driver.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 5 — High and low beam headlights, PDF page 63. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 17 of 20

Your car starts hydroplaning. What should you do?

ABrake sharply and steer toward the shoulder.BEase off the accelerator and keep a steady, straight course.CAccelerate to push the tires through the water.

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Correct answer: B. Ease off the accelerator and keep a steady, straight course.

Release the accelerator gradually. Avoid abrupt braking or steering until the tires regain contact with the road.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 5 — Adjust to water over the roadway, PDF page 67. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 18 of 20

Which action actually lets your body recover from alcohol impairment?

ADrinking strong coffee.BTaking a cold shower.CAllowing time for the alcohol to leave your body.

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Correct answer: C. Allowing time for the alcohol to leave your body.

Coffee, showers and fresh air do not speed sobriety. Your body needs time to remove alcohol.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 8 — Body metabolism, PDF page 86. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 19 of 20

You are unsure whether a new nonprescription medicine affects driving. What should you do?

ARead its warnings or ask a pharmacist or doctor before driving.BAssume it is safe because no prescription was needed.CTake it with coffee to prevent impairment.

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Correct answer: A. Read its warnings or ask a pharmacist or doctor before driving.

Medicines sold without a prescription can still interfere with driving. Check the effects before getting behind the wheel.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 8 — Other types of drugs and driving, PDF page 87. Checked October 26, 2026.

Question 20 of 20

An oncoming school bus stops with red lights flashing on an undivided two-lane road. What must you do?

AContinue because you are in the opposing lane.BStop and wait until loading finishes, the red lights go off and the bus moves.CPass slowly if you see no children near your car.

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Correct answer: B. Stop and wait until loading finishes, the red lights go off and the bus moves.

Drivers in either direction must stop on this road. The exception for an opposing roadway requires a median at least 20 feet wide.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Chapter 1 — School bus law and rules, PDF page 24. Checked October 26, 2026.

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