Arkansas permit test: work zones, move over and passing
Work zone safety and flaggers, the Move Over law, passing, changing lanes, blind spots and the left lane on multilane highways. 20 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key work zones, move over and passing rulesShow the rules
- On a multilane highway you must move over, whenever possible, to the lane farthest from a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on. (p. 23, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A court may suspend the license of a driver who breaks the Move Over law for up to six months, along with fines or jail. (p. 23, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- When workers are present, the fine for any moving violation in a work zone is doubled. (p. 31, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- If moving over is unsafe or impossible, the Move Over law says to reduce your speed to a safe level. (p. 33, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Arkansas expanded its Move Over law to cover ARDOT, utility and construction vehicles and tow trucks with flashing lights. (p. 33, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Driving beside another vehicle keeps you in its blind spot. (p. 46, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Mirrors cannot show your blind spots. (p. 61, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Signal at least 100 feet before you change lanes, then check your mirrors and your blind spot. (p. 61, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not ride beside a big truck or bus, where its driver may not see you. (p. 62, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Arkansas law limits the left lane to passing, using it when other lanes are closed or unsafe, or preparing to exit on the left. (p. 75, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
Taken from the explanations to checked practice questions; page numbers link to the official handbook.
Sample work zones, move over and passing questions
1.Before changing lanes, how do you check your blind spot?
- AQuickly glance over your shoulder
- BCheck only your side mirror on that side
- CWatch the car directly ahead of you
- DSlow down and wait to be passed first
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✓ A. Quickly glance over your shoulder
Mirrors cannot show your blind spots. Turn your head and quickly look over your shoulder in the direction you plan to move.
2.You see a sign that a lane is closed ahead in a work zone. When should you merge?
- ARight after you pass the first worker
- BEarly, ideally a mile or more ahead
- CAt the last moment, right at the cones
- DOnly when a flagger tells you to merge
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✓ B. Early, ideally a mile or more ahead
Merge early: change to the correct lane as soon as it is safe, ideally a mile or more before the closure.
3.For a Move Over law violation, how long can a court suspend your driver's license?
- AUp to 3 months
- BUp to 6 months
- CUp to 30 days
- DUp to 2 years
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✓ B. Up to 6 months
A court may suspend the license of a driver who breaks the Move Over law for up to six months, along with fines or jail.
4.You see flashing green lights on a road maintenance truck. What do they mean?
- AYou may pass the truck at any speed
- BTraffic may go, as with a green signal
- CThe truck is about to leave the road
- DThere is an active work zone; slow down
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✓ D. There is an active work zone; slow down
Flashing green lights on construction and maintenance vehicles mark an active work zone. Use caution and slow down.