Arkansas permit test: safe driver habits and arkansas law
Seat belts, child passenger seats, secondhand smoke, unattended children, distracted driving, staying alert, and driving fitness. 23 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
Rules to remember10 key safe driver habits and arkansas law rulesShow the rules
- A corrected visual acuity of 20/70 is the minimum for a restricted license, which means you must wear glasses or contacts when driving. (p. 17, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- All children under the age of fifteen must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion. (p. 21, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A child under 6 who weighs under 60 pounds must be restrained in a child passenger safety seat secured to the vehicle. (p. 21, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A person may not knowingly smoke tobacco in a vehicle with a passenger under 14. (p. 21, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Never leave children or pets unattended in a vehicle. (p. 22, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A single text pulls your eyes from the road for about 4.6 seconds, which at 55 mph covers roughly a football field. (p. 57, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Drivers under 18 may not use a cell phone at all, including hands-free, except in an emergency. (p. 58, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Look at least one city block ahead in the city and one-quarter mile ahead on highways and interstates, or about 15 seconds. (p. 60, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Do not crowd the center line on a two-lane road; drive in the middle of your lane. (p. 72, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A B restriction means you must drive with your eyewear, and you can be ticketed for not wearing it. (p. 83, 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 safe driver habits and arkansas law questions
1.According to the Arkansas handbook, what is the leading cause of car crashes?
- ABad weather
- BPoor road design
- CInattention
- DMechanical failure
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✓ C. Inattention
The leading cause of car crashes is inattention, so keep your eyes on the road ahead.
2.What is the minimum corrected vision needed for a restricted Arkansas license?
- A20/100
- B20/70
- C20/20
- D20/200
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✓ B. 20/70
A corrected visual acuity of 20/70 is the minimum for a restricted license, which means you must wear glasses or contacts when driving. An unrestricted license needs 20/40 without correction.
3.A police car with flashing lights signals you to stop. What should you do first?
- AStop at once in your lane
- BPull onto the left shoulder
- CSignal and pull over to the right
- DSpeed up to find a parking lot
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✓ C. Signal and pull over to the right
Use your turn signal to show the officer you are looking for a safe spot, and pull to the right side of the road.
4.About how long does sending or reading a text take your eyes off the road?
- A10 seconds
- B4.6 seconds
- C1 second
- D2 seconds
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✓ B. 4.6 seconds
A single text pulls your eyes from the road for about 4.6 seconds, which at 55 mph covers roughly a football field.