Arkansas permit test: sharing the road
School bus law and danger zones, tractor-trailer no-zones, bicycles and motorcycles. 24 questions, 10 at a time, starting with ones you haven't seen.
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- School buses are required to stop at every railroad crossing, so expect them to stop. (p. 24, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- If the median is less than 20 feet wide, all lanes of traffic must stop for the school bus. (p. 25, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph may need more than 335 feet to stop, compared with about 225 feet for a car. (p. 76, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- A car can disappear up to 20 feet in front of the cab, along the sides, and up to 200 feet behind the truck. (p. 77, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Always pass a tractor-trailer completely and on the left side. (p. 78, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Bicycles must travel on the right side of the road with other traffic, not facing oncoming traffic. (p. 79, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Never pass a bicycle where the street is too narrow or you would force the rider toward parked cars. (p. 79, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Never pass between a bicyclist and oncoming traffic. (p. 79, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Drivers must never use a bicycle-only lane as a turning lane, a passing lane or for parking. (p. 80, Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 - Edition 10 (VOLUME 1 - EDITION 10, October 2026) (opens the handbook))
- Leave at least 4 to 6 seconds behind a motorcycle. (p. 82, 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 sharing the road questions
1.What is the minimum fine in Arkansas for passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing?
- A$1,000
- B$100
- C$250
- D$500
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✓ C. $250
Passing a stopped school bus with flashing red lights is a misdemeanor with a fine of $250 to $1,000, up to 90 days in jail, or both.
2.A cyclist rides ahead on a narrow street lined with parked cars. There is not room to pass without crowding the rider. What should you do?
- AWait until there is room to pass
- BHonk until the rider moves over
- CPass slowly and squeeze by
- DPass using the parking lane
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✓ A. Wait until there is room to pass
Never pass a bicycle where the street is too narrow or you would force the rider toward parked cars. Wait for room.
3.A fully loaded tractor-trailer is going 55 mph. About how far may it need to stop?
- AAbout 124 feet
- BAbout 150 feet
- CAbout 225 feet
- DMore than 335 feet
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✓ D. More than 335 feet
A loaded tractor-trailer at 55 mph may need more than 335 feet to stop, compared with about 225 feet for a car.
4.When may you go after stopping for a school bus with flashing red lights?
- AWhen the bus moves on with red lights off
- BAs soon as the stop arm starts to fold in
- CAfter waiting one full minute at the stop
- DWhen the children reach the sidewalk
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✓ A. When the bus moves on with red lights off
Do not pass in any direction until the bus has finished loading or unloading and begins moving without red lights flashing.