Arkansas Drivers License Test Study Guide Flashcards

Arkansas Driver's License Test Study Guide Flashcards Which direction should you look before turning left?Right-left-right again How close may a driver park to a fire station driveway on the opposite side of the street?75 feet What gap do you need to merge?Four seconds Can a driver park in a tunnel?No When should a driver be in the left-most lane? To pass slower vehicles What does a broken yellow line indicate? Driver may cross to pass if there is no opposing traffic What does a dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicate?Driver may cross the line to change lanes if it is safe What does a white line on the road indicate? Traffic is moving in the same direction How early should you signal?At least 100 feet before the change in direction What rules govern turning left from a one-way street into another one-way street?You can turn even if the traffic signal is red (unless a traffic sign is posted prohibiting it), but only after the driver has come to a complete stop and yields any opposing traffic within the intersection How should drivers react to vehicles they're passing which are traveling in the same direction?Yield to them (as appropriate, slow/stop) Traffic Lane Ends SignSchool Zone Sign How far ahead should you always be able to see? One city block OR 1/4 mile, which is 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle Intersection SignTraffic Signal Sign When do you use the safe four second following distance?Slippery roads, driver behind you wants to pass, following motorcycles, following drivers who can't see you, towing, poor visibility, being followed too closely, following emergency vehicles, approaching railroad crossings, stopping on an incline How close can you follow?2 seconds May also specify which lane is closedUneven Lanes Sign How slow do you need to go on a wet road? Reduce your speed by 10 mph How fast do tires still have good traction when it's raining or when the road is wet?Up to about 35 mph Who must be secured in an approved safety seat? Children under the age of six, or weighing less than sixty pounds.How close may a driver park to a pedestrian safety zone?30 feet Can a driver park on an overpass?No Orange with black letters stating "Mowers Working"Fines Double in Work Zone Sign Where should you look before changing lanes? In your rear-view and side mirrors, then over your shoulder (quickly) What do work area signs typically look like? Diamond shaped & orange with black letters or symbols.What does a flashing yellow traffic signal light indicate?Proceed with caution

How close may a driver park to a fire station driveway on the same side of the street?25 feet What % can put you under arrest for Underage Driving Under The Influence?

0.02% Pedestrian Crossing SignSchool Crossing Sign How far do your headlights let you see? And what speed should you drive with that distance visible?About 400 feet. 50 mph.How should drivers respond to stop signs? Come to a full stop at the stop line. Wait until crossing vehicles and pedestrians have cleared. Driver may pull forward to the stop sign or the edge of the intersection if necessary to see better.When do you need to slow your car?Before a curve, when the roadway is slippery, and when there is standing water on the road. Also when driving on gravel or dirt Can a driver park on a bridge?No What does a yellow line on the road indicate? Traffic is moving in opposite directions What gap do you need to pass (at 55 Mph)? 10 seconds (roughly 800 feet) Detour SignRoad Work Sign How slow do you need to go on ice?At a crawl When during the day should you turn on you headlights?1/2 hour after sunset, 1/2 hour before sunrise, or any time you can't see a person or object clearly within 500 feet What age must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion?Children under the age of fifteen.What do regulation signs look like?White with black print, sometimes with a red circle and slash. They include lane control signs and passing signs How close may a driver park to a stop sign? 30 feet What weather necessitates low beams?Fog, snow, rain How close to a hill or curve may you pass? More than 1/3 mile How close may a driver park to a traffic signal? 30 feet Bridge Clearance SignIncline or Hill Sign What do red curbs indicate?Fire zone- no parking What must you turn on with your wipers?Your headlights What does a lighted red arrow indicate?The driver must stop and is prohibited from turning in the same direction as the arrow until the arrow light changes to green Can a driver park in front of lowered curb access?No When do you signal if there are streets, driveways, or entrances between you and where you want to turn?After you have passed them When do you signal if another vehicle is about to enter the street between you and where you plan to turn?After you have passed How close may a driver park to a crosswalk at an intersection?20 feet How long can it take to stop at 50 mph?A city block (400 feet) When may a driver stop in a travel lane? Never

How long can it take to stop at 30 mph?1/2 city block (200 feet) Usually orange (not yellow)Mowers Working Sign No Left Turn SignNo Right Turn Sign How close may a driver park to a yield sign? 30 feet Where may lane control arrows be?On a regulation sign or painted on the road How close may a driver park to a fire hydrant? 15 feet Divided Highway SignSlippery When Wet Sign What does a yellow lighted arrow indicate? The signal is about to change and if the driver is about to turn in the direction of the arrow, preparation should be made to stop What lane should drivers drive in?The far right lane How slow do you need to go on packed snow? Cut speed in half When can you safely return to the driving lane after passing?When you can see both headlights of the vehicle you just passed in your rear-view mirror What are the rules for turning right on a red light?Come to a full stop, and if there is no opposing traffic, proceed with a right turn.What do warning signs look like?Yellow with black letterings or symbols; most are diamond shaped What special rules related to sunlight apply to the use of headlights?Use headlights when driving away from a rising or setting sun so drivers heading toward the sun can see you When may a driver cross a solid yellow line? To turn into a driveway where there is no opposing traffic approaching the planned turn site When should you dim you high beams when following another vehicle?When closer that 200 feet Can a driver park in a an underpass?No How do you know if you are driving too fast for conditions?Four Second Sight Distance Rule:Pick out a stationary object as far ahead as you can clearly see (e.g. a sign or a telephone pole). Start counting "one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand, three-one-thousand, four-one-thousand." If you reach the object before you finish saying "four-one-thousand," you need to slow down.What does a flashing red light indicate? The same as a stop sign; come to a complete stop, then proceed when there is no oncoming traffic Who has right-of-way at intersections?Vehicles approaching from the right What does a yield sign look like?Red and white triangle pointing down with red letters YIELD What does a white X-shape "crossbuck" sign mean? Yield at the railroad crossing to trains What % can put you under arrest for Driving Under The Influence?

0.04% How close may a driver park to a railroad crossing?50 feet When are turn signals to be used?Before changing lanes, turning right or left, merging into traffic, or parking What do work area signs look like?Diamond shaped, orange with black letters or symbols No U Turn SignFlagger Sign What does an orange diamond sign with black arrows pointed in opposite directions (up & down) mean?Two-way traffic

When can a driver back their vehicle in a travel lane?Never How should drivers respond to yield signs? Slow and yield the right-of-way to traffic in the intersection or roadway When should you dim your high beams for an oncoming vehicle?When closer that 500 feet How far may a driver park from a curb?No more than 18 inches What do yellow curves indicate?Loading zone, etc.; no parking What does a continuous yellow light indicate? The traffic signal is about to change and the driver must stop if it is safe to do so.Merging Traffic SignTwo-Way Traffic Sign What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic indicate?Driver should stay within the lane Could also be diamond shaped orange sign with black letters stating "Fines Double in Work Zones When Workers are Present" Lane Closed Sign