arkansas driving test permit 2024 part 1 Flashcards

arkansas driving test permit 2024 part 1 Flashcards Under what circumstances should you turn on your headlights when driving?On rainy, snowy, or foggy days. Anytime you cannot see a person or object clearly within 500 feet or 1/2 hour before sunset and 1/2 after sunrise When are roads and highways the most slippery? When it first starts to rain How far before a turn should you signal? At least 100 feet before you make a turn What sign is used to warn drivers that work on the highway has caused a difference in elevation of side - by - side lanes?Uneven lanes When is it okay to drive on the shoulder of the road?Never, unless directed to do so by a police officer What are shared center lanes reserved for? Can be used by vehicles traveling in either directionMaking left turns What should you do if you are approached by an emergency vehicle with its lights and sirens going?You must stop and remain stopped until the vehicle passes. Every vehicle yield the right of way What should you do when approaching railroad tracks?Do not assume that a train is not coming even if you have never seen one at a particular crossing before, look up and down the track to make sure a train is not approaching What should you do in the event you experience a blowout?Hold the steering wheel tightly, and keep the vehicle going straight. Do not stop on the road if at all possible. Pull off the road in a safe place. Slow gradually, take your foot off gas pedal and use the brakes lightly What lights should you use when driving through fog?Low Beams What does a steady green light indicate? Driver may proceed through an intersection if there is no opposing traffic How do you indicate to cars traveling behind you that you are about to stop or slow down at a place they may not be expecting?Tap your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly Where are the blind spots on a large vehicle located?On each side and behind the vehicle Who has the right of way at an intersection that has no stop sign or traffic signal?Drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right What is the measure to be used by the driver who is following a vehicle under good road conditions?Follow the two - second rule to help maintain a safe distance between you and the car in front of you What should you do if your car starts to skid? Stay off the brakes until the vehicle slows, turn your steering wheel in the direction of the skid. Continue to correct your steering until the vehicle is again moving in the correct direction and under control. Turn the steering wheel back the other way after it straightens out What is a clue to help you spot a slippery road before it's too late?If it starts to rain on a hot day, pavement can be very slippery the first few minutes, When highway ice is initially forming, it can be wet. Overpasses and other types of bridges can have icy spots. On cold, wet days , shady spots can be icy. These area freeze first and dry last

What should you always remember to do before you start driving?Adjust seat and mirrors What should you do when parking on a hill? Turn wheels sharply away from traffic What must you do if making a turn and a pedestrian is in your path?You must yield When changing lanes, how can you check to make sure there are no vehicles in your blind spot?Use mirrors to check traffic while changing lanes, check over your shoulder and merge or pull onto roadway How should you drive safely through a work zone? Remember to prepare for the unexpected when traveling in work zones. if there are no reduced speed limits driver should obey the normal posted speed limit.What are route signs?It indicates the type of roadway (i.e. Interstate, U.S. state or county What do white lane markings indicate?A dashed white line between lanes of traffic indicates a driver may cross the line to change lanes if safe to do soA solid white line between lanes of traffic means that a driver should stay within the lane unless a special situation requires the driver to change lanes What does the green light indicate?You may proceed if there is no opposing traffic