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Permit Test Flashcards

1
Q

______ are reserved for making left turns and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.

A

Shared Center lanes.

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2
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What is the Child Passenger Protection Act in Arkansas?

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  • Children under 6 years old must be in a safety seat
  • All children under 15 must wear appropriate restraints
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3
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What are the potential consequences for subsequent convictions of littering?

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Subsequent convictions can result in fines up to ______ and twenty-four hours of community service.

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4
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What are indicators of potential brake problems?

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  • Noise when brake pedal is depressed
  • Foul smell during heavy braking
  • Little braking action when pedal is depressed
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5
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What should you assess before driving, especially in hazardous weather?

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Current road conditions

Contact the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department for information.

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6
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What age and weight does a child have to be to NOT require the us ofa safety seat?

A

6 years and 60 pounds.

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7
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Drivers must _____ to avoid pedestrians who are illegaly crossing the road.

A

Yield.

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8
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What is the fine for first offenders of littering in Arkansas?

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not more than eight hours of community service.

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9
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When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from _____ must stop/

A

both directions

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10
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Name three types of rules of the road.

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  • Traffic controls
  • Lane controls
  • Right-of-way laws
  • Parking rules
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11
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A broken line in your lane means?

A

You can change lanes.

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12
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All children under the age of ______ must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

A

15

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13
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What percentage of crashes that cause injury or death occur at speeds less than 40 mph and less than 20 mps away from home?

A

50%

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14
Q

When approaching a stop sign you must stop your vehicle at the ______.

A

Stop Line

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15
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What is the cold tire pressure?

A

Pressure measured when the tire has not been driven on for at least three hours

This gives an accurate reading.

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16
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What should the lap belt be adjusted to do?

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The lap belt should be adjusted so that it is snug and lies low across your stomache after fastening.

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17
Q

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness?

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The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any, slack.

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18
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What happens to fines for moving traffic violations in highway work zones in Arkansas?

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Fines are doubled if workers and warning signs are present.

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19
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What shape and color are work zone warning signs typically?

A

Diamond shaped and orange with black letters or symbols.

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20
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How are highway work zones established?

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According to the type of work underway along the roadway.

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21
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What are the main purposes of traffic laws?

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To dictate where, when, and how fast you can drive and to help keep traffic moving safely.

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22
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What should a driver do if already stopped at a controlled intersection on a green light?

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Allow opposing traffic already in the intersection to clear before proceeding.

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23
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True or False: The horn is an important safety device.

A

True

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24
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True or False: You can park more than 18 inches from the curb.

A

False.

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25
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______ is a solid white line along the side of the roadway that tells the driver where the outer edge is located

A

Fog line and Lane lines

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26
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What should you inspect on your vehicle before driving?

A

Turn signals, brake lights, tail lights, and headlights

Check for good operating condition.

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27
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What do you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching with flashing lights and sirens?

A

Pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible.

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28
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What does a yellow light indicate?

A

Caution; a steady yellow light means the signal is changing from green to red.

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29
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School Buses ___ required to stop at al railroad crossings.

A

are

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30
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Drivers turning ____ must yield to oncoming cars traveling straight ahead.

A

left.

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31
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Arkansas law requires that any motor vehicle on a mutilane high way to________ any stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights turned on.

A

move over, if possible, to teh farthest lane away from

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32
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What does Arkansas law require regarding seat belts?

A

Drivers and front-seat passengers must wear safety belts

Violations can result in a fine.

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33
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What should drivers do when traveling through construction/maintenance safety zones?

A

Be prepared for the unexpected.

34
Q

What should you do before driving away with passengers in the vehicle?

A

Always fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers are using seat belts or child restraints.

35
Q

What does the Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act state about smoking in vehicles?

A

A person shall not knowingly smoke tobacco in a motor vehicle in which a child who is less than ______ years of age is a passenger.

36
Q

What should be done to adjust the inside rearview mirror?

A

Adjust to see the entire rear window from the driver’s seat

You should only need to move your eyes, not your head.

37
Q

What must be checked around the vehicle before driving?

A
  • Obstacles that might interfere with movement
  • Children or pedestrians in the area
38
Q

True or False: Drivers are not required to stop if the school bus is approaching along an opposite lane seperated by a median 20 feet or more in width.?

A

True/

39
Q

What is the age and weight requirement for a child to be restrained in a child passenger safety seat?

A

Children under the age of ______ and weighing less than sixty (60) pounds must be restrained in a child passenger safety seat.

40
Q

Who controls traffic in work areas?

A

A person with a sign or flag, known as a flagger.

41
Q

What does a red light mean for drivers?

A

The driver must stop.

42
Q

What should you never do with children and pets in a vehicle?

A

Never leave children and pets unattended in a vehicle.

43
Q

What should you do if the steering system is not working properly?

A

Have it checked by a mechanic

44
Q

5 minutes on a 90 degree day, the inside of a car reaches that of the outdoors, and for every 9 minutes, the inside of the car increases in temperature by____?

A

15 degrees/

45
Q

On a multi lane road, the left lane is used for?

A

the passing of slower vehicles.

46
Q

How often should wiper blades be replaced?

A

Every six (6) months to a year

Replace when visibility is reduced.

47
Q

What do work zone signs warn drivers about?

A
  • Reduce speed
  • Detours
  • Slow moving construction equipment
  • Poor or suddenly changing road surfaces
48
Q

What should a driver do when approaching a green light?

A

Proceed through the intersection if there is no opposing traffic.

49
Q

How quickly can the temperature inside a vehicle rise on a 90-degree day?

A

Within five minutes, the temperature within a vehicle reaches that of the outdoors, and for every nine minutes, the interior temperature increases 15 degrees.

50
Q

How should the driver’s side-view mirror be adjusted?

A

Place head against the left side window

Set the mirror to just barely see the side of the car.

51
Q

What are the three colors of lighted traffic signals?

A
  • Red
  • Yellow
  • Green
52
Q

What is the recommended distance from the driver air bag for safety?

A

10 inches

This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to the driver’s breastbone.

53
Q

Name the three different types of distractions:

A

Visual
manual
Cognitive

54
Q

Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers ____

A

Already in the circle.

55
Q

A person shall not knowingly smoke tobacco in any motor vehicle in which a child who is less than ____ years of age is a passenger

A

14

56
Q

Fill in the blank: A driver must stop at a yellow light if it is _______.

A

[safe to do so]

57
Q

When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing a driver should___________

A

Make a complete stop until the lights are turned off.

58
Q

What is the minimum tread depth for safe tires?

A

1/16 of an inch

Tires should be replaced when tread wears down to this level.

59
Q

When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, a driver should turn?

A

In the direction closest to travel

60
Q

What is the purpose of the exhaust system?

A

Removes toxic gases and reduces noise

A leaky exhaust can cause serious health risks.

61
Q

All children under the age of___? must wear apropriate saftey restraints while the vehicle is in motion.

A

15

62
Q

A reflective orange triangle bordered with red warns_____

A

Other vehicles that vehicles are travelling slowe than normal

63
Q

When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, a driver should turn in the lane______

A

closest to the direction of travel

64
Q

An_____ sign means that the railroad crossing has been abandoned or its use discontinued.

A

Exempt

65
Q

It is _____ to drive or to be a front-seat passenger, without wearing a safety belt.

A

illegal

66
Q

You could be arrested with having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of_____

A

0.08%

67
Q

A solid line in your lane means?

A

You may NOT pass.

68
Q

Is it legal to drive or be a front-seat passenger without wearing a seat belt in Arkansas?

A

no

69
Q

________ is a marked area where pedestrians can cross the roadway.

A

Crosswalk

70
Q

True or false: you should look down the road as far as at least 1 city block or one quarter mile when driving in the city.

A

Treu

71
Q

How many seconds should you look ahead when driving?

A

15

72
Q

An ____ is a place where traffic merges or crosses.

A

intersection

73
Q

A lane change is?

A

Moving from one lane of traffic to another, merging onto a roadway from an entrance ramp, turn lane, or roadway from the entrance of the curb or shoulder.

74
Q

A ________ in a vehicle is an area around the vehicle that cannot be directly observed by the driver while at the controls, under existing circumstances.

A

blind spot

75
Q

Drivers should check _______ when slowing down.

A

behind them

76
Q

turn your headlights on ____ after sunset and _____ before sunrise, or anytime you cannot see anything past 500 feet.

A

30 minutes/ 30 minutes

77
Q

Dim your high beams when you are withing ______ of another vehicle.

A

500 feet

78
Q

_________ are activated when a driver pushes the hazard light or button switch. The light warns the other vehicles of an emergency.

A

emergency flashers, or hazard lights.

79
Q

If possible, you should turn your turn signal on at least ______ before your turn.

A

100 feet

80
Q

How long does it take for the average car to stop if travelling 55 mph?

A

225 feet.

81
Q

How long does it take for a car traveling at 40 mps to stop?

A

124 feet.

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