Permit Test Flashcards
______ are reserved for making left turns and can be used by vehicles traveling in either direction.
Shared Center lanes.
What is the Child Passenger Protection Act in Arkansas?
- Children under 6 years old must be in a safety seat
- All children under 15 must wear appropriate restraints
What are the potential consequences for subsequent convictions of littering?
Subsequent convictions can result in fines up to ______ and twenty-four hours of community service.
What are indicators of potential brake problems?
- Noise when brake pedal is depressed
- Foul smell during heavy braking
- Little braking action when pedal is depressed
What should you assess before driving, especially in hazardous weather?
Current road conditions
Contact the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department for information.
What age and weight does a child have to be to NOT require the us ofa safety seat?
6 years and 60 pounds.
Drivers must _____ to avoid pedestrians who are illegaly crossing the road.
Yield.
What is the fine for first offenders of littering in Arkansas?
not more than eight hours of community service.
When a school bus stops for passengers, all traffic from _____ must stop/
both directions
Name three types of rules of the road.
- Traffic controls
- Lane controls
- Right-of-way laws
- Parking rules
A broken line in your lane means?
You can change lanes.
All children under the age of ______ must wear appropriate safety restraints while the vehicle is in motion.
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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?
50%
When approaching a stop sign you must stop your vehicle at the ______.
Stop Line
What is the cold tire pressure?
Pressure measured when the tire has not been driven on for at least three hours
This gives an accurate reading.
What should the lap belt be adjusted to do?
The lap belt should be adjusted so that it is snug and lies low across your stomache after fastening.
What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness?
The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest with minimal, if any, slack.
What happens to fines for moving traffic violations in highway work zones in Arkansas?
Fines are doubled if workers and warning signs are present.
What shape and color are work zone warning signs typically?
Diamond shaped and orange with black letters or symbols.
How are highway work zones established?
According to the type of work underway along the roadway.
What are the main purposes of traffic laws?
To dictate where, when, and how fast you can drive and to help keep traffic moving safely.
What should a driver do if already stopped at a controlled intersection on a green light?
Allow opposing traffic already in the intersection to clear before proceeding.
True or False: The horn is an important safety device.
True
True or False: You can park more than 18 inches from the curb.
False.
______ is a solid white line along the side of the roadway that tells the driver where the outer edge is located
Fog line and Lane lines
What should you inspect on your vehicle before driving?
Turn signals, brake lights, tail lights, and headlights
Check for good operating condition.
What do you do when an emergency vehicle is approaching with flashing lights and sirens?
Pull over to the right edge of the road or as near to the right as possible.
What does a yellow light indicate?
Caution; a steady yellow light means the signal is changing from green to red.
School Buses ___ required to stop at al railroad crossings.
are
Drivers turning ____ must yield to oncoming cars traveling straight ahead.
left.
Arkansas law requires that any motor vehicle on a mutilane high way to________ any stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights turned on.
move over, if possible, to teh farthest lane away from
What does Arkansas law require regarding seat belts?
Drivers and front-seat passengers must wear safety belts
Violations can result in a fine.
What should drivers do when traveling through construction/maintenance safety zones?
Be prepared for the unexpected.
What should you do before driving away with passengers in the vehicle?
Always fasten your seat belt and make sure all passengers are using seat belts or child restraints.
What does the Protection from Secondhand Smoke for Children Act state about smoking in vehicles?
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.
What should be done to adjust the inside rearview mirror?
Adjust to see the entire rear window from the driver’s seat
You should only need to move your eyes, not your head.
What must be checked around the vehicle before driving?
- Obstacles that might interfere with movement
- Children or pedestrians in the area
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.?
True/
What is the age and weight requirement for a child to be restrained in a child passenger safety seat?
Children under the age of ______ and weighing less than sixty (60) pounds must be restrained in a child passenger safety seat.
Who controls traffic in work areas?
A person with a sign or flag, known as a flagger.
What does a red light mean for drivers?
The driver must stop.
What should you never do with children and pets in a vehicle?
Never leave children and pets unattended in a vehicle.
What should you do if the steering system is not working properly?
Have it checked by a mechanic
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____?
15 degrees/
On a multi lane road, the left lane is used for?
the passing of slower vehicles.
How often should wiper blades be replaced?
Every six (6) months to a year
Replace when visibility is reduced.
What do work zone signs warn drivers about?
- Reduce speed
- Detours
- Slow moving construction equipment
- Poor or suddenly changing road surfaces
What should a driver do when approaching a green light?
Proceed through the intersection if there is no opposing traffic.
How quickly can the temperature inside a vehicle rise on a 90-degree day?
Within five minutes, the temperature within a vehicle reaches that of the outdoors, and for every nine minutes, the interior temperature increases 15 degrees.
How should the driver’s side-view mirror be adjusted?
Place head against the left side window
Set the mirror to just barely see the side of the car.
What are the three colors of lighted traffic signals?
- Red
- Yellow
- Green
What is the recommended distance from the driver air bag for safety?
10 inches
This distance is measured from the center of the steering wheel to the driver’s breastbone.
Name the three different types of distractions:
Visual
manual
Cognitive
Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to drivers ____
Already in the circle.
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
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Fill in the blank: A driver must stop at a yellow light if it is _______.
[safe to do so]
When approaching a stopped school bus with its red lights flashing a driver should___________
Make a complete stop until the lights are turned off.
What is the minimum tread depth for safe tires?
1/16 of an inch
Tires should be replaced when tread wears down to this level.
When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, a driver should turn?
In the direction closest to travel
What is the purpose of the exhaust system?
Removes toxic gases and reduces noise
A leaky exhaust can cause serious health risks.
All children under the age of___? must wear apropriate saftey restraints while the vehicle is in motion.
15
A reflective orange triangle bordered with red warns_____
Other vehicles that vehicles are travelling slowe than normal
When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, a driver should turn in the lane______
closest to the direction of travel
An_____ sign means that the railroad crossing has been abandoned or its use discontinued.
Exempt
It is _____ to drive or to be a front-seat passenger, without wearing a safety belt.
illegal
You could be arrested with having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of_____
0.08%
A solid line in your lane means?
You may NOT pass.
Is it legal to drive or be a front-seat passenger without wearing a seat belt in Arkansas?
no
________ is a marked area where pedestrians can cross the roadway.
Crosswalk
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.
Treu
How many seconds should you look ahead when driving?
15
An ____ is a place where traffic merges or crosses.
intersection
A lane change is?
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.
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.
blind spot
Drivers should check _______ when slowing down.
behind them
turn your headlights on ____ after sunset and _____ before sunrise, or anytime you cannot see anything past 500 feet.
30 minutes/ 30 minutes
Dim your high beams when you are withing ______ of another vehicle.
500 feet
_________ are activated when a driver pushes the hazard light or button switch. The light warns the other vehicles of an emergency.
emergency flashers, or hazard lights.
If possible, you should turn your turn signal on at least ______ before your turn.
100 feet
How long does it take for the average car to stop if travelling 55 mph?
225 feet.
How long does it take for a car traveling at 40 mps to stop?
124 feet.
