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Arkansas DMV Sample Test

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1
Phones & Distracted Driving

In Arkansas, is texting while driving a primary or secondary offense, and what is the maximum base fine?

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A Secondary offense with a $25 maximum fine.
B Primary offense with a maximum base fine of $250.
C Legal for adult drivers but illegal for drivers under 18.
D Only prohibited in construction zones.
Why this answer

Under Arkansas Code §27-51-1504, texting while driving is a primary offense — officers can stop drivers for texting alone without another violation. The base fine is up to $250 for a first offense. Hands-free use is required in school and work zones.

Source: Ark. Code §27-51-1504
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2
Signs & Signals

What does a LANE ENDS sign indicate?

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A All traffic must stop
B Passing is required
C Your lane will end ahead
Why this answer

A lane ends sign warns that your lane will end and you must merge safely.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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3
Signs & Signals

Which statement about sign shapes is NOT correct?

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A A circle shape means a school crossing
B An octagon is used only for STOP
C A diamond shape usually warns of hazards
Why this answer

Circle-shaped signs warn of railroad crossings, not school crossings. A pentagon shape is commonly used for school zones or school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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4
Signs & Signals

What is a pentagon-shaped sign commonly used for?

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A a no-passing zone
B a school or school crossing area
C a construction detour
Why this answer

Pentagon signs are commonly used for school zones and school crossings.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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5
Signs & Signals

What do orange signs generally indicate?

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A work zones and temporary traffic control
B guide information
C regulatory rules
Why this answer

Orange is the standard color for work zones and temporary traffic conditions.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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6
Signs & Signals

Red signs are commonly used for ____.

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A recreation areas
B prohibitions, stop, or wrong-way warnings
C construction detours only
Why this answer

Red is associated with stop, yield, do not enter, wrong way, and other prohibitory messages.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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7
Signs & Signals

Blue signs usually provide information about ____.

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A services for road users
B mandatory speed limits
C work zones
Why this answer

Blue signs commonly identify services such as fuel, food, lodging, or hospital information.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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8
Signs & Signals

Which option is NOT a typical purpose of a regulatory sign?

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A Advertising nearby services
B Stating traffic laws or restrictions
C Controlling driver actions
Why this answer

Regulatory signs control traffic and communicate laws; they do not advertise services.

Source: Alabama Driver Manual
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9
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A Slow down if traffic is present
B Keep moving if no cars are coming
C Come to a complete stop
Why this answer

A stop sign means you must come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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10
Signs & Signals

What does this sign indicate?

What does this sign indicate?

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A You must always come to a full stop
B Slow down and give the right-of-way to traffic
C Speed up to merge with traffic
Why this answer

A yield sign means slow down, give the right-of-way when required, and stop if necessary.

Source: US DMV standard (applies in all states)
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