AR DMV AR DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arkansas, what must a driver do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?
- Speed up to pass quickly
- Move over one lane or slow to 15 mph below the posted limit (Correct answer)
- Honk to signal awareness
- Stop immediately
Correct answer: Move over one lane or slow to 15 mph below the posted limit
Arkansas's Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes away from the emergency vehicle or reduce speed by 15 mph below the posted limit.
Question 2: When is it legal to make a U-turn in Arkansas?
- Anywhere on a public road
- Only when a sign permits it
- When it can be done safely and is not prohibited (Correct answer)
- Only in residential areas
Correct answer: When it can be done safely and is not prohibited
U-turns are legal in Arkansas when they can be performed safely and are not prohibited by a sign or law.
Question 3: What is the maximum speed limit on Arkansas interstate highways unless posted otherwise?
- 65 mph
- 70 mph (Correct answer)
- 75 mph
- 80 mph
Correct answer: 70 mph
The maximum speed on Arkansas interstates is 70 mph for passenger vehicles unless a lower limit is posted.
Question 4: In Arkansas, who has the right-of-way at an uncontrolled intersection when two vehicles arrive simultaneously?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle on the right (Correct answer)
- The larger vehicle
- The faster vehicle
Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
At an uncontrolled intersection, the driver on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right when both arrive at the same time.
Question 5: How far before a turn must a driver signal in Arkansas?
- 50 feet
- 100 feet (Correct answer)
- 200 feet
- 300 feet
Correct answer: 100 feet
Arkansas requires drivers to signal at least 100 feet before turning on public roads.
Question 6: What must Arkansas drivers do when a school bus displays flashing red lights and a stop arm?
- Slow to 20 mph
- Stop at least 30 feet away on all roads unless divided by a median (Correct answer)
- Pass carefully on the left
- Yield only if on the same side of the road
Correct answer: Stop at least 30 feet away on all roads unless divided by a median
Drivers must stop at least 30 feet from a stopped school bus with flashing red lights on all roads except those divided by a physical median.
In Arkansas, what must a driver do when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle with flashing lights?