AR DMV AR DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the speed limit in a school zone in Arkansas unless otherwise posted?
- 15 mph
- 20 mph (Correct answer)
- 25 mph
- 30 mph
Correct answer: 20 mph
Arkansas law requires drivers to slow to 20 mph in school zones unless a different speed is posted.
Question 2: In Arkansas, when must you use your headlights?
- Only at night
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet (Correct answer)
- Only in rain
- Whenever driving on the highway
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet
Arkansas requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility drops below 500 feet.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Arkansas?
- Slow down
- Stop, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Yield to oncoming traffic
- Merge lanes
Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated as a stop sign — come to a full stop, then go when it is safe.
Question 4: When may a driver legally pass on the right in Arkansas?
- Whenever the left lane is occupied
- When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough paved road (Correct answer)
- On any two-lane road
- Never
Correct answer: When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is enough paved road
Passing on the right is permitted in Arkansas when the vehicle ahead is making or about to make a left turn and sufficient paved roadway exists.
Question 5: How close to an intersection may you park in Arkansas?
- 10 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
Correct answer: 30 feet
Arkansas law prohibits parking within 30 feet of an intersection to ensure adequate sight distance.
Question 6: What is the default speed limit on Arkansas rural highways unless posted otherwise?
- 55 mph
- 60 mph
- 65 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
Correct answer: 65 mph
The default maximum speed on Arkansas rural highways is 65 mph unless a different limit is posted.
AR DMV AR DMV Traffic Laws and Regulations 1
What is the speed limit in a school zone in Arkansas unless otherwise posted?