AR DMV AR DMV Vehicle Equipment and Safety Requirements 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What color must the rear lights (taillights) be on a vehicle registered in Arkansas?
- White
- Amber
- Red (Correct answer)
- Blue
Correct answer: Red
Arkansas law requires taillights to emit a red light to the rear so other drivers can identify the back of the vehicle.
Question 2: In Arkansas, what is required if a vehicle's windshield wipers are in use?
- Hazard lights must also be on
- Headlights must also be on (Correct answer)
- Speed must not exceed 35 mph
- Four-way flashers must be activated
Correct answer: Headlights must also be on
Arkansas law requires headlights to be turned on whenever windshield wipers are in use due to precipitation, ensuring visibility for other drivers.
Question 3: Which of the following window tint restrictions applies in Arkansas for the front side windows?
- Must allow at least 25% of light to pass through
- Must allow at least 75% of light to pass through (25% tint maximum) (Correct answer)
- Any tint level is permitted
- No tint is allowed on any window
Correct answer: Must allow at least 75% of light to pass through (25% tint maximum)
Arkansas requires front side windows to allow at least 25% of light in (VLT), meaning the tint cannot exceed 25% darkness.
Question 4: What equipment must a vehicle carry in Arkansas for use in an emergency breakdown on the road?
- A fire extinguisher and first aid kit
- Warning devices such as flares, reflective triangles, or similar equipment (Correct answer)
- A spare tire and jack only
- An emergency beacon light
Correct answer: Warning devices such as flares, reflective triangles, or similar equipment
Arkansas law requires drivers of certain vehicles to carry warning devices such as flares or reflective triangles to alert approaching traffic of a breakdown.
Question 5: In Arkansas, what is required of a vehicle's exhaust system?
- Exhaust must exit from the front of the vehicle
- Exhaust must be directed away from the driver and passengers (Correct answer)
- Exhaust systems are not regulated
- Exhaust must flow through a catalytic converter only
Correct answer: Exhaust must be directed away from the driver and passengers
Arkansas requires exhaust systems to direct gases away from the vehicle's occupants to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Question 6: Which statement about vehicle mirrors in Arkansas is correct?
- Only a left-side mirror is required
- Vehicles must have at least one mirror providing a clear view to the rear (Correct answer)
- Three mirrors are required on all vehicles
- Mirrors are optional if a rear-view camera is installed
Correct answer: Vehicles must have at least one mirror providing a clear view to the rear
Arkansas law requires every motor vehicle to have at least one mirror providing an unobstructed view of the highway to the rear.
Question 7: In Arkansas, what safety equipment is specifically required for motorcycles?
- Airbags and a roll bar
- At least one headlight and one taillight (Correct answer)
- Two headlights and three mirrors
- An enclosed cab with windshield
Correct answer: At least one headlight and one taillight
Arkansas requires motorcycles to have at least one headlight and one taillight to ensure they are visible to other road users.
AR DMV AR DMV Vehicle Equipment and Safety Requirements 2
What color must the rear lights (taillights) be on a vehicle registered in Arkansas?