AR DMV Safety and Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arkansas, what is the minimum tread depth required for tires before they must be replaced?
- 1/16 inch
- 2/32 inch (Correct answer)
- 1/8 inch
- 4/32 inch
Correct answer: 2/32 inch
Arkansas requires tires to have at least 2/32 inch of tread depth to be considered safe for road use.
Question 2: When must Arkansas drivers use headlights according to state law?
- Only after midnight
- From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet (Correct answer)
- Only during heavy rain or snow
- Whenever driving on highways
Correct answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is less than 500 feet
Arkansas law requires headlights from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is reduced to 500 feet or less.
Question 3: What does a flashing red traffic signal require you to do in Arkansas?
- Slow down and proceed with caution
- Stop, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for a green light
- Treat it as a yield sign
Correct answer: Stop, yield to traffic, and proceed when safe
A flashing red light must be treated like a stop sign — come to a complete stop, yield, and proceed when safe.
Question 4: In Arkansas, a driver transporting hazardous materials must carry which document?
- A commercial driver's license only
- A shipping paper describing the hazmat contents (Correct answer)
- An EPA permit issued by the state
- A signed waiver from the Department of Transportation
Correct answer: A shipping paper describing the hazmat contents
Drivers hauling hazardous materials are required by federal and state law to carry shipping papers that identify the materials.
Question 5: Under Arkansas law, what is required if your vehicle is involved in a crash resulting in injury or death?
- File a report only if damage exceeds $2,500
- Immediately notify law enforcement and remain at the scene (Correct answer)
- Move vehicles to a safe area and leave if no one is seriously hurt
- Report the accident within 48 hours by mail
Correct answer: Immediately notify law enforcement and remain at the scene
Arkansas law requires drivers to immediately notify police and remain at the scene of any crash involving injury or death.
Question 6: Which of the following is true about child restraint requirements in Arkansas for children ages 6 through 14?
- They must use a booster seat only
- They must be secured by a seat belt or appropriate child restraint (Correct answer)
- No restraint is required if seated in the rear
- They may sit unrestrained if an adult is present
Correct answer: They must be secured by a seat belt or appropriate child restraint
Arkansas law requires children ages 6–14 to be secured by a seat belt or appropriate child safety restraint system.
Question 7: What is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for commercial vehicle drivers in Arkansas?
- 0.08%
- 0.04% (Correct answer)
- 0.02%
- 0.10%
Correct answer: 0.04%
Commercial vehicle drivers in Arkansas are held to a stricter BAC limit of 0.04%, half the standard 0.08% limit.
AR DMV Safety and Compliance 2
In Arkansas, what is the minimum tread depth required for tires before they must be replaced?