AR DMV Safety and Compliance 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: In Arkansas, how far from a railroad crossing must a driver stop when the crossing gates are down?
- 5 feet
- 15 feet (Correct answer)
- 50 feet
- 100 feet
Correct answer: 15 feet
Arkansas law requires drivers to stop no closer than 15 feet from a railroad crossing when gates are down or signals are active.
Question 2: Which vehicles are required to stop at all railroad crossings in Arkansas regardless of signals?
- All vehicles over 5,000 lbs
- School buses and vehicles carrying passengers for hire (Correct answer)
- Motorcycles and bicycles
- Any vehicle towing a trailer
Correct answer: School buses and vehicles carrying passengers for hire
School buses and certain passenger-carrying vehicles must stop at all railroad crossings even when no signals are active.
Question 3: What does Arkansas law require regarding window tint on the front windshield?
- No tint is permitted anywhere on the windshield
- Only a non-reflective tint strip above the AS-1 line is allowed (Correct answer)
- Tint must allow at least 50% light transmission
- Any tint is allowed as long as it is not mirrored
Correct answer: Only a non-reflective tint strip above the AS-1 line is allowed
Arkansas allows a non-reflective tint strip only above the manufacturer's AS-1 line on the front windshield.
Question 4: When approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the side of the road with lights activated in Arkansas, what must you do?
- Slow to 20 mph and pass carefully
- Move over one lane away or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over (Correct answer)
- Stop completely until the emergency vehicle moves
- Honk to alert the emergency worker and pass at normal speed
Correct answer: Move over one lane away or slow to a safe speed if unable to move over
Arkansas Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed when passing a stopped emergency vehicle with lights on.
Question 5: In Arkansas, what is the maximum weight a standard Class D license holder may operate?
- Under 10,001 lbs GVWR (Correct answer)
- Under 26,001 lbs GVWR
- Under 80,000 lbs GVWR
- There is no weight limit for a Class D license
Correct answer: Under 10,001 lbs GVWR
A Class D (standard) Arkansas driver's license covers non-commercial vehicles with a GVWR under 10,001 lbs.
Question 6: Which action is required when an Arkansas driver's address changes?
- No action needed until the license renewal date
- Notify the Arkansas DFA within 30 days of the address change (Correct answer)
- Notify the DFA within 10 days and pay a replacement fee
- Only update the address on vehicle registration, not the license
Correct answer: Notify the Arkansas DFA within 30 days of the address change
Arkansas law requires drivers to notify the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) of an address change within 30 days.
Question 7: What is the stopping distance at 55 mph on dry pavement for an average vehicle, as referenced in Arkansas driver education?
- About 100 feet
- About 200 feet
- About 300 feet (Correct answer)
- About 400 feet
Correct answer: About 300 feet
At 55 mph, combining reaction distance and braking distance, a vehicle needs approximately 300 feet to stop on dry pavement.
AR DMV Safety and Compliance 3
In Arkansas, how far from a railroad crossing must a driver stop when the crossing gates are down?