Arkansas: Distracted driving and fitness — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What does the law say about cell phone use by a driver with a Learner’s License?” · “In the manual's list of the three types of distraction, what does manual distraction mean?”
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Questions are original and based on the official manual "Arkansas Driver License Study Guide" (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), Arkansas State Police (ASP).
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What does the law say about cell phone use by a driver with a Learner’s License?
- It is allowed hands-free, but texting is prohibited
- It is allowed for talking, but texting is prohibited
- It is prohibited, talking or texting, except for an emergency
- It is allowed whenever the vehicle is moving slowly
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Correct answer: It is prohibited, talking or texting, except for an emergency
The use of a cell phone, talking or texting, is prohibited by law except for an emergency.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 3 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 3)
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What wireless phone use may a Class D driver who is at least 18 but younger than 21 have while driving?
- A hand-held wireless phone for any calls made while driving
- A hand-held wireless phone to send short text messages
- No wireless phone use of any kind while driving
- A hands-free wireless phone or device for interactive communication
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Correct answer: A hands-free wireless phone or device for interactive communication
A Class D driver aged 18 to 20 may use a hands-free wireless telephone or device for interactive communication.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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A Class D driver aged 18 to 20 may use a hand-held wireless telephone only for what?
- Emergencies
- Short calls
- Navigation
- Calls to family members
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Correct answer: Emergencies
A hand-held wireless telephone can only be used for emergencies.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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What does the manual say about text messages while driving on a Class D License?
- They are allowed at age 21 and older
- They are allowed only at a red light
- They are not allowed regardless of age
- They are allowed with a hands-free device
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Correct answer: They are not allowed regardless of age
Text messages are not allowed regardless of age.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 4 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 4)
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In a Work Zone, does holding your phone to take a call, send a text, look up directions or scroll social media count as a moving traffic violation?
- No, only talking on the phone is a violation
- No, as long as you are driving below the speed limit
- Yes, it counts as a moving traffic violation
- Only if a flagger sees you using it
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Correct answer: Yes, it counts as a moving traffic violation
The manual answers yes: holding your phone for a call, text, directions or social media counts as a moving traffic violation.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 19 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 19)
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How does the manual define distracted driving?
- Any activity that diverts attention from driving
- Only texting or using a phone while driving
- Only eating or drinking while driving
- Only activities that take both hands off the wheel
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Correct answer: Any activity that diverts attention from driving
The manual defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including phone use, eating, talking to passengers and adjusting devices.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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According to the manual, which distraction is the most alarming?
- Eating and drinking
- Talking to people in your vehicle
- Texting
- Adjusting the stereo
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Correct answer: Texting
The manual states that texting is the most alarming distraction.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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For how long does sending or reading a text take your eyes off the road, according to the manual?
- 1 second
- 5 seconds
- 2 seconds
- 10 seconds
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Correct answer: 5 seconds
The manual says sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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What is true of any non-driving activity you engage in while driving?
- It is safe as long as you keep one hand on the wheel
- It is safe as long as the road is straight
- It is harmless if it lasts only a few seconds
- It is a potential distraction that raises crash risk
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Correct answer: It is a potential distraction that raises crash risk
The manual says any non-driving activity is a potential distraction and increases the risk of crashing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 45 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 45)
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Which three types of distraction occur at the same time when you text or talk on a hand-held cell phone?
- Visual, manual and cognitive
- Visual, auditory and emotional
- Manual, physical and verbal
- Cognitive, auditory and mechanical
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Correct answer: Visual, manual and cognitive
The manual lists visual, manual and cognitive distraction as occurring together.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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In the manual's list of the three types of distraction, what does manual distraction mean?
- Taking your eyes off the road
- Taking your mind off driving
- Taking your hands off the wheel
- Taking your foot off the pedal
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Correct answer: Taking your hands off the wheel
The manual lists manual distraction as taking your hands off the wheel.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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In the manual's list of the three types of distraction, what does cognitive distraction mean?
- Taking your eyes off the road
- Taking your mind off driving
- Taking your hands off the wheel
- Taking your ears off the traffic noise
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Correct answer: Taking your mind off driving
The manual lists cognitive distraction as taking your mind off driving.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Under the Arkansas cell phone law, what is true for drivers under eighteen (18) years of age?
- Hands-free devices are allowed but hand-held phones are not
- Phones may be used only while the vehicle is stopped
- Cell phones may be used with a parent in the vehicle
- Neither a cell phone nor a hands-free device, except in an emergency
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Correct answer: Neither a cell phone nor a hands-free device, except in an emergency
The manual says that under 18, neither cell phone use nor hands-free devices are allowed; a phone may be used only in an emergency.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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Under the Arkansas cell phone law, what may drivers 18 years of age or older use?
- A hands-free device (not recommended)
- A hand-held cell phone for texting
- Any cell phone, but only on interstates
- Nothing; all phone use is banned at that age
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Correct answer: A hands-free device (not recommended)
The manual says drivers 18 or older may use a hands-free device, even though it is not recommended.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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According to the manual, at what age may a driver use a cell phone, not only a hands-free device?
- 16 years or older
- 18 years or older
- 21 years or older
- 25 years or older
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Correct answer: 21 years or older
The manual says drivers 21 years or older may use a cell phone, though it is never safe to talk and drive.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 46 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 46)
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What does the manual say you should do as a passenger if the driver of your car is distracted?
- Stay quiet so you do not add to the distraction
- Speak up
- Take the driver's phone while the car is moving
- Wait until the trip is over to mention it
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Correct answer: Speak up
The manual advises being a good passenger and speaking up if the driver is distracted.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 47 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 47)
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What is peripheral vision?
- The ability to see clearly at long distances ahead
- The ability to see in the dark without headlights
- The field of vision from the corner of your eye
- The ability to judge how fast other vehicles are moving
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Correct answer: The field of vision from the corner of your eye
The manual defines peripheral vision as the field of vision from the corner of your eye, which lets you spot vehicles on either side while looking ahead.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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Because you cannot focus on things to the side, what should you do to check the sides of your vehicle?
- Rely only on your peripheral vision
- Use your side mirrors and glance to the side
- Turn your head away from the road for several seconds
- Slow down and stare at the side of the road
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Correct answer: Use your side mirrors and glance to the side
The manual says that since you cannot focus on things to the side, you should use your side mirrors and glance to the side.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)
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Which driving situations does the manual say make judging distance and speed very important?
- Backing out of a parking space and parallel parking only
- Driving on a freeway at night with no other traffic
- Stopping at a red light and waiting for it to change
- Judging safe gaps when merging and when passing on two-lane roads
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Correct answer: Judging safe gaps when merging and when passing on two-lane roads
Judgment of distance and speed matters in knowing how far you are from other vehicles, judging safe gaps when merging and when passing on two-lane roads.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 71 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 71)