Arkansas: Distracted driving and fitness — Part 2 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “If you have problems seeing at night, what does the manual advise?” · “Which long trips does the manual say you should avoid?”
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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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If you have problems seeing at night, what does the manual advise?
- Not drive unless necessary, and be very careful
- Wear dark or tinted glasses to cut the glare
- Drive only on freeways, where the lights are brighter
- Drive faster so that you spend less time on the road
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Correct answer: Not drive unless necessary, and be very careful
The manual advises drivers who have trouble seeing at night not to drive unless necessary, and to be very careful if they do.
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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How often does the manual say drivers should have their eyes checked by an eye specialist?
- Every five years
- Only when they renew their license
- Every year
- Only after they notice a vision problem
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Correct answer: Every year
Because safe driving depends on how well you see, drivers should have their eyes checked every year by an eye specialist.
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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Why does the manual suggest keeping an extra pair of glasses in your vehicle?
- It helps if you forget or misplace your glasses
- It lets you share them with passengers who need to drive
- It reduces glare from oncoming headlights
- It is required by law for every driver who wears glasses
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Correct answer: It helps if you forget or misplace your glasses
An extra pair of glasses is helpful if you forget or misplace your glasses.
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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Why should you avoid dark or tinted glasses or contact lenses at night, even if they reduce glare?
- They make oncoming headlights look brighter
- They are illegal to wear after sunset
- They cut down too much of the light needed to see the road ahead
- They make it harder to judge the speed of your own vehicle
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Correct answer: They cut down too much of the light needed to see the road ahead
Dark or tinted lenses cut down too much light, and light is needed to see the road 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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How can deaf or hearing-impaired drivers be safe drivers, according to the manual?
- By driving only in the daytime
- By relying on their vision to stay alert
- By always driving with a hearing passenger
- By using the horn more often than other drivers
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Correct answer: By relying on their vision to stay alert
The manual says deaf or hearing-impaired drivers can adjust to conditions and be safe by relying on their vision to stay alert.
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 sounds does the manual say can warn a hearing driver of danger?
- The engine idling and the turn signal clicking
- Music from the radio and passenger conversation
- Wind noise and rain on the windshield
- Horns, sirens, or screeching tires
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Correct answer: Horns, sirens, or screeching tires
The sound of horns, sirens, or screeching tires can warn you of danger.
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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What kind of meal does the manual recommend before leaving on a long trip?
- A light meal, because large, full meals tend to cause drowsiness
- A large, full meal so you will not need to stop for food
- No food at all, so that you stay hungry and alert
- A heavy meal with plenty of sugar, to keep you energized
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Correct answer: A light meal, because large, full meals tend to cause drowsiness
The manual says to eat light meals before departure, because large, full meals tend to cause drowsiness.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What should you do if you feel sleepy while driving?
- Keep driving and open the windows for fresh air
- Speed up so that you reach your destination sooner
- Stop and sleep for a few hours
- Turn up the radio and continue until the next exit
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Correct answer: Stop and sleep for a few hours
The manual says never to drive if you are sleepy; it is better to stop and sleep for a few hours.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What does the manual advise about medicine before a long trip?
- Take any medicine you need, since it helps you relax
- Do not take any medicine that might make you drowsy
- Take medicine only after you have started the trip
- Double your usual dose to be ready for a long drive
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Correct answer: Do not take any medicine that might make you drowsy
To avoid getting tired on a long trip, the manual says not to take any medicine that might make you drowsy.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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Which long trips does the manual say you should avoid?
- Trips that start before noon on any weekday
- Trips on roads you have never driven before today
- Trips that last longer than one whole day
- Trips during hours your body is used to resting
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Correct answer: Trips during hours your body is used to resting
The manual lists avoiding long trips during hours your body is accustomed to resting as a way to prevent fatigue.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What does the manual advise you do on a long trip to keep from getting tired?
- Stop regularly and walk around in fresh air
- Drive without stopping so you arrive sooner
- Stop only when the fuel gauge is low
- Close the windows to keep the car quiet and warm
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Correct answer: Stop regularly and walk around in fresh air
The manual advises taking breaks regularly or as needed to walk around, breathe fresh air and refresh yourself.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What should you do if you are not feeling well and you have places to go?
- Drive carefully and stay in the right lane
- Drive, but only on short trips
- Let someone else drive
- Take extra medicine before you start driving
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Correct answer: Let someone else drive
The manual says that if you are not feeling well and have places to go, you should let someone else drive.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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Under the manual, what must a person with epilepsy meet to drive in Arkansas?
- Have been seizure free for only one week
- Be under a doctor’s care and seizure free for one year
- Have another licensed driver ride in the vehicle
- Have never had a seizure while driving a vehicle
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Correct answer: Be under a doctor’s care and seizure free for one year
In Arkansas, you may drive with epilepsy if you are under a doctor’s care and seizure free for one year.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What should diabetics who take insulin do regarding driving?
- Drive only after taking a double dose of insulin
- Skip meals before driving so that insulin works faster
- Drive whenever they feel well, with no other precautions
- Not drive when there is a chance of going into shock
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Correct answer: Not drive when there is a chance of going into shock
Diabetics who take insulin should not drive when there is a chance of going into shock.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What could cause diabetic shock, according to the manual?
- Skipping a meal or taking the wrong insulin amount
- Eating a large meal before driving a long way
- Driving for more than two hours without a break
- Having your eyes checked too often each year
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Correct answer: Skipping a meal or taking the wrong insulin amount
The manual says diabetic shock could result from skipping a meal or snack or from taking the wrong amount of insulin.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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Who should drive when a diabetic is adjusting to an insulin dosage?
- The diabetic, but only on short daytime trips
- The diabetic, after eating a large meal
- Someone other than the diabetic
- The diabetic, with a passenger giving directions
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Correct answer: Someone other than the diabetic
The manual says you should have someone else drive when adjusting to insulin dosage.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What should you do if you are being treated for a heart condition?
- Drive only at night, when there is less traffic
- Ask your doctor before driving
- Stop taking your medicine before driving
- Drive only if you have no passengers
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Correct answer: Ask your doctor before driving
People being treated for a heart condition should ask their doctor before driving.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What should you do if you are angry or excited before driving?
- Drive a little faster to burn off the extra energy
- Drive right away and play loud music to relax
- Drive only on a freeway where you can avoid others
- Calm down first and stay off the road until you do
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Correct answer: Calm down first and stay off the road until you do
If you are angry or excited, the manual says to take a short walk and stay off the road until you have calmed down.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)
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What does the manual suggest for a driver who is impatient?
- Allow extra driving time and leave a few minutes early
- Drive faster than the posted limit to make up time
- Follow the vehicle ahead more closely
- Take a shortcut on roads you do not know
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Correct answer: Allow extra driving time and leave a few minutes early
The manual says to allow extra time and leave a few minutes early; with plenty of time you may not speed or do things that could cause a ticket or a crash.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 72 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 72)