Arkansas: Parking rules
Where you may not park, parking distances, parking on a hill and accessible parking in Arkansas. Split into 2 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Who should use marked accessible (handicapped) parking spaces?
- Any driver who is making a quick stop for just a few minutes
- Anyone who is carrying heavy packages or small children at the time
- Persons with a mobility or other disability as defined by state law
- Senior citizens aged 65 and older who drive often in town
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Correct answer: Persons with a mobility or other disability as defined by state law
The marked spaces should be used by persons with a mobility disability or other disability as defined under state law, not by persons without a handicap.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What must you have in order to park in an accessible parking space?
- A written note from a doctor displayed on the dashboard of the car
- Either the license plate with the international symbol or the designated hang tag
- A window decal issued by the local city office for disabled drivers
- A driver's license showing a medical restriction code on its front side
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Correct answer: Either the license plate with the international symbol or the designated hang tag
You must have either the license plate with the international symbol or the designated hang tag, called a Special Certificate.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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To whom is the handicapped license plate granted?
- The individual with the disability, for use in any vehicle
- The lienholder of the vehicle
- Any passenger who has a disability
- The registered owner of a vehicle
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Correct answer: The registered owner of a vehicle
The handicapped plate is granted to the registered owner of a vehicle.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Which accessible parking item is registered to the individual with the disability and can be transferred to other vehicles as long as the disabled owner is present in the vehicle?
- A Special Certificate
- A handicapped license plate
- A temporary registration
- A vehicle title
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Correct answer: A Special Certificate
A Special Certificate is registered to the individual with the disability and can be transferred to other vehicles while the disabled owner is in the vehicle.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Where is a Special Certificate to be displayed?
- Taped to the inside of the rear window
- Attached to the front license plate or its frame
- Hanging from the rearview mirror or the dashboard
- Placed on the front bumper of the vehicle
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Correct answer: Hanging from the rearview mirror or the dashboard
The special certificate is to be displayed hanging from the rearview mirror or the dashboard.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What must be on the person at all times when using an accessible parking space?
- A copy of the vehicle title and registration papers
- The issued or endorsed photo identification card
- A doctor's medical certificate signed within the year
- Proof of insurance and a current inspection sticker
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Correct answer: The issued or endorsed photo identification card
The issued or endorsed photo identification card must be present on the person at all times when using an accessible parking space.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What is the offense of illegally using another person's special certificate?
- A Class C felony
- A Class B misdemeanor
- A parking infraction with no criminal penalty
- Fraud, a Class A misdemeanor
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Correct answer: Fraud, a Class A misdemeanor
Anyone who illegally uses another person's special certificate has committed fraud and could be found guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What is the penalty for a first offense of illegally using another person's special certificate?
- A fine of at least $100 and not more than $500
- A fine of at least $50 and not more than $250
- A fine of at least $250 and not more than $1,000
- A fine of at least $500 and not more than $1,500
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Correct answer: A fine of at least $100 and not more than $500
The penalty for a first offense is a minimum of $100 not to exceed $500.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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What is the penalty for a second offense of illegally using another person's special certificate?
- A fine of $100 to $500 plus a six-month driver's license suspension
- A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a one-year driver's license suspension
- A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six-month driver's license suspension
- A fine of $500 to $2,000 plus a 30-day driver's license suspension
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Correct answer: A fine of $250 to $1,000 plus a six-month driver's license suspension
The second offense is a minimum of $250 not to exceed $1,000, plus a six-month driver's license suspension.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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Within how many days of moving, or in case of death, must Special Certificates be returned?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 60 days
- 90 days
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Correct answer: 30 days
Special Certificates must be returned within thirty days of moving or in case of death.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 14 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 14)
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You should park in a place that is (1) far enough from the street or highway to avoid interfering with traffic and (2) what else?
- Within sight of a traffic signal or stop sign
- Visible to cars approaching from either direction
- Beside another parked vehicle in the lane
- Close to the corner of an intersection
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Correct answer: Visible to cars approaching from either direction
The manual lists these two conditions for a safe parking place.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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How should you look for vehicles and pedestrians when backing from a parking space?
- Use only your mirrors and make no head turn
- Look only over your shoulder, not in the mirrors
- Rely on your backup beeper
- Look through your mirrors and turn to look
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Correct answer: Look through your mirrors and turn to look
The manual says to look through your mirrors and also turn to look when backing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When you park, how should you leave a vehicle with a manual transmission, and one with an automatic transmission?
- Parking brake set; manual in gear, automatic in park
- Leave a manual in neutral and an automatic in park
- Leave a manual in park and an automatic in neutral
- Leave both in neutral with the parking brake off
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Correct answer: Parking brake set; manual in gear, automatic in park
The manual says to always set the parking brake and leave a manual in gear or an automatic in park.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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Where should you exit your vehicle after parking, if possible?
- On the street side
- Through the passenger window
- On the curbside
- On whichever side is closer
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Correct answer: On the curbside
The manual says to exit on the curbside when possible and check traffic first.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When parallel parking, how far from the curb should your vehicle be?
- 24 inches
- 18 inches or less
- 30 inches or less
- 36 inches or less
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Correct answer: 18 inches or less
The manual states a parallel-parked vehicle should be 18 inches or less from the curb.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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If you must park on the roadway, where should you park?
- In the middle of the lane so the vehicle is visible to approaching drivers
- Facing oncoming traffic with hazard lights on
- Beside another parked vehicle
- As far from traffic as possible, and close to the curb if there is one
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Correct answer: As far from traffic as possible, and close to the curb if there is one
The manual says to park as far from traffic as possible, and close to the curb if there is one.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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When parking on a hill, how should you turn the wheels?
- Sharply away from traffic
- Straight ahead
- Toward traffic
- Toward the center of the road
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Correct answer: Sharply away from traffic
Turning the wheels sharply away from traffic prevents the car from rolling into traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What must a driver do before leaving a vehicle unattended on a distinct grade?
- Leave the engine running with the transmission in neutral
- Turn the wheels toward traffic, turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in neutral
- Set the parking brake and turn the wheels to the curb or side of the highway
- Turn on the hazard lights and lock the doors
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Correct answer: Set the parking brake and turn the wheels to the curb or side of the highway
The manual says no driver may leave a vehicle unattended on a distinct grade without first setting the parking brake and turning the wheels to the curb or side of the highway.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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What may colored curb markings indicate?
- A bus lane open to all traffic
- A restricted parking area
- A speed limit change
- A one-way street
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Correct answer: A restricted parking area
The manual says colored curb markings may indicate a restricted parking area.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 41 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 41)
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How close to a crosswalk at an intersection may you park?
- Not within 5 feet
- Not within 10 feet
- Not within 30 feet
- Not within 20 feet
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Correct answer: Not within 20 feet
The manual forbids parking within twenty feet of a crosswalk at an intersection.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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You may not park within how many feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign?
- 30 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 50 feet
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Correct answer: 30 feet
The manual forbids parking within thirty feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?
- 5 feet
- 20 feet
- 15 feet
- 30 feet
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Correct answer: 15 feet
The manual forbids parking within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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You may not park within how many feet of a railroad crossing?
- 15 feet
- 50 feet
- 20 feet
- 30 feet
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Correct answer: 50 feet
The manual forbids parking within fifty feet of a railroad crossing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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You may not park within how many feet of a pedestrian safety zone?
- 15 feet
- 20 feet
- 50 feet
- 30 feet
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Correct answer: 30 feet
The manual forbids parking within thirty feet of a pedestrian safety zone.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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You may not park within how many feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street?
- 20 feet
- 10 feet
- 15 feet
- 50 feet
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Correct answer: 20 feet
The manual forbids parking within twenty feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these is a place where the manual says you may NOT park?
- In a marked parking space beside a curb
- On a residential street with a curb
- On a bridge, overpass, tunnel, or underpass
- On the right side of a one-way street
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Correct answer: On a bridge, overpass, tunnel, or underpass
The manual lists bridges, overpasses, tunnels and underpasses among the places where parking is not allowed.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What is double parking, and is it allowed?
- Parking two vehicles in one space; it is allowed
- Parking next to another parked vehicle on the street; not allowed
- Parking in a loading zone; it is allowed briefly
- Parking beside a curb twice in one day; it is not allowed
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Correct answer: Parking next to another parked vehicle on the street; not allowed
The manual lists parking along the street or highway next to another parked vehicle (double parking) among the places not to park.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these is a place where you may NOT park, according to the manual?
- Beside a curb with no signs posted
- In a space marked for your vehicle type
- In front of a closed shop
- Blocking a driveway, alley, or private road
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Correct answer: Blocking a driveway, alley, or private road
The manual says not to park blocking a driveway, alley, private road, or curb lowered for sidewalk access.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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Which of these is a place where you may NOT park, according to the manual?
- On railroad tracks
- In a designated parking area
- Along a curb with no sign
- In front of a house with permission
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Correct answer: On railroad tracks
The manual lists railroad tracks among the places where parking is not allowed.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What does a red curb mean?
- Loading zone
- Parking limited to 15 minutes
- Fire zone
- Parking for people with disabilities only
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Correct answer: Fire zone
The manual says a red curb means a fire zone.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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What does a yellow curb mean?
- A fire zone
- A loading zone or other restriction
- Parking is allowed for any length of time
- A bus-only stop with no stopping
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Correct answer: A loading zone or other restriction
The manual says a yellow curb means a loading zone or other restriction.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 42 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 42)
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If you want to parallel park and there is traffic behind you, what does the manual say to do?
- Back into the space at once and signal while you park
- Turn on your hazard lights and stop in the travel lane
- Wait in the travel lane until the road behind you is empty
- Signal, pull next to the space, and let traffic behind pass first
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Correct answer: Signal, pull next to the space, and let traffic behind pass first
The manual says to signal, pull next to the space, and allow vehicles from behind to pass before parking.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 60 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 60)