Arkansas: Right-of-way and turning
Who goes first at intersections and stop signs, left and right turns, roundabouts and passing. Split into 3 shorter tests so you're not stuck in one long quiz.
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Right-of-way and turning — Part 1
Questions in this part include: “What must drivers always look for in or about the crosswalks before turning right on red?”
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Questions in this part include: “According to the manual, what do traffic laws determine about right of way?”
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Questions in this part include: “What should you do before entering an intersection?”
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You approach a red light and intend to turn right. What must you do before turning?
- Make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic
- Slow down and turn right if the way ahead is clear
- Stop only if pedestrians are present in the crosswalk
- Wait for a green arrow before making the right turn
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Correct answer: Make a complete stop and check for opposing traffic
The right on red rule requires a complete stop and a check for opposing traffic before turning right.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What must drivers always look for in or about the crosswalks before turning right on red?
- Parked bicycles
- Pedestrians
- Stop lines
- Crossing guards only
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Correct answer: Pedestrians
The manual says drivers must always look for pedestrians in or about the crosswalks.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Where should you never block or stop your vehicle when turning right on red?
- Within a bicycle lane
- On the far right side of the road
- Beside a painted stop line
- Within a crosswalk
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Correct answer: Within a crosswalk
The manual says you should never block or stop your vehicle within a crosswalk.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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Obstacles are blocking your view as you approach a stop sign. What should you do?
- Slow down and edge forward into the intersection until you can see
- Sound your horn and drive through the intersection without stopping
- Stop and wait for another driver to wave you on through the intersection
- Make a complete stop and pull forward to see, then proceed when safe
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Correct answer: Make a complete stop and pull forward to see, then proceed when safe
The manual says to make a complete stop and pull forward to see, and then proceed when it is safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 25 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 25)
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What does a yield sign mean?
- Come to a complete stop at all times, whether or not other traffic is present
- Slow down or yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection where you are crossing or entering
- Speed up to enter the intersection before the crossing traffic arrives there
- Traffic coming from the other directions must yield to you and let you go through first
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Correct answer: Slow down or yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection where you are crossing or entering
The yield sign means the driver must slow down or yield the right of way to traffic in the intersection.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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When approaching a yield sign, what must you do?
- Stop at every yield sign
- Proceed first when you are on the main road
- Honk to warn crossing traffic
- Yield to other vehicles and stop when necessary
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Correct answer: Yield to other vehicles and stop when necessary
The manual says you must yield to other vehicles and stop when necessary at a yield sign.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 26 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 26)
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You miss your turn or exit. What does the manual say to do?
- Back up slowly along the shoulder
- Stop in the lane and wait for traffic to clear
- Do not back up; proceed to a safe turnaround area
- Back up in the lane after checking mirrors
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Correct answer: Do not back up; proceed to a safe turnaround area
Backing in any travel lane is illegal and unsafe, so the driver should continue to a safe turnaround area.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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What should you do if you are confused or your vehicle breaks down while in a travel lane?
- Stop in the lane and turn on the hazard lights
- Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road
- Stop in the lane until traffic passes
- Back up to the nearest turnaround
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Correct answer: Keep moving until you can safely pull off the road
The manual says never to stop in travel lanes for any reason; keep moving until you can safely pull off the road.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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On a road with three or more lanes traveling in the same direction, which lane should you stay in except to pass?
- The left lane
- The center lane
- Any lane you prefer
- The right lane
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Correct answer: The right lane
The manual says to remain in the right lane except to pass, using the center lane only when there is a lot of merging traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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On a road with three or more lanes in your direction, when does the manual say to use the center travel lane?
- When there is a lot of merging traffic
- When driving below the speed limit
- When there is no traffic behind you
- When you plan to turn right at the next intersection
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Correct answer: When there is a lot of merging traffic
Drivers stay in the right lane except to pass, or in the center lane if there is a lot of merging traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When may you drive on the shoulder of a street or road?
- When traffic ahead is slow
- When you need to let a faster vehicle pass
- Only when directed by a police officer
- When the shoulder is paved
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Correct answer: Only when directed by a police officer
The manual says never to drive on the shoulder unless directed by a police officer.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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On multi-lane roads, which lane is intended to be used to pass slower vehicles?
- The rightmost lane
- The leftmost lane
- The center lane
- Any lane with a dashed line
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Correct answer: The leftmost lane
The manual states the leftmost lane on multi-lane roads is intended for passing slower vehicles.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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Why should you never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not?
- Shoulders are always too narrow for a passing vehicle to fit safely
- The shoulder is reserved for emergency vehicles only
- Passing is only allowed on the left side of the road
- Others will not expect you there and may pull off the road without looking
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Correct answer: Others will not expect you there and may pull off the road without looking
Drivers never expect a passing vehicle on the shoulder and may pull off the road without looking.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 32 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 32)
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When there are no signs or lane markings to control turning, which lane should a driver turn into?
- The lane closest to the direction of travel
- The center lane of the new road
- The lane farthest from the direction of travel
- Whichever lane is empty
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Correct answer: The lane closest to the direction of travel
The manual says to turn into the lane closest to the direction of travel when nothing controls the turn.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Why should you avoid a wide right turn that crosses into the opposite lane?
- You could strike a pedestrian waiting on the curb of the opposite street corner
- The turn takes longer and delays the traffic signal
- The driver behind may think you are changing lanes or turning left and pass on the right
- Oncoming drivers will assume you are making a U-turn
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Correct answer: The driver behind may think you are changing lanes or turning left and pass on the right
A wide turn can mislead the driver behind into passing on the right.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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Why should you avoid cutting the corner when turning left?
- It places the vehicle too close to the crosswalk
- Turning sharp could cause you to hit a vehicle approaching from the left
- It prevents the driver behind you from seeing your turn signal in time
- It makes the vehicle cross a double yellow line
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Correct answer: Turning sharp could cause you to hit a vehicle approaching from the left
The manual warns that a sharp left turn could cause a collision with a vehicle approaching from the left.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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When turning left, what should you always leave room for?
- Vehicles behind you to pass on the left
- Pedestrians to cross behind your vehicle
- A vehicle to enter from a side street
- Oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you
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Correct answer: Oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you
The manual says to always leave room for oncoming vehicles to turn left in front of you.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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The right-turn diagram says to keep as close to which side as practical while turning?
- To the center line
- To the left
- To the right
- To the middle of the intersection
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Correct answer: To the right
The right-turn diagram says to keep as close to the right as practical.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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What does the left-turn diagram say to do before turning?
- Look only to the right
- Look left, right and left again
- Look only straight ahead
- Look right twice and then left
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Correct answer: Look left, right and left again
The left-turn diagram instructs the driver to look left, right and left again before turning.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 33 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 33)
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On a multi-lane highway, what should you do when you are driving beside another vehicle?
- Stay beside it to keep pace with traffic
- Speed up and stay in the other lane
- Sound your horn to alert the driver
- Move ahead of the vehicle or drop behind it
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Correct answer: Move ahead of the vehicle or drop behind it
The manual says to move ahead of or drop behind the vehicle next to you.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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You are being followed too closely on a multi-lane roadway. What should you do?
- Move into the lane to your right when clear
- Slow down sharply to make the driver pass
- Move into the lane to your left
- Brake to increase the gap in front of you
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Correct answer: Move into the lane to your right when clear
The manual says to move into the lane to your right when clear.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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When approaching a stop sign that has a stop line, where must you stop?
- Just past the stop line, so you can see cross traffic better
- Anywhere before the intersection
- At the stop line, with a complete stop before reaching the line
- After rolling to a slow speed at the line
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Correct answer: At the stop line, with a complete stop before reaching the line
You must make a complete stop at the stop line if one is present.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 34 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 34)
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According to the manual, what do traffic laws determine about right of way?
- Which vehicle has absolute right-of-way in every case
- Which vehicle must yield, never giving absolute right-of-way
- Which driver is at fault in a collision
- Which vehicle may exceed the speed limit
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Correct answer: Which vehicle must yield, never giving absolute right-of-way
Traffic laws decide who must yield but never give a vehicle absolute right-of-way.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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Even when you have the right-of-way, what must you do?
- Maintain your speed and expect all other drivers to yield
- Use the horn to warn other road users and keep going
- Stop completely at every intersection
- Do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian or vehicle
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Correct answer: Do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian or vehicle
The manual says a driver must do everything possible to avoid striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstance.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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A driver turning left must yield to whom?
- Cars approaching from behind
- Oncoming cars traveling straight ahead
- Cars turning right from the opposite direction
- Nobody, if the driver signaled first
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Correct answer: Oncoming cars traveling straight ahead
The manual says drivers turning left must yield to oncoming cars going straight.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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A driver entering a traffic circle or rotary must yield to whom?
- Drivers waiting to enter on the right
- Drivers entering from the left
- No one, the entering driver goes first
- Drivers already in the circle
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Correct answer: Drivers already in the circle
Drivers entering a traffic circle or rotary yield to drivers already in it.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 35 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 35)
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What is a roundabout?
- A circular intersection with traffic traveling around a central island
- An intersection where all four corners are controlled by flashing red lights
- A road that ends in a dead end with a circular turnaround
- A parking area with a circular layout
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Correct answer: A circular intersection with traffic traveling around a central island
The manual defines a roundabout as a circular intersection with traffic traveling around a central island.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 36 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 36)
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In which direction does traffic travel around the center island of a roundabout?
- Clockwise
- Whichever direction is shortest
- Counterclockwise
- Alternating each lap
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Correct answer: Counterclockwise
The roundabout page states that traffic travels counterclockwise around a center island.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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How does the curvature of a roundabout affect drivers?
- It forces them to stop before entering
- It naturally encourages them to travel at a slower speed
- It lets them travel faster than at other intersections
- It requires them to use the left lane
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Correct answer: It naturally encourages them to travel at a slower speed
The roundabout page says curvature naturally encourages drivers to travel at a slower speed.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 37 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 37)
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By entering a roundabout at a slower speed, what happens to the crashes that do happen?
- They happen more often
- They are less likely to involve pedestrians
- They are less likely to be reported
- They are much less severe
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Correct answer: They are much less severe
The roundabout page says slower entry makes crashes that do happen much less severe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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Which lane should a driver use in a roundabout to go left, to go right, and to go straight, unless otherwise indicated?
- The left lane to go left, the right lane to go right, and either lane to go straight
- The right lane to go left, the left lane to go right, and the center to go straight
- The left lane for all turns and straight movements
- The right lane for all turns and either lane to go straight
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Correct answer: The left lane to go left, the right lane to go right, and either lane to go straight
The roundabout page says drivers use the left lane to go left, the right lane to go right, and either lane to go straight.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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In a roundabout, a driver must yield to traffic in which lanes?
- Only the lane closest to the driver
- All lanes of the roundabout
- Only the left lane of the roundabout
- Only the lane the driver will exit from
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Correct answer: All lanes of the roundabout
The roundabout page says drivers must yield to traffic in all lanes, not just the lane closest to them.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 38 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 38)
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At an intersection with no stop sign or traffic signal, to whom must drivers yield?
- Vehicles approaching from the left
- Vehicles going straight only
- Vehicles approaching from the right
- The larger vehicle
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Correct answer: Vehicles approaching from the right
The manual says drivers must yield to vehicles approaching from the right where there is no sign or signal.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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At an intersection with stop signs at all corners, which vehicle has the right-of-way?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle that arrived first
- The largest vehicle
- The vehicle going straight
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Correct answer: The vehicle that arrived first
At a stop sign on all corners, drivers yield to the vehicle that arrived first.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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Two vehicles reach an intersection at the same time and the first-to-stop rule does not apply. Which vehicle goes first?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle that is larger
- The vehicle that is turning left
- The vehicle on the right
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Correct answer: The vehicle on the right
The right-of-way graphic says that when two vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right goes first.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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Two vehicles are directly across from each other at an intersection and one is turning left. Which goes first?
- The one going straight
- The one turning left
- The one that is larger
- The one that honks first
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Correct answer: The one going straight
The right-of-way graphic says straight traffic goes first when the other vehicle is turning left.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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What does the right-of-way graphic say you should do if you feel uncomfortable or that your safety is threatened, even when you have the right-of-way?
- Go first to clear the intersection
- Sound the horn and proceed
- Let the other traffic go ahead
- Speed up to get through
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Correct answer: Let the other traffic go ahead
The graphic says your safety always comes first, so let the other traffic go ahead.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 39 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 39)
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A driver entering a road from a driveway, alley or roadside must yield to whom?
- Vehicles that are turning
- Vehicles already on the main road
- Only vehicles approaching from the right
- Nobody, if the driver signals
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Correct answer: Vehicles already on the main road
The manual says drivers entering from a driveway, alley or roadside yield to vehicles already on the main road.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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When may a driver enter an intersection?
- Whenever the light has just turned green
- Whenever the vehicle ahead has entered it
- Only after stopping inside it to check traffic
- Only if it can be crossed without having to stop
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Correct answer: Only if it can be crossed without having to stop
Drivers may not enter an intersection unless they can get through it without stopping, so as not to block it.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What should you do before entering an intersection?
- Look left and right
- Look straight ahead only
- Sound your horn
- Shift to a lower gear
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Correct answer: Look left and right
The manual says to look left and right before entering an intersection.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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A driver passing a vehicle traveling in the same direction must yield to whom?
- No one, because the passing driver is moving faster
- The vehicle being passed, but only if its driver signals a turn
- The vehicle being passed, even if it is slowing or stopping
- Oncoming traffic only
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Correct answer: The vehicle being passed, even if it is slowing or stopping
The vehicle being passed may be turning left or approaching a hazard the overtaking vehicle does not see.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 40 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 40)
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What does the manual say intersections are?
- Places where traffic merges or crosses
- Places where traffic is only controlled by signals
- Places where two highways meet
- Places where vehicles must always stop
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Correct answer: Places where traffic merges or crosses
The manual defines intersections as places where traffic merges or crosses, including driveways and parking lot entrances.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Which of these does the manual list as an intersection?
- A railroad track beside the road
- A paved shoulder next to a lane
- A shopping center entrance
- A rest area exit lane
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Correct answer: A shopping center entrance
The manual says intersections include cross streets, side streets, driveways, shopping centers, or parking lot entrances.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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After looking left and right before entering an intersection, what should you do before crossing?
- Look straight ahead only
- Look a second time in the direction of oncoming traffic
- Look a second time over your shoulder
- Look at the traffic signal and not at the cross street
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Correct answer: Look a second time in the direction of oncoming traffic
The manual says to look left and right and then look a second time in the direction of oncoming traffic before crossing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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What should you check for before turning right?
- Only traffic approaching from the right and behind you
- Whether the vehicle behind you plans to pass you
- Only the signal color and the lane markings
- Traffic approaching from the left and oncoming left-turners
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Correct answer: Traffic approaching from the left and oncoming left-turners
The manual says to check traffic from the left and oncoming traffic turning left in your path before turning right.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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Who should you check for before beginning a right turn, because they may be crossing where you are turning?
- Pedestrians
- Motorcyclists only
- Parked vehicles
- Vehicles behind you
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Correct answer: Pedestrians
The manual says not to begin to turn without checking for pedestrians who may be crossing where you are turning.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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When may you turn right on a red light?
- After slowing down, if no traffic is coming
- Only when you are in the right-hand lane at night
- After making a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits right on red
- Never; a red light always means you must wait for green
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Correct answer: After making a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits right on red
The manual says you may turn right on red after a complete stop unless a sign prohibits it.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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If you are stopped at an intersection and your view of a cross street is blocked, what should you do?
- Wait until the vehicle behind you honks
- Ease forward until you can see
- Back up and wait for the view to clear
- Proceed through at full speed
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Correct answer: Ease forward until you can see
The manual says to ease forward until you can see; moving forward lets you see any approaching traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 48 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 48)
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When is stopping halfway across a road safe while crossing traffic?
- When there is a median divider large enough for your vehicle to enter
- When the oncoming traffic is light enough to let you through
- When your turn signal is on and the road looks clear
- When there is only a broken center line in the road
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Correct answer: When there is a median divider large enough for your vehicle to enter
The manual says stopping halfway across is safe when a median divider is large enough for your vehicle to enter.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Why should you never stop in a median divider that is too small for your vehicle?
- The median divider may be owned by a different state agency
- You are not allowed to use turn signals while in a median
- Your vehicle may be left sticking out in the line of other vehicles
- Other drivers cannot see the small median dividers at night
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Correct answer: Your vehicle may be left sticking out in the line of other vehicles
The manual says a vehicle in a too-small median may be left sticking out in the line of other vehicles.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Before you turn left, what should you make sure of?
- That you are in the right lane
- That no vehicles or pedestrians are blocking your path
- That the vehicle behind you is a safe distance away
- That your hazard lights are on
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Correct answer: That no vehicles or pedestrians are blocking your path
The manual says to make sure no vehicles or pedestrians block your path so you are not stuck halfway across a lane waiting.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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Why should you not start across an intersection on a green light until traffic is clear?
- Green lights are not valid on busy multi-lane roads
- Other drivers always have the right-of-way on green
- Green lights only last for a few seconds at a time
- You could be caught there when the light turns red
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Correct answer: You could be caught there when the light turns red
The manual says you could be caught in the intersection when the light changes to red and block traffic.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What can happen to drivers who block an intersection?
- They can be ticketed
- They lose their license for one year
- They must take a driving test again
- Nothing, since the light was green
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Correct answer: They can be ticketed
The manual says drivers can be ticketed for blocking an intersection.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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An approaching vehicle has its turn signal on. When should you start your own turn?
- As soon as you see the signal
- Only after the signal has blinked three times
- After the driver starts to turn and it is safe
- After you sound your horn
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Correct answer: After the driver starts to turn and it is safe
The manual says not to turn because of a turn signal alone; wait until the driver starts to turn, then turn when it is safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)
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What does the manual say about a turn signal on a motorcycle?
- It cancels after a few seconds
- It does not automatically cancel
- It cancels when the rider slows down
- It is always accurate
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Correct answer: It does not automatically cancel
The manual says a motorcycle's signal does not automatically cancel, so the rider may have forgotten to turn it off.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide (Volume 1, Edition 10, October 2026), page 61 · Open this page in the manual (Manual page 61)