Arkansas: Right-of-way and turning — Part 1 Practice Test
Questions in this part include: “What must drivers always look for in or about the crosswalks before turning right on red?” · “Why should you never pass on the shoulder, whether it is paved or not?”
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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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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)