Arkansas DMV Practice Test 1

Practice Test 1 covers the Arkansas DFA knowledge test with a focus on the laws specific to Arkansas — the left-turn-on-red rule from one-way to one-way streets, the Move Over obligation for stationary emergency and maintenance vehicles, Arkansas's BAC limit and zero tolerance standard for drivers under 21, the statewide texting prohibition, school bus stop requirements on Arkansas's extensive rural road network, and the correct response when wildlife appears near the roadway. Arkansas roads carry significant deer traffic, and the wildlife response question appears on every version of the DFA written exam.

Question 1

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Why Take This Arkansas Practice Test?

The Arkansas DFA written knowledge test has 25 questions and requires 80% to pass — you can miss no more than 5. Practice Test 1 targets the Arkansas-specific rules that are tested most directly and that general driving knowledge will not answer. Knowing left on red, Move Over, and the wildlife response rule means you are already prepared for several guaranteed exam questions.

Sample Questions from This Test

The questions below come directly from this test's question bank. Each is based on the official Arkansas Driver Handbook. See how many you can answer before starting — then take the full test above for answers and complete explanations.

Left turn on red in Arkansas is permitted:
Arkansas's Move Over law requires you to:
Under a zero-tolerance policy, drivers under 21 can be penalized for a BAC of:
Texting while driving in Arkansas is:
Approaching wildlife near the roadway (e.g., moose) you should:

Take the test above to see correct answers and read the full explanations for every question.

Arkansas DFA Topics Covered in This Test

Every question in this test is drawn from the official Arkansas Driver Handbook. Here is a breakdown of the specific topics covered:

Arkansas Left on Red — permitted from a one-way street onto another one-way street after a full stop
Arkansas Move Over Law — move one lane away or slow significantly for any stationary vehicle with flashing lights
Arkansas BAC Limit — 0.08% for drivers 21 and over
Arkansas Zero Tolerance — any detectable amount (0.00%) for drivers under 21
Arkansas Texting Prohibition — illegal statewide while operating a motor vehicle
School Bus on Undivided Road — stop in both directions when red lights flash and stop arm is extended
School Bus on Divided Highway — only vehicles behind the bus must stop
Wildlife Near Roadway — slow and brake firmly, do not swerve sharply to avoid deer or other animals
Cruise Control on Icy Roads — must not be used; traction loss can cause unexpected acceleration
Winter Traction on Arkansas Roads — reduce speed and increase following distance on ice and slush
Roundabout Entry — yield to all circulating traffic before entering
Four-Way Stop Right-of-Way — first to arrive, or yield to right if simultaneous
Stale Green Light Awareness — cover brake, prepare for upcoming signal change
Unmarked Crosswalk Obligation — yield to pedestrians at all intersections
Child Passenger Safety — appropriate restraint required for age and size

Arkansas DFA Test — Key Facts

Knowing the specific numbers and rules before your Arkansas written knowledge test gives you a real advantage. Here are the key facts for this test:

Arkansas DFA test: 25 questions, 80% required to pass (20 correct minimum)
Arkansas left on red: Only from a one-way street turning onto another one-way street, after a full stop
Arkansas Move Over: Move one lane away — or if not safe, slow significantly — for any stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights
Arkansas BAC limit: 0.08% for drivers 21 and older
Arkansas zero tolerance: Any detectable amount of alcohol for drivers under 21
Arkansas wildlife: White-tailed deer are the most common large-animal collision hazard on Arkansas roads — especially at dawn, dusk, and night

How to Use This Test Effectively

Getting the most out of your Arkansas DMV practice time takes more than clicking through questions. Use these strategies:

Arkansas's left-on-red rule applies only one-way to one-way. You cannot turn left on red from a regular two-way street onto a one-way street, or from a one-way onto a two-way. Both streets must be one-way. After a complete stop, yield to all traffic and pedestrians.
Arkansas Move Over covers utility and maintenance vehicles, not just police. Any stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights on an Arkansas roadway triggers the Move Over obligation — including tow trucks, AHTD maintenance vehicles, and utility crews.
Arkansas's 25-question exam is shorter than most states. With only 25 questions and an 80% passing threshold, you can miss no more than 5. Each missed question is worth 4 percentage points. Prepare thoroughly across all categories.
Wildlife response on Arkansas roads is brake, not swerve. Arkansas has more deer-vehicle collisions per mile than most states. The DFA tests this directly — brake firmly and slow down rather than swerving, which can cause a rollover or put you into oncoming traffic.
Never use cruise control on Arkansas's icy winter roads. Arkansas winters produce significant ice storms and sleet, particularly in the Ozarks and along the I-40 corridor. Cruise control on ice can cause sudden acceleration if a wheel loses traction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the Arkansas DFA written test?

25 questions. You must answer at least 20 correctly (80%) to pass the Arkansas DFA written knowledge test.

When is a left turn on red legal in Arkansas?

Only when turning left from a one-way street onto another one-way street, after making a complete stop, yielding to all traffic and pedestrians, and when no sign specifically prohibits it.

What does Arkansas's Move Over law require?

When approaching any stationary vehicle with flashing lights on the roadway — emergency, law enforcement, tow truck, AHTD maintenance, or utility vehicle — move one lane away if safe. If you cannot safely change lanes, slow down significantly as you pass.

What is Arkansas's zero tolerance BAC for drivers under 21?

Any detectable amount — effectively 0.00%. Any measurable alcohol in a driver under 21 is a violation under Arkansas's zero tolerance law.

Why is wildlife response especially important on Arkansas roads?

Arkansas has a high deer population and significant deer-vehicle collision rates, particularly on rural two-lane highways in the Ozarks and Delta regions. The correct response — brake firmly rather than swerving — prevents the secondary crashes that often result from evasive swerving.

Complete Study Guide: All 50 Questions with Answers

All 50 questions from Arkansas Practice Test 1 are listed below with correct answers and explanations from the official Arkansas Driver License Study Guide. Pay close attention to the Arkansas-specific rules — left on red, Move Over, and zero tolerance — as these appear on every version of the real Arkansas DFA written exam.

Q1. Left turn on red in Arkansas is permitted:

Correct answer: From a one-way or two-way street into a one-way street after stopping, unless prohibited

Why: Arkansas allows left on red into a one-way street after a full stop unless prohibited.
Q2. In Arkansas, the legal BAC limit for drivers age 21 and over is:

Correct answer: 0.08%

Why: Driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher is illegal for drivers 21+.
Q3. A single solid white line between lanes indicates:

Correct answer: Lane changes are discouraged

Why: Solid white lines separate same-direction traffic and discourage lane changes.
Q4. On a divided highway, when a school bus stops with red lights flashing in the opposite lanes, you:

Correct answer: Do not have to stop but use caution

Why: On divided roadways, opposing traffic generally may proceed. Always watch for children.
Q5. At an unmarked crosswalk, you must:

Correct answer: Yield to pedestrians crossing the roadway

Why: Pedestrians have right-of-way at marked and unmarked crosswalks.
Q6. If traffic signals are not working at an intersection, you should:

Correct answer: Treat the intersection as a four-way stop

Why: Without signals, yield as at a four-way stop.
Q7. When backing out of a parking space you should:

Correct answer: Check behind you and both sides and back slowly

Why: Turn and look over your shoulder, check surroundings, and back out slowly.
Q8. Dim high beams for oncoming traffic within about:

Correct answer: 500 feet

Why: Dim within roughly 500 feet of oncoming vehicles to avoid glare.
Q9. A school bus has stopped with red lights flashing on an undivided road. You must:

Correct answer: Stop in both directions

Why: On undivided roads, traffic in both directions must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights.
Q10. You may turn right on red in Arkansas after stopping:

Correct answer: Unless a sign prohibits it and only when it’s clear

Why: After a complete stop and yielding, right on red is permitted unless posted otherwise.
Q11. Approaching a stationary maintenance or utility vehicle with flashing lights, you should:

Correct answer: Move over a lane or slow down if you cannot

Why: Change lanes away or slow down significantly and pass with caution.
Q12. At a four-way stop, the right-of-way goes to the driver who:

Correct answer: Arrives first or, if arriving together, is on the right

Why: First in, first out; otherwise yield to the vehicle on your right.
Q13. If you start to skid on ice, you should:

Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator and steer in the direction you want to go

Why: Look and steer where you want to go; avoid hard braking.
Q14. The recommended minimum following distance in good conditions is:

Correct answer: Three seconds

Why: Use the three-second rule in ideal conditions; increase in poor conditions.
Q15. When another driver is tailgating you, you should:

Correct answer: Increase your following distance ahead

Why: Creating more space ahead lets you slow smoothly if needed.
Q16. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should first:

Correct answer: Ease off the accelerator

Why: Gently lift off the gas and keep wheels straight until traction returns.
Q17. When driving in fog, you should use:

Correct answer: Low-beam headlights

Why: Low beams reduce glare and improve visibility in fog.
Q18. Headlights should be used:

Correct answer: From half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise or when visibility is poor

Why: Use headlights at night and when vehicles are not clearly visible.
Q19. On winter roads with limited traction, the best practice is to:

Correct answer: Slow down early and make gentle steering and braking inputs

Why: Smooth, gradual inputs help maintain traction on snow and ice.
Q20. Double solid yellow lines mean:

Correct answer: Passing is prohibited for both directions

Why: Do not cross double solid yellow lines to pass.
Q21. Use your horn:

Correct answer: To alert others to a collision risk

Why: Use the horn only to prevent a collision.
Q22. When a vehicle behind you wants to pass, you should:

Correct answer: Maintain or reduce speed slightly and allow it to pass

Why: Cooperate with passing to reduce risk.
Q23. When your accelerator sticks, you should first:

Correct answer: Shift to neutral and steer to a safe area

Why: Shift to neutral, steer off the road, then stop.
Q24. To recover from a skid, steer:

Correct answer: In the direction you want the front of the car to go

Why: Look and steer where you want to travel; avoid hard braking.
Q25. A broken yellow center line next to your lane means you may:

Correct answer: Pass if it can be completed safely

Why: A broken yellow line permits passing when the oncoming lane is clear.
Q26. Arkansas’s Move Over law requires you to:

Correct answer: Move over a lane for stopped emergency/service vehicles or slow down if you can’t

Why: Change lanes away from stopped emergency/service vehicles when safe; if not possible, slow down and pass with caution.
Q27. A flashing red traffic signal means:

Correct answer: Stop, then proceed when safe

Why: Treat a flashing red like a stop sign.
Q28. When snow begins while you’re driving, you should:

Correct answer: Turn on low beams and reduce speed

Why: Use low beams for better visibility and slow to a safe speed.
Q29. If you begin feeling drowsy while driving, the safest action is to:

Correct answer: Pull over safely and rest

Why: Only rest reverses drowsiness.
Q30. Entering a roundabout, you must:

Correct answer: Yield to traffic already in the circle

Why: Traffic inside the roundabout has the right-of-way.
Q31. It is illegal to pass:

Correct answer: When your lane has a solid yellow line

Why: A solid yellow line on your side prohibits passing.
Q32. Approaching wildlife near the roadway (e.g., moose) you should:

Correct answer: Slow down, be prepared to stop, and avoid swerving into oncoming lanes

Why: Reduce speed and stay in control; swerving can be deadly.
Q33. The best way to merge onto a freeway is to:

Correct answer: Match the speed of traffic and merge when safe

Why: Use the acceleration lane to reach traffic speed and merge smoothly when a safe gap appears.
Q34. Using cruise control on icy roads is:

Correct answer: Not recommended due to loss of control risk

Why: Avoid cruise control on slick surfaces.
Q35. If a railroad crossing has flashing red lights, you must:

Correct answer: Stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing

Why: Flashing red signals require a complete stop until deactivated.
Q36. In a school zone with flashing lights, you must:

Correct answer: Reduce speed and obey the posted school speed limit

Why: Obey the reduced school-zone speed and watch for children.
Q37. If you miss your highway exit, you should:

Correct answer: Take the next exit

Why: Never stop or reverse on a highway.
Q38. Child passenger safety requires young children to:

Correct answer: Use an approved child restraint or booster appropriate for size

Why: Use federally approved safety seats/boosters appropriate for age and size.
Q39. In work zones you should:

Correct answer: Slow down and obey all signs and flaggers

Why: Work zones have lower speeds and special guidance. Follow all directions.
Q40. When an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches from behind, you must:

Correct answer: Pull to the right and stop

Why: Move to the right edge and stop until the emergency vehicle passes.
Q41. Passing on the shoulder of the roadway is:

Correct answer: Illegal except when directed by a sign or official

Why: The shoulder is not a travel lane.
Q42. Motorcyclists are entitled to:

Correct answer: The full width of a lane

Why: Treat motorcycles as full-size vehicles; never share a lane beside them.
Q43. Under a zero-tolerance policy, drivers under 21 can be penalized for a BAC of:

Correct answer: 0.02% or higher

Why: Even a small amount of alcohol can lead to penalties for underage drivers.
Q44. Use high beams at night:

Correct answer: On open roads without nearby traffic; dim within about 500 feet of oncoming or when following closely

Why: High beams help on open roads; dim for oncoming or close traffic to prevent glare.
Q45. When passing a bicyclist on the road, you should:

Correct answer: Provide at least 3 feet of clearance

Why: Give bicyclists space and change lanes when possible.
Q46. Texting while driving in Arkansas is:

Correct answer: Prohibited while driving

Why: Do not text while driving—keep your focus on the road.
Q47. If your right wheels leave the pavement, you should:

Correct answer: Ease off the gas and return when safe

Why: Regain control, then gently return when there is a clear gap.
Q48. If you experience a tire blowout, you should first:

Correct answer: Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the accelerator

Why: Keep the vehicle straight and slow gradually.
Q49. Before changing lanes on a multi-lane road, you should:

Correct answer: Signal, check mirrors, and check your blind spot

Why: Signal early, check mirrors, and glance over your shoulder to clear your blind spot.
Q50. At a stale green light, you should:

Correct answer: Cover the brake and be ready to stop

Why: A stale green may change; prepare to stop safely.