Arkansas driver handbook

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   o Lane Obstructions 63 • Left Lane on a Multilane Highway for Passing Only (Subject to Change) 63 Chapter 6: Tractor Trailer Rigs 64 • Braking 64 • Turning 64 • Avoiding the Tractor Trailer “No-Zone” 65 • Maneuverability 66 Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles 67 • Safety Tips for Motor Vehicle Drivers 67 • Residential Areas Are Danger Zones

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   Other Types of Drugs and Driving 75 o Arkansas Organ and Tissue Donor Information 76 Chapter 9: Emergencies 77 • Vehicle Emergencies 77 o Brake Failure 77 o Blowouts 77 o Engine Failure 77 o Headlight Failure 77 o Faulty Accelerator 77 • Avoiding Collisions 78 o Stopping 78 o Turning 78 o Accelerating 78 o Skids 79 • Traffic Crashes 80 o Assisting

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   read the driver’s manual carefully. The more you are familiar with the information within the guide, the higher your chances of passing the knowledge exam and skills test. Reading the manual will inform you of the documents needed to test. The Arkansas State Police is not associated with third-party websites offering practice tests. However, the Arkansas State Police does offer a testing APP (AR

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   Play Store or Apple APP Store. ACT 1289 of 2015 THIS ACT REQUIRES A $5.00 FEE FOR EACH WRITTEN EXAMINATION. THERE SHALL BE NO LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF EXAMS CHARGED AT THE TIME OF LICENSE. THE FEE WILL BE ADDED TO THE COST OF YOUR DRIVER’S LICENSE AND COLLECTED BY THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION. THE EXAM FEE SHALL BE SEPARATE

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   who operates a motor vehicle, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized bicycle on public highways in Arkansas is required to have a license or certificate. Drivers are required to have an Arkansas driver’s license if they have moved into the state for more than six (6) months as a non-resident or within thirty (30) days of becoming a resident. Proof of Residency: 27-16-606. When residents

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   or older. To receive a Class D License, the applicant must have a valid Instruction Permit indicating completion of the knowledge exam, vision, and skills test. Upon completion, the applicant will return to any Arkansas Revenue Office to receive the Class D License. A Class D driver who is at least eighteen (18) but less than twenty-one (21) years of age may use a

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   can legally operate a motorized bicycle or motorcycle displacing fifty (50) cubic centimeters or less. VISION REQUIREMENTS Vision Requirements- Arkansas Code Annotated §27-16-704 (b)(3)(4)(5)(6) requires that every applicant pass a vision test before issuance of a driver's license or instruction permit. A minimum uncorrected visual acuity of 20/40

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   7 Arkansas State Police Driver’s Testing 1-2-3 Checklist – UNDER AGE 18 Effective: January 8, 2026 Before a written driver’s license can begin, applicants under the age of eighteen (18) must have these three (3) items: 1. Original or Certified Copy of a U.S. BIRTH CERTIFICATE  ALL

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   §20 - 27 - 1903 – Tobacco U se A person shall not knowingly smoke tobacco in any motor vehicle in which a child who is less than fourteen (14) years of age is a passenger. Beginning June 30, 2009, Arkansas’ seat belt law changed to permit a law enforcement traffic stop based on the primary violation of a motor vehicle driver or the front-seat passenger who is buckled up.

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    90-degree day, the temperature within a vehicle reaches that of the outdoors, and for every nine (9) minutes the interior temperature increases fifteen (15) degrees. Heat enters the vehicle through windows, causing objects within the car to heat up and trap the heat inside. Vehicle Temperature Outside Temp (F) Inside Temp (F) 10 minutes 30 minutes 70° 89° 104° 75° 94° 109° 80° 99°

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    bordered with red warns other road users that the vehicle is traveling slower than the normal speed of traffic. 27-51-216. Speed Limits and Traffic-Control Devices on County Roads – Penalty ( a) As used in this section, “county road” means a public road that is not a state highway, interstate highway, or city street within the jurisdiction of a given county. (b) (1) Each

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    an officer or other authorized vehicle stopped on the side of the road, Arkansas Law (A.C.A. § 27-51-310) requires that you move to the farthest lane or position away from the authorized vehicle as you pass. If it is unsafe or not possible to change lanes, then the law requires you to reduce your speed as you pass. In all cases, the driver shall

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    a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it. • Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane have absolute right-of-way. Do not use your horn as it could confuse or frighten a blind pedestrian. Left Turns: • Drivers turning left must yield to oncoming cars traveling straight ahead.

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    a crosswalk or sidewalk in a construction area if your vehicle blocks traffic • Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection • Within thirty (30) feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign. • Within thirty (30) feet of a pedestrian safety zone • Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant • Within fifty (50) feet of a

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    42 DO NOT PARK: • In an intersection • On a crosswalk or sidewalk in a construction area if your vehicle blocks traffic • Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection • Within thirty (30) feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign. • Within thirty (30) feet of a pedestrian safety zone • Within fifteen (15) feet of

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    • On a bridge, overpass, tunnel, or underpass • Along a lane of opposing traffic • Designated handicapped zone without proper tag • Along the street or highway next to another parked vehicle (double parking) • On railroad tracks • Where signs indicate no parking zones Restricted Parking Zones Other restricted parking zones are indicated by painted curbs: • Red curb means fire zone.

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    of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, or street where proper signs are posted. • Blocking a driveway, alley, private road, or area of the curb removed or lowered for access to the sidewalk. • On a bridge, overpass, tunnel, or underpass • Along a lane of opposing traffic • Designated handicapped zone without proper tag • Along the

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    a construction area if your vehicle blocks traffic • Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection • Within thirty (30) feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign. • Within thirty (30) feet of a pedestrian safety zone • Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant • Within fifty (50) feet of a railroad crossing • More than

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    42 DO NOT PARK: • In an intersection • On a crosswalk or sidewalk in a construction area if your vehicle blocks traffic • Within twenty (20) feet of a crosswalk at an intersection • Within thirty (30) feet of a traffic signal, stop sign, or yield sign.

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    pedestrian safety zone • Within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant • Within fifty (50) feet of a railroad crossing • More than eighteen (18) inches from the curb • Within twenty (20) feet of a fire station driveway on the same side of the street, or street where proper signs are posted. • Blocking a driveway, alley, private road, or area of

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    Under Age 18 7 • Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian 7 • ASP-33 Parent Affidavit and Financial Responsibility and Acceptance 7 Chapter 1: Arkansas Law 9 Arkansas Seat Belt Law 9 Child Passenger Protection Act 9 Protection from Secondhand Smoke 9 Arkansas Law on Littering 10 Unattended Children and Pets 10 Move Over Law 11 School Bus Law and Rules 12 AR Governor’s

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    see ahead with your headlights. Your headlights let you see about 400 feet ahead. You should drive at a speed that allows you to stop within this distance, which is around 50 mph. • Rain, Fog, or Snow - If you cannot see more than 200 feet ahead because of rain or fog, you should not drive faster than 30 mph. Any time you

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    Arkansas Code Annotated 27-51-301 states that a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left lane of a multilane highway, EXCEPT as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement. (2) When all other lanes for traveling in the same direction are closed to traffic while under construction or repair. (3) When all

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    the vehicle you have passed. At night, when you can see both headlights of the vehicle you passed in your rear-view mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane. LEFT LANE ON A MULTILANE HIGHWAY FOR PASSING ONLY Arkansas Code Annotated 27-51-301 states that a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left lane of a multilane highway, EXCEPT as follows: (1)

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    rear-view mirror, it is safe to return to the driving lane. LEFT LANE ON A MULTILANE HIGHWAY FOR PASSING ONLY Arkansas Code Annotated 27-51-301 states that a vehicle shall not be driven upon the left lane of a multilane highway, EXCEPT as follows: (1) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement. (2) When all

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    Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations 16 Construction/Maintenance/Work Zone Safety 16 • Work Zone Questions and Answers 20 Traffic Control Signals, Signs, and Pavement Markings 23 • Lighted Traffic Signals 23 • Flashing Lights 24 • Lighted Arrows 24 Right on Red Rule 25 Traffic Control Signs 25