Arkansas Permit Practice Test 3
25 questions written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, with an explanation and page citation for every answer.
On a two-lane road, a school bus coming toward you in the opposite lane stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?
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About this test
These questions were written from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1 (Volume 1, Edition 10, July 2026). 10 of the 20 Arkansas questions in this test cover rules that are specific to Arkansas or differ between states. Every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the exact page it comes from, so you can check it yourself.
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On a two-lane road, a school bus coming toward you in the opposite lane stops with its red lights flashing. What must you do?
- A Stop and stay stopped until the red lights go off
- B Slow to 10 mph and pass with care
- C Keep going, since the bus is in the other lane
- D Stop, then go once the children are on the sidewalk
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A. Stop and stay stopped until the red lights go off
When a school bus is stopped with red lights flashing, you must stop whether you are behind it, facing it or at an intersection. Stay stopped until the bus turns off its red lights and begins moving, because children often cross in front of the bus.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 24
How close to a fire hydrant may you park in Arkansas?
- A No closer than 5 feet
- B No closer than 10 feet
- C No closer than 30 feet
- D No closer than 15 feet
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D. No closer than 15 feet
Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant. Firefighters need clear access to connect hoses quickly.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 54
You are cruising in the left lane of a four-lane Arkansas highway at the speed limit and are not passing anyone. Under Arkansas law, this is:
- A Not allowed; the left lane is for passing and a few exceptions
- B Allowed, since you are at the speed limit
- C Allowed unless a truck is behind you
- D Allowed during daylight hours only
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A. Not allowed; the left lane is for passing and a few exceptions
Arkansas Code 27-51-301 says you may not drive in the left lane of a multilane highway except to pass, when other lanes are closed or unsafe, or when getting ready to exit on the left. Keeping right lets faster traffic pass safely.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 75
What colors and shape do most warning signs have?
- A Yellow with black symbols, usually diamond-shaped
- B Red with white letters, usually octagon-shaped
- C White with black letters, usually rectangular
- D Green with white letters, usually rectangular
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A. Yellow with black symbols, usually diamond-shaped
Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols, and most are diamond-shaped. They tell you to slow down and be ready to stop for a hazard or special situation ahead, such as a merge or a school crossing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 39
During which hours does the Arkansas guide say your headlights must be on?
- A From sunset to sunrise exactly
- B From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
- C From 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
- D Only when the streetlights are off
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B. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
Turn on your headlights from a half hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise, and any time you cannot see a person or object clearly within 500 feet.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 63