Arkansas permit test: highways & freeways
Entering, exiting and driving on limited-access roads. 5 questions.
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:
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Sample highways & freeways questions
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
Which of these is one of the exceptions that allows you to drive in the left lane of an Arkansas multilane highway?
- A You are driving exactly at the speed limit
- B You are towing a trailer
- C You are getting ready to exit on the left
- D The right lane is rougher than you like
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C. You are getting ready to exit on the left
The left-lane law lists four exceptions: passing a vehicle going the same way, other lanes closed for work, other lanes in disrepair or unsafe, and preparing to exit on the left.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 75
You miss your exit on the interstate. What should you do?
- A Stop and back up on the shoulder
- B Keep going to the next safe place to turn around
- C Cut across the gore area to the ramp
- D Stop in the lane and wait for a safe gap to back up
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B. Keep going to the next safe place to turn around
Never back up in a travel lane; it is illegal and unsafe. If you miss your exit, continue to a safe turnaround area or the next exit.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 44
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How should you use an entrance ramp when merging onto a highway?
- A Drive to the end of the ramp and stop
- B Enter slowly and let traffic go around you
- C Speed up on the ramp to match the speed of traffic
- D Merge at the start of the ramp to save time
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C. Speed up on the ramp to match the speed of traffic
Use the ramp to reach the speed of highway traffic before you merge, and check your blind spot with a quick glance. Do not stop at the end of the ramp; drivers behind you may not expect it.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 68