Arkansas permit test: laws, points & insurance
Points systems, suspensions, insurance, registration and other legal duties. 7 questions.
A police officer pulls you over at night. What does the Arkansas guide tell you to do?
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Sample laws, points & insurance questions
A police officer pulls you over at night. What does the Arkansas guide tell you to do?
- A Get out and walk back to the patrol car
- B Dig through the glove box before the officer reaches you
- C Turn on your interior lights so the officer can see you
- D Turn off all lights so you do not blind the officer
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C. Turn on your interior lights so the officer can see you
At a night stop, switch on your interior lights, stay in the car and keep your hands visible, for example on top of the steering wheel. These steps let the officer see that the situation is safe.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 3
What does it mean when you sign a traffic citation in Arkansas?
- A You admit you are guilty of the violation
- B You give up your right to fight the ticket in court
- C You accept a license suspension on the spot
- D You promise to appear in court or pay the fine
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D. You promise to appear in court or pay the fine
Signing a citation is not an admission of guilt. It is a promise to appear in court on the set date or pay the fine before then. Refusing to sign when required can lead to arrest, a bond and an impounded vehicle.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 4
At night, an unmarked car with flashing lights signals you to pull over, and you are not sure it is a real officer. What should you do?
- A Speed up and drive straight to the nearest police station
- B Ignore it until a marked patrol car joins it
- C Stop at once in the travel lane and lock your doors
- D Signal, drive to the nearest well-lit spot, and dial 9-1-1 to confirm
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D. Signal, drive to the nearest well-lit spot, and dial 9-1-1 to confirm
If you are unsure the vehicle is a real police car, turn on your signal to show you are cooperating, go to the nearest well-lit place, and call 9-1-1 to ask for confirmation. This keeps you safe without looking like you are fleeing.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 3
What is the penalty for a first littering conviction in Arkansas, according to the study guide?
- A A $25 fine and no other penalty
- B A fine of at least $2,000 plus 24 hours of community service
- C A fine up to $1,000 and up to 8 hours of community service
- D A written warning for a first offense
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C. A fine up to $1,000 and up to 8 hours of community service
First-time litterers can be fined up to $1,000 and given up to eight hours of community service; repeat offenders face up to $2,000 and 24 hours. Roadside litter is a hazard to drivers as well as an eyesore.
Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, Volume 1, page 22