Arkansas CAR DMV Practice Test 6

A flashing yellow traffic light means drivers must slow down, be more aware, and proceed with caution. Be alert to crossing traffic and pedestrians.

Passing on the right is permissible only if it is possible to do so without driving off the roadway. Never pass another vehicle on the shoulder because the other driver will not expect you to be there and may pull off the road.

A truck's blind spots are much larger than a smaller car’s blind spots. The driver cannot see your car behind their vehicle and you can't see what’s happening in traffic ahead if you're driving too closely behind the truck. Whether you are driving behind or to the side of the truck, if you can’t see the driver’s face in their side view mirror, then they can’t see you.

To avoid contributing to chronic traffic congestion, you should not "rubberneck." That is, you should not slow down to look at out-of-the-ordinary things.

Marked handicap parking spaces should be used only by persons with disabilities as defined under state law. To park in a handicap parking space, you must have the appropriate license plate or hanging tag displaying the international symbol.

When parking downhill, turn your front wheels toward the curb or edge of the road. When parking uphill on a road without a curb, turn your wheels toward the edge of the road. When parking uphill on a road with a curb, you must turn your front wheels away from the curb.

Your safety belt should be fastened before the engine is started. Drivers are required by law to use their seat belts in a moving vehicle.

Drivers crossing a sidewalk when entering or exiting a driveway, alley, or parking lot must yield to pedestrians. It is illegal to drive on a sidewalk except to cross it.

As daylight begins to fade, turn on your low beams to help others see you. Only use your high beam headlights in an open area where no other drivers are present.

Drivers must always yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in the roadway, even if there is not a marked crosswalk.

Blind or partially blind pedestrians may carry a white cane or use the assistance of a guide dog. You must always yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is using a guide dog or carrying a white cane.

All temporary signs in work zones have an orange background with black letters or symbols. These signs are found on the right side of the road, or on both the left and right sides if the roadway is a divided highway.

If you are approaching a railroad crossing that has no safety barrier, cross the tracks only after checking in both directions for any oncoming trains. If a train is approaching, come to a complete stop at a safe distance and wait for the train to pass. Never try to outdrive a train.

When parallel parking, your vehicle should be no more than 18 inches from the curb. Always park in a place that is visible to drivers coming from both directions.

Develop a routine for entering and leaving your car. Before switching on the ignition, buckle your safety belt and see that all passengers do likewise.

On the freeway, be ready for changes in traffic conditions. Watch for signals from other drivers. Expect merging vehicles at on-ramps and interchanges and be prepared for rapid changes in road conditions and traffic flow.

When a line separating lanes of traffic is dashed, drivers may cross the line to pass or change lanes. White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

If a line separating lanes of traffic is solid, drivers may not cross the line to pass or change lanes. White lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns drivers about an upcoming steep hill. Drivers should slow down and be ready to control their speed and protect their brakes from damage.

This sign indicates that there is a crossroad ahead.

Every time you want to change lanes or otherwise move your vehicle to the right or left, signal to alert other drivers to your intentions. Always check your mirrors and turn your head to check your blind spot before attempting any lateral move.

Alcohol reduces all of the important abilities you need to drive safely. Alcohol goes from your stomach to your blood, then from your blood to all other parts of your body. Alcohol affects the areas of your brain that control judgment and skill.

Warning signs are usually yellow with black markings. This sign warns that merging traffic will be entering from the right, so drivers should prepare to allow the incoming traffic to safely merge.

Practice good defensive driving by being alert and scanning the road ahead. Scanning the road allows you to see upcoming road hazards and will give you time to react safely and appropriately.

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is a measure of the percentage of alcohol in a person's blood. The higher the BAC, the more impaired a person is.