Arkansas Permit Test: Sharing the Road Practice Questions

Correct answer: More than 335 feet

A car at 55 mph stops in about 225 feet; a loaded tractor-trailer may take more than 335 feet.

Source: Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs – Braking

Correct answer: Up to 200 feet

A car can disappear up to 20 feet in front of the cab, alongside, and up to 200 feet behind the truck.

Source: Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs – Avoiding the No-Zone

Correct answer: The car, about 72 percent

In 72 percent of fatal crashes involving a tractor-trailer and other vehicles, the cause is usually attributed to a car.

Source: Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs

Correct answer: The left, completely

Always pass a tractor-trailer completely and on the left side; don't linger alongside.

Source: Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs – Maneuverability

Correct answer: Their rear wheels follow a shorter path

A turning vehicle's rear wheels follow a shorter path; longer trucks must swing left first to make right turns.

Source: Chapter 6: Tractor-Trailer Rigs – Turning

Correct answer: A driver turning across the bicycle's path

The most common cause is a driver turning left in front of an oncoming bicycle or turning right across its path.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles

Correct answer: The rider has impaired hearing

A red or orange pennant flag on a bike indicates the rider has impaired hearing; slow down.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles – Residential Areas Are Danger Zones

Correct answer: Slow down and let the car pass first

Never pass between a bicyclist and oncoming vehicles; slow down and let the oncoming vehicle pass first.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles

Correct answer: A front light and rear reflector

Bicyclists are required to have proper illumination: a front light and rear reflector.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles

Correct answer: At intersections

Over 40% of motorcycle crashes occur at intersections, and nearly 60% of those involve a vehicle turning left in front of the rider.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles – Sharing the Road with Motorcyclists

Correct answer: 4 to 6 seconds

Allow at least four to six seconds when following a motorcycle so the rider can maneuver or stop.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles – Allow Plenty of Space When Following a Motorcycle

Correct answer: No; it's entitled to a full lane

Allow the motorcyclist a full lane width; don't try to share the lane.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles – Respect a Motorcycle

Correct answer: Wait to see if it actually turns

Motorcycle signals don't automatically cancel; wait and see if it turns before you proceed.

Source: Chapter 7: Sharing the Road with Bicycles and Motorcycles – Signal Your Intentions

Correct answer: School buses

School buses are required to stop at all railroad crossings; leave room for them.

Source: Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations – Railroad Crossing Signs

Correct answer: Only when the train is well down the tracks

With multiple tracks, cross only when the train is well down the tracks; another train may be coming.

Source: Chapter 2: Arkansas Rules and Regulations – Multiple Tracks