Arkansas Road Signs Test 2

5 out of 5 (35 votes)
80% Passing score
20 Questions
4 Mistakes allowed
The Arkansas road signs test is not just a little warm-up quiz before the real thing. It is where a lot of drivers find out whether they actually know what those signs, signals, colors, and pavement markings mean, or whether they have just been coasting on “I’ve seen that before” confidence. And, well, that confidence can get thin pretty quickly on test day. This Arkansas drivers practice test gives you a focused run at the material you are expected to know for the Arkansas permit test and license renewal prep. The official knowledge exam is handled through the Arkansas State Police Driver Examination program, and it draws from the Arkansas Driver License Study Guide, which is broader than people sometimes expect. Yes, road signs matter. But so do traffic laws, right-of-way, work zones, distracted driving rules, seat belts, child passenger safety, DUI and DWI laws, and the slightly messy business of sharing the road with motorcycles, bicycles, emergency vehicles, large trucks, and everyone else trying to get somewhere. The real Arkansas permit test has 25 multiple-choice questions. You need 20 correct answers to pass, which means you only have room for 5 mistakes. That is not brutal, exactly, but it is not the kind of test where guessing your way through is a great strategy either. This Arkansas DMV practice test helps you slow down and practice the thinking part: reading the question, noticing the wording, eliminating the answer that sounds close but is not quite right, and choosing the one that actually matches Arkansas rules. For teen drivers, the details matter even more. Arkansas allows applicants to begin the licensing process at age 14, but an instruction permit requires passing the knowledge exam and vision test. That permit is valid for 2 years from the date the knowledge test is passed, and applicants under 18 need the right identity documents plus a parent or legal guardian signature before testing can begin. Use this Arkansas road signs practice test more than once. Not because repetition is the most fun, but because it works. Each round makes the signs a little less fuzzy, the rules a little less slippery, and the official Arkansas permit practice test a lot less likely to catch you flat-footed.
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Sample Arkansas Permit Test Questions

Question 1

A yellow diamond sign shows a median tapering to an end between opposing arrows. What does it warn?

This sign means:
  1. A A turn is required at the next intersection
  2. B The divided highway is ending
  3. C A one-way street is ahead
  4. D The roadway is closed ahead

Correct answer: B – The divided highway is ending

The Divided Highway Ends sign warns that the median or barrier separating opposing traffic will end ahead. Drivers will transition onto a two-way roadway without the same physical separation. The Two-Way Traffic sign may also be used to emphasize this change.

Source: Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th ed., Rev. 1 — § 2C.21, “Divided Highway Ends Sign (W6-2)”

Question 2

You are approaching the stop line in a left-turn lane when a steady yellow arrow appears. What should you do?

  1. A Stop immediately even if stopping would be unsafe
  2. B Accelerate before the arrow changes
  3. C Stop if you can do so safely
  4. D Begin the turn because opposing traffic must remain stopped

Correct answer: C – Stop if you can do so safely

A steady yellow arrow indicates that the signal is getting ready to turn red. The Arkansas guide instructs a left-turning driver to stop if it is safe to do so. The yellow arrow does not extend the protected turn or guarantee that opposing traffic and pedestrians will remain stopped.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Study Guide — Ch. 2, “Traffic Control Signals, Signs, and Pavement Markings—Lighted Arrows”

Question 3

After stopping and before entering an intersection, where should you look?

  1. A Only left and straight ahead
  2. B Only left and right
  3. C Left, right, and along your path ahead
  4. D Only straight ahead and right

Correct answer: C – Left, right, and along your path ahead

Before entering an intersection, look left and right and recheck the direction of oncoming traffic. You must also continue watching the roadway ahead for vehicles, pedestrians, or other hazards in your path. Enter only when the intersection can be crossed safely.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Test Study Guide — Ch. 4, “Stay Alert—Intersections”

Question 4

A yellow diamond sign with a black arrow bending to the left warns of:

This sign is used to warn drivers about:
  1. A An intersection ahead
  2. B A highway work area
  3. C A left curve ahead
  4. D A reduction in traffic lanes

Correct answer: C – A left curve ahead

This warning sign indicates that the roadway curves to the left. Reduce speed before reaching the curve because tires have less ability to grip the road when a vehicle turns too quickly. Stay within your lane while following the curve.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Test Study Guide — Ch. 2, “Roadway Signs—Warning Signs” , Arkansas Driver License Test Study Guide — Ch. 5, “Adjusting the Vehicle Speed—Curves”

Question 5

When a signal displays a green arrow with a steady red light, you may:

  1. A Proceed straight through the intersection
  2. B Move only in the direction shown by the arrow
  3. C Proceed in any direction after slowing
  4. D Remain stopped until the circular light turns green

Correct answer: B – Move only in the direction shown by the arrow

In Arkansas, a green arrow shown with a red light permits movement only in the arrow’s direction. Enter cautiously and yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk and other traffic lawfully using the intersection. Do not make a movement controlled by the red light.

Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 27-52-107(a)(4) – Signal legend, Arkansas Driver License Test Study Guide — Ch. 2, “Lighted Arrows”

Question 6

What does a broken yellow centerline indicate?

A broken yellow center line on the roadway means:
  1. A Passing is prohibited in both directions
  2. B You may cross it to pass when the opposing lane is clear
  3. C Traffic ahead must reduce speed
  4. D Turning across the centerline is prohibited

Correct answer: B – You may cross it to pass when the opposing lane is clear

A broken yellow line separates opposing traffic and may be crossed for a pass when no oncoming traffic creates a conflict. Before moving left, verify that the roadway ahead provides enough time and space to complete the maneuver safely. Return to the proper lane after passing.

Source: Arkansas Driver License Test Study Guide — Ch. 3, “Lanes of Traffic—Yellow Lane Markings” , Arkansas Driver License Test Study Guide — Ch. 5, “The Safety Cushion—Passing Distance”

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