Arkansas Motorcycle Permit Test flashcards
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- Motorcycle endorsement code
- In Arkansas, the letter M added to a driver's license authorizes motorcycle operation; it may be added to a standard Class D license after testing.
- Motorcycle-only license
- A license issued to an applicant who does not hold a regular driver's license; it authorizes operating a motorcycle but not a car or truck.
- Under-18 permit requirement
- Applicants under 18 must hold a learner's permit for at least 30 days and complete a state-approved motorcycle rider education course before skills testing.
- Helmet law for riders under 21
- Arkansas requires riders and passengers under 21 to wear a DOT-approved helmet at all times while operating or riding on a motorcycle.
- Adult helmet exemption
- Riders 21 and older may ride without a helmet only if they carry proof of medical insurance coverage of at least $25,000.
- Knowledge test passing score
- The Arkansas motorcycle knowledge test is generally passed with a score of 80 percent; the riding skills test is scheduled separately.
- Permit passenger restriction
- A motorcycle learner's permit prohibits carrying passengers and limits riding to daylight hours until the endorsement is issued.
- Corrective lenses restriction
- A license restriction requiring the rider to wear glasses or contact lenses whenever operating a vehicle, including a motorcycle.
- Daylight-only restriction
- A license restriction limiting motorcycle operation to the hours between sunrise and sunset; riding after dark violates the license terms.
- Prosthetic aid restriction
- A restriction requiring a specified device, such as a prosthetic limb or special controls, to be used whenever the vehicle is operated.
- Hearing aid restriction
- A license condition requiring the rider to wear a hearing aid while operating when the license was issued with that requirement.
- Removing license restrictions
- Restrictions can be removed only by re-testing or by providing medical documentation acceptable to the Arkansas driver licensing authority.
- Restriction violation consequences
- Operating outside license restrictions can result in a citation, license suspension, or denial of insurance coverage for a crash.
- Front brake stopping power
- The front brake provides most of a motorcycle's stopping power; apply both brakes progressively and simultaneously to stop without skidding.
- Countersteering
- At speeds above roughly 12 mph, press the grip in the direction of the intended turn to lean the motorcycle and initiate the turn.
- Four-second following rule
- Maintain at least four seconds of following distance in normal conditions, and increase it in rain, gravel, or low visibility.
- Twelve-second scan
- Look about 12 seconds ahead of the motorcycle and check mirrors often, because a motorcycle's small profile is easily overlooked.
- Oil at intersections
- Oil drips accumulate in the center of the lane at intersections; ride in the left or right portion of the lane for better traction and visibility.
- Braking in a curve
- Straighten the motorcycle before braking where possible; braking hard while leaned over can cause a slide-out and loss of control.
- Riding with a passenger
- Carrying a passenger requires adjusting tire pressure and suspension per the owner's manual and allowing extra stopping distance.
- BAC limit for motorcycle riders
- Arkansas presumes intoxication at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent for adults operating a motorcycle, the same as other vehicles.
- Lane use by motorcycles
- A motorcycle is entitled to a full lane; no other vehicle may share the lane, and two motorcycles may ride side by side only with mutual consent.
- Lane splitting prohibition
- Arkansas does not permit lane splitting or sharing a lane with a car; a motorcycle must occupy the lane as a vehicle does.
- Headlight requirement
- Arkansas requires motorcycle headlights to be on at all times while riding, which increases how easily other drivers see the motorcycle.
- Turn signal and hand signals
- Riders must signal lane changes and turns; hand signals may be used when a turn signal is not equipped or is not working.
- Red octagon sign
- A red octagon always means stop; a motorcycle must come to a complete stop and proceed only when right-of-way rules permit.
- Yellow diamond warning sign
- A yellow diamond sign warns of hazards ahead, such as curves, gravel, or intersections, and calls for reduced speed and caution.
- No-passing pennant
- A yellow pennant-shaped sign marks the start of a no-passing zone, where passing other vehicles is prohibited.
- Left-turn hazard
- A leading crash cause is a vehicle turning left across a motorcycle's path; reduce speed and cover the brakes near intersections.
- Passenger and cargo rules
- Carrying a passenger requires a proper seat and footrests; cargo must be secured and must not interfere with the rider's control.
- Complete stop at signals
- At a stop sign or red light, a motorcycle must come to a full stop and may proceed only when right-of-way rules allow.
- Yielding and space margins
- Following too closely and failure to yield are leading crash causes; maintain space margins and signal intentions early to other drivers.