Question 1

What should an Arkansas driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights while the driver is in an intersection?

Accepted Answer

Drive through the intersection first, then pull over to the right — Arkansas's Move Over Law requires pulling to the right edge of the road for an approaching emergency vehicle -- but if already in an intersection, drive through it first before pulling over.

Question 2

What must a driver do on an Arkansas multilane highway when approaching a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on?

Accepted Answer

Move to the farthest lane away from it, whenever possible — On a multilane highway, Arkansas law requires moving to the farthest lane away from a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on, whenever possible; violating this can mean a fine up to $1,000, jail time, or a license suspension up to six months.

Question 3

When does an Arkansas driver NOT have to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?

Accepted Answer

When traveling the opposite direction, separated by a median at least 20 feet wide — Approaching a stopped school bus with red lights flashing, an Arkansas driver must stop no matter where their vehicle is positioned -- unless a median at least 20 feet wide separates the roadways.

Question 4

What happens under Arkansas's Isaac's Law if passing a stopped school bus negligently causes a death?

Accepted Answer

It's a Class C felony for negligent homicide — Passing a stopped school bus with red lights flashing is a misdemeanor ($250-$1,000 fine, up to 90 days in jail); under Isaac's Law, negligently causing a death this way is a Class C felony for negligent homicide.

Question 5

What must an Arkansas driver do when passing a law enforcement officer stopped on the roadside, if changing lanes isn't safe?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed instead of changing lanes — Passing a stopped law enforcement officer, Arkansas law requires moving to the farthest lane away if possible; if a lane change isn't safe or possible, the law requires reducing speed instead.

Arkansas: Rules of the Road Questions

1. What should an Arkansas driver do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights while the driver is in an intersection?

2. What must a driver do on an Arkansas multilane highway when approaching a stopped law enforcement vehicle with its lights on?

3. When does an Arkansas driver NOT have to stop for a school bus with red lights flashing?

4. What happens under Arkansas's Isaac's Law if passing a stopped school bus negligently causes a death?

5. What must an Arkansas driver do when passing a law enforcement officer stopped on the roadside, if changing lanes isn't safe?

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