This bill amends existing laws regarding the driver's instruction manual and the driver's license examination in Arkansas. It mandates the inclusion of information about the safe operation of a motor vehicle in highway work zones. Specifically, it adds a new requirement to the written driver's license test to include questions on the safe operation of a vehicle in these zones.

Additionally, the bill revises the contents of the driver's instruction manual to incorporate comprehensive information on highway work zone safety. This includes details on the effects and hazards of unsafe driving in work zones, penalties for violations, statistics on moving violations in these areas, testimonials from highway construction workers and their families, and emphasizes the importance of awareness and reducing speed in work zones. A question-and-answer section on safe vehicle operation in highway work zones is also included.

Statutes affected:
SB 78: 27-16-706, 27-18-108(5)
Act 117: 27-16-706, 27-18-108(5)