This bill amends existing laws regarding the driver's instruction manual and the driver's license examination in Arkansas to enhance safety awareness in highway work zones. It mandates the inclusion of specific information about the safe operation of a motor vehicle in these areas. The bill adds a new requirement to the written driver's license test, stipulating that questions must cover the safe operation of a vehicle in a highway work zone.

Additionally, the bill revises the contents of the driver's instruction manual to include 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 dangers associated with moving violations in these areas, testimonials from construction workers and their families, and a section emphasizing the importance of awareness and reduced speed in work zones. The manual will also feature a question-and-answer section focused on safe driving practices in highway work zones.

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