TO REQUIRE THAT THE DRIVER’S INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND THE DRIVER’S LICENSE EXAMINATION INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAFE OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE IN A HIGHWAY WORK ZONE.

SB 78 requires Arkansas driver's instruction manuals and license exams to include specific safety information about highway work zones. The bill mandates that the written test include questions on "the safe operation of a motor vehicle in a highway work zone" (Arkansas Code § 27-16-706) and updates the manual to cover hazards, penalties for violations, statistics on dangers, worker testimonials, and a Q&A section (Arkansas Code § 27-18-108). This directly affects new drivers learning to drive by incorporating work zone safety into standard licensing requirements. The policy change focuses on educating drivers about the specific risks and rules of navigating construction zones before they receive their license.